Are the emerging markets driving innovation in mobile technology? Emerging markets have skipped a number of steps when it comes to technology usage. New technologies, including wireless, mobile and app usage, are being rapidly adopted by the young, increasingly tech-savvy populations in developing countries. When it comes to mobile growth, the emerging markets are the … Continue reading How are Developing Countries Embracing Mobile?
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African Union and Huawei Reaffirm Commitments for a Better Connected Africa
[Addis Ababa, Ethiopia] Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced on Sep 03, 2015 its Senior Vice President Charles Ding met with Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union, Dr. Elham Ibrahim at the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and Information Technologies (CCICT) which took place … Continue reading African Union and Huawei Reaffirm Commitments for a Better Connected Africa
Windows 10 Upgrade Your World Initiative
Microsoft announced the winner of the tenth global nonprofit organization partner for the Upgrade Your World Initiative, the Beagle Freedom Project. Microsoft also announced voting has opened for people to vote via social media for a chance for their favorite local nonprofit in 10 different countries to receive a donation. Microsoft Corp. celebrated the … Continue reading Windows 10 Upgrade Your World Initiative
At last! A Mobile Phone That Keeps Charge For a Whole Month
This week my attention was drawn to this mobile phone for the simple reason that it combines the functionality of a portable power-bank and a mobile phone and it can keep charge for a whole month! and costs only Ksh. 2,380 While using it as a mobile phone, I was able to use it for … Continue reading At last! A Mobile Phone That Keeps Charge For a Whole Month
Why Kenyan Retailers MUST embrace e-commerce or become redundant
There is a new breed of customers in town; they are young, busy, techno savvy, have the latest smartphone or tablet and belong to the ballooning middle class. They are customers with disposable income to spend BUT will spend it on their own terms, from their comfort, at their convenience. According to communications Authority of … Continue reading Why Kenyan Retailers MUST embrace e-commerce or become redundant
Kiambu County leads Kenya’s digital transformation with SAP-enabled digital platform
Kiambu County has taken the lead in the Kenyan Government’s digital transformation drive with the recent launch of a new digital platform. The Kiambu Digital Platform includes the enablement of cashless payments, an online citizen services portal, and a robust back-end management system to support it. Kiambu County is one of 47 counties in … Continue reading Kiambu County leads Kenya’s digital transformation with SAP-enabled digital platform
The New Infinix zero 2, Everything you need to know
The new Infinix zero 2 retailing at Ksh. 19,999 exclusively on dwarfs most smartphones released in 2015 in more than one aspect. From its design to its impressive technical specifications, the zero 2 is slimmer, lighter and tougher DESIGN Let your imaginations go wild and watch the Infinix Zero 2 bring them to life in your next hero; … Continue reading The New Infinix zero 2, Everything you need to know
Microsoft Lumia 430 DUAL SIM review
Early May Microsoft Lumia launched three devices, the Microsoft Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL and Lumia 430. Here is the Lumia 430 review. Of all the three smartphones, the Lumia 430 was the cheapest (retailing at Ksh8, 850 and ) and the smallest. The phone I have for review is bright orange in colour and has … Continue reading Microsoft Lumia 430 DUAL SIM review
State of Blogging & Social Media in Kenya 2015 Report
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) on Tuesday 16th June released ‘The State of Blogging & Social Media in Kenya 2015 Report’ which was launched by Cabinet Secretary for ICT Fred Matiangi. The launch took place at the Nailab, one of Kenya’s top innovation hubs. The CS who was the Chief Guest commended BAKE for the invitation. … Continue reading State of Blogging & Social Media in Kenya 2015 Report
KRA in conjunction with BAKE hold training on iTax
The Kenya Revenue Authority in conjunction with BAKE (Bloggers association of Kenya) yesterday held a training session at the Nailab to highlight the iTax portal. Itax which is dubbed as being simple swift and secure is web application that provides fully integrated & automated solutions for administration of domestic taxes. On the panel discussing iTax from … Continue reading KRA in conjunction with BAKE hold training on iTax
Lumia 540 Dual SIM Now Available In Kenya
Microsoft yesterday announced the availability of the Lumia 540 Dual SIM in Kenya for Kshs 17,800 – a smart choice for value-conscious Smartphone buyers. Upgrade-able to Windows 10 when the service becomes available later this year, The Lumia 540 boasts of a 5 inch HD display with an 8MP rear camera with flash. The front camera … Continue reading Lumia 540 Dual SIM Now Available In Kenya
16 reasons to get Infinix Hot Note from Jumia mobile week
Just in case you thought the Infinix X507 is HOT, think again here is the very very hot Infinix Hot Note X551 from Jumia. The Infinix Hot Note is Infinix’s new flagship device, and clearly a big leap from the Chinese OEM into Kenya’s niche, nascent and underserved phablets market currently run by Samsung on … Continue reading 16 reasons to get Infinix Hot Note from Jumia mobile week
Microsoft Lumia 640 review
The Microsoft Lumia 640 is one of the three latest smartphones to be launched by Lumia East Africa earlier this month. With a 5 Inch screen it is the smaller sibling to the bigger Microsoft 640 XL. On first impressions this particular phone that I am doing a review has a stunning shiny blue colour … Continue reading Microsoft Lumia 640 review
Carry a powerbank around, as if your phone is not big enough
The guys at the big corporations have come up with very good idea, selling power banks as well as mobile phones. Instead of making the batteries inside mobile phones last longer, they have come up with a very innovative idea of hauling a big pack of batteries everywhere you go. At first I never trusted … Continue reading Carry a powerbank around, as if your phone is not big enough