Mobile Kenya

09/06/2024

Showmax, the leading streaming service in Africa, is set to raise the bar for football fans with the announcement of live streaming for all 51 UEFA Euro games at no additional cost. This ground-breaking initiative ensures that viewers can enjoy the thrill and excitement of every match from the highly anticipated tournament at the touch of a button on their mobile....

04/06/2024

Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of the "Xiaomi Deals Carnival," a month-long promotion featuring unbeatable deals and discounts on a wide range of Xiaomi smartphones. From June 4th to June 30th, customers can enjoy amazing offers on some of Xiaomi's most popular models, available at all Xiaomi promoter stores across Kenya. Xiaomi's "Deals Carnival" aims to provide customers with high-quality smartphones at incredible prices, making cutting-edge technology more accessible than ever....

Visit any Xiaomi promoter store in Kenya to take advantage of these offers and upgrade your smartphone experience.

04/06/2024

Huawei Cloud hosted a successful Spark Discovery Kenya Media & Entertainment Summit in Nairobi. The summit culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Huawei, leading new media platform Mango TV, and prominent Kenyan media houses, including Royal Media Services, and Standard Group. According to the agreement, all parties will actively work together to promote cultural exchanges and media industry cooperation between China and Kenya....

This strategic collaboration empowers Kenyan media houses to adopt latest technologies, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional experiences.

04/06/2024

Google today announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the program introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa's economy, yet many face challenges accessing funding and developing the essential skills needed to grow their businesses....

Applications for the 2024 cohort are open to SMBs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, and the program will run through the end of the year.

04/06/2024

Samsung Electronics has appointed Young Hyun Jun as the new Head of Device Solutions (DS) Division globally and tasked with spearheading the firm's semiconductor business and strengthening its competitiveness amid an uncertain global business environment. Jun, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor and battery businesses, joined Samsung Electronics in 2000 and worked in Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) and Flash memory development as well as in strategic marketing....

Young Hyun Jun has been appointed as the new Head of Device Solutions (DS) Division globally.

07/05/2024

IBM has announced that the availability of its software portfolio is expanding globally to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs) that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The expansion goes beyond Denmark, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, where the software is currently available and it will now be available in 18 African countries (Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda)....

IBM is also launching 15 new IBM Consulting professional services and assets on AWS Marketplace, exclusively designed for AWS.

06/05/2024

Xiaomi Kenya, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated May Sales Promotion campaign, Running from the 6th to the 31st of May, this campaign offers incredible discounts and exclusive deals on a range of Xiaomi smartphones. Offer 1: Redmi A3 For the first time ever, Xiaomi enthusiasts can enjoy unbeatable prices on the Redmi A3 smartphones. During the promotional period, customers can grab the Redmi A3 with 3+64 GB storage for only Kshs 10,999/- or opt for the higher variant with 4+128 GB storage at just Kshs 12,499/-....

The Xiaomi May Promo ends on the 31st of May.

06/05/2024

Twiga Foods has announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new Chief Executive Officer, following completion of a comprehensive global search process. With a career spanning over 15 years, of which 9 years in the Kenyan market, Ballard brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce, retail, and financial services. Most recently, Ballard was CEO of Jumia Kenya, a leading e-commerce company, where he led the transformation of the business toward profitability....

This follows the completion of a comprehensive global search process.

06/05/2024

Safaricom has announced its commitment to powering the Connected Africa Summit 2024, scheduled to take place from Sunday, April 21st to Thursday, April 25th, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. With a Kshs 20 million sponsorship, Safaricom will also provide services such as Wi-Fi connectivity during the summit, Network optimisation, Experiential Tech showcases, branding, merchandise, and Customer engagements. “We believe that by coming together at events like the Connected Africa Summit, we can create meaningful dialogue and collaborations that will drive Africa's digital transformation....

Safaricom is expected to launch the Connect Academy at the Summit.

06/05/2024

vivo has announced the official launch of its latest smartphone, the vivo V30 5G, in Kenya. The vivo V30 5G features a 120Hz 3D curved display. It has an Aura Light feature which is vivo-speak for an upscaled flash light it says is 19 times larger and 50 times softer than a standard flash. A Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature enables the device to intelligently identify and adjust the color temperature based on the subject's surroundings, offering broader color temperature range compared with previous iterations....

06/05/2024

On the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, Safaricom has launched the Connect Academy, a programme that will offer premier industrial training for fibre optic technicians. The Connect Academy is part of the Presidential DigiTalent Programme, a Public-Private Partnership Programme whose key components are skill development, on-the-job coaching, mentorship, training, certification, and ICT innovations. “Our target is to grow a world-class broadband connectivity talent pool for both public & private sectors in partnership with TVETs....

The Connect Academy is part of the Presidential DigiTalent Programme.

14/02/2024

Visa is hosting its Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s first demo day on February 13th in Nairobi to showcase innovations from emerging fintech start-ups from 18 countries across Africa. Launched in June 2023, the program aims to enable Africa’s expanding start-up community by bringing expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding. During the event, the first-cohort start-ups will pitch their innovations to key ecosystem players, funding partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists....

Visa is hosting its Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s first demo day in Nairobi to showcase innovations from select fintech startups.

09/02/2024

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 13 series in Kenya. The new series features three devices: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13. With significant upgrades to camera system, design, display and processor, Redmi Note 13 Series continues to close the gap between mid-range and flagship-level smartphones, delivering all-star durability, fantastic experience, and impressive imaging capability - all at reasonable prices....

The new series features three devices: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13.

05/02/2024

Brace for a groundbreaking moment as Xiaomi Kenya takes center stage on February 10th, 2024, unveiling the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series, an epitome of innovation and iconic excellence. The Redmi Note 13 series transcends the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an extraordinary blend of durability, user experience, and imaging prowess - all at an iconic value that sets a new standard in the industry....

24/01/2024

Brace yourself for a groundbreaking moment as Xiaomi Kenya steals the spotlight on January 31, 2024, unveiling the much-anticipated and truly iconic Redmi Note 13 Series. Redmi Note 13 series promises to transcend the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an extraordinary blend of durability, user experience, and imaging prowess - all at an iconic value that sets a new standard in the industry....

22/01/2024

Motorcycle taxi-hailing app SafeBoda has announced its re-entry to the Kenyan market. The news comes 3 years since SafeBoda exited the Kenyan market citing difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic at the time. After exiting other markets, including Nigeria, Safeboda only retained operations in Uganda. Without citing any further details, SafeBoda announced on X of its return to operation in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi....

Without citing any further details, SafeBoda announced on X of its return to operation in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

18/01/2024

In its booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA, last week, LG unveiled various products including a transparent TV, wireless soundbars, AI-powered smart home assistants, tumbler washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, coffee machines that can blend two flavours at once, and many other technologies, each designed to elevate the user experience and set new benchmarks in performance and functionality....

18/01/2024

The ICT Authority has commenced a five-day training of trainers (TOT) for the Citizen Digital Skills Program. The TOT workshop that kicked off on Monday 15 January 2024 will equip the trainers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to drive the country’s digital skills program which seeks to train five million citizens in one year and 20 million citizens by 2032....

16/01/2024

Internet service provider, Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Taveta Town in Taita Taveta County to provide affordable Internet and unlock opportunities for households and businesses. This brings the number of counties to 26 that the firm has so far connected across the country. In its initial progress update for 2024, Mawingu’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ramji says: “Our expansion into Taveta Town marks another milestone met towards our long-term vision of making meaningful connectivity accessible to more Kenyans....

This brings the number of counties to 26 that the firm has so far connected across the country.

16/01/2024

Vodafone and Microsoft have announced a 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organisations, and consumers across Europe and Africa. Through the partnership, the companies will collaborate to transform Vodafone’s customer experience using Microsoft’s generative AI, hyperscale Vodafone’s leading managed IoT connectivity platform, develop new digital and financial services for businesses, particularly SMEs across Europe and Africa, and overhaul its global data centre cloud strategy....

The partnership between Microsoft and Vodafone will expand M-Pesa to improve financial inclusion across Africa, the companies say.

16/01/2024

Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as the cornerstone of innovation, Samsung is reshaping the future of its products, embedding AI capabilities across a diverse spectrum of devices. "At Samsung, AI isn't just a feature; it's the catalyst for transformative experiences. We are reimagining consumer electronics, infusing AI into our products to create personalised, intuitive, and seamlessly connected experiences," said Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronics East Africa....

The company showcased its latest innovations around AI in the consumer space at the just-concluded Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

16/01/2024

Pesapal, a leader in building payments and business tools for Africa, has released a new feature that allows customers to add a tip directly on its POS devices. This new feature will be available on all Pesapal Sabi POS terminals and aims to make tipping easier and more convenient as cashless transactions continue to grow across East Africa. “As transactions go cashless, we are adapting our POS machines to accommodate digital tipping....

The introduction of this new feature makes the checkout process simple for both the merchant and their customers.

16/01/2024

Safaricom, M-Pesa Africa and Sumitomo Corporation - a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company - have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator program, which aims at accelerating early-stage startups to grow and scale their businesses. The three-month accelerator program will provide a blend of training, mentorship, funding and go-to-market support to spark the growth and scale of ventures that come into the accelerator and set them up for long-term success....

The Spark Accelerator program aims at accelerating early-stage startups to grow and scale their businesses.

16/01/2024

The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has today met with Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Kenya, Development partners, and the Private sector in preparation for the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The theme of the summit will be Digital Africa: Unlocking Growth Beyond Connectivity and it will focus on Africa’s ICT priorities guided by the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063....

16/01/2024

In mid-December, Paymentology, a leading global issuer-processor, announced the appointment of its new CEO Jeff Parker, who will be succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson. Jeff is a leader in the global fintech & financial services arena. Having lived & worked in four continents he brings with him over 20 years of experience to his new role as CEO of Paymentology....

03/01/2024

Airtel Africa Pls has announced the retirement of its CEO Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria operations of the telecommunications and mobile money company for 9 years before he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021. With local knowledge of the African landscape and deep distribution experience he led the company in maintaining double-digit revenue growth over many quarters and to deliver new, innovative products to its customers across the continent....

30/12/2023

The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has announced that the development of 1,450 ICT hubs in all wards across the country will commence in 2024. Speaking during the commemoration of ICT Authority’s 10th-anniversary event in Nairobi, CS Owalo underscored the need to develop the grassroots ICT sector which is vital in setting a stronger foundation of ICT-related development and the digital economy....

30/12/2023

Airtel Africa has registered its 150 millionth customer. "Airtel Africa is very proud to give millions of people access to reliable and high-quality digital and mobile money services, often for the first time. Led by the purpose of transforming lives, connecting 150 million customers is a significant milestone that underscores the company's commitment to enriching the lives of its customers. Looking forward, Airtel Africa is focused on further expansion, increased innovation, and continued investments to ensure a digitally empowered future for all."...

15/12/2023

Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards. The App Store Awards are announced by Apple at the end of each year, something the company has done for over a decade to recognize outstanding apps and app developers of the nearly 2 million apps that dot the App Store and which are accessed by over half a billion people in all corners of the world every week....

"This year’s winners showcase the scope of creativity, technical innovation, and design possible across the App Store and Apple’s ecosystem."

15/12/2023

Jumia will be closing its food delivery business, Jumia Food, across Africa at the end of the year. Jumia Food has operated in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast. "Following a strategic review of Jumia Food, the Company determined that its food delivery business is not suitable to the current operating environment and macroeconomic conditions in its market, and will close its food delivery operations in all markets by the end of December 2023," a statement from the company says....