Tag: apps
CA report: fake mobile applications fuelling cyber fraud
A proliferation of mobile applications on popular online stores isexposing Kenyans to increased cyberattacks and fraud, the latest sector statistics report by the Communications...
Australia’s ‘Airbnb for Parking’ launches, aims to help Kenyans make extra...
Kerb, a global parking app which allows you to rent your private space to anyone who needs parking for their car, bike, boat or...
Huawei’s GPU Turbo elevates the Y9 2019s gaming capabilities
As a high-quality entry-level phone, Huawei Y9 2019 is a must for all the gamers. The Kirin 710 chip works together with Huawei's unique...
Huawei mobile attracts over 2000 pre-orders of its Y9 in Kenya
Following the successful launch of the Huawei Y9 2019 in the Kenyan market over 2000 pre-orders were made both on Jumia and retail stores...
Understanding the Huawei Y9 4AI Cameras
Huawei Mobile Kenya has launched its latest mid-range device, the Huawei Y9 2019, in the market with a recommended retail price of Ksh. 24,990....
Taxify to help boost driver earnings amidst Kenya’s fuel prices hike
Kenya’s National Assembly recently passed President Uhuru Kenyatta's proposal on eight per cent Value Added Tax on fuel, thereby raising the fuel prices in...
Okolea digital lending platform launches newly upgraded platform
Okolea online lending application has now launched multiple loans function that allows the users to have three loans simultaneously, a break from other digital...
Jumia Travel gives insights into Kenya’s hospitality industry
The Travel and Hospitality Sector in Kenya is essential for driving growth, providing foreign exchange, and creating employment to thousands of Kenyans. In 2017...
More content for kids with Samsung’s optimisation of Kids Mode
Samsung Electronics has optimized the Kids Mode for approximately 2,500 more child-friendly third-party apps for learning and play, available for download via Galaxy Apps...
Kenya’s food service industry experiences digital tech disruption
The food service industry has greatly evolved over the years, especially as the world gradually goes mobile. Food consumers’ demands, and specifications have largely...
MYDAWA, Sanlam Insurance partner to offer affordable healthcare products
MYDAWA has announced its partnership with Sanlam General Insurance to provide its medical cover policy holders with access to quality, convenient and affordable healthcare...
Top tips for Kenyan businesses considering HR technology
In my article “Is Kenya ready to embrace the power of digital HR”, I looked at some of the challenges and opportunities around embracing...
Jumia food Kenya bets on new app to better user experience
Jumia Food, Africa’s leading online food delivery platform has announced the launch of a new App that will revolutionize online food delivery in Kenya....
Google seeks to revolutionize how pastoralists find pasture, water with AfriScout
Google, through its human-focused and philanthropic arm, Google.org; has supported Project Concern International (PCI) to launch AfriScout. AfriScout is a mobile app; that improves...
Ethiopian Airlines launches mobile app
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has launched a brand new Mobile Application.
According to the Airline, the application encompasses an array of features that enhance...
FinTech accelerates financial inclusion in Tanzania
Hundreds of thousands of low-income people have gained access to financial products including credit, savings and money transfers through leveraging of technology to bring...
Huawei Y5 2017 review: the story of a mid- range device
Huawei recently launched its Y series range of phones into the Kenyan market. The range comprises of: Y5 2017, Y7 Prime and Y3 2017,...
Lendable raises $6.5 million in Series A funding round
Lendable has announced that it has raised USD6.5 million (KES671 million) in a Series A round of investment.
Lendable's investment was raised from: KawiSafi Ventures,...
Medicine and technology converge at Les Rencontres Africa
Les Rencontres Africa business event which ended yesterday in Nairobi, narrowed its focus on Kenya's healthcare sector with attention drawn to medicine and technology...
Twitter analytics at forefront of new 280 characters decision
Twitter recently announced that it was testing the possibility of increasing the number of characters per tweet from 140 letters to 280 letters.
Twitter reached...