Author: David Indeje

Safaricom introduced a new feature called ‘Niokolee’ that allows customers to request airtime from their friends and family. The service works via a USSD code and both PrePay and PostPay subscribers are eligible. To send a Niokolee request Dial *444# Select “Niokolee”, then choose “Request Kredo” Enter the Safaricom number you would like to request credit from Select the amount of airtime from the options provided Wait for the other user to accept or decline your request To accept a Niokolee request You will get a prompt from 44444 asking you to “Accept” or “Decline” the request After accepting the…

Oppo launched its first foldable handset, the “Oppo Find N2 Flip,” in Kenya on Tuesday. The Oppo Find N2 Flip competes against the Galaxy Z4 Flip. The phone has a larger screen that folds flat, a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.56-inch image sensor, and a 4,300 mAh battery that charges faster at 44W. Once fully charged, the phone can last about 13–14 hours. The phone runs on the Android 13-based ColorOS 13 skin. There is Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and Bluetooth 5.2 support, and the device has 17 5G NR band support. In addition, the phone has a superior processor,…

The M-PESA Foundation has invested Ksh 46 million to fund health information provision, provision of medical equipment and drugs for general healthcare, screening of select Non-Communicable Diseases, dental care, eye care and management of diabetes and hypertension. The investment is expected to benefit about 60,000 people across Kenya in 47 counties. The first camp was launched in Lamu County where the M-PESA Foundation has invested Ksh 1,700,000.00 in drugs and surgical equipment to support the provision of healthcare. “At the same time, we are looking to improve our approaches in order to reach as many people as possible. The medical…

The fourth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football tournament will run from June 2023 to January 2024 in conjunction with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The tournament prize money has been doubled to Ksh 20 million for overall winners and over 150 scholarships to TVET institutions for the best players at County, Regional and National levels, and a 10-day trip to Spain for the all-star team. Safaricom Chapa Dimba Registration schedule Western – 24th May 2023 Nyanza – 10th June 2023 Rift Valley – 1st July 2023 Eastern – 20th July 2023 Coast – 1st September 2023 Central –…

The future of cancer research and treatment should involve patients, according to Cancer Advocacy Groups. Representatives from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO), and the Center for Public Health Development (CPHD) reiterated the need for patient involvement in research to limit the negative impact cancer is having on people’s lives, environments, and the economy. This is aimed at making it possible for women to access breast cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as addressing the psychological distress for most cancer patients. The advocates are convinced that increased patient involvement is key to the pursuit and implementation of evidence-based solutions…

Ogilvy Africa has introduced Influence O, an end-to-end influence platform by the agency to build out its public relations operation. The platform will enable businesses and creators to embrace the potential of influence and treat it as a legitimate and powerful channel. The methods of thinking, planning, and executing influencer marketing have fallen behind the pace of its evolution. With the launch of InfluenceO, Ogilvy now possesses the power to transform its approach and fully harness the potential of influencer marketing as a formidable channel. InfluenceO revolutionizes the brand-influencer collaboration process while expanding marketers’ perspectives on and strategies for influencer…