GOtv Kenya has expanded its network size by installing a transmission site in the Burumba area in Busia County that will give thousands of families access to affordable and quality entertainment. The transmission site in Busia is the 28th site that GOtv has commissioned and will serve the residents of Busia Town, Korinda, Bumala, Namboboto, Mayayos, Lugulu, Butula, Namiaso, Namwitsula, Ngelechom, Mayenje, Mundika, Bwamani, Ochude, Kemodo, Asinge, Murumba, Simbachai, Asinge, Busibwabo, Angorom, Kongrass shopping centre. Nancy Matimu, MultiChoice Kenya Managing Director said the Busia site will serve over 40,000 households offering unmatched entertainment options for the residents of Burumba sub-county…
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Korir Issa
IK, a Masinde Muliro University grad, tackles social justice through journalism. He analyses news and writes on women's rights, politics, technology, law, and global affairs.
Vivo Kenya unveiled its V23 5G smartphone in the country with a retail price of Ksh 59,999. The vivo V23 5G smartphone is equipped with a 50 MP AF Portrait selfie feature and 8 MP super-wide-angle front camera on the front panel also supporting 4K selfie video features. This is coupled with a triple rear camera module consisting of a 64 MP night camera, an 8 MP super wide-angle camera and a 2 MP super macro camera that will support Super Night Mode to deliver unmatched performance in the dark. The smartphone also comes with a 7.39 mm ultra-slim body…
Kenya is among the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest mobile phone use and the greatest global use of mobile internet when compared to desktops. This makes having a registered SIM card a crucial step that forms an integral part of our daily life and work. From reading emails to handling personal finances and shopping, the importance of SIM registration cannot be emphasized enough, especially concerning security. Over the years, numerous complaints from customers have found that their National ID details have been used to register a number unknown to them. This happens without their consent and is often…
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company PLC (KMRC) Medium Term Note (MTN) was oversubscribed with bids worth Ksh 8.1 billion being received against Ksh 1.4 billion target. This is equivalent to a 578.6 per cent subscription rate. However, KMRC will only take Ksh.1.4 billion of the funds raised for lacking a green-shoe option. The bond was issued in January. “The success of this first issue represents a resounding validation of our business model and strategy by investors. The cash raised will enable us to blend our inventory of concessional funds and therefore substantially scale up our operations, as we seek to refinance…
Syinix, a home appliance brand of Transsion which also owns mobile brands Tecno, Infinix and Itel, recently opened a brand shop at Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi. Syinix covers TV, audio, refrigerator, washing machine, AC, and other home appliances with a commitment to being the most reliable household appliance brand for African consumers. https://twitter.com/SyinixKE/status/1494605495650430976?s=20&t=Q_qgEMkLUQJ2gcWXIAziRg “What a surprise! With only five hours of opening, sales reached 313 per cent of our expectation,” said Little Sun, Syinix’s Kenya marketing manager. With a commitment to “innovation and quality”, Syinix developed a nearly 2000 R&D team and full-coverage after-sell service network. The sold-out of TV is…
Chinese technology company Xiaomi will be introducing the Redmi Note 11 series in Kenya. This is an upcoming addition to the Redmi Note series. “This series of mid-range devices is set to offer superior specs in the realms of camera, display, battery and charging efficiency, providing high-level performance to suit the ever-evolving needs of consumers across the board,” Xiaomi Kenya in a statement. REDMI NOTE 11 REDMI NOTE 11S Snapdragon 680 processor Helio G96 processor 6.43 inch 90Hz 1080p LCD display Similar 50MP main camera 108MP main camera 6GB RAM only 6GB or 8GB RAM 33w Fast charging Similar 5000mAh…