In a smartphone world filled with pricey flagships and complex specs, the HMD Arc steps in with a refreshing promise: to deliver just what most people need, no more, no less. It’s not trying to be flashy. Instead, it focuses on affordability, smooth user experience and the latest software optimised for budget hardware. Let’s break down what makes the HMD Arc worth considering. Clean and Simple with Android 14 (Go edition) At its core, the HMD Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition). This lightweight version of Android is specially built for phones with modest hardware. It uses less memory,…
Author: Lynet Awino
Lynet Awino
Lynet Okumu, a Masinde Muliro University graduate, is a digital journalist passionate about impactful storytelling. She writes on health, business, relationships, and daily life, blending accuracy and creativity to craft engaging, informative content.
A funeral in Marenga Village, Budalangi, recently turned into a moment of shock and confusion. Emmanuel Makokha, a choir member and lead drummer, collapsed and fell into the grave during the final stages of a burial ceremony. Minutes later, he was confirmed dead. What followed wasn’t just grief. It was a wave of questions, whispers, and spiritual reflection. In many African communities, such an incident is not taken lightly. According to African traditional beliefs and Biblical teachings, let’s explore what this could mean. In African Traditional Beliefs: A Warning or a Spiritual Message In many African customs, falling into a…
Money is never just money in a relationship. It carries the weight of trust, responsibility, ambition, and sometimes, control. While love may be blind, your bank account shouldn’t be. Financial issues are among the top reasons couples split up. So spotting the red flags early can save you from emotional and financial heartbreak. Here are some signs you should pay attention to, and why they matter more than we sometimes care to admit. 1. They Avoid Talking About Money If your partner always dodges conversations about money, take note. In a healthy relationship, talking about finances should not feel like…
In its latest push to transform how the world accesses information, Google has unveiled a new AI-powered search experience that marks a significant departure from the keyword-based search model we’ve known for decades. During its annual developer conference on May 20, the tech giant laid out a roadmap that leans heavily into artificial intelligence, positioning its search engine less as a tool for retrieving links and more as an intelligent agent capable of understanding context, processing complex tasks, and even interacting with a user’s physical environment. The shift signals Google’s intention to remain competitive in a space that’s becoming increasingly…
Kenya’s startup ecosystem has garnered significant attention in recent years, positioning itself as a leading hub for innovation in Africa. In 2024, the country attracted $638 million in startup funding, accounting for 29% of Africa’s total, marking the second consecutive year Kenya led the continent in this regard. Nairobi’s ascendancy in the global startup landscape Nairobi, the nation’s capital, has been at the forefront of this growth. The city climbed six places to rank 107th globally in the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, reflecting a 22.7% growth rate. This position keeps it firmly within the top 3 cities in…
These days, everyone seems to be chasing the next big phone trend. Every few months, there’s a new model, a new hype, a new reason to upgrade. But the truth is, most of those trendy phones come with a heavy price tag, and sometimes, what you’re paying for is the name, not the value. But far from that noise, there’s a group of people, low-key smart, who just want a phone that shows up. Doesn’t freeze when you need it most. Doesn’t need a daily charger intervention. And most importantly, doesn’t switch sides and start acting up halfway through the…