HMD Global has finally made the Nokia T20 tablet available the Kenyan after launching the device in October. The Nokia T20 marks the introduction of the brand-new T-series. Packed with innovative and accessible features you’ll love, including a crystal clear 2K screen plus three years of monthly security updates and two years of free operating system (OS) upgrades. The Nokia T20 tablet has been touted as an entry-level Android tablet powered by a Unisoc Tiger T610 octa-core processor and features a 10.4-inch in-cell display that also has a native resolution of 2000 x 1200. The tablet comes standard with 4GB…
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Bolt has announced it will allow its drivers in Kenya to set their own prices a move aimed to attract more drivers and ensure riders a greater trip experience. Bolt will be piloting these new features in Nairobi as the first market in Africa. The app also hopes to address a rise in frequent cancellations seen by passengers in recent months, as drivers cancel last-minute to avoid a less profitable booking. The Estonian app said passengers can manually select a preferred driver based on a number of factors such as price fare, expected time of arrival, and driver rating. In…
Naivas Supermarket has opened two new retail outlets in Kenya as part of its expansion plan in the country. This brings its total outlets to 79, making it the leading retailer in the country. Naivas took over 28,000 SQFT of space previously occupied by Nakumatt at Oasis Mall in Malindi, Kilifi County and the other in Embakasi off Airport North Road, Nairobi County taking 27,000 SQFT of space previously occupied by Tuskys Supermarket. https://twitter.com/naivas_kenya/status/1468846261428264961?s=20 The bullish expansion is a result of KSh6 billion funding received from a consortium of investors -International Finance Corporation (IFC), private equity firm Amethis and German…
With an aim to leverage WhatsApp users in Kenya, Zamara Group has introduced a new pension scheme for them. The first of its kind, the product known as Fahari Retirement Plan, enables Kenyans to opt-in and transact via WhatsApp. “With a reach of more than 12m users in Kenya — more than any other app in the country — using WhatsApp we are uniquely positioned to bring more people into the pensions and insurance ecosystem,” said Zamara Group Chief Executive Officer Sundeep Raichura Raichura. Kenyans use WhatsApp to communicate with friends and family, get updates from community organizations, and —…
African home buyers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly homes compared to the global average, Knight Frank’s 2021 Global Buyer Survey reveals. According to the survey, sustainability in Africa’s real estate is not limited to energy conservation but also includes good air quality, proximity to green space and access to good healthcare. Findings from the survey noted that 71 per cent of African respondents indicated that energy efficiency was very important to them compared to 42 per cent globally. In addition, more respondents across Africa (29%) indicated that they would prefer an eco-friendly home and be willing to pay…
Chike Africa, a company registered in Port Louis, Mauritius has put in a formal expression of interest (EoI) for buying a stake in Real People, a non-deposit taking financial solutions provider and settling its debt. For this to be realised, Real People has asked holders of its Ksh 1.3 billion outstanding corporate bond to take a 70 per cent cut on the principal amount covering the first part of the issue worth Ksh 267.1 million. This is part of the Extraordinary Resolutions proposed by the Nairobi Securities Exchange fixed-rate note issuer, ahead of its 21st December 2021 for the purpose…