Kenya is often seen as the hub of technology together with South Africa and Nigeria. It’s been one of the countries where startups have laid their hopes in hoping that their digital platforms would thrive. However, according to the UN’s latest e-commerce Index in Africa Kenya has dropped in rankings on the UN’s latest e-commerce Index in Africa. Countries that surpassed Kenya were Tunisia, Ghana, Algeria and Libya who took the positions first to 6th place while Mauritius and South Africa retained their spots....

The company is also planning on its security patches for the smartphones. OxygenOS 12 A.10 update package ensures support for Reliance Jio’s 5G service (JioTrue5G) which is now spread across the country. The firmware version for the new OTA is CPH2413_11_A.10and their release are below; System Updates the 2022.10 security patch for Android. Enhances system efficiency and boosts performance scheduling. Fixes occasional crashes Network Enhances network experience and Wi-Fi performance....

The AIH-backed firm now has about 200, 000 hotels globally and close to 8,500 in East and West Africa and is present in sixteen African countries. Seeing as frontier of e-tourism, Jovago Kenya is working with hundreds of local Travel Agencies in strategic partnerships aimed at servicing both inbound and outbound travel. Jovago East Africa serves Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania/Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Sources close to Rocket Internet claim Jovago is set to raise a huge round to push for its expansion on the continent....

In 2017, KRA recorded a 75% rise in taxpayers filing returns from the previous year. This was made achievable by the relative simplicity of KRA’S iTax platform compared the manual process. Despite this rise, a number of people are still not compliant. Either due to lack of knowledge or a complete disregard for rules and regulations. Ushuru.co.ke is run by lawyers and accountants, all of whom are highly experienced in the Kenyan scene of both professions....

Outside 3D team has worked with teachers and education professionals to develop rich, engaging content around subject matters ranging from science and technology, music, art, history and space exploration allowing users to come face-to-face with for example, an Angler Fish, and discover details such as their nickname being “Sea Devils”. Speaking on building the school of the future, founder and CEO, Toro Orero says, “Most young people love learning but don’t necessarily like the process of education in its current or traditional form....

Founded by Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, paystack allows online retailers to offer customers virtually any payment option including paying by MasterCard, Visa, Verve, or directly from a banking account. Online Nigerian businesses can accept payments from anyone in the world. With Paystack, Nigerian businesses can add a significant amount of revenue through online transactions to its economy. Nigeria has a rapidly growing digital mobile economy. Online shopping and payments are expected to increase with 400 million more smartphone connections in Nigeria by 2020....

Below is a list of some smartphones that have high quality camera and could stand toe-to-toe with standard professional cameras close to the highest megapixel DSLR. 1. HTC DESIRE 10 PRO – 5.5 inch display – Android v6.0 Marshmallow – Dual SIM – 1.8 GHz Octa core processor – 4 GB RAM – 64 GB internal storage (ROM) – 20 MP primary/ rear camera – 13 MP secondary/ selfie camera – 3,000 mAh non-removable battery – Fast charge...

The minimum wage in Kenya currently stands at Ksh.13,500 since its last review in 2018, and the cost of living has increased with inflation ranging between 5 to 6 percent annually, the President said the Government has found it necessary to increase the minimum wages. “In that regard, and in full appreciation of the critical contribution of workers to the economy; following the recommendation of various stakeholders; as a caring Government, we find that there is a compelling case to review the minimum wages so as to cushion our workers against further erosion of their purchasing power while also guaranteeing the competitiveness of our economy,” the President said....

The platform is aimed at providing resources and support for local universities, small-to-medium sized startups, and grant participants, exposing them to Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s engineers and its state-of-the-art capabilities suite for mobile platforms and technologies, including 4G, 5G, IoT, AI, and machine learning. “The Africa Innovation Platform will stimulate innovation around product development, inspire learning, fuel research, and increase awareness around the value of intellectual property throughout the continent,” said Enrico Salvatori, Senior Vice President & President, Europe/Middle East and Africa, Qualcomm Europe, Inc....

The increased investment will boost technology innovation and the quality of smartphones shipped into Kenya and other markets beginning next year- as the brand positions itself to become the first choice for young people. “This means you can expect even more exceptional Number Series phones moving forward, as our Number Series is our “essential” product line, packing essential tech into a stylish package with an accessible price tag,” said realme Chief Executive Officer, Sky Li....

The company announced the closure of Nairobi’s Moi Avenue store through a notice that read ‘“Dear vendors, we regret the closure of Notify Mall in Moi Avenue, Nairobi. We request all vendors to stock out their operations on Monday and Tuesday, August 30 is our last day. Sorry for any inconveniences caused,” the company said on its Instagram page. The Mombasa store has also been closed. The company pioneered the rent-a-shelf model in the country in 2018 by offering shelf space to businesses at lower rates compared to normal retail space....

So, what is the latest thinking on rewarding your employees with an innovative benefits platform? The Zest website, an award-winning benefits technology provider, has some pointers. Make it easy to understand In all instances, your communications to your workforce should be clear, honest, and easy to understand. This is particularly important when talking to them about the benefits they can earn, a subject close to their hearts. Many companies go wrong by issuing pages of information outlining all the possible benefits that are available to all employees and leaving them to figure out what applies to them....

Carscan is an augmented reality (AR) app with embedded artificial intelligence (AI) that provides a digital record of an automobile that is accurate, dependable, agnostic, complete, and traceable. The platform eliminates fraud, governance, and industry risks, allowing automotive ecosystems to buy, sell, rent, service, insure, finance, and auction cars with confidence. The digital application allows anyone to examine and extract information about an automobile in less than a minute, reducing the time it takes to file an insurance claim from weeks to minutes....

The innovation dubbed ‘scan and order’ will not only improve service efficiency. It will also help restaurants optimize their product offerings and their pricing strategies, integrating with M-PESA for easy payments. All you need to do is scan a QR code that will be provided by the restaurant using your smartphone’s camera app or QR code scanner and get your favourite meal. Speaking on the invention, M-PESA Africa and Acting Chief Financial Services Officer Sitoyo Lopokoiyit said, Safaricom has a goal of expanding to several other eateries and bars in the city in the next coming weeks....

The solution will aid HELB to promote responsible spending with the funds locked for specific allocations, such as tuition or library fees only accessible to the specific Paybill account of the recipient’s University or TVET institution. The students upkeep allowance can now also be transferred into the student’s M-PESA wallet for everyday use. “Technology today is not only revolutionizing every aspect of our lives but also creating opportunities to enhance efficiency and accountability....

Safaricom hopes to bring more Kenyans into the digital sphere through the campaign by educating them on the power of the internet and demonstrating how it can transform their lives. Safaricom customers will be able to enjoy 1 GB of data for Ksh. 20 valid for 1 hour and a 3 hour 1.5 GB data bundle for Ksh. 50 with Mwelekeo ni internet. The two new bundles provide customers with more value for their money, allowing them to enjoy their online moments, and will be complemented by other exciting data offers, such as a Ksh....

Steve will take up the role at Vodacom Headquarters in Johannesburg and will be responsible for Group Regulatory, External and Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Communication Strategy, Media Relationships, Group Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and Sustainability. The role covers the Vodacom Group markets including South Africa, Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique, Lesotho and Vodafone Ghana. He will also continue supporting Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC and Safaricom PLC. Since 2015 Steve has been the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Safaricom PLC having risen in the ranks from the time he joined in 2006 as In-House Counsel....

The platform would provide an avenue for local merchants, including supermarkets, and customers to interact and trade in a bid for Safaricom to boost its M-Pesa payments platform (Lipa na M-Pesa). Like other general ecommerce platforms, it will stock various items from tech to fashion and food products. While the internal testing phase for Masoko will be launched today, July 27, with a 50-percent off offer for employees on all fashion items, it would be launched to the public before the end of August....

The device is an upgrade of the 4G version that comes with an improved foldable experience for users. The major changes include the 5G radios and an upgraded snapdragon 865 plus processor. Samsung has also added minor software enhancements on the Z Flip 5G including a “Flex” mode that lets software reconfigure itself when the phone is half-folded. The Flex mode enhancement lets you easily and simultaneously view and control content with the Galaxy Z Flip’s custom-built user experience....

Disposing these millions of units presented a new challenge. Green groups have pressured Samsung to use methods that do not harm the environment, with Greenpeace leading the pack. In fact, one of their protestors interrupted Samsung Keynote at MWC earlier this year. Samsung took note and decided to refurbish the Galaxy Note 7, this move will be more environmental friendly than disposing the units. The company had previously rejected the ideas of reselling the Galaxy Note 7 but it seems they have had a change of heart....