TECNO, the AI-driven smartphone brand, has launched the SPARK 40 Series—its most advanced lineup yet, designed to meet the dynamic needs of users across global markets. The series features four standout devices: SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, and SPARK 40C. Each delivers flagship-grade features in ultra-slim bodies, redefining entry-to-mid-tier smartphones with premium performance, immersive entertainment, and smart connectivity. Exceptional Power, All-Day Endurance SPARK 40 Pro+ debuts the world’s first MediaTek Helio G200 processor (6nm), scoring ~470,000 on AnTuTu for blazing-fast 4G performance. The SPARK 40 Pro is powered by the G100 Ultimate chip, enabling smooth multitasking and…
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Muindi
Experience working on communication and marketing departments and in the broadcast industry. Interested in sustainable development and international relations issues.
Following Patricia Ithau’s exit, WPP Scangroup’s interim CEO Miriam Kaggwa is wasting no time reshaping East Africa’s largest marketing services firm with a bold, high-stakes strategy she compares to wartime command. In an interview with the CEO of Uganda, Kaggwa outlined a recovery blueprint that marks a decisive pivot from the legacy of ethical transformation under Ithau to a performance-first, survival-driven approach. “We’re not just stabilising—we’re mobilising,” Kaggwa stated, highlighting the urgency of reversing two years of losses and reclaiming market leadership. Tactical Revival Amid Fierce Industry Headwinds A seasoned veteran of McCann Worldgroup and BCW Global, Kaggwa injects operational intensity…
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has issued a directive to financial institutions, car dealerships, and private entities to vet their tracking tech or face penalties. In the wake of a cybercrime wave that surged to 3.5 billion incidents in 2024, regulators are cracking down on unlicensed tracking services and substandard equipment that pose risks to consumers, systems, and national stability. The Risk Landscape Tracking technologies—used in everything from fleet management to mobile banking—have become a hidden vector for cyber threats. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), system vulnerabilities accounted for 3.27 billion reported breaches in 2024, while web-based…
South Africa’s leading provider of index-tracking funds, Satrix, has officially entered the Kenyan market by listing its MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This marks Kenya’s first equity-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) and only the second ETF listed on the NSE after Absa’s NewGold ETF debut in 2017. Dual Listing Bridges Global Exposure Originally listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in 2017, the Satrix MSCI World ETF is now dual-listed, available for trading in Kenyan shillings (KES). The fund gives Kenyan investors low-cost access to over 1,500 global companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet—without…
OPPO Kenya is gearing up to unveil the highly anticipated Reno14 Series on 24th July 2025, introducing a bold fusion of cutting-edge technology and nature-inspired aesthetics. This latest release sets a new benchmark in premium smartphone design, where elegance, structural integrity, and durability converge to deliver a truly flagship experience. Crafted to Dazzle: Iridescent Mermaid Design The Reno14 Series isn’t just another smartphone—it’s flagship fashion in your palm. OPPO debuts a first-of-its-kind iridescent light finish, achieved through a twelve-layer ultra-high precision patterned coating process. This technique incorporates five rounds of micron-level optimisation, producing light-shadow lines as thin as 20 microns—the…
Kenya’s mobile money sector is undergoing notable changes, according to Q1 2025 data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Safaricom’s M-PESA saw its market share drop to 90.8%, continuing a six-quarter downward trend, while Airtel Money surged to a record 9.1%, up from just 3.1% in December 2022. Factors Driving Airtel’s Ascent Pricing Advantage: Airtel Money offers more affordable transaction fees. Sending KSh 1,000 across networks costs KSh 11 on Airtel versus KSh 13 on M-PESA. Customer Incentives: Campaigns like “Rudishiwa” feature fee refunds and cashbacks to attract users. Agent Expansion: Airtel’s agent network grew nearly 78% year-on-year, bolstered…