Author: Wanjiku Njugunah

Global smart device brand OPPO says plans are in motion to launch its latest phone OPPO Reno 8 series in Kenya The company said the new series would provide strong durability, reliable performance, and a smooth all-around experience for users The Reno8 5G is powered by Dual Sony Flagship Sensors and several AI-enhanced imaging features such as Ultra Night Video and Night Portrait OPPO said the new phone would take its ‘customer-centric’ approach one step further by leveraging pioneering technology to deliver a seamless and user-friendly experience  Global smart device brand OPPO says plans are in motion to launch its…

5G is the world’s fifth generation of wireless technology The network is superior to other networks and is up to 100 times faster than 4G There have been no adverse health effects linked to exposure to wireless technologies  Kenya and many other countries around the world are currently working on availing the 5G network for their citizens. The network, which is the fifth generation of cellular networks, is already being implemented in the East African nation, even though slowly. So what exactly is 5G, and why should people care? The Exchange Africa spoke exclusively with Oppo Kenya Product Manager Ernest…

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has entered a new deal to drive the sustainable development and growth of the automotive industry in Kenya The partners said that the goal would be achieved by scaling up production, increasing trade, and driving the global competitiveness of Kenya’s automotive industry Kenya’s automotive industry is set to increase its market share locally and regionally Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has partnered with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) to drive the sustainable development and growth of the automotive industry in Kenya. The partners said that the goal would be achieved by scaling up…

KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd have partnered to offer the bank’s customers access to flexible financing options to purchase electric cars Customers will get up to 90 per cent of funding with an extended repayment period of 36 months Customers will have access to embedded tracking and fleet management gadgets already installed on the electric bus and insurance financing KCB Bank Kenya and e-mobility startup BasiGo Ltd have partnered to offer the bank’s customers access to flexible financing options to purchase electric cars. According to the deal, customers will get up to 90 per cent of funding with an…

Business activity in Kenya increased in September, helped by the conclusion of the general election  The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) commissioned by Stanbic Bank shows that the growth in business activity in Kenya was the first recorded in seven months  As a result, the headline index posted in September was at 51.7, up sharply from 44.2 in August. The reading signalled a renewed and modest improvement in overall business conditions. A new report has shown that the conclusion of the general election in Kenya led to increased business activity in the country in September. According to the Purchasing Managers’ Index…

The Global Business Magazine Awards has awarded AAR Insurance Kenya the Most Innovative Insurance Mobile App Kenya 2022 The Kenyan insurer has also been named the Best New Fully Digital Insurance Company, Kenya, 2022 AAR said the awards cement their aggressive approach towards being a technology-first operation model to make products and services accessible to their customers easier Kenya’s AAR Insurance has been named “Most Innovative Insurance Mobile App Kenya 2022″ & “Best New Fully Digital Insurance Company Kenya 2022” by the Global Business Magazine Awards. On October 3, 2022, AAR Insurance Kenya Acting Principal Officer Hosea Kiprop said the…

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has embarked on a sensitisation programme targeting insurance companies to integrate them into the upgraded Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) KenTrade’s newly upgraded platform is aimed at enhancing maritime trade efficiency It will also ensure faster processing of documents and claims, thus leading to a reduction in the cost of doing business and a subsequent improvement in service delivery standards Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has embarked on a sensitisation programme targeting insurance companies to integrate them into the upgraded Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) to enhance maritime trade efficiency. KenTrade ICT Director Anne Waweru said the…

A STIHL East Africa report has now shown that farmers using power tillers can significantly reduce labour costs and increase the productivity of their farms The report shows power tillers can reduce labour costs by 60 per cent and increase farm productivity by 50 per cent It adds that a power tiller is the best choice for small and marginal farmers. It replaces animal power more effectively and helps in raising the demand for human labour A new report has now shown that farmers using power tillers can significantly reduce labour costs and increase the productivity of their farms. The…

A TransUnion report shows that the rate of suspected digital fraud attempts from Kenya in the year’s second quarter (Q2) decreased by -27 per cent compared to the same period last year The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts originating from Kenya declined across half of the industries tracked TransUnion observed the largest declines from Kenya-based transactions in communities, which include online forums and dating at -70 per cent, telecommunications at -42 per cent and insurance at -20 per cent A new report now shows that the rate of suspected digital fraud attempts from Kenya in the year’s second quarter…

Kenyans have reacted to the news that Safaricom would restructure its popular Fuliza overdraft facility Under the deal, customers will be able to borrow less than KSh 1,000 and not pay a maintenance fee for the first three days Safaricom and its partners, KCB Group and NCBA Group said the move would benefit more than 80% of M-Pesa customers who seek to complete their payment transactions with Fuliza credit Kenyans have reacted to the news that Safaricom would restructure its popular Fuliza overdraft facility, allowing customers borrowing less than KSh 1,000 not to pay a maintenance fee for the first…