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UberASSIST for the disabled and Senior Citizens lets them use specially trained driver-partners with cars that accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers

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UberASSIST for the disabled and Senior Citizens lets them use specially trained driver-partners with cars that accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers

Uber has unveiled UberASSIST in Nairobi– a service specially designed for seniors and the disabled in our community. Unlike current Uber services, UberASSIST features specially trained driver-partners who have cars that can accommodate folding wheelchairs as well as walkers. The service intents to empower riders with disability and the elderly by allowing them access Nairobi city more conveniently without worrying about a bout having someone accompanying them.   

UberASSIST has been available in two other African towns – Johannesburg and Cape Town since 2017 before finally rolling out in Nairobi in 2019. There’s a cut-throat competition in Kenya’s taxi-hailing industry which features the likes of Taxify, Little cab and several motorbike focused apps forcing providers to improve and diversify their service offering. In Mombasa for example, Uber unveiled UberTuk that utilizes “tuktuk’s” owing to the popularity this means of transport has enjoyed in the region while similarly launching UberBoda in Nairobi.

UberASSIST will therefore score an advantage for Uber going into 2019, catering for a segment that had long been neglected by other taxi companies. Considering both Taxify and Little are yet to unveil a similar feature, I’d imagine most riders who fall within these two categories will feel more at peace riding with Uber and also gives an assurance knowing for example one can bring in his or her folding wheelchair.

How to Request uberASSIST for elderly and the disabled in Nairobi

  • Launch your Uber app as you’d do normally
  • Enter your destination (where you intent to go)
  • Swipe left and select uberASSIST – appears after ChapChap, UberX, Boda and just before Uber’s premium service – Select
  • Confirm pick-up location and request a ride

Nokia 106 (2018) Review – Dual SIM Capability and an FM Radio lets us Forgive So Much That’s Missing

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Nokia 106 (2018) Review – Dual SIM Capability and an FM Radio lets us Forgive So Much That’s Missing

Let’s take a minute and forget all the glamour associated with iPhones, Pixels and Galaxies and appreciate just how much feature phones effectively served their purposes back in the day. In fact, it’s fair to imply all the technologies housed in modern top of the line handsets evolved from these devices. Most importantly, we could communicate via phone calls, send text messages back then just as we do nowadays except for of course a few additions that include those fancy looking emoji’s and so forth. Nokia 106 (2018) will not turn heads around when mentioned, you’d be correct to suggest it is not even comparable to the most basic android smart phone; however, what happened to all the excitement we used to have knowing that you’d be guaranteed a battery life of at least a week or so – under normal usage?  

Battery life is just awesome

Well, Nokia 106 (2018) will take you back in the day, to experience just a bit of those good old days with minor adjustments that reflects some of additions we now get on the so called smartphones. On paper, this device is said to last up to 21 days on standby, and 15 hours of talk time which by the way is not far from reality. I took a leap of faith to operate solely on this device for a week – I couldn’t go longer as you might have already guessed, but the experience in terms of battery life was astounding. I’d give anything to have my iPhone last this longer.

Price at its lowest

Gone are the days when phones were priced depending on their feature set rather than whose who, I bet it wouldn’t be impossible to get two different handsets with exactly similar specs but priced very differently, hundreds of shillings’ price tag has become the new normal with both flagship iPhones and Galaxies costing more than Ksh. 100,000. Consider this for a moment; with Nokia 106, you’ll still call and text at a fraction cost; basically doing exactly same fundamental functions for Ksh. 2000.

No WiFi, no Bluetooth, no GPS but you get an FM radio

If you are looking for a device to send those Bluetooth files, browse a bit of websites, receive and send WhatsApp messages, then this isn’t your phone, you’ll be better off with a galaxy sitting at the lower end of Samsung’s table. There’s no WiFi, no Bluetooth, no GPS; but hallow! You get an FM radio on the new Nokia 106 2018 version. Personally, I don’t listen to FM radio’s that often but at least it’s good knowing it’ll be accessible when you need it.

Design and Built Quality

The design is pretty cheap – I’m not complaining, it’s plastic and what Nokia did was to use inherent coloring meaning it’s color runs through the material, this in turn makes scratches less detectable.

Dual Sim Functionality

Nokia 106 supports Dual Sim capability, a feature that makes as forgive so much that’s missing on this device.

Conclusion

The Nokia 106 2018 version will not impress everyone, it’ll not see pockets of many pundits out there just as it has a brief moment in mine; however, it has its strengths that justifies everything you’ll miss. If you are looking for a device that’ll last longer than current smartphones could offer, or even a tad longer than closest handsets in the days of yore and has minimal features except for dual sim functionality and an FM radio, then this is your guy, otherwise you’ll be better off looking somewhere else.

Conmen minting thousands of shillings from innocent Kenyan job seekers in the name of checking their Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) listing status

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Conmen minting thousands of shillings from innocent Kenyan job seekers in the name of checking their Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) listing status

Scammers targeting naive job seekers here in Kenya have devised high tech ways of extorting money in the pretense of checking their CRB status as a prerequisite to advancing to the next stage of job interview. With time, they’ve evolved to the point where they can easily disguise as legitimate and dupe unsuspecting Kenyans into sending cash, in most cases through mobile money services such as MPESA in the hope of advancing to the next stage of the interview.

The process involves some sophisticated techniques to look natural and legit. First, as you’d imagine, they’ll first register a custom domain name such “example.co.ke” usually similar to the name of fake company to be used. This ensures they secure an email address that looks official such as “[email protected]”. We have all come to appreciate and relate some bit of seriousness with companies owning a custom paid email address, let’s face it; no one really takes any seriousness in a company that uses free email services the likes of Yahoo!, Gmail, hotmail and so forth.

To appear official and established, a decent website is then created and published on the domain with content written to describe nonexistent services and office locations that are mostly made up.

The next step is usually placing a job advert mostly online, both on their website and popular job listings sites such as “brightermonday” to reach a wider audience. You will be surprised on the amount of effort these conmen put in just so they can appear real; from job requirements to duties and responsibilities you’ll be expected to perform.

Once you submit your application, and because they need to swindle as many people as possible, you will certainly get back an email with an attachment of what supposedly is a form from their designated credit reference bureau. A point to note, these scammers in most cases disguise as financial institutions either in banking or insurance sectors so they can seem normal to check your CRB status.

A while back, one such scammer swindled a friend of mine after applying for a job on ‘brightermonday’. It’s so heartless to see these people play with lives of others. Below is a copy of email he received. It’s so heartless to see these people play with lives of others.

Below is a copy of email of their latest job scam.

Dear xxxxxx
Thank you for your job application with us. We have gone through your CV and it matches the ideal candidate that we want for the position. Congratulations as we are pleased to inform you that we have shortlisted you and we have scheduled an interview with you to join our professional team. Please note that this is a position that requires high level of trust and professionalism and thus standard background checks must apply. Please note that being a reputable, accredited financial services rendering company, currently operating in 10 countries across the globe; it is our policy to check the CRB listing status of all our candidates before we book them for a final interview. We also provide loan facilities to all our employees who wish to take a loan with us and thus we would like to engage with the right people who will not take loans and run away. Consequently, we would like to seek your authorization to check your CRB status score before we can book you for the interview. We shall do this by ourselves through Experian Credit Reference Bureau. Kindly fill in the CRB form attached (in PDF) and send it back to us as soon as possible. Download the form, fill in with your own handwriting, scan and send it back to us. Our Interest is ONLY the listing status. Kindly note that even if you are blacklisted on CRB, that doesn’t disqualify you. Please note that requesting CRB report is NOT free and it’s charged. You will be required to pay Ksh. 300, which is the fee charged by Experian Credit Reference Bureau, and not a fee for interview, as we do not charge any fee for recruiting or hiring our staff. Please submit your dully filled CRB form as soon as possible, and should be accompanied by the CRB fee of Ksh 300. The payment is to be made to our Verification Officer, Mr. George Luke on: 0719-345595 via mobile money. Please submit your filled CRB form through the email: [email protected] accompanied by a copy of your ID. Kindly submit the form as soon as possible. Once we receive your CRB report, we shall book call you and book you for an interview. We look forward to having you join our dedicated team of professionals.

Kind Regards,

Sophie Turner│Human Resource Manager

Head Office:

Ru La Fayette, Paris France
Registered in France, Number: 346900

Kenya Office: 104 Riverside, Riverside Drive – Nairobi.
Email: [email protected] | Website: www.advanskenya.com
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Below is a copy of email he received.

Kindly, note that being a Financial services rendering company, it is our policy to check the CRB listing status of all those who wish to join us. This helps us to among other things, to know that the people we engage in are of good morals and haven’t been blacklisted for stealing from their previous employers. AMRET Microfinance also provides loan facilities to all our employees who wish to take a loan with us and thus we would like to engage with the right people who will not take loans and run away. Consequently, we would like to seek your authorization to check your CRB status score. We shall do this by ourselves through Metropol Credit Reference Bureau Ltd. Kindly fill in the CRB form attached and send it back to us as soon as possible. Download the form, fill in with your own handwriting, scan and send it back to us. Our Interest is ONLY the listing status.

Please note that requesting CRB report is NOT free and it’s charged. You will be required to pay Ksh. 200, which is the fee charged by Metropol Credit Reference Bureau Ltd, and not a fee for interview, as we do not charge any fee for recruiting or hiring our staff. Please submit your dully filled CRB form as soon as possible, and should be accompanied by the CRB fee of Ksh 200. The CRB fees should be paid to 0700- 194525 (George Luke) who is the personnel in charge to request your CRB. Once we receive your CRB report, we shall communicate the interview date to you.

Kindly note that if you are blacklisted for other reasons apart from a crime like stealing money, we do not have a problem. N.B: Please note that we only request CRB report with our appointed personnel, who must dully certify the report as the true copy, and we do not accept CRB reports from elsewhere. Please submit your filled CRB form through the emails: [email protected] accompanied by a copy of your ID.

Just the other day, another friend almost fell victim as well; she got the following email;

Dear “name is muted for privacy reasons”,

Thank you for your job application with us. We have gone through your CV and it matches the ideal candidate that we want for the position. Congratulations, as we are pleased to inform you that we have shortlisted you and we have scheduled an interview with you to join our professional team. Please note that this is a position that requires high level of trust and professionalism and thus standard background checks must apply. Please note that being a reputable, accredited insurance & financial services rendering company, currently operating in East Africa, it is our policy to check the CRB listing status of all our candidates before we book them for a final interview.

We also provide loan facilities to all our employees who wish to take a loan with us and thus we would like to engage with the right people who will not take loans and run away. Consequently, we would like to seek your authorization to check your CRB status score before we can book you for the interview. We shall do this by ourselves through Experian Credit Reference Bureau. Kindly fill in the CRB form attached (in PDF) and send it back to us as soon as possible. Download the form, fill in with your own handwriting, scan and send it back to us. Our Interest is ONLY the listing status. Kindly note that even if you are blacklisted on CRB, that doesn’t disqualify you. Please note that requesting CRB report is NOT free and it’s charged. You will be required to pay Ksh. 300, which is the fee charged by Experian Credit Reference Bureau, and not a fee for interview, as we do not charge any fee for recruiting or hiring our staff. Palliser.co.ke. Please submit your dully filled CRB form as soon as possible, and should be accompanied by the CRB fee of Ksh 300. The payment is to be made to our Verification Officer, Ms. Leah George on 0707-712 220 via mobile money.

How to tell if a job advert is fake ;

  • First of course they’ll ask for money
  • Phone contacts on their websites don’t go through except those provided to receive MPESA payments.
  • And if they get you on round one, be sure to be contacted again for an interview, this time with cheap reasons to scam you like money for drinks and so forth.

How to deposit cash or make payments at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s)

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How to deposit cash or make payments at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s)

I bet majority of us are yet to make use of some really important services that are already enabled at numerous teller machines countrywide; if you belong to that group that only uses ATM’s to make cash withdrawals, you aren’t alone. Personally, I’ve grown to assume the only and main function for an automated teller machine was to dispense cash for account holders, but ever since I was introduced to making monthly house rent payments at Barclays bank ATM’s, I’ve come to appreciate just how this feature can save you long queues to simply performing these transactions at one’s convenient time with minimal traffic. Having gone through this process for a few months now, rent payment has been so easy, fast and most convenient more ever that I’d be foolish not to share.

I’ve devised a simple guide on how you can make cash deposits at KCB ATM’s without having to visit banking halls that are open only during official working hours or bank agents that might not have enough float to credit your account. Please note not all banks, ATM’s and accounts support this facility, on Barclays bank for example, the account holder must have enabled this service and only currency notes in denominations of Ksh. 1,000 and Ksh. 500 are allowed.

How to make instant cash deposits at Kenya Commercial Bank Automated (KCB) Teller Machines (ATM’s)

  • Locate a supported ATM machine (not all ATM’s will support this feature)

If you don’t have an ATM card of the account holder/beneficiary, follow below steps;

  • On the ATM menu, select “deposits and mobile”
  • Select “deposit” then “account”
  • Enter the account number of beneficiary
  • Put the total cash in the slot
  • Wait for the machine to process your transaction
  • Confirm transaction then pick your receipt

If you have an ATM card of the account holder/beneficiary, follow below steps;

  • Insert your debit card and enter the “PIN”
  • Select the “deposit” option then put the total cash in the slot
  • Confirm the amount, then pick your receipt

cash deposits can be done at the following KCB ATM’s

KCB BRANCH REGION KCB BRANCH REGION
Kisii West Western Gateway Nairobi
Kisii Main Western Riverside Nairobi
Kehancha Western Garden City Nairobi
Isebania Western Two Rivers Branch Nairobi
Kisumu Main Western River Road Nairobi
Kakamega Western Sarit Centre Nairobi
Busia Western Lavington Nairobi
Bungoma Western Westgate Advantage Nairobi
United Mall Western Jogoo Road Nairobi
Naivasha Great Rift Thika Road Mall Nairobi
Bomet Great Rift Gigiri Square Branch Nairobi
Kericho Great Rift Prestige Plaza Nairobi
Nakuru Great Rift Village Market Nairobi
Kitale Great Rift Nairobi High Court Nairobi
KCB Eldoret Great Rift Zimmerman Nairobi
Nyali Cinemax Coast Githurai Nairobi
BAMBURI Coast Tassia Nairobi
Mtito Andei Coast Donholm Nairobi
Voi Coast Ngong Town Nairobi
Mvita Coast Rongai Nairobi
Savani Coast Moi Avenue Nairobi
Kwale Coast Tala Nairobi
Mariakani Coast Gikomba Nairobi
Kengeleni Coast Kimathi Nairobi
Nyali Coast Tom Mboya Nairobi
Treasury Square Coast Upper Hill Nairobi
Mtwapa Coast Thika Central
Mwembe Tayari Coast Kangari Central
Kilifi Coast Makutano Central
Ukunda Coast Nyeri (Two ATMs) Central
Kilindini Coast Nanyuki Central
Lamu Coast

FULIZA M-PESA overdraft facility allows users complete M-PESA transactions when they have insufficient funds in their M-PESA account

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FULIZA M-PESA overdraft facility allows users complete M-PESA transactions when they have insufficient funds in their M-PESA account

Are you low on M-PESA balance yet desperately in need of cash to make that important transaction? Whether it’s a utility bill with a Paybill/Till number or just want to send cash to someone with an emergency somewhere, FULIZA M-PESA could come in handy as it’ll allow you complete that transaction even when low on MPESA balance. You could borrow cash using the already available Mshwari or KCB-MPESA loan facilities to sort out your problem, but what if you’re already on the MPESA menu and probably servicing an existing loan or already reached your maximum loan limit; this is where FULIZA M-PESA is way better than all alternatives.

Overdraft facility already exists with many banking institutions; it’s surprising how the likes of FULIZA M-PESA services took this long even after loan facilities becoming available early in time on our mobile phones. FULIZA M-PESA service is definitely viable at least according to Safaricom alongside with partners who got the much needed go ahead nod from Kenya’s financial regulator – Central Bank of Kenya.

There are no known stringent requirements to use FULIZA M-PESA, all You need is be an M-PESA registered customer with an active Safaricom line; so if you are already using MPESA, you should be good to go and you can hold as many accounts as the number of MPESA lines you have.

How to Subscribe / Start Using FULIZA M-PESA

  • On your phone’s Dial pad, dial *234# to subscribe via USSD Code
  • Then select ‘Fuliza M-PESA’ to opt in.
  • FULIZA M-PESA has of course a set limit on the amount you can access which you can utilize as long as you’re within the limit.

The following services on FULIZA M-PESA can be accessed via a USSD Code “Dial *234#”

  • Check your FULIZA M-PESA limit
  • Check FULIZA M-PESA balance
  • Access FULIZA M-PESA mini statement

However, each time you transact using Fuliza, you will receive a text message with the respective outstanding Fuliza amount. The more you use and repay FULIZA M-PESA, the more chances you would grow your Fuliza M-PESA limit just the way you’d normally grow mobile loan limit.

How to repay FULIZA M-PESA

As long as you have an outstanding overdraft, any funds received or deposited in your M-PESA account will automatically be used to clear your outstanding Fuliza M-PESA.

FULIZA M-PESA Transaction Costs / Tariffs

Band Tariff
0-100 One-time fee of Ksh 2
101-500 Ksh 5 per day
501-1000 Ksh 10 per day
1001-1500 Ksh 20 per day
1501-2500 Ksh 25 per day
2501-70000 Ksh 30 per day

Just as Kenya is Prepping to Phase out Old Passports by August, here is the Application Process and Requirements for Getting the New e-Passport

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Just as Kenya is Prepping to Phase out Old Passports by August, here is the Application Process and Requirements for Getting the New e-Passport

Just as Kenyans are being encouraged to apply for the new modern e-passports, most applicants have already expressed frustrations at the process some pointing out tediousness and unrealistic requirements to get one. I’d give this one to the government for trying to modernize services and even allowing online application; but one would wonder, just how is it so easy to acquire Kenyan citizenship as compared to applying for travel documents? Honestly I don’t get it, and as it seems I’m not the only one.  A tweet we recently saw from our immigration department providing guidelines on the, immediately got backlash from several concerned citizens who attributed the process to being time consuming and unrealistic owing to just what one needs to qualify for one.

Before we take an intimate analysis of the process necessary to be issued with an e-passport, first let’s see the benefits of new Kenyan e-passport.

Advantages of the new Kenyan e-passport;

  • New e-passport contains a small electric chip that safely holds your personal details
  • Contains biometric features of the passport holder – not easy to forge
  • Complex security features that eliminate forgery fears

How to Apply for the New Kenyan e-passport

Here is a simple guide that can assist those intending to apply for the new e-passport. The process is now digitized and we strongly advise applicants to start the process early in time to avoid last minute inconveniences.

  • Step No 1 (access the e-citizen portal)

 You’ll need to access the e-citizen portal to make an online application, click here to got to the portal

  • Step No 2 (create an account or login)

Assuming you already have an account, login using your credentials or register if you don’t have one. If you’ve used the portal before i.e. to apply for driving license renewal, it’s most probable that you already have an account and don’t need to create one.

  • Step No 3 (head over to the application form)

After logging into the portal, click on ‘immigration Kenya e-Passport application form’

  • Step No 4 (Payment)

Select preferred payment method amongst, mobile money, online banking, e-citizen agents or local bank deposit. (mobile money is usually the soft spot for me)

Kenya e-Passport payment charges

  • Re-application for a lost passport is Ksh. 12, 050
  • Fee for an A 32 pages ordinary ‘A’ Series passport is Ksh. 4, 550
  • A mutilated passport, you’ll pay Ksh. 10, 050.
  • While an A 48 pages Ordinary ‘B’ Series passport is Ksh. 6, 050
  • And for an East Africa passport, you’ll part with Ksh. 990
  • A 64 pages ‘C’ Series passport will cost you Ksh. 7, 550.
  • For a diplomatic passport with 48 pages, will cost you sh. 7, 550

After you’ve paid the correct amount, proceed to step 5

  • Step No 5 (Download application form)

Confirm what you have filled in your application form then proceed to print and download. Make sure you also print 3 receipts from the application process, keep them as they’ll be required during submission.

  • Step No 6 (Finally, submit your application)

You may submit your application form in Kisumu, Mombasa, or in Nairobi at the Nyayo house

Requirements for applying e-Passport

  • Your Original National Identity Card and a photocopy
  • Your parents National Identity Cards photocopies. If they are deceased, their death certificates. If adopted, then submit your adoption certificate, which is a clearance letter from the department of children and it must be court ruling.
  • Your original birth certificate and the photocopy.
  • 3 Digital full face passport size photographs.
  • Your recommender’s National Identity Cards photocopies. and for those below the age of 18, you will need to submit a written consent from either your parent or guardian.
  • Pre-filled e-Passport application form that you downloaded / printed from the portal
  • 3 invoices/receipts. In case you are replacing, then you’ll need to provide your old passport.

Little Shuttle on 33 seater Mini-buses in Nairobi diversifies services beyond Traditional taxi cabs

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Little Shuttle on 33 seater Mini-buses in Nairobi diversifies services beyond Traditional taxi cabs

Each year comes with it’s own business opportunities and establishments are in no way leaving anything to chances, just after we discovered plans by Uber to launch on Kenya’s popular Matatu mini buses, Little has started to experiment the feature in parts of Nairobi with Little Shuttle. The firm, which is Kenyan – owned, is expected to roll out in masses in few months getting the very much needed heads-up considering the marketing financial muscle Uber has. Being the early bird has tremendous advantages, but it doesn’t always guarantee success, Little Shuttle could just cover some real ground before expecting competition from rivals Uber and Taxify. Nairobi’s transport sector is heavily controlled by Mini-buses commonly referred to as ‘Matatu’ that ply various routes from the town.

How Little Shuttle Works

 Little Shuttle will enable riders book seats in a 33-seater minibus at specific times of the day rather than using traditional cabs. The trick in finding a soft spot for consumers in Kenya has mostly been associated with costs. Cabs are expensive to the common Kenyan, how about reliably allowing those who can’t afford them instead use matatus’. The new service targets riders who would otherwise use their vehicles to move around. Just like you’d book a bus ticket to ‘Shags’ or Coast, Little Shuttle allows you to reserve a seat in one of the 33 seater mini-buses and board at specified time/route, except this time is within Nairobi.

We understand Uber is as well in the final stages of rolling out the feature in Nairobi after it started tests in Egypt and Mexico.

Little has since piloted the service in parts of Nairobi’s routes i.e. Kangemi and Nextgen route. This is in part with help from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to ensure they comply with the law.

According to Kamal Budhabhatti, the founder of Craft Silicon that owns Little, he expects the platform to be fine-tuned and customized during the pilot phase to solve real city problems. “For our pilot and also as we go live, we would be working with partners who have clean bigger buses with a seating capacity of 33 and above,” he added.

Little Shuttle is expected to cost slightly higher and is expected not to offer direct competition to matatus but rather let Riders who would otherwise be using their own vehicles for city and work movements access the service from matatus that will be using the service.

The commuter industry in Nairobi city is volatile, quite often, commuters have experienced unpredictability caused by factors such as strikes e.t.c. traffic surges and weather changes have had a major impact on Nairobians where in some cases you’ll find huge queues without or very few buses. Uber has also expressed interest to include Uber Bus function on their offerings.

Huawei P Smart (2019) Updated with an all Screen Display and comes in turquoise and Aurora Blue as well

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Huawei P Smart (2019) Updated with an all Screen Display and comes in turquoise and Aurora Blue as well

Just as the sunset is approaching for 2018, we’re being treated to an exciting preview of just how 2019 is going to look like in the tech world; Huawei for example, has unveiled some of its midrange smartphones for 2019 perhaps to give them a head start they desperately need in a very competitive market. Huawei has worked on its previous iteration of the P smart device and upgraded just where it matters for the device to stay afloat on the market. Bezels on the new Huawei P Smart (2019) handset have been replaced by an all screen display and a minimalistic water-drop style notch to house all important sensors.

We must comment Huawei for doing extremely well in 2018 despite a cat throat competition in smartphone market. The company managed to ship 200 million smartphones worldwide overtaking market leaders such as Apple in the global rankings. This is staggeringly impressive considering the manufacturer is currently not allowed to sell handsets in the United States. In Kenya for example, almost any vendor in the streets of Nairobi has just enough stock of Huawei devices that has so far compensated really well in global sales.

Huawei P Smart (2019) handset Target Market

The new Huawei P smart 2019 targets the mid-range market with flagship level specs, just like its previous sibling. What this means is; for those looking for an affordable smartphone with premium level and latest technologies will find home in the Huawei P Smart (2019).  

Huawei P smart 2019 design

There is so much a company could do with all the possibilities born from the notch generation. Many consumers undoubtedly favor an all screen design and Huawei has taken a step further on the P Smart (2019) device with a water-drop notch. Bezels are now slimmer than before allowing Huawei to put a 6.21-inch, full HD+ display, that the company refers to as a dewdrop display. At 1080×2340 pixels resolution, colors and images are vivid with impressive detail on a widescreen. The small notch on the front of the phone houses a selfie camera as expected. A fingerprint sensor, two rear artificial intelligent cameras, flash and Huawei logo occupy the back of this handset. If the specs in this devise seem in line with your needs, you would have a choice of three colors to choose from; midnight black, turquoise blue, and aurora blue. The curved back of the phone has a glossy finish and a ceramic-like design, that’s expected to withstand all those inevitable drops.

Huawei has come up with its own version of night mode that filters high-energy blue lights to alleviate eye fatigue while using the device. This lets the screen go easy on your eyes so you do not end up sleep deprived in certain cases.

Huawei P smart 2019 Artificial Intelligence camera

With all the fancy acronyms used to market some innovative features from phone manufacturers, don’t be fooled by Artificial Intelligence. It is just another way of saying there are several enhancements both hardware and software that improves quality of images taken on these devices and provides several modes of taking a photo as well. The Huawei P Smart (2019) houses dual 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel AI cameras. These sensors can recognize over 500 scenes and provide real-time optimization so you can achieve bright, detailed nighttime photos.

Huawei P Smart (2019) Availability and Price in Kenya Vendors are expected to replace the original Huawei P Smart with the new iteration somewhere starting January 2019. We therefore don’t expect a huge variance in prices and could retail from Ksh. 24,000.

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