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How Safaricom customers can buy local digital newspapers for only Ksh20

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How Safaricom customers can buy local digital newspapers for only Ksh20

Safaricom and local media houses have inked a deal that will see customers on the Safaricom network purchase local newspaper issue at only Ksh20. In the new deal, local newspapers will be made available to Safaricom customers in the country at KS 20 which will be deducted from the subscriber’s airtime. Each purchased issue will be available to the customer for a period of seven days.

Speaking on the deal, Standard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu said the company was pleased to have made the deal saying it’s a demonstration of journalistic creativity with digital innovation in a collaborative venture. Orlando further noted Standard group was eager to offer value to readers during this period.

Nation Media Group CEO Stephen Gitagama on his part said the media house remained at the forefront of innovation as it continues to explore various opportunities that will keep its readers informed. Stephen further acknowledged the partnership with Kenya’s biggest mobile service provider to avail award-winning publications at very affordable rates to customers wherever they are demonstrated the company’s commitment.

Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa on his part noted how the world was quickly evolving to be digitally leading to the need for customers to seek ways in which they can achieve their goals by tapping into the convenience of their smartphone. He therefore concluded the company was glad to partner with media houses to digitize the newspaper channel and make them available on the mobile phone.

What you’ll get for Ksh20

Upon paying KES 20 from your Safaricom airtime, you’ll get the newspaper including data usage; meaning a customer’s data bundle will not be consumed when reading through each paper. No registration or signup will be necessary neither will customers be requested to download and install any application.

How to get local newspapers on your mobile phone for Ksh20

  • To purchase your favorite newspaper on your mobile phone, Safaricom subscribers will need to visit Safaricom’s website here http://safaricom.com/discover/e-newspaper/publications
  • Then selecting “Discover” from the menu
  • Followed by “Newspapers”,
  • upon which a customer will see newspapers available for purchase.
  • Customers will need to have their data on when accessing the portal as each purchase is linked to their mobile phone number for ease of access.

How to buy local newspapers on your mobile phone via a USSD Code

  • On your Safaricom line, dial *550# to purchase the newspapers.
  • Purchased publications will appear under “My Newspaper” tab for 7 days after purchase.

Newspapers currently available from the Standard Group include The Standard, Saturday Standard, Sunday Standard and The Nairobian while Nation Media Group will have Daily Nation, Saturday Nation, Sunday Nation and The Business Daily.

OPPO A92 officially launched in Kenya with 128GB/8GB and a 5000mAh battery

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OPPO A92 officially launched in Kenya with 128GB/8GB and a 5000mAh battery

OPPO Kenya unwrapped its latest family member here in Kenya via a live stream event on Facebook, pitting it against a packed niche of other mid-rangers. The launch of OPPO A92 comes a few weeks after we’ve been witnessing the unwrapping of more than a dozen similar devices but comes equipped with enough specifications to put up a good fight.

Every year at least for the past 5 years, we’ve witnessed OPPO release a new smartphone here in Kenya, and within those years, the company has made substantial upgrades on its lineup starting from top tier all the way to budget rated devices. It comes to a point when consumers have to ask themselves whether the price and spec combination is really worth it

Product manager of OPPO Kenya Ernest Teigut while announcing the release of OPPO A92 said the company was working towards a better experience by building core bottom layer hardware technologies, software engineering that should last for the next three years courtesy of an investment worth USD 7 Billion.  

Ernest further said the company had achieved impressive results according IDC which ranks the company amongst top five in the world for Q4 of 2019 with 30.6 million units shipped globally. He added the company’s total number in the country stands at more than 740 confirming the company’s intention to invest in the country.

OPPO A92 comes with a Neo display screen that has a resolution that maxes out at 1080p on a 6.5-inch screen. The screen maxes out on the front panel only giving way for the punch hole selfie camera. OPPO’s A series lineup is yet to mature enough but is well past the first steps thanks to better performing series which have made a name for the brand.

Touting the decision to merge the fingerprint sensor with the power button sitting on the side, OPPO A92 eliminates the need to separately wake the screen and swipe a fingerprint to unlock as is the case with both under-display sensors or fingerprint sensors located at the back of the phone.

OPPO says they’ve adopted a C-shaped rear camera setup resembling a constellation of polar sky both for looks and to practically combine the 48 Megapixels camera, 8 Megapixels Ultra-wide camera, 2 Megapixels Depth Camera and finally a 2 Megapixels Black and White Camera.

The selfie camera maxes out at 16 Megapixels complete with tweaks that improve beautifications through the use of artificial intelligence. Ernest touted the phone’s capability to match skin tone and improve on contours that naturally brings out your true-self.  

OPPO A92 Specifications

BODY DIMENSION162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
 192 g (6.77 oz)
 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SCREENIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
 480 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
PLATFORMAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.1
 Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
 Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
 Adreno 610
MEMORYmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
 128GB 8GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
 2 MP B/W, f/2.4
 LED flash, HDR, panorama
 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1, 1.0µm
 HDR
 1080p@30fps
COMMUNICATIONWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
 GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
 Port 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
SENSORSFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERYNon-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
 Fast charging 18W
COLORSTwilight Black, Stream White, Aurora Purple

OPPO A92 Price in Kenya: Ksh29,999

Infinix Note 7 comes with a 6.95-inch screen and 5000mAh battery: Specifications and price in Kenya

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Infinix Note 7 comes with a 6.95-inch screen and 5000mAh battery: Specifications and price in Kenya

Infinix is yet to establish a foothold in a very competitive android world we currently live in; in fact, on rare occasions you’d find someone looking it up as a potential upgrade. But its interesting to learn some of the pieces we miss when we vaguely go for established brands leaving out what could have otherwise been a perfect combination of price and specifications. The Infinix Note 7 is now official with interesting specs that we’re keen to see just how it performs on the ground.

To be honest, we don’t expect the latest Infinix Note 7 to put up much of a fight here in Kenya, but the price and specs combination might be just what most of us have all along been waiting for. Truth be told, this is a no-go zone for power users, or those of us looking to upgrade from the likes of Apple or Samsung, there’s already a ton of devices out there that will surely do justice for your sake.

The Note 7 surely has all it takes to aim; the brand still enjoys a sizeable following here in Kenya and we expect its latest top gun to kill into the competition’s market-share. The Note 7 comes with the same quad camera setup that has fancied content creators from earlier brands; the likes of Nova 7i, Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy A31 pretty much packs a similar setup.

For a price tag of Ksh17,799 here in Kenya, things are really looking up for this model and I can safely say a good number of us are looking forward to the device. It comes packed with reasonable specs that we don’t usually get in this niche; there’s a 48 megapixels camera underneath for starters and the branded Gorilla glass on the front must mean something to those of us scared of scratches.

A hyped Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery should survive the day under normal use but we love the idea of supporting 18w charging so you could hook up to power and be ready to go under two hours with 100 percent charge.

Instead of an under-display fingerprint sensor, the Infinix Note 7 comes with a side-mounted one instead, the sensor is reliable and should unlock your device instantly with just a tap. Under the hood is infinix’s XOS 6.0 skin powered by Android 10.0 and you have an option of 6GB RAM instead of 4GB in some 128GB models.

Infinix Note 7 Specifications

BODY DIMENSIONS173.4 x 79 x 8.8 mm (6.83 x 3.11 x 0.35 in)
 206 g (7.27 oz)
 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SCREENIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
 6.95 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)
 720 x 1640 pixels (~258 ppi density)
 Corning Gorilla Glass
PLATFORMAndroid 10, XOS 6.0
 Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm)
 Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
 Mali-G52 2EEMC2
MEMORYmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
 64GB 4GB RAM / 128GB 4GB RAM /128GB 6GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
 2 MP, f/1.8, (dedicated video camera) – 128/6GB model only
 Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.0µm
 1080p@30fps
COMMUNICATIONWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
 5.0, A2DP, LE
 GPS with A-GPS
 FM radio
 microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SENSORSFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERYNon-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
 Fast charging 18W
COLORSForest Green, Aether Black, Bolivia Blue

Infinix Note 7 Price in Kenya is Ksh17,799

How to redeem your KCB Simba Points for Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom Kenya Airtime

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How to redeem your KCB Simba Points for Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom Kenya Airtime

One of the sweet spots for consistently using services from some companies that do have a loyalty reward schemes such as Safaricom, Airtel, KCB Bank and a dozen supermarkets here in Kenya is the possibility of redeeming points earned for various rewards. KCB bank has had the Simba points loyalty scheme for several years now and customers can easily redeem points earned for several items including airtime for our mobile service providers.  

Just a few days ago, we highlighted how users on the Telkom Kenya network can opt in the Telco’s Ziada points reward scheme and redeem products from the Telco including devices, airtime and data bundles. Safaricom’s Bonga points still leads the group and has come in handy for subscribers who were allowed to use the points to purchase goods and pay for services at select outlets.

KCB’s Simba points reward scheme works in a more or less similar manner, customers earn points when they transact using credit or prepaid cards, use KCB Mobi on *522#, utilize KCB’s online banking services via i-Bank or mobile application, deposit cash at KCB’s mtaani agents and other services such as salary processing, loan application, mortgage and insurance cover.

How to enroll into KCB Simba points loyalty scheme

There are three ways that KCB Bank customers can enroll into the reward scheme.;

  • Through USSD Code: *522# and following the prompts
  • Through the KCB Mobile application by tapping on “Simba Points” and following the prompts
  • By vising any of the KCB Bank branches near you.

How to activate your membership

After you’ve subscribed to the loyalty scheme, customers still need to activate their membership by vising KCB website: https://simbapoints.kcbgroup.com/then clicking on ‘Activate Membership’ and enter your membership number.

You should receive an SMS with your One Time Password (OTP) which will allow you to finish the activation process, after which you must change the OTP to a password of your choice.

How to redeem KCB Simba Points for Airtime

Using USSD CODE: *522#

  • To redeem airtime using USSD code, on your phone dial *522#
  • Then select “My account” followed by “Simba Points”, proceed with the prompts to deem.

How to redeem KCB Simba Points for Airtime on the mobile application

  • Click on the main menu in the app and select “Simba Points”
  • You’ll need to enter your mobile banking PIN
  • On the next page, click on redeem airtime
  • Select your mobile service provider, then choose the number to be loaded with airtime
  • Choose the amount of points you want to redeem; against, it you’ll see airtime value you’ll receive
  • Confirm the mobile number and points to redeem.
  • You should receive a confirmation message

What you need to know about the hyped Xiaomi Mi TV Stick before buying

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What you need to know about the hyped Xiaomi Mi TV Stick before buying

When we first heard of an imminent launch of the Xiaomi Mi TV stick a few weeks back, some of us who’ve not been impressed with the current offering from Amazon, Google and a couple of other Chinese manufactures, had something really interesting to look forward to. Knowing how Xiaomi has earned a forward-thinking reputation that has so far brought us some of the most practical combinations of features and price, we expected everything from the anticipated Mi TV stick to impress. And so far, we’ve got just about everything we needed to know so you can make a decision to buy or pass this one.

Information gathered from all the leaked materials as well as a supposedly accidental YouTube video from a presentation in German, is enough to let us extrapolate enough data on the upcoming Xiaomi android TV stick. The remote images give us a clear picture on what’s included on the remote with clearly visible Google button as well as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

We can only expect that Xiaomi’s next sequel will just be as powerful as that legendary Xiaomi Mi Box S; meaning users will enjoy premium features such as support for HDR, DTS-HD and Dolby Stereo Sound, and dual-band Wi-Fi but in a smaller package.

I’ve personally preferred TV sticks instead of box due to their smaller sizes that someone can easily carry in their pockets and doesn’t really take much space in the cabinet. It’s so impressive how that amount of technology can still fit in something so small, that’s why we are not complaining about a slightly higher price around Ksh9,000 of Xiaomi Mi TV Stick compared to the Mi Box S which is currently selling for Ksh6,000.

Its still early to know when the Xiaomi Mi TV stick will officially be available in Kenya but once it’s launched, users who can’t wait can easily purchase from online outlets such as AliExpress.

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Specifications (price in Kenya: Ksh. 5,500)

  • Dimensions: Length: 92.4mm, Weight: 28.5g, Width: 30.2mm Color: Black, Thickness: 15.2mm
  • Output Resolution: 1080P (1920×1080@60fps)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Storage: 8GB
  • GPU: ARM Mali-450
  • Operating System: Android 9.0
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Bluetooth: 4.2
  • Video decoder: P9-10, H.265, H.264, VC-1, MPEG1/2/4, Real8/9/10
  • Video Format: RM, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS, MP4
  • Audio decoder: DOLBY, DTS
  • Audio Format: MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG
  • Image decoder: JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG
  • Connectivity: HDMI x 1, Micro USB x 1

Samsung Galaxy M11 goes on sale in Kenya for Ksh17,499, here is what to know before buying

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Samsung Galaxy M11 goes on sale in Kenya for Ksh17,499, here is what to know before buying

A few days ago, in our editorial that pitted Samsung’s recent entry in the “A” series, we found it hard recommending the Galaxy A31 model against cheaper alternatives such as the Nokia 5.3 and Tecno Spark 5 owing to their low prices while still managing to offer more. Fast forward today, looks like Samsung had a direct competitor all along in their latest “M” series lineup with the Samsung Galaxy M11. The “M” series focuses solely on budget and mid-tier handsets that combines some of Samsung’s cherished technologies and a budget price to lure consumers who’ve been eyeing Chinese brands for the same reasons.

Samsung still has a decent fan base but its fortunes have been deteriorating more so in the low-end smartphone niche owing to an aggressive campaign by Chinese competitors like Tecno, Oppo and Xiaomi. The Oppo Reno3 is performing relatively well here in Kenya and Tecno just unveiled the Spark 5 bringing the now sort after quad camera combination to the cheap end of the handset market.

The Samsung Galaxy M11 doesn’t come with many killer features to woo power users, but it clearly stands head-high when it comes to the built-in 5000mAh battery that should last a day or two. Even though you’ll still have to churn-out some more bucks as compared to if you went for the Tecno alternative, Samsung clearly has a brand advantage and offers one of the most intuitive android user interfaces we’ve seen with One UI 2.0. furthermore, the M11 is equipped with 15W fast charging capability that should fire-up to 100 percent in less than two hours.

The M11 comes with modest amount of RAM at 3GB which is a bit of a bummer considering cheaper alternatives have managed to place minimum of 4GB under the hood. Otherwise, the 32GB internal storage that can be expanded further up to 512GB with an external MicroSD card seems to be reasonable.

While we don’t get the same Quad-camera setup as the slightly high rated Galaxy A31, Samsung has put a total of three sensors on the primary snapper. Samsung Galaxy M11 comes with triple camera setup that includes a 13MP Main sensor to capture those clear images, a 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera that takes in more landscape and a 2MP Depth Camera that highlights the subject of your photo by blurring the background.

The front panel consists of a 6.4inch infinity O display that only gives way to a punch-hole selfie camera and our model the Galaxy M11 SM-M115FZKDXFE supports Dual SIM cards.

Samsung Galaxy M11 Specifications

BODY DIMENSIONS161.4 x 76.3 x 9 mm (6.35 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
 197 g (6.95 oz)
 Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SCREENPLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PLATFORMAndroid 10, One UI 2.0
 Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
 Adreno 506
MEMORYmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
 
MAIN CAMERA13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF
 5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide)
 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
 LED flash, panorama, HDR
 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
 HDR
 1080p@30fps
COMMUNICATIONSWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
 4.2, A2DP
 GPS, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
 FM radio
 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
SENSORSFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
BATTERYNon-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
 Fast charging 15W
AVAILABLE COLORSBlack, Metallic Blue, Violet

Samsung Galaxy M11’s recommended retail price in Kenya is Ksh17,499

How to purchase Airtel Kenya credit from an MPESA Paybill number

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How to purchase Airtel Kenya credit from an MPESA Paybill number

Safaricom’s Mpesa mobile wallet is simply no match for the competition, we’ve got big names such as Telkom and Airtel providing ways in which their subscribers can purchase airtime through a paybill number from mpesa. Telkom Kenya has an operational paybill number through which customers can easily load airtime via mpesa while airtel is banking on several third-party firms for the same.

Considering the enormous popularity Mpesa is currently enjoying, it makes perfect sense businesswise for both Airtel and Telkom to offer an alternative to customers who may need to load airtime directly from their MPESA balance. And let’s face it, almost everyone with a Telkom or Airtel line always keeps a separate Safaricom line for MPESA services, the mobile wallet has become a household name that no one can just simply do without.

Airtel Kenya doesn’t have a dedicated paybill number to facilitate purchase of credit from rival Safaricom’s MPESA service, but has enabled several third parties to allow subscribers purchase airtime through Mpesa paybill numbers. Some may charge a small transaction fees but a majority like Pesapal will load the exact amount you’ve purchased.

Airtel Kenya Airtime Purchase MPESA PAYBILL numbers.

You can purchase Airtel airtime via MPESA from any of the following Airtel authorized third parties using respective PAYBILL numbers;

COMPANYPAYBILL NO
Pesapal220220
Cellulant867054
Myairtime256356
OnPhone710101
My Lilys supermarket309028
Jovan communication833030
Jonnel communication180705
Milton sons665511
Janada156076
Hope seed4019575
Okazaki156215

Step by step on how to buy airtel credit from mpesa using any of the above Paybill numbers

  • On your Safaricom phone, go to the M-pesa Menu
  • Then Select “Pay Bill” option
  • Input respective business or Paybill number such as “220220”
  • Enter your Account No. AIRTXXXXXX (Where XXXXXX is your Airtel Mobile number) i.e. AIRT0733000000 if your phone number is 0733000000
  • Key in the amount you intent to load as airtime
  • Enter your M-Pesa PIN then send

How to activate missed call alert “You attempted to call me” on Airtel Kenya network

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How to activate missed call alert “You attempted to call me” on Airtel Kenya network

Once in a while, we all reach a point when for whatever reason we just need to be off-air for sometime and switch off our mobile phones or activate airplane mode. In such instances, mobile service providers in Kenya such as Safaricom and Airtel have implemented a smart way you’d still be alerted on a missed call, so you could decide whether to call back or ignore altogether depending on how important the caller is.

I remember a while back when an insurance agent for some reason kept calling during work time, sometimes while I was attending those tense work meetings and just couldn’t hold back from disconnecting the calls immediately. The problem was, the agent was so persistent I could get more than a dozen calls just in a span of two or three hours, something that led me to always be shutting down my phone or activate airplane mode whenever I was in a meeting. This is a perfect scenario on just have those missed call alerts could be a lifesaver.

The feature allows someone to be off-air but keeps them informed of whoever tried to call, with a simple text message. Safaricom has a similar feature that will send a text message “You attempted to call me but I was not available”. As long as you have an active SIM card on the airtel network, you can simply activate the “You attempted to call” of missed call alert (MCA) service with just a simple text message.  

How to activate missed call alert (MCA) “You attempted to call me” on Airtel Kenya network

Activation Steps:

  1. Compose Message: On your Airtel mobile phone, open the messaging app and compose a new text message.
  2. Type MCA: In the body of the message, type “MCA” (without quotes). This indicates your request to activate the Missed Call Alert service.
  3. Send to 555: Send the message to the short code “555”. This action informs Airtel that you want to enable the MCA service.
  4. Confirmation: You should receive a confirmation message indicating that the Missed Call Alert service has been successfully activated.

Deactivation Steps:

  1. Compose Message: Similarly, open the messaging app and compose a new text message.
  2. Type STOP: In the body of the message, type “STOP” (without quotes). This signals Airtel that you want to deactivate the Missed Call Alert service.
  3. Send to 555: Send the message to the short code “555”.
  4. Confirmation: Once again, expect a confirmation message confirming the deactivation of the Missed Call Alert service.

Additional Service – Voice Mail:

  • Voice Mail Activation: If you also want to activate Airtel’s Voice Mail services, compose a new text message with the word “VMS” and send it to “555”.

Note: Ensure you have an active SIM card on the Airtel network for these services to work.

By following these straightforward steps, you can customize your Airtel experience, staying informed about missed calls even when you’re temporarily unavailable. This feature can be particularly useful in scenarios where you need to manage calls without being constantly interrupted.

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