If you have a device running on the latest version of android – android 10, there’s a feature you’ve probably never used as its not enabled by default. The built-in screen recorder allows you to record your android 10’s screen without necessarily having to download a third-party app. At the moment, only Samsung and LG device owners are known to be exempt as their devices have a screen recorder enabled by the manufacturers.

Even though this feature can easily be achieved through a third-party app, these apps could potentially be dangerous as they practically record anything visible on your device, so a developer with ill motives could gain a lot from your naivetes. For this reason, the inclusion of a screen recorder feature in the latest version of android is very helpful.

At least for Samsung and LG smartphones running Android 10 come with a pre-enabled on-screen recorder within their skins. You don’t need to run any special commands to have the feature enabled. On these devices for example, you need to swipe down twice from the top of your screen to expand the Quick Settings menu, then press on “screen recorder.

How to enable android 10’s built-in screen recorder using fastboot adb commands;

For other devices, you’ll need to run some simple adb commands, therefore its paramount to have the minimal adb shell installed on your computer as explained in my previous post with necessary permissions enabled in the developer tools.

Note this method will work if your phone uses the same power menu found in stock Android such as on Google pixel devices. When you press the power button, you’ll need to see the “Screenshot” option where you can long-press to start the recorder.

• Download ADB tool from here and proceed to install the shell. Make sure you choose the version that’s compatible with your operating system.
• Enable USB debugging on your laptop. Connect your phone to your computer, then head over to the developer options menu by quickly tapping “Build number” in Settings –> About Phone seven times in a row. You’ll be prompted to enter your lock screen pass code, then it will say, “You are now a developer!” Now, return to the “System” page in Settings, choose “Advanced,” then select “Developer options.”
• Enable the screen recorder by running below command in the adb shell

adb shell settings put global settings_screenrecord_long_press true

Now you can record using the built-in feature rather than downloading a third-party application.

The national social security fund (NSSF) unveiled a parallel product to its social security mandate targeting to carter for the majority of members in the informal sector. The social security product dubbed – HABA HABA na NSSF intents to bring onboard members who are currently not employed mostly those in the informal sector such as of the Digital Taxi Forum, Boda Boda Safety Association and Taxi Owners Association. On the other hand, most employers in Kenya has subscribed to the scheme where they remit part of their employee’s salaries to NSSF for their social welfare after retirement.

While launching the activation of the product at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Nairobi’s senator Johnson Sakaja lauded the move by NSSF, adding that Social Security had in the past covered Kenyans only in the formal sector. However, by launching the Haba Haba na NSSF product, it was a major step and support to the informal sector players who had been exposed to no formal Social Security protection. He further challenged the Fund to maintain its focus on the immense potential that exists in the informal sector by ensuring that every sector is covered.

On his part, Sakaja indicated his intentions to have the inclusion of the informal sector players into formal social security coverage through a legislation that was soon to be tabled in Parliament to ensure that the NSSF includes this category of Kenyans into formal Social Security savings.

Touching on the street vendors who are all over within Nairobi county, the senator noted that Haba Haba na NSSF product would resonate well with the Kenyan Constitution article 43 (1) (e) which provides for the rights of all Kenyans to Social Security.

The national social security fund (NSSF) is currently collaborating with Proto Energy, NHIF, KCB, and Safaricom as value addition and to provide an attractive package that will address the needs of prospective, present and future NSSF members in the informal sector while increasing coverage of Social Security to all Kenyans.

How much you can contribute with HABA HABA na NSSF product

Members who choose to subscribe to the scheme can save a minimum of Ksh. 25 a day, with the option of withdrawing 50% of their contribution after consistently contributing for a minimum of 5 years. This is unlike other benefits NSSF offers in the formal sector where members have to retire or attain the age of 50 to access their savings.

Dr.Anthony Omerikwa, CEO/Managing Trustee at NSSF noted that majority of Kenyans in the informal sector were not covered by any pension plan for various reasons. With the Haba Haba product, he said it’ll steer the push to create an all-inclusive legislative framework that will be premised within the ambit of the NSSF Act 2013.

He concluded by adding that the HABA HABA na NSSF product was targeting people in the informal sector who are a critical mass that cannot be ignored, ensuring they have a decent life after retirement.

How to register to HABA HABA na NSSF

Members can register and easily access their NSSF statement, make contributions or even follow up on their benefits by dialing *303#.

In a bid to exercise social distancing, the Kenya Hospital Insurance Fund – NHIF has moved most of its services online starting with allowing members to choose their preferred health facility via a USSD Code: *155#. The process is expected to run until the end of April and all members are supposed to select their preferred outpatient facilities a fresh, even for those who’d already selected earlier.

Members can also check the status of their NHIF account via a text message instead of physically visiting one of their branches. Both employed and self-sponsored members can utilize the sms method to verify validity of their accounts and avoid rude shocks when submitting a claim when this could be too late.

How to check your National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) account status via a text message

To check your account status via your mobile phone:

• Head over to your phone’s text messages app and compose a new one – you don’t have to do this on a smartphone as a simple feature phone can manage the sms functionality
• Type in “ID” followed by space then your ID number (or passport number if applicable) e.g ID 12345678
• Send the text message as is to 21101
• You’ll be charged Ksh. 10 for the service – therefore ensure at least your mobile phone has enough credit to proceed.    

How to make your NHIF Contributions via MPESA

To pay your monthly contributions via MPESA, follow these simple steps:

• From your MPESA menu, select the Pay Bill option
• Followed by the Business no. and enter 200222 as the Business no
• On the account number, type in the contributor’s National Identity Number
• Put the correct amount you intent to pay
• Then confirm by entering your MPESA pin
• Confirm all details are correct then press OK
• You’ll receive a confirmation SMS from Mpesa immediately