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What you need to know about Tecno Camon 12 Pro before buying in Kenya

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What you need to know about Tecno Camon 12 Pro before buying in Kenya

As we approach the final quarter of 2019, its correct to say that we’ve seen just enough of both the mishaps and on target devices from traditional manufacturers. However, it’s also correct to assume that not all of us are keen to get whatever the market leaders in mobile technology churn out. There are some little known mobile phone manufacturers like Tecno that present a combination of everything an average consumer in Kenya would find exhilarating. Assuming the latest Tecno Camon 12 pro is the best we’ve seen yet from the manufacturer, a lot of us are poised to love and probably hate at an equal measure.

Personally, I wouldn’t dive into the unending debate of who’s better in terms of operating systems, I’ve used iOS mostly in my daily endeavors and has some acknowledgeable understandings on the workings of Android – at least before they stopped using names of my dreamed of delicacies. Therefore, it’s only fair to compare the Tecno Camon 12 pro against similarly regarded android devices.

The Pro name

The “Pro” name has been gaining popularity amongst manufactures and quite a handsome of these devices on the market use it; but its becoming so frequently used that some of us in the tech-world have started questioning just how appropriate they’re. In the case of Tecno Camon 12 pro, it was our collective opinion the name came far too early from the manufacturer. But then again, it’s almost impossible to cut prices to the low end segment without disappointing many. Under the hood for example, we get an MediaTek chipset rather than the highly regarded Qualcomm.

Display Screen and Design  

The Tecno Camon 12 pro comes with a 6.35 inch display panel which in comparison, sits at par and is expected for a Pro device; however, the company cut in so many places we hold dear. We like the fact that Tecno opted for an AMOLED panel instead of the LCD panels it has been utilizing on a number of its devices. While we’d expect images and text to appear vibrant (courtesy of AMOLED technology) we were rather turned-off by meagre screen resolution the manufacturer was able to achieve on the Tecno Camon 12 pro. I wouldn’t say it’s a deal-breaker for many, but it’ll be hard for owners to convince those who have similarly priced devices from Xiaomi of the “Pro” nomenclature. Its good the handset comes with an almost all-screen front panel and utilizes a simple notch to keep bezels invisible, but then again everyone is doing exactly the same or even better as we saw on the Xiaomi Mi 9.

The colors are exemplary on their own, we love the dawn blue as tecno calls it as it puts some premium feel on the device – because it really needs it.

Cameras

The camera combinations at the back are perfectly placed and we hope the software will fine-tune everything to pop. We all know the number of pixels on a camera sensor forms just part of what makes those snap shots pop. As is the current norm, there’s a combination of three sensors at the back; a 16 MP snapper, followed by an 8 MP sensor and finally a 2 MP, depth sensor. The numbers are far away from industry leaders such as the latest iPhones and Galaxies but will forgive a lot considering the price tag. On the front, the notch houses a 32MP sensor that’ll please many selfie lovers.

Internal Storage and Performance;

We are skeptical on having a MediaTek device branded as “Pro”, but as we’ve come to learn, there’s just so many things to put under consideration before dismissing them. We might not like the fact that Tecno Camon 12 pro has a “Pro” in its name, but the price tag and what the handset is offering are the key aspect of what makes it even more interesting. Under the hood is a Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor.

On the other hand, the 6GB RAM was well within expectations and I would want to spoil this effort by comparing with some that comes with twice as much RAM – we think that’s kind of an overkill. 64GB internal storage is not as much as we’d hoped for; however, many of us will struggle to fill it up especially since there’s a provision of a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There’s a Non-Removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery that’ll be just enough to hold up till end of the day and this is not limited to the Tecno Camon 12 pro alone.

Tecno Camon 12 pro Price in Kenya

Expected retail price of Ksh. 18,000.

What you need to know about Nokia 6.2 before buying in Kenya

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What you need to know about Nokia 6.2 before buying in Kenya

It’s been a few weeks already since HMD global officially unveiled the Nokia 6.2 lineup in Kenya, but the handsets has been missing on shelves at least until now. Kenyans can now pre-order this device from select outlets and be among the first batch to use it. But if you’re in the market, shopping for your next android device and unsure which way to lean, we’ve compiled some of the most looked after specs on the Nokia 6.2 and how it compares on the market with other devices within the same price range.

Full disclosure on android use

To start with, I have to disclose my relationship with android devices; it’s been a while since I used one as my daily driver, and you wouldn’t be mistaken to notice my obvious favoritism to iOS counterparts. But let’s face it, there are just a couple of components one would look at and be in a position to tell whether a device is worth your hard earned money.

What you need to know about Nokia 6.2

The Nokia 6.2 brings a step up on HMD’s 6 series by being the first device to feature a triple camera and PureDisplay technology. From the general outlook, the Nokia 6.2 comes up as a strong contender at the affordable end of the Android smartphone market. It’ll be a stretch to imagine it putting some very interesting devices such as Xiaomi Mi A3 out of market but from the look of things, it’ll put up an impressive fight.

Display panel

The Nokia 6.2 has a relatively moderate smartphone look with no standout distinction from the competition, it comes with sheets of Gorilla Glass sandwiching a polymer composite chassis – a material which is touted to be twice as hard as polycarbonate, and half the weight of aluminum. Underneath the Gorilla glass is an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that stretches across to achieve an overall 6.3 inches, at a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and pixel density of 400 ppi.

Other notable specs on Nokia 6.2

The Nokia 6.2 is the first of its series to feature a combination of three sensors at the back. The main sensor adds up to 16MP, followed by a second 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera and lastly a 5MP depth sensor that tweaks the background of your subject to blurred.

Since Nokia 6.2 is part of Google’s Android One program, meaning it has an almost stock version of the Android operating system, expect to have a cleaner look of the OS with guaranteed major updates for a period of two years, and three years of security patches. Therefore, expect to get major OS updates that future proofs your device at least for the next three years with important updates.

Performance

Under the hood is 3GB RAM for the 32GB version and 4GB RAM for the 64GB version and same amount of RAM for the 128GB version. It comes with Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 Octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz and is powered by a non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery.

Nokia 6.2 price in Kenya

The device is retailing in Kenya from Ksh. 24,000.

How to Purchase a phone from Safaricom using “Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole” Credit facility

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How to Purchase a phone from Safaricom using “Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole” Credit facility

Owning a brand new smartphone isn’t always a smooth adventure, especially in this era of six-digit flagship devices from the likes of Samsung and Apple. Luckily for many Kenyan’s there are a ton of credit facilities out there that have teamed up with various outlets to enable consumers get a device and pay up in installments. Such facility is “Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole” which is facilitated by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Safaricom retail shops.

What “Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole” translated to “carry now, pay in installments” basically does is to allow customers with less or inadequate cash to buy their preferred smartphones, tablets or any device of their liking from any Safaricom outlets and pay in 6 monthly installments at 0 percentage interest through a KCB credit card.

Devices currently on offer from Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole credit facility;

KCB OFFER DEVICES
Instalments allowed  in 3,4,5 or 6 months
Device RRP Inc. (16% VAT) As low As
Azumi Kirei A5D 5,399 899.83
Azumi Speed 5 LTE 7,499 1,249.83
Huawei Y7 2019 18,999 3,166.50
Huawei Y9 2019 24,499 4,083.17
Infinix S4 17,999 2,999.83
iPhone 6S 32Gb 39,999 6,666.50
iPhone XR 128GB 119,999 19,999.83
iPhone XR 64GB 109,999 18,333.17
Itel A14s 4,499 749.83
Nokia 1 Plus 8299 1,383
Nokia 2.2 10,399 1,733.17
Nokia 3.1 Plus 32GB 19,999 3,333.17
Nokia 3.2 13,499 2,249.83
Oppo A1K 12,990 2,165.00
oppo A7 2019 21,990 3,665.00
Oppo F11 29,990 4,998.33
Oppo F11 Pro 39990 6665
Samsung Galaxy A10 13,499 2,249.83
Samsung Galaxy A20 17999 2999
Samsung Galaxy A30 27499 4583
Samsung Galaxy A50 36,499 6,083.17
Samsung Galaxy A50 36499 6083
Samsung Galaxy A50 36,499 6,083.17
Samsung Galaxy A70 39,999 6,666.50
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 11,499 1,916.50
Samsung Galaxy J4 15,999 2,666.50
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus 22,999 3,833.17
Samsung galaxy note 10 104,999 17,499.83
Samsung galaxy note 10 plus 119,999 19,999.83
Samsung Galaxy S10 94,999 15,833
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 105,999 17,667
Samsung Galaxy S10+ 512GB 129,999 21,667
Samsung Galaxy S10e 78,999 13,167
Tecno R8S 12,999 2,166.50
Tecno SA1s Pro 5,699 949.83
Tecno SA6s 7,499 1,249.83
wiko Jerry 3 7,999 1,333.17
wiko Sunny 3 Mini 4,999 833.17

How to Purchase a phone from Safaricom using “Beba Sasa Lipa Pole Pole” Credit facility

  • First, you’ll need to choose your phones from the above list
  • Download the application form or get one from any Safaricom shop
  • Fill the form, scan and send to [email protected]
  • You’ll then have to wait for the Kenya Commercial Bank to review your application and advise on the approval status
  • You are required to carry your national identity card and your KCB credit card for identification purpose
  • If approval is granted, you will collect the device/s purchased from any Safaricom shop.

How to check your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Status via a text message

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How to check your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Status via a text message

There’s a good chance at some point you might be forced to check your credit reference bureau status for personal reasons i.e just to make sure you’re not blacklisted, or when seeking services that require clearance of the same. Now the above two reasons fall within “normal” circumstances; but what if you’ve been targeted by fraudsters who register SIM cards using someone else details and take loans with their names? it’s a scenario that most of us would easily choose to ignore, but let’s face it – many Kenyans have so far fallen victim of these scams.

Technology advancements in the mobile loan applications have so far revolutionized the sector; nowadays, it takes minutes to apply and get approved for a loan using a mobile phone – which is a good thing. But at the same time, fraudsters have exploited this simplicity to steal other people’s identities by applying for such short term loans using their credentials without consent.

Identity theft

A few years back, identity theft was unimaginable within the country, there was no good reason for fraudsters to steal your identity; however, things have changed tremendously ever since. Today, personal details landing in the wrong person can be such a horror, there are numerous financial services someone could undertake without having to visit a banking hall for example. It’s unfortunate how so many organizations have embraced technology by moving important services online with less regard to the possibility of privacy invasion and safety of such data.

Most Kenyans have at some point been required to provide Identification details such as ID/Passport number as well as mobile phone number whether making an MPESA transaction or to access a certain office. These details could very well be used to apply for a loan and so forth.

Credit reference bureaus play a very important role in identifying loan defaulters – as a security measure to financial institution; however, most of us do not know how to check whether they’re in the clear or not. The process is fairly straight forward and none of us need to wait until they’ve been denied a loan to learn that some institution blacklisted them.

Three main Credit reference bureaus in Kenya;

  • TransUnion (CRB Africa)
  • Metropol Corporation
  • CreditInfo  

How to check your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) status with TransUnion via a text message

  • To start off, you’ll need to register with the bureau by sending your full names to 21272.
  • You’ll incur text message charges of Ksh.19
  • Enter your ID no then choose Credit Status
  • You’ll receive your CRB status. If you receive ‘good’, it means you are not blacklisted but ‘default’ means you are blacklisted.

How to check your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) status with Metropol via a text message

  • You’ll need to pay a registration fee of sh.50 through the paybill number 220388
  •  Enter your ID number as the account number.
  • You’ll receive a text message with a unique pin, a reference number and a special link
  • Dial *433# and put your PIN and you will receive your CRB status.

How to check your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) status with CreditInfo via a text message

  • Currently CreditInfo does not have a text based method
  • To check your status on CreditInfo, you will need to fill their request form online.

How to Get ECG (Electro Cardio Gram) functionality on Apple Watch Series 4/5 in Kenya

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How to Get ECG (Electro Cardio Gram) functionality on Apple Watch Series 4/5 in Kenya

The official unveiling of Apple’s Apple watch series 4 was marked with great anticipation for its innovative ECG/EKG functionality that was expected to revolutionize how some common medical condition could be reported. However, users across the world were disappointed when the much coveted feature, which has so far been credited with reporting some conditions in the US was missing on their Apple watch series 4. The smart watch is by all means grouped within premium segment and as anybody would imagine, the ECG/EKG feature should at least have been available to everyone.

What most consumers didn’t understand was the complexity of the ECG/EKG feature that required approval from regulators in different countries. Well, that was the official case, but things have changed ever since after users in different territories such as here in Kenya found a clever workaround. When apple released the much awaited watchOS 5.1.2 with ECG functionality, users outside the United States needed to make some adjustments to have the capability enabled.

For those like me who took a leap of faith and got Apple Watch series 4 or those planning to get the recently unveiled Apple Watch Series 5, there’s a simple trick one needs to do to enjoy the full capability of these smart watches. The obvious one would be to wait for the authorities in your country to approve the feature, of which might never happen in the near future or of course use what everyone else seems to be doing; a simple trick. Like many counties, ECG functionality on the Apple watch series 4/5 is yet to be officially available in Kenya.

What is ECG (Electro Cardio Gram) and why you may need it?

ECG stands for “Electro Cardio Gram.” A technology embedded within Apple watch series 4 and 5 that’s intended to measure your heart rate on the wrist accurately. Basically, what it does is to allow the Apple watch measure the electrical activity of the heart in a manner that was limited to only advanced medical devices.

Over the past year since series 4 was unveiled, Apple’s smart watch has gained traction to be labeled as a one of a kind fitness device that’s capable of detecting several underlying ailments or predict impeding medical condition such as a heart attack.

How to activate / enable ECG (Electro Cardio Gram) on your Apple watch in Kenya

The process involves changing the language & region setting within the watch.

  • Launch the watch app on your paired iPhone (you need to have a paired iPhone)
  • Navigate to the settings feature on the app on your paired iPhone.
  • Now, tap on General followed by Language & Region.
  • Next, be sure to select English as your iPhone language.
  • Then on the Region setting, choose the United States as your region.
  • Make sure to tap on Done at the top right to confirm.

That’s it! Now, wait for a few seconds to let the Apple Watch bring the change into effect. The ECG feature should now be available.

How to apply and get salary advance from Family Bank via PesaPap

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How to apply and get salary advance from Family Bank via PesaPap

Family bank has finally joined other local banks that offer salary advance facility to salaried customers via mobile phones. Kenyans have become accustomed to ever blooming loan apps as well as USSD methods used request for short term loans right on their mobile phones. Take for example the now popular KCB-MPESA facility as well as Co-op bank’s MCo-op cash that utilize mobile phone technology in facilitating borrowers with quick short term loans.

The salary advance facility from Family bank enables salaried customers to borrow up to 50 percent of their salaries using the PesaPap App. Family bank’s salary advance facility allows borrowers to get cash that’s payable at the end of the month with a one-off deduction of Sh300 or 10 percent commission on, whichever that is higher.

Competition in the Kenya’s banking sector has grown to cut-throat levels with most lenders resorting to technology in allowing customers access to their loan facilities. Just a few months back, Co-op bank had introduced the need to have employed individuals from only institutions listed in their database borrow via the MCo-op cash facility; however, the lender seemed to have rescinded the development after most customers resorted to alternatives thereby denying it income.

According to Family Bank’s Chief operating officer Mr. Godfrey Kamau, borrowers will be able to apply for salary advance at any time right on their mobile phones and have their accounts credited with the same.

He also acknowledged that the lenders focus was to drive convenience through their self-service channels that give customers access to funds in case of an emergency and unforeseen situations through immediate access of the cash.

The development follows the lender’s in digital platforms that enable customers access banking services on their mobile phones. This comes at a time when most Kenyans have access to mobile phones that can send or receive money through various mobile based wallets such as Mpesa.

How to apply and get salary advance from Family Bank

There are various methods that Family bank has availed for those who need to access the lender’s salary advance facility – through the PesaPap App or ATM machines across the country.

  • First you need to meet some basic conditions such as having your salary processed through the bank
  • Download the PesaPap app from respective app stores; play store for google and app store for iOS
  • Complete registration and follow the prompts
  • Repayment period is 45 days
  • Once the salary advance request is approved, the amount is immediately available in the account
  • You can access a new loan immediately the outstanding advance is settled
  • PesaPap services can also be utilized via USSD Code: *325#

How to book and ride with SWVL matatu buses using your mobile phone

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How to book and ride with SWVL matatu buses using your mobile phone

SWVL shuttle buses have been operational in several parts of the city on beta test for months until the service was officially launched and introduced to more routes within the Nairobi city. The idea behind SWVL matatus is to revolutionize the public transport sector with efficient and reliable means of transportation that only requires commuters to book via the official app and wait for their rides to arrive at designated bus stops at a pre-specified time.

In comparison to online taxis such as little cab and Uber, SWVL buses are way affordable and several commuters can book the same bus provided there’s available seats. Buses are designated to be at specific pick-up point at a particular time and commuters are expected to be at these pick-up station prior to the bus’s arrival.

While officially launching the service across Nairobi, SWVL co-founder and CEO, Mostafa Kandil acknowledged the need for a stable solution to perennial traffic snarl ups here in Kenya and hoped that SWVL would be a formidable solution. He also added that SWVL would be of great benefit to the local consumer and the transport sector as a whole. “We are very excited to provide a solution that makes the lives of Kenyans easier whilst proving beneficial to the Kenyan transport sector,” he added.

Besides the additional funding the firm was injecting in the Kenyan market, Mostafa announced additional routes for the service, stretching beyond the initial four routes that were operational since entering the Kenyan market. Ever since, SWVL has increased routes covered by its services to fifty-five routes. They are now due to add more routes to cover more areas in Nairobi, as well as begin operations outside the capital city.

SWVL General Manager for Kenya Shivachi Muleji also pointed out the potential for growth and value creation in the country was tremendous and given the different entities providing varied solutions, he believes SWVL would fill a gap that has yet to be sufficiently covered by what is already available.

how to book and ride with SWVL matatu buses using your mobile phone

  • First, you’ll need to have a data enabled smartphone either running on android or an iPhone
  • If you’re using an iPhone, make sure you have iOS 9.0 or above installed while those with android devices need to have version 4.4 or later
  • Download the app from app store for iPhone and play store for android
  • Once the app has been installed, open the app and input required details
  • To book, choose your preferred pick-up point followed your drop-off point then time
  • You’ll be presented with the map of your route and proceed
  • Then you’ll see the amount to be paid and on the right side, you can select the number of seats you intent to book
  • Confirm by tapping on “Book”
  • You’ll see a confirmation with driver details and a boarding pass number
  • After you’ve successfully booked, you may cancel within four hours without incurring additional charges.

How to check your monthly KPLC bill via text message or email address

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How to check your monthly KPLC bill via text message or email address

Checking your monthly electricity bill for postpaid customers has never been easier, especially after the county’s main power provider – KPLC introduced the e-bill service. Just a few years back, KPLC postpaid customers relied on their monthly bills sent via postal office before switching to text and email based notification. The whole idea of using postal service to notify customers on their outstanding electricity bills was a bit cumbersome considering the whole process was slow, inefficient and not easily accessible to those without postal addresses.

What is KPLC e-bill?

Just like you’d get a notification via the postal service on your outstanding electricity bill, e-bill is simply an alternative electronic means employed by KPLC for postpaid customers to query their monthly bill. In other words, it’ll allow customers easily check their electricity account balance and bill due date any time, by SMS or e-mail.

How to check your monthly electricity bill via E-bill text message based Service (SMS)

By using a text message from your mobile phone, the e-bill service allows customers to their electricity account balance and bill due date by following these easy steps:

  • On your mobile phone, head over to the text messaging service and compose a new message
  • Enter the first part of your account number in the message body. i.e., if your account number is 998877-01, enter 998877 in the message body.
  • Send this message to 95551.
  • Within a few seconds, you will receive an automatic reply with your account balance details.
  • The e-bill service works on all Kenyan networks and is charged at Kshs. 5/- above the normal SMS rates.
  • Please note you’ll need to have the account number to utilize this service

How to check your monthly electricity bill via E-bill email service

If you’d rather get your outstanding electricity bill via email and not SMS, then the E-bill e-mail service will let you use that without a hassle. Unlike the text message based service which does not demand internet connectivity or having a smartphone, you’ll at least need to have an email address and internet connectivity to utilize this alternative. Interestingly, mobile technology is not essential in this case as an email can be sent from a variety of devices.

Follow these steps to receive your electricity bill via email address;

  • Once you’ve logged into your email address whether its Gmail, yahoo or a custom mail in outlook, select on “create a new email message”
  • And just like we’ve seen in the above procedure using SMS, enter the first part of your account number in the subject field. For example, if your account number is 998877-01, just enter 998877 as your subject.
  • Do not write anything in the email body (leave it blank)
  • And sent to [email protected]
  • You’ll receive your outstanding balance within a few minutes via an automatic reply with your account balance details and payment due date.

Notably, syntax is key as both services are automated and any variation would make it impossible for KPLC systems to reply with the correct details of your account.

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