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Nokia 8.1 is a Beautiful Mid-range Smartphone, here is What you need to know before buying and Price in Kenya

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Nokia 8.1 is a Beautiful Mid-range Smartphone, here is What you need to know before buying and Price in Kenya

While the name is quite confusing, make no mistake; Nokia 8.1 is not here to replace its premium siblings – Nokia 8 or Nokia 8 Sirocco, it’s basically a mid-range smartphone that replaces a rather modest predecessor – the Nokia 7 Plus, a lineup the company officially calls “affordable premium”. To an average consumer, everything resembles the 7 Plus to a significant degree, they’ll need to put this device under a microscope to understand the distinction; however, the new naming structure will actually leave things uncomplicated for the company considering the current flagship’s iteration – the Nokia 9. At the launch event, Nokia 7 Plus covered most of the mid-range base but could not keep up with newer devices that embraced modern technologies underneath, hence the need for a new improved Nokia 8.1.

The iteration used on this devise is rather odd, but we understand the intent from HMD Global for this device not to be construed as the best device they’ve ever released. We could easily assume that the device sitting at the company’s bottom row is the Nokia 1 (running Android Go), and the presumptively named Nokia 9 (expected to be unveiled in a few days at MWC 2019 with a penta-lens rear camera) is the flagship model, then this leaves us guessing whether Nokia 8.1 is the new Nokia 8 or Nokia 7 Plus.  

Nokia 8.1 spots a beautiful design

My intention does not involve boring you with unnecessary stuff, but my conscience would not be at peace as well if I didn’t mention this handset spots a 6000-series aluminum frame that holds its glass body firmly in place. Whether the 6000 series makes any sense to you, be the judge but most of the appearance has been heavily borrowed from the outgoing Nokia 7 Plus. We wouldn’t want to compare Nokia devices with the days of yore when they literally rocked the world, but these handsets have since attracted a decent following here in Kenya coming from slumber land. From the outer casing, you won’t need much convincing to tell it’s a Nokia device; HMD’s offering features a large screen and a notch – something we’ve grown accustomed to expect from Nokia’s devices but not as small as the one on Huawei Y7 prime 2019. While display panels overlapping beyond the 6inch mark in my opinion are just an overkill, you’ll be impressed with Nokia 8.1’s 6.18inch panel. The resolution is impressive at 1080×2280 pixels; text and images appear sharp and vivid you’d want to look at it all the time.

Cameras

We’ve always had a good experience with Nokia cameras and this one doesn’t disappoint either, within its rear enclosure is a dual Zeiss lens setup paired with a dual color temperature double LED flash that will do justice to those important memories you treasure to keep forever. The software optimizations are more advanced than before, and while I see artificial intelligence to be more of a gimmick than something we really need in real life, its more refined. The general feel is more vivid colors and less noise from both 12MP dual rear cameras and a single 13MP front camera.

Internal Storage and Processor

We’ve got two options to choose from; one with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage as well as a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. Nokia 8.1 is built around SnapDragon 710 chip and generally feels snappy and easy on games that you won’t notice a lag.

Price and Availability in Kenya

Nokia 8.1 is already available in certain market for around Ksh.45000, we are still waiting when it’ll be officially available here in Kenya.

Riverbank Solutions inks a lucrative contract to digitize revenue collection in Mombasa County through its portal

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Riverbank Solutions inks a lucrative contract to digitize revenue collection in Mombasa County through its portal

Riverbank solutions has been awarded a lucrative deal that will see revenue collection in Mombasa County digitized through its platform, the county government’s revenue streams that include market fees, license fees and parking fees will now be remitted through mobile money services instead of cash. County governments across the country have been modernizing their revenue collection process to stem corruption and loss of revenue that’s currently bedeviling those still using old-fashion methods.

The deal, whose value remains a secret, adds an important member from the tourist hub to Riverbank Solution’s portfolio with other counties like Nakuru, Makueni and Meru already onboard. The deal will come effective staring February 18th where county residents will start to seamlessly make their payments by USSD Code: *282#.

In recent times, there has been controversy that has rocked Nairobi County with its revenue collection partner – JamboPay. The technology firm has been accused of remitting less cash to the authority, short of the amount recorded by the county government. And in some instances, holding the county’s revenue for several days before transmitting while their deal clearly stipulated that JamboPay transfer any revenue collected within twelve hours. This has led to termination of their contract upon expiration and Nairobi County is currently seeking for a new firm to manage its revenue collection of which Riverbank Solutions has clearly shown interest.

While confirming the deal, Riverbank Solutions also indicated it had partnered with two local banks – Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Bank to enable seamless transactions on its portal. This is in addition to other channels including USSD, and Safaricom’s M-Pesa on a point-of-sale (POS).

How to Register to Mombasa County electronic cash payment services;

  • On your mobile phone, dial *282#
  • Follow the prompts to register for e-services
  • Start making accessing e-services for Mombasa County

Kenyans to own a 32-inch Solar Satellite TV System from Azuri through daily pay as you go arrangement

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Kenyans to own a 32-inch Solar Satellite TV System from Azuri through daily pay as you go arrangement

Azuri technologies has introduced a new 32-inch solar satellite TV system that will see consumers in remote parts of Kenya part with Ksh.129 daily to become owners of the system. The firm joins the likes of M-Kopa, Orb Energy and Germany-based Mobisol targeting Kenyans off-grid with alternative solar powered solutions. The company is looking to tap into millions of Kenyan households without power connection and are longing to have a television set. Households without power connections have long depended on rechargeable batteries and solar panels as a source of power, batteries have to be taken to power stations mostly in town centers to be recharged; the process usually takes in excess of twelve hours and not always reliable due to blackouts and very expensive in the long run.  

Even though there has been a tremendous progress in the number of households connected to the national electricity grid, a huge chunk of rural homes are yet to access the service due to cost barriers, a challenge Azuri seeks to tackle with flexible financing. According to Azuri, the new 32-inch TV Solar Home System will come with four high brightness LED lights, mobile phone charging and a rechargeable torch and radio. Those who will plug into the opportunity will have access to more than 60 satellite TV channels and in excess of 20 radio channels. Payments will be made using Mobile Money services that are already accessible by anyone in the country

Since the product is almost solely targeting rural areas, TV sets have been designed to withstand rural environments with features such as Azuri ToughScreen technology that resists accidental damage during normal home use. UK based Azuri technologies intents to unveil a similar product in other sub-Saharan African countries but for now in Kenya. According to Azuri’s CEO Simon Bransfield-Garth, there are three main hindrances preventing rural off-grid consumers from watching TV; and that is access to power, services coverage and high upfront costs of installation. In this cases, the firm addresses them by providing affordable TV anytime, anywhere. He also added the company quest was to provide modern products and services regardless of where consumers live. Azuri has partnered with Zuku Satellite TV and Startimes to offer the product.

You Can Now Own a Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 in Kenya through Lipa Later Online Credit Facility instead of Paying an Upfront Lump some

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You Can Now Own a Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 in Kenya through Lipa Later Online Credit Facility instead of Paying an Upfront Lump some

Does the newly unveiled Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 fancy you in some way but the price tag just seems a little too much to raise at a go? Well here’s another interestingly simpler way you could start your journey of owning one at manageable installments. Huawei has inked a deal with ‘Lipa Later’ – an online credit facility that would see consumers purchase its devices on hire purchase with monthly installments of up to twelve months. ‘Lipa Later’ which loosely means ‘pay later’ let’s consumers pay for whatever they need over a period of time from selected sellers that allow the facility instead of raising the entire cash which could be strenuous to some.  

While at the launch event for the device, ‘Lipa Later’s ‘winnie Nzisa said instead of consumers coughing up the entire Ksh. 17,999, they could start owning the Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 for as little as Ksh. 2,600 per month in retail stores across the country.

“Huawei has partnered with Lipa Later to enable consumers Get the newly launched Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 using our facilities today and pay in flexible monthly instalments of as little as Kshs 2,600,” Nzisa added. At the moment, the Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 is still on pre-order, and this facility has them covered as well. For those who pre-orders this handset using the Lipa Later facility, they will receive a free Huawei gift pack. Pre-orders are set to end on the 7th of February.

The Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 is one of 2019’s promising devices that’ve already gone official in the mid-range category. For the price tag, it combines an interesting design and modern technology that is just way out of its league and will prove quite a catch to most consumers out there. Its signature dew-drop display extends to 6.26inches and has one of the best artificial intelligence camera with a 13MP sensor.

The offer comes at a time when Kenyan’s are preparing to celebrate valentine’s day, and Huawei seems to have spiced up the device by unveiling a RED color option alongside Blue and Black.

 How to Own Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 Through Lipa Later Facility

  • All you have to do is register online via ‘Lipa Later’ website or visit Lipa Later partner stores
  • Submit requirements online or through partner stores and wait for approval from Lipa Later
  • Once you have been approved, collect your Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 and start making monthly payments

City Hall Looking for a Firm to Manage the integrated city revenue management system (ICMS) replacing ‘JamboPay’ on LAIFOMS

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City Hall Looking for a Firm to Manage the integrated city revenue management system (ICMS) replacing ‘JamboPay’ on LAIFOMS

The controversial Local Authority Integrated Financial Operations Management System (Laifoms) is set to be retired as city hall moves to install an integrated city revenue management system (ICMS) ending a long relationship the authority has had with JamboPay. From tender documents published on Friday, the local authority is seeking for a new partner to install the new city revenue management system (ICMS) replacing Laifoms that’s currently been running parallel.

Laiforms was installed with sole intention to address several concerns that local authorities faced in service delivery. These shortcomings included lack of proper record keeping that in end resulted in a myriad of problems. The system had its pros as well as cons, it was mostly mired with controversy that have caused Nairobi County to replace it with a new system.

Web Tribe Limited, the owners of JamboPay e-payment’s contract with City Hall is set to expire, but the relationship between the two hasn’t always been rosy. According to City Hall’s ICT director George Ombua, the authority has been using Laifoms but with many challenges that did not fit within the best practices of technology at the moment. The decision to have a new system in place comes after the authority’s intention to unravel discrepancies between revenue collected through Laifoms and the JamboPay system.

For instance, during 2017/18 period City Hall reported a collection of KSh10.1 billion while JamboPay reported KSh9.86 billion, raising questions whether the Sh240 million is all City Hall collected outside the electronic billing system. As at the time of this article, JamboPay was tasked with managing 85 revenue streams while City Hall had 51 under its control through Laifoms.

Web Tribe was not far from controversy after it withheld close to Sh2.82 million for 57 days in January 2015 and Sh51 million last February for six days raising concerns whether City Hall’s funds had been used for un-authorized trading. The contract stipulates that Web Tribe settles all City Hall’s transactions within 12 hours for cash transactions and three days for electronic payments.

Huduma Namba – why is it so important to the government, should we care about the National Integrated Identity Management System?

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Huduma Namba – why is it so important to the government, should we care about the National Integrated Identity Management System?

Having a centralized database of everyone residing in Kenya has for sure it’s pros to the government as well as legitimate concerns to citizens and foreigners residing in the country. At least for now we understand the unique number – Huduma Namba generated by the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be used to save biometric, demographic and physical details of all Kenyan residents. Huduma Namba generated by the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be used to save biometric, demographic and physical details of all Kenyan residents mainly for efficient government service delivery which is good. However, having a legal database containing sensitive information on people could pose severe risks alike if that information is not well protected from abuse.

Too much publicity about Huduma Namba is already in the wind, in fact immediately the president issued an executive order on the same everyone at the county level working for the government started embracing it. We’ve literally heard the principal secretary threaten to offer no government services to anyone without a Huduma Namber. But one would easily wonder what could be the difference between a Huduma Namber and just using an Identification number (ID) or passport number for foreigners. It’s not clear enough to Kenyans and that’s the problem; you’d imagine a government initiated activity that’s just about to gain traction to be far more conversant in our households at this time – a few weeks before the exercise if officially kicked off.

 Trying to understand the government’s motive for this exercise while considering the already available national Identification numbers or passport numbers is not an easy task. Little knowledge I have about the National Integrated Identity Management System compared to the information the government already has doesn’t go beyond capturing more information on residents. But let’s take a step back once more; according to the Executive Order No. 1 of 2018, this initiative aims to create and manage a Central Master Population Register which will be the authentic ‘source of truth’ of identity of all people residing in Kenya.

Information currently available in our possession on the benefits of having a Huduma Namba include easy access to government services, coordinated registration of people, avoid duplication in registration and reduce operational costs, detect and prevent fraud, impersonation or any other crime. According to the principal secretary, fingerprints which the government already has though issuance of National Identification numbers do not necessarily match with the face because of history where such exercises were infiltrated.

While the government insists on forging forward with the exercise, there are legitimate concerns that currently lack any proper explanation; among them include the risk of abuse of the digital legal database, lack of data protection laws and policies in Kenya and the administrative inefficiencies hindering reach of birth registration to all Kenyans.

Personal details stored at the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be linked and relayed in real time to other government agencies including the Lands registry, National Social Security Fund, law enforcement agencies, National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya Revenue Authority, financial agencies, immigrations, National Transport and Safety Authority, Independent Electoral and Electoral and Boundaries Commission and universities

Requirements to get a Huduma Namba

  • Most importantly, you’ll need an identification document that can either be a birth certificate, ID card, driving license or the Kenya Revenue Authority PIN for you to be registered.
  • A digital picture
  • Personal details including names, gender, date of birth, age, citizenship, information about parents or guardians, place of birth, phone number, email address, physical and permanent residence and marital status.

How to get a Huduma Namba

Registration for the Huduma Namber will take place at homes, mobile registration centers and public institutions like hospitals, prisons, and schools between 6 am and 6 pm, including weekends and public holidays starting February 2019.

How to get Huduma Namba Registration form

You can download the two page huduma namba registration form from this link and fill it up before visiting any huduma namba registration center or get a hard copy from the center itself.

Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) is officially on Sale in Kenya for Ksh. 17,999, here is what you need to know before buying

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Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) is officially on Sale in Kenya for Ksh. 17,999, here is what you need to know before buying

Too soon too quick you might say, but the phone we recently saw Huawei use to flex muscle on what we should expect in 2019 has officially gone on sale here in Kenya; the same month it was unveiled – and  with the likes of Jumia and Kilimall capping it’s price a little below Ksh.20,000. It doesn’t seem half-baked, meaning it was well planned for with a specific target in the picture. We also don’t expect the Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) to win any awards in the year but it will comfortably cater for its rightful market without a sweat.

Huawei already has some of it’s 2019 lineup like the Huawei Y9 going one on one with the competition at least here in Kenya, there’s however lots of back and forth in developed nations such as the US and European countries on just how much influence the Chinese government has on the phone maker. Ironically, it performed well above expectations overtaking Apple in the number of shipments in 2018. Moving on from the struggles and achievements Huawei has so far experienced, let’s check out the Y7 Prime (2019) so you can decide whether it’s your phone or continue searching.

Here is what you need to know before buying the Huawei Y7 Prime (2019)

The Screen

It’s a big phone without a doubt and at 6.26 inches, bezels have been squeezed to the brim, so it can maintain a reasonable overall footprint. If you have small hands as I have, this phone is probably an overkill and you’re better off looking for something within five or less inches. But if you’ve been looking for a decent smartphone that will not leave a hole in your pocket and you’re not very particular on screen resolution, then this is what one would call a perfect match. The screen resolution is below average in times when everything is moving towards 4K, QHD would have been acceptable though and a large screen size doesn’t make it any better.  The Huawei Y7 Prime (2019)’s 1520 x 720 pixels resolution only results to a mere 269 pixels per inch (PPI) meaning thighs will not be as finer and sharper as the top range galaxies from Samsung for example.

Design

The company describes HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019’s design as elegant and simple as it reveals its beauty to the world. This is not far from truth, the design is simply beautiful with ceramic-like texture and smooth touch, that gives you a unique and comfortable feel in your hand. Available colors include Aurora Blue, Coral Red and Midnight Black. To achieve a manageable overall size while retaining a large 6.26inch display, the company utilized what it calls a Dewdrop display that has a small water-drop like notch that houses the front camera.

Performance

Android OS is so reliant on the amount of RAM available which makes it a big deal worth checking out. Underneath this phone, you’ll get 3 GB RAM which falls in the average category and should handle basic processes without an issue. But if you’re looking for a gaming device that will easily chew heavy games and reproduce graphics without dropping a frame, you better look elsewhere. The processor on its part, is sufficient for most workloads, it’s intelligent and will deliver a smooth experience while running multiple apps. Underneath you’ll have 32GB free space which is upgradable with a MicroSD card of up to 512 GB MicroSD to store whatever you need.

Cameras

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 has cameras with decent enough sensors that will render nice images you’ll most probably love. It’s not a replacement for a point to shoot camera but you wouldn’t be disappointed taking phones on the device. At the back are dual sensors; a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor while at the front is a single 16MP selfie camera.

Conclusion;

We’ve done our part to explain the specs as fair as we could, it’s now your duty to decide whether the Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) has future in your pockets or not.

Treasury to Sell a Three Years Mobile Bond – M-Akiba in March 2019, Here’s how to Purchase M-Akiba via MPESA or Airtel Money

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Treasury to Sell a Three Years Mobile Bond – M-Akiba in March 2019, Here’s how to Purchase M-Akiba via MPESA or Airtel Money

The first time Kenya’s treasury offered bonds via M-Akiba back in 2017 under-performed terribly, the bond-sale wasn’t as successful as expected with a total sale of Ksh 247.47 million instead of expected KSh1 billion due to poor public awareness; three years later in 2019, M-Akiba is here with us again and it’s a matter of a few weeks till you have a chance to invest using your phone. According to Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) head of enterprise innovation Mr. David Waggema, the three-year bond will be reintroduced, allowing people to invest with an impressive return on investment of 10 percent tax free interest.

At the time when M-Akiba was first introduced in 2017, the country was already pre-occupied with upcoming 2017 general elections leading to lack of awareness by most Kenyans; however, this time round, Mr Waggema indicated they’ll be doing public education before it goes on sale. 10 percent tax free return on investment is ahead of the prevailing yield curve for similar tenured government paper.

How to Subscribe and Start Investing in M-Akiba

Before we dive into M-Akiba’s investment world, first here is what you need to know;

  • Unless you’re a Kenyan citizen who has attained the age of 18 years and above, you’re not allowed to participate in M-Akiba bond sale, and yes this includes teenagers who are busy building their future in schools or own a phone.
  • You must have a mobile money enabled phone; if you’ve got MPESA or Airtel Money activated on your device, then you are good to go.
  • The mobile based bond is guaranteed by the Government of Kenya.

To start investing, follow below procedure;

  • First, you’ll need to enroll to M-Akiba by dialing a USSD Code *889# on your phone
  • A pop up will appear on your phone requiring you to enter your preferred Personal Identification Number (PIN). Set your preferred PIN then press OK to proceed. This will be the default PIN for your transactions, therefore you’re advised to keep it a secret. However, if you need to reset of forgotten, press 0 and follow the prompts to set a new PIN.
  • Enter Your National Identity Number
  • Register to Participate in M-Akiba, after entering your National ID number, you will then be prompted to register by dialing 1.
  • Accept the terms & conditions of M-Akiba by pressing 1 for YES.
  • If successful, you will receive notification from your mobile service provider confirming of your successful submission.
  • The confirmation message will have your M-Akiba Account Number, Your Name and the activation time & date of your M-Akiba Account. To proceed with trading, dial *889# on your phone and follow the prompts.
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