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Jubilee Insurance unveils SASAdoctor – a video doctor consultation service

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Jubilee Insurance unveils SASAdoctor – a video doctor consultation service

The Jubilee Insurance has unveiled an online video-based doctor consultation service dubbed SASAdoctor aimed at reducing unnecessary visits to the doctor especially in the current Covid-19 regime. Patients will be able to access virtual medical advice from doctors wherever they are to curb the spread of the virus amidst calls to exercise social distancing whenever possible.  

SASAdoctor consultation fees

Current policy holders within the Jubilee insurance will have access to the service, SASAdoctor for free while non-customers will pay Sh495 to use the online platform and virtually consult doctors for chronic diseases like diabetes, malaria, tuberculosis and common ailments like diarrhea and vomiting, colds and coughs and urine infections.

How to access SASAdoctor service

Patients can download the android app from the play store here, and go through the simple registration to start utilizing the app remotely. Current jubilee customers with a valid jubilee Wellness Cards will access consultation services for free.

Speaking on the launch, Jubilee Health Insurance general manager Patrick Gatonga said that the service was bound to boost access to medical services for majority of people who are now working from home or on leave following the State directive to reduce the number of staff working within the office space.

SASAdoctor app is expected to minimise visits to the doctor and reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in line with the State directive on social distancing and cut on gatherings on all public and private facilities to reduce transmission of the virus.

What the SASAdoctor app can do

  • Patients can get an Assessment, Diagnosis, Prescriptions and Investigations delivered right into their SASAdoctor App. You don’t have to physically visit a health facility.
  • The app can save all Personal Medical Records therefore available whenever needed right within the App.
  • Since all the medical records are within the app, patients can show it to their doctors or hospital for a regular or emergency visit.

Even though the app is touted to handle most illness, here are a few conditions you’ll still need to be present at a health facility for proper diagnosis and treatment;

Chest pain, Numbness or weakness suggestive of Stroke, Severe injuries or fractures, Loss of consciousness, Lacerations, Severe burns, Blood in stool, vomit or cough, Other emergencies

The Huawei Y7P – here is what you need to know before buying in Kenya

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The Huawei Y7P – here is what you need to know before buying in Kenya

The official launch in Kenya is imminent, everything looks perfectly planned out; but, there’s just too much hiccups the new Huawei Y7P will have to overcome just so you look at it differently. From every aspect, there’s no doubt the latest Huawei mobile device to launch in the Kenyan market has what it takes to be worth of consideration for your hard-earned money, but the same could be said of countless mid-rangers already on our local shelves.

What are the good stuff?

The Chinese manufacturer has branded the Y7P as a device that will change the market dynamics, and by all means this should be the case, however other factors may come into play and steal the show even before it starts. It’s definitely a little step a head from the competition.

The Huawei Y7p’s key feature is its 48MP AI Triple camera setup, a key component every Kenyan should look for when shopping for their next smartphone. The setup comprises of a 48MP main camera dedicated for high resolution images and videos, an 8MP ultra-wide camera for 120-degree ultra-wide photos and videos as well as a 2MP depth assist camera for depth-of-field effects.

Speaking on the device, Huawei Mobile Kenya Country Head, Jim Zhujie said, mid-range smart phones are often limited by their prices, which makes them sacrifice key features. However, he was quick to point out that users who opt for smartphones in the midrange arena often have to settle for less; the unlikely scenario with Huawei’s famed Y series which adds a spin to this segment by incorporating powerful features and trend-setting designs seen on flagship devices.

Highlighting the Huawei Y7P’s killer feature – the 48MP AI Triple camera coupled with a decent design as well as somewhat solid performance, the Huawei head was quick to point out how this device defines what value for money should be.

What are the bad stuff?

The only blind side on this device is the lack of Google services baked right in. everything else spells positive on this device but make no mistake, lacking the likes of Play store, Gmail, YouTube is a bummer to many even though you’ll still be able to sideload them using a clever means. As a consolation, Huawei has added its own Huawei AppGallery to install some apps you might need.

Specifications of the Huawei Y7P

  • Display: 6.39 inches, with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, (~269 ppi density)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) (AOSP + HMS), EMUI 9.1
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Storage / Memory: 64GB internal and 4GB RAM including support for microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Camera: Main – 48MP/8MP/2MP, Secondary – 8MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

Price in Kenya

The Huawei Y7P is expected to retail from Ksh.18,000

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Customers to get free deliveries on Glovo app

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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Customers to get free deliveries on Glovo app

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has partnered with on-demand delivery app – Glovo to reward its customers with free two deliveries in the month of April. The partnership which comes during this difficult period when Kenyans have been advised to stay at home amidst the spread of corona virus that’s been recking havoc elsewhere will offer some sort of relief for those who want to buy something through Glovo.

The partnership between the two firms seeks to reward existing Standard Chartered clients who spend Ksh 2000 or more on the Glovo app with two free deliveries for the month of April. It’s a win win scenario that will see customers spend at least Ksh 2,000 and in return rewarded with the free deliveries.  

To add icing on the cake, the promo is not limited to food stuffs that are popular with Glovo but will include food items, groceries as well as over the counter pharmacy products. By engaging Glovo, Stanchart bank has devised one of the clever ways to assist customers exercise social distancing that’s key to preventing the spread of the virus.

While enabling online payment and delivery services, the alliance between the two firms will boost the government’s directive to reduce physical handling of cash and minimizing foot traffic in crowded areas such as malls and dining areas.

Speaking on the development, Standard chartered bank Head of Retail Banking for Kenya & East Africa Edith Chumba said the financial institution remained dedicated to the wellbeing of stakeholders during these uncertain times. She also added the institution was equipped to minimize any impact on their staff, services to customers.

In addition to providing a germ-free environment in the institution’s physical branches and offices, the head of Retail Banking for Kenya & East Africa added the bank’s digital platforms support non-face to face services and will ensure that customers can stay on top of their banking and have access to a variety of products and services.

Glovo general manager William Benthall praised the partnership acknowledging the advice given by Kenya’s cabinet secretary of Health who encouraged home delivery as a way for people to stay home and stay safe. He said the partnership with Standard Chartered would allow more people to access home delivery service and help them support the government minimize foot traffic and ensure social distancing.

How to easily get approved for a loan from Loan apps such as Zenka, Branch, Tala and Okash

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How to easily get approved for a loan from Loan apps such as Zenka, Branch, Tala and Okash

Loan applications here in Kenya have apparently frozen issuing out loans to applicants due to the uncertainty nature the corona virus has presented. The steps highlighted below might therefore not work at the moment but they’ll sure do once these apps resume issuing loans. I remember back in the day when I was introduced to these apps as a faster way to sort my immediate financial needs, and they worked most of the time but had to overcome some minor hiccups to be successful in my applications.

Why are the loan apps such as Zenka, Branch and Tala only available on android devices?

To understand why you’ll only access these apps on the android ecosystem, you’ll need to understand how they actually work in the first place. iOS has been known for its security obsessed nature. The iPhone ecosystem puts security above everything else and it becomes almost impossible for these applications to harvest data on your phone unlike in android.  

In barebones, this basically means these loan apps won’t have enough data to award loan limits or tell if you have other running loans. On the other hand, within the android ecosystem, the user is given full control to decide which apps will access data such as sms text messages on their devices. It’s actually one of the permissions you’ll need to grant an app before applying for a loan. Therefore, you’ll most probably not see these apps on strict ecosystems such as the iOS platform.

How to easily get approved for a loan even with an active loan from a different app

After having understood how these loan apps work, here are some of the key steps you can take to improve your chance of securing a loan from them.

  • Use an unrooted android device to apply for the loan or better yet, install Magisk if root access is necessary.
  • If asked, sent the correct MPESA statement, some apps use this to come up with a credit score
  • Most importantly, delete any message reminder of an active loan such as Mshwari, Fuliza and so forth.
  • Put correct details such as names as they were used to register MPESA and exactly as they are on your ID.

Its very prudent that your text messages paint a good picture with regard to your credit so make sure you delete all messages referring to other active loans or fuliza. Most of these apps harvest all of your text messages to scan through and determine your credit worthiness.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) unveils an online platform to ease cargo container movement

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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) unveils an online platform to ease cargo container movement

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has unveiled an online tool for processing of container operations and repatriation of empty ones. While the platform is expected to stay put even after the corona virus has been managed, the move was understandably fueled by the need to practice social distancing by eliminating unnecessary contact with staff and agents.

The online platform will eliminate any need for extra paperwork and is expected to make it easy to return empty containers by importers from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) located in Nairobi to the port of Mombasa by enabling shipping lines and agents to upload documents to the Container Automated Terminal Operating System.

Kenya ports Authority will utilize the paperless system in export receiving and handovers, eliminating the container position slips blamed for creating delays under the manual system. On a normal day, the Kenyan port receives in excess of 200 empty containers, while more than 150 others come in as export full containers.

Speaking on the development, Kenya Ports Authority head of Container Operations Edward Opiyo said the authority intents to eliminate any form of human contact in the process while reengineering the business process. For example, hard copies of export and import documentations and gate-in process will no longer be used.

He also added that the new system is expected to bring enhanced efficiencies as well as benefits at the port. Even though the new system will reduce the overall work, shipping agents will have to do electronic documentation on status of the container, to facilitate outbound planning and reconciliation. The agent will also advice on type of container and nature of cargo, weight, port of discharge and origin, if reefer – temperature to be set when plugging and consignments. Gate validations include that of truck details, container and KPA payments. During this period, operations at the port are expected to remain uninterrupted as no vessel will be denied entry to dock.

Snapplify to offer free school ebooks, revision papers for kids during the covid-19 period

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Snapplify to offer free school ebooks, revision papers for kids during the covid-19 period

In the wake of the corona virus pandemic, most schools are now closed and students are being encouraged to utilize online learning resources so as not to be severely affected by the pandemic. One such firm that’s taking things a notch higher is the Snapplify application by offering free access to ebooks as well as revision papers.

The development is of course beneficial to only those kids with access to the internet, mostly within urban centers here in Kenya as remote areas are barely covered. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered closure of all schools amid the anticipated spread of the corona virus considering its highly contagious and can spread through droplets from coughs and sneezes of infected persons.

Even though some students have tried to make good out of the current unfortunate situation, the challenge has always been the ability to access learning materials as they try to catch-up for the reminder of the school term.

To mitigate the current situation, education tech-solution Snapplify is offering 49,000 e-books and revision materials to Kenyans for free. These books include readers in English and Kiswahili while the revision materials comprise past papers from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

Speaking on behalf of Snapplify, the account manager for Kenya Joan Muse said the platform had revision materials and marking schemes for 8.4.4, Cambridge as well as CGC curriculums.

Snapplify also stocks Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and 8.8.4 books that are available at subsidized prices. The education biased tech firm at the moment has competency-based curriculum books from 12 publishers all whom it says are accredited by government to supply the market. They are listed in an official roster known as the Orange Book.

She also acknowledged of there being negotiations to include materials from the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) on the platform as well.

On top of e-book and revision materials, the platform offers interactive content in subjects such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Accounts. In subjects like Biology for example has a 3D video that takes learners through the digestive tract from the time food enters the mouth up to when it is fully digested and waste exits through the anus.

There’re currently 555 schools that have registered on its platform to aid learners keep track with school work. It’s therefore no surprise that in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, Muse notes their platform has seen a steady increase on their platform’s usage in comparison as before.

Here is how you can add parental controls on your Netflix account with an access PIN

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Here is how you can add parental controls on your Netflix account with an access PIN

One of the effects of the corona virus at least here in Kenya has been to spent most of the time with our kids at home. Schools have closed and we don’t get to go to work, instead we’ve grown accustomed to working from home, but for those who have unlimited home internet with active Netflix accounts are presented with an additional challenge to control the content consumed by their kids on Netflix.   

Netflix hasn’t so far had a credible reputation when it comes to features available for parental control. Back in 2018, the streaming giant heeded to calls from many parents and added a feature to put a PIN protection on user’s accounts but their approach was lackluster at best. The parental control feature was applied to the entire account affecting all profiles on that account and legal adults had to constantly unlock their profiles each time they wanted to stream something.

At the moment, this tedious exercise has now been improvised at least, the streaming giant has rolled out several parental control features; this time, allowing the ability to lock individual profiles with a PIN and keeping kids away from adult shows.

Advantages of adding a parental PIN protection on your Netflix account

Including the need to have a valid PIN on your Netflix account as a parental control measure has two important advantages. first, it will stop the Netflix’s streaming platform’s algorithm from recommending content based on someone else’s viewing choices in case you’re all using the same profile, and secondly, you’ll be able to pick up where you left off if you’ve left watching an episode or movie midway.

How to add a parental PIN security feature to your Netflix profile

Setting up a PIN for your Netflix profiles is straight forward, but you’ll need to go through a few steps to get it done. There’s no specific requirements except that this only works while using a web browser. You cannot achieve this through the mobile app (Android or iOS), at least for now.

You will also need to remember your account password to get this done. To set up a PIN:

  • Log into your Netflix account on a web browser using a computer or tablet of whichever
  • Secondly Select the profile you want to lock down, in this case you might want to lock those profiles meant for adults
  • Click on ‘Account’ from the dropdown menu under the profile in the top right-hand corner
  • Scroll down to the Profile & Parental Controls section then proceed to select the appropriate profile
  • Click ‘Change‘ next to ‘Profile Lock’, you should be redirected to a different page
  • Put your Netflix account password
  • Then Check the ‘Lock this profile by creating a 4-digit pin’ box
  • Enter your desired PIN and save

After putting a PIN, you can then proceed to apply Fine filters for age-inappropriate content based on country ratings. This will remove TV shows and films individually from the Netflix Kids experience – so your smaller kid won’t accidentally watch something meant for older kids.

How to apply and get a supplier accreditation certificate from the Kenya ICT Authority

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How to apply and get a supplier accreditation certificate from the Kenya ICT Authority

Kenyans have increasingly started to venture into entrepreneurship opportunities especially in the supply of ICT services as well as goods. But there still remains huddles in being successful in this segment and winning bids. Capital remains the main constraint but some banks have eased up things a little with promise to finance the entire LPO.

Winning tenders and bids in the Kenya’s ICT sector largely depends on the client having faith in the ability of a supplier to meet their critical requirements. Mostly, they revert back on documentations including but not limited to past experience, credible registration documents as well as references.

The Kenya’s ICT authority devised a way to accredit suppliers in the country seeking to supply related services to the government but can as well be used by private companies. The authority is tasked by accrediting and maintaining a register of Government ICT suppliers.

Amongst its many functions, the Kenya ICT authority may remove the name of an ICT supplier from the register if the supplier has been debarred from participating in a procurement process under any legislation or received written complaints from any government agency in regards to the contractors’ performance. For this reason, it has become very prudent for a supplier in Kenya to have these certifications as it can stand in the way of a successful bid or losing a bid in both private and government sector.

How to get the supplier accreditation certificate:

  • You’ll need to head over to the www.icta.go.ke website and download form ICTA/STD/CTR/F001
  • Fill the downloaded form and attach the following documents;
  • Company Profile
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Companies Act/ Permit
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Compliance Certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae, university certificate, national ID copies and KRA pin for all of all directors
  • Past Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and Recommendation Letters
  • the recent bank statement from the last financial year together with the audited accounts of the same
  • partnership certificates, if any
  • A Bound document with all the requirements listed above is sent to the ICT Authority Standards Department on the Telposta Towers, 23rd Floor.
  • Once the document is received, accreditation is done within one week
  • The Certificate is picked in person by the client or by a designated company representative, after the one week
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