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Oppo Kenya Launches Two New Brand Stores at Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall

OPPO Kenya has opened TWO new brand stores at Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi as part of their strategic plan to enhance their after-sales services for their customers. The expansion drives on the back of its recent launches of OPPO A60 and Reno11F and will, therefore, ensure an increased reach for the company’s full product range.

The opening of these two new stores marks OPPO Kenya’s commitment to total customer convenience and professional service delivery. Commenting on the same, Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager at OPPO Kenya, said, “The opening of these new stores at the Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall underscores our unwavering belief in the Kenyan market and our dedication to our customers. This expansion signifies a crucial step in our ongoing journey to provide you with even more convenient access to our services.”

To celebrate, OPPO Kenya will host customers for a UEFA Champions League final viewing reception at the Waterfront Mall on June 1, 2024, as part of the customer engagement activities gearing towards celebrating the growth of the brand in the region.

At the beginning of this year, another set of Brand Stores that saw the light of day is the BBS Mall in Eastleigh and Shujaah Mall in Kilimani. Commenting on this latest feat, Director of Sales at OPPO Kenya, Patrick Cheng, said “These openings, together with the other recent ones, show our commitment to continually increasing the avenues through which our brand can be reached.

Mobile betting in Kenya: new opportunities for gamblers

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Nowadays, when smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, mobile betting opens up new, exciting opportunities for us. Thanks to convenient mobile applications and websites for mobile betting for sporting events, playing in a casino at any time and place is quite real.

As a betting site with the highest odds in Kenya, Paripesa rightfully occupies the leading position because it can satisfy any user requests.

Would you like to know about the possibilities of mobile betting on Paripesa for Kenyan players? That’s what we’re here for!

Mobile App From Paripesa.ke Is Your Best Gambling Companion

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the world of betting, the Paripesa mobile app gives you all the tools to succeed:

  • A wide selection of sports and events. Football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and hockey are just some sports available. Bet on world-class matches and events taking place in Kenya.
  • High odds. Paripesa offers some of the best odds on the market, significantly increasing the chances of winning big.
  • Convenient and safe payment methods. Deposits and withdrawals can be made using various payment methods that guarantee the safety and convenience of transactions.
  • Generous bonuses and promotions. By downloading the Paripesa app, you can access bonuses and promotions that make betting even more profitable and exciting.

In addition, the application opens up additional possibilities for users, such as live match broadcasts, statistics, and analytics.

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Mobile betting in Kenya is a great way to add excitement and emotion to watching sports events and earn money if you know sports and can make correct predictions.

Paripesa offers two types of the most popular bets that are in high demand around the world:

  1. Live betting

Take the courses of events live and place bets on the go, instantly reacting to changes in the game’s dynamics. This is your chance to feel part of the events and feel the release of adrenaline and excitement from lightning decisions.

  • Line betting

This type of betting allows you to carefully analyze the situation, study the statistics, and make an informed choice that can yield you a significant profit.

And what are you prone to – betting at the moment or careful calculations?

Easy Download Process of Paripesa App

The download process for the Paripesa mobile app is slightly different for iPhone and Android users, but don’t worry! We will describe each step in detail so you can get started without problems.

We note in advance that the minimum system requirements for Android are 4.3+ and for iOS – 12.0+.

Mobile Betting With Paripesa for Android Devices

To start betting on sports with Paripesa, follow the simple steps:

  1. Visit the Paripesa Kenya website from a mobile browser.
  2. Click the “Download application” button.
  3. Select the Android version.
  4. Download the APK file.
  5. Set your phone to allow installation from unknown sources.
  6. Open the APK file and install the app.
  7. Sign up or sign in to your account.

Done! Start bidding!

Mobile Betting With Paripesa for iOS Devices

If you have a device with OS iOS, the installation process is even more straightforward:

  1. Visit the Paripesa Kenya website from a mobile browser.
  2. Click the “Download application” button.
  3. Select the iOS version.
  4. Go to the App Store.
  5. Download and install the Paripesa app.
  6. Sign up or sign in to your account.

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Parliamentarians Allocate NG-CDF Funds for ICT Hub Creation

Parliamentarians have allocated funds from the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) for the creation of ICT Hubs.

In Kakamega, Member of Parliament for Teso South, Mary Emase, explained how legislators have partnered with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy to build one ICT hub in each ward across the country.

She added that the hubs will also offer services similar to those found in Huduma Centres, such as processing birth certificates, replacing identity cards (IDs), and obtaining death certificates.

The MP highlighted that these ICT hubs will bring essential services closer to residents in remote areas.

Bolt Kenya Launches “Flood Assist” Category to Aid Flood Victims

Ride-hailing platform Bolt had inked a deal with the Kenya Red Cross in an effort to support Kenyans affected by recent floods. A new “Flood Assist” category on the Bolt app will allow riders to contribute to relief efforts, where the online taxi operator will contribute a percentage towards those affected by recent floods that have been recking havoc across the country.

Bolt will provide an initial amount of KES 5 million, aiming to gather a total of KES 10 million from this category. Every ride’s income in this category will contibute 5% towards aiding people affected by the recent floods.

The initiative targets those impacted by the devastating floods, which caused loss of life, displacement, and property damage.

“We’re launching ‘Flood Assist’ with an initial KES 5 million to encourage Kenyans to join our flood relief efforts,” said Linda Ndungu, Bolt Kenya Country Manager. “This allows us to leverage our platform and significantly help those affected by these terrible floods.”

Official reports indicate that at least 228 people have since died, 72 are missing and 164 have been injured as a result of the floods. Over 223,000 people have been affected, with 163,210 evacuated in Nairobi County alone.

Bolt’s partnership with the Kenya Red Cross will guarantee that collected funds are utilized for supplying relief food, relocation assistance, food, water as well as providing hygiene amenities in affected regions. Considering that the government-supported response to flooding crisis is currently led by the Kenya Red Cross, it holds expertise in making sure resources reach their intended recipients.

“We appreciate Bolt’s commitment to aiding flood victims,” said Dr. Ahmed Idris, Secretary-General of the Kenya Red Cross. “This collaboration strengthens our reach and brings help where it’s most needed. With Bolt’s partnership and initial donation, we can provide critical support like food, shelter, and medical aid.”

Bolt encourages all Kenyans to participate by using the “Flood Assist” category, with every ride contributing to their KES 10 million goal. Every trip taken in this category will significantly improve the lives of those affected by the floods.

CA Initiates Recovery Efforts to Restore Internet Services Following Submarine Cable Cuts

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced the beginning of a recovery process to restore regular internet services in the country, disrupted by deep-sea fiber optic cable cuts.

Mr. David Mugonyi, the CA Director-General and CEO, informed media outlets yesterday that the Authority received reports about intermittent data outages and congestion on submarine cable internet traffic flow into the country.

Mugonyi stated that, after discussions with industry stakeholders, the Authority confirmed a deep-sea fiber optic cable cut at the Mtunzini teleport station. This cut is affecting various submarine cables serving Kenya, such as Seacom and the East African Submarine System (Eassy).

“We want to inform both individual and corporate consumers that the recovery process has begun,” Mugonyi said. However, internet service could still be intermittent and slow for a few more days before full restoration.

He also said that the Authority has directed internet service providers to reroute their traffic and is keeping a watchful eye on this matter, ensuring incoming as well as outgoing internet connections remain accessible.”

He explained that the East African Marine System (TEAMS) cable, which is not affected by the cut, is being used for domestic internet traffic. Additionally, the redundant route to South Africa has been activated to minimize the impact.

Google’s 2024 Hustle Academy Opens Applications with AI Integration

Google is now accepting applications for the 2024 group of its Hustle Academy, which is a program that aims to boost the development of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Unlike previous years, there a major addition in the current year which includes AI training with a focus on blending its use in various businesses.

The Google Hustle Academy intents to fill various gaps in businesses with full business education, mentorship as well as availing opportunities for networking.

More than 10,000 businesses have since received assitance from the program since it started back in 2022. People who got grants almost doubled their rate of success in finding new sources of finance beyond just friends and family – this went up from 11% to 20%. The program has also encouraged creation of more jobs, with an average of four fresh employments for every ten graduating enterprises.

Kristy Grant, as the Head of B2B Marketing, SSA explained that “Artificial Intelligence (AI) was very important for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). It helps to create new things, make work easier and can bring about a lot of economic growth.”

“The Hustle Academy, with its history of assisting more than 10,000 businesses that have later raised funds and generated jobs, wants to enhance this impact. By including AI in our syllabus we are trying to increase the effect even more by preparing SMBs for using AI technologies effectively in their business performance and economic advancement.” Kristy added.

The new AI modules emphasize on decisions being made and motivated by data, improving operations, and creating marketing strategies with AI. Students will delve into real-life uses in modules such as “Boost Your Productivity with AI” and “Marketing Strategy and AI”, where they can learn how to save time while enhancing digital communication methods.

The Google 2024 Hustle Academy cohort will accept applications from SMBs in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The program will continue until the last part of this year. Those interested in applying can head over here and proceed.

Kenyan TVETs Urged to Integrate IT as Essential Service Course for Digital Future

As TVETs in Kenya marked their hundredth year since estblichment, the Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu, Eng. John Barorot, encouraged heads of these institutions to include Information Technology (IT) as a service course. He resonates that it will help graduates to be innovative and tackle social issues in the current digital age. Barorot underlined the significance of IT abilities in this era of digital change and pointed out that Kenya requires boosting its workforce’s skills.

Barorot, in his speech, urged Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) to introduce IT as a service course at an early stage. According to him, this will help the graduates develop skills that are useful for different professions. He emphasized how important these abilities can be – even if someone gets a management role within Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). TVETs are appreciated by the Deputy Governor for offering skilled resources. This matches with Kenya Kwanza government’s attention towards manufacturing.

On the other hand, Barorot questioned the responsiveness of technical institution principals to real industry needs. He focused on matching curriculum with requirements set by different industries. Besides that, he also emphasizes how TVETs can back up industrial actions such as County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) and Export Processing Zones (EPZs). He underlined the importance of adding value to agricultural products and guarantees that there will be jobs available in different construction plans.

How to Tell If Your Samsung Phone Is Genuine: A Guide for Consumers

Counterfeiters are getting better at making fake gadgets that look just as real, there is now increased danger of buying a fake one if you are not careful. Considering the substantial investments, we make when we purchase devices, I know how crucial it is to verify if electronic devices are genuine or not – particularly smartphones. So, here’s my complete guide on how to identify whether your Samsung phone is authentic:

Checking Authenticity Through Built-in Diagnostics

Diagnostics Tool Method:

You can use the diagnostics tool that comes with your Samsung phone to verify its authenticity. Take these actions:

  • Open the Phone Dialer: First, launch the phone dialer on your Samsung device. This is usually represented by an icon that looks like a green telephone receiver.
  • Enter the Code: Dial #0# into the keypad and press call.
  • Look at the Response: If you see the diagnostic tool quickly, it means that your phone is genuine. Galaxy smartphones from Samsung have this diagnostic function to check if the device works properly. If there is no appearance of or suspicion about a tool, it could be fake.

Verifying Authenticity with IMEI

One more technique is to verify the phone if fake or original using International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of your Samsung. This is how you can proceed:

  • Access the Dialer: Launch the dialer app on your Samsung phone.
  • Enter the Code: Input *#06# into the keypad and press call.
  • Check the IMEI: A pop-up box will show instantly with the phone’s IMEI and serial numbers.
  • Cross-Check with Packaging: Verify the IMEI shown on your phone by comparing it to the IMEI printed on the original packaging. If they differ, then probably your device is fake.
  • Online Confirmation: For more confirmation, go to imei.info and type in your IMEI number. Make sure the model’s name, number and details about your device shown on this website match with what’s given on its packaging. Any differences might suggest a fake device.

Taking Action Against Counterfeit Purchases

If your doubts are verified and you find out that your Samsung phone is indeed counterfeit, don’t worry. What can be done now?

Attempt a Return: Contact the seller and request for a full refund. There is no assurance of success, but you could try to get back your money.

Notify the Authorities: Let the concerned authorities, which involve police and actual brand owner, know about this fake sale. By giving them specific details, we can stop others from getting deceived in similar ways.