Safaricom has partnered with media houses in Kenya in a new innovation that will see newspapers made available to all smartphone customers in the country at KES 20 per issue. The price will be deducted from a customer’s airtime enabling them buy newspapers daily and read them on the go with each purchased issue available…
Category: Technology
LG rolls out its 48-inch OLED TV
LG Electronics (LG) brings the unparalleled picture quality of LG OLED TV to an all-new screen size – 48-inches – with a focus on customers who want a mid-size TV that best fits their living space, are looking for a second TV without compromising picture quality or need a quality display for serious gaming. With…
NASA astronauts launch from America in historic test flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley lifted off at 3:22 p.m. EDT Saturday on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A…
LG’s InstaView refrigerator with amazing functional features
Looking for an upgrade for your refrigerator? Well, visit the LG Kenya brand shop and check out the groundbreaking InstaView Door-in-Door™ for consumers who seek the utmost convenience and quality in a household appliance. This refrigerator is world-renowned for its innovative glass panel, revolutionary knock-on feature that reduces cold air loss, and sleek, premium design….
Nuclear technology to help combat COVID-19
The novel coronavirus crisis has led to a slowdown in economic growth of various nations across the world. According to the World Bank’s April 2020 Pulse report, economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is set to decline from 2.4 percent in 2019 to between – 2.1 percent and – 5.1 percent in 2020. The report further…
Turn your TV into your personal assistant with the new LG AI TVs
When Google recently announced that Google Assistant is now integrated into more than 5,000 smart home devices, most of us wondered how far the evolution of the TV would go. In many households, the TV has positioned itself as a must-have home device that is used both actively and passively. So natural was the transition…
Kenya’s first children’s TV channel – Akili Kids! launches
Akili Network launched Akili Kids!, Kenya’s first and only dedicated free-to-air children’s television network with imaginative learning programs that parents can trust and will benefit children. Akili Kids! is digitally broadcasting to TVs, mobile devices and over the Internet. Jesse Soleil, President & Co-founder said the launch is a culmination of almost 8 years of conceptualization and hard work that…
Beyond great product offerings, LG also values great customer experience
Walk into any of the LG showrooms and you immediately feel the difference in the experience that makes this establishment stand out from your typical electronics outlet. There is no doubt that the products LG offers have earned the trust of their customers. However, the consumer-oriented way that LG treats its customers forges rare and…
100,000 Kiambu and Ruaka residents to benefit from Kshs 1.3 billion water and sewerage project
Over 100,000 residents of Ruaka and Kiambu town are set to benefit from the supply of improved clean, safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation services following the ground breaking of the construction of Kiambu Ruaka Water Supply & Sewerage Project under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. Funded by the African…
The world makes a pivot to nuclear
In the past year, local environmentalists scored a major win after the proposed 1050MW Lamu Coal Plant construction was halted by the National Environmental Tribunal. This was after ruling that the necessary authorities had failed to do a thorough environmental assessment. According to the project’s critics, the $2 billion power station was claimed to increase the…
LG offers Kenyans virtual entertainment options
During these social distancing times, various artistes have turned towards livestream as the new means to reach masses. Capital FM’s DJ roster have been on the frontline at ensuring their Facebook followers are continuously entertained, clubwise. YouTube, Facebook and Instagram livestreams are on the rise for influencers and celebrities to connect with their fans, globally….
Showmax streams one of the best movies of all time, with your kids
Paddington 2, currently #51 on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the Top 100 Movies Of All Time, is now streaming on Showmax, at a time when families have never needed time out on the couch with popcorn more. While you’d be wise to be skeptical of sequels in general, this one is not only widely regarded…
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