Oppo Mobile Company has today teased its latest fast charging technology that is going to bring a whole new world to Oppo lovers. This was done on its social pages that shared what users are expected to have in the next few weeks.
Oppo twitted a video of their new fast charging technology that starts with the 65W technology and now brings a whopping 125W, which is on its own level.
Since we expect to see this charger soon, we are convinced that Oppo must have done its homework well knowing that for some time now, it has been a leading company in fast charging devices.
We know that the current USB-type C standards give a maximum power draw of 100W and therefore Oppo’s claim of 125W is a huge achievement.
From the tweep, Oppo plans to launch the device on Wednesday July 15th 2020, for this case we do not have to wait long time to see this amazing technology.
These are the itel P36 and P36 Pro Price in Kenya and full specifications. The itel P36 series is the latest device announced by the company and that is now available in Kenya.
The itel series has two devices, the P36 Pro and the P36 and are among the many low budget phones that are now available in the Kenyan market.
Itel P36 Price in Kenya and Full specifications.
The P36 comes with 1GB of RAM and for the internal storage, you get 16GB, moreover, the display is a huge 6.5 inch 720p screen that is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
The down side of this device is that it does not support 4G, but will only cost you Ksh.8000.00
Itel P36 Pro Price in Kenya and Full specifications.
Unlike the itel P36, its Pro version supports 4G, has more RAM and ROM. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. The camera is 13MP + 0.3MP for the front camera and a single 5MP selfie camera. However, just like the P36, it has a 5000mAh, that offers 10W charging.
As for the cost, you pay Ksh.10000.00, here below are the full specifications.
This article brings you the Nairobi to Mombasa Train Timings, fares, and any other information you may be seeking.
Today, the train serve between Nairobi and Mombasa is very popular for some reasons. One of them being that the new SGR trains are not only fast but also comfortable. Second, they are safer. Kenyan roads are notoriously dangerous and the Nairobi to Mombasa road is not an exception.
The Kenya Railways operates two kinds of trains on the Nairobi to Mombasa Route. We have the inter-county train and the express train.
The Inter-County Train
We have an inter-country train that makes stops at all the stations along the way. For example with this train, you can book a ticket to any of the stations along the line such as;
Athi River
Mtoto Andei
Kibwezi
Emali
Voi
Miasenyi
Mariakani
This train will leave Nairobi at 8.15 am towards Mombasa. If it leaves on time, then you can expect to be at the following stations at the following times.
Station
Time
Athi River
8.40am
Emali
9.47am
Kibwezi
10.32am
Mtito Andei
11.20am
Voi
12.29am
Miasenyi
1.04pm
Mariakani
2.48pm
The train then arrives in Mombasa at 4.48 pm. The journey takes only 6 hours and 33 minutes, you, therefore, arrive in Mombasa on time.
If you are coming from the other end, the train leaves Mombasa at 8.15am. Here are the timing at the various stations along the way;
Station
Time
Mariakani
8.24am
Maisenyi
9.09am
Voi
9.43am
Mtito Andei
10.52am
Kibwezi
11.25am
Emali
12.09pm
Athi River
1.42pm
Again, here the inter-country train takes only 5 hours 42 minutes arriving in Nairobi at 1.42pm.
As for the fees, these depends on the class you want to travel with. We have the first class and the second class. This table below could be of much help on the Nairobi to Mombasa train.
The Express Train
The express train should be the one you should be considering between Nairobi and Mombasa if you do not need any stops. This train does not stop anywhere on the route and takes slightly over hours between the two cities.
However, the timings are such that the trains leave in the afternoon. If you destination is Mombasa from Nairobi, then the train leaves its Syokimau Station at 2.35 pm and arrives in Mombasa at 7.18pm
The train leaving Mombasa does so at 3.35 pm and arrives in Nairobi at 8.14 pm.
Nairobi to Mombasa Train Fares.
I wrote earlier about the fares that you are expected to pay and what else you need to know about booking and other questions you may be having.
You can take a few minutes and read this article here to help you out. However, this table should give you the information you are will need to know about train fees.
Express Train Fees
Class
Adults
Children (3-11Years)
Children( Below 3 Years)
First Class
3000
3000
Free
Second Class
1000
1000
Free
Inter-County train fees
Nairobi To
Class
Adults
Children (3-11Years)
Children( Below 3 Years)
Athi River
First
120
60
Free
Second
60
30
Free
Mtito Andei
First
1490
750
Free
Second
490
250
Free
Voi
First
2130
1070
Free
Second
700
350
Free
Emali
First
790
400
Free
Second
260
130
Free
Kibwezi
First
1210
610
Free
Second
400
200
Free
Miaseny
First
2450
1230
Free
Second
900
450
Free
Mariakani
First
2870
1440
Free
Second
940
470
Free
Mombasa
First
3000
1500
Free
Second
1000
500
Free
Conclusion
The Nairobi to Mombasa train service famously known as the Madaraka express, has moved millions of people between the two cities since its inception.
If you have not used the train, then you are missing out something. It is one of the most satisfying ways to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa.
Booking your train ticket is easy and you can do it in the comfort of your home and have a trip of your lifetime.
If you have travelled with the Madaraka express, what is your experience? We would be glad to hear your story and share it with the world.
Update
After month of gathering dust at various garages due to COVID-19 lockdown, The Madaraka express is expected to resume services on Monday 13 July 2020.
Speaking to the media after the movement out and in of three counties of Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera were lifted, the transport CS said that the train will make a round trip between the two cities.
The train will leave Nairobi at 8.00 am and arrive in Mombasa at 12.45 pm. The same train will then leave Mombasa at 1.25 pm and arrive in Nairobi at 6.40 pm. This will allow travelers to get to their destination before the daily night lockdown that begins at 9.00 pm commences.
To maintain social distance, the coaches will carry half its capacity with Kenya Railways saying that they are working on modalities of achieving this. Kenya railways will be also set apart a coach for any passengers that show COVID-19 symptoms along the way.
The CS said, ‘The extra coach will leave empty and we hope it will arrive in Mombasa empty because it will be used for only one purpose; to carry any suspected case of COVID-19 detected during the journey between Nairobi and Mombasa and vice versa.”
Already, Kenya Railways is making necessary preparations before the Nairobi to Mombasa train service resumes. This includes fumigating coaches, waiting bays, and making the seats the passengers are to take.
From the timings, the trains that will operate from Monday 13th July 2020, will be the express train.
Here is the Redmi Note 9 Pro price in Kenya and the full specifications. If you remember well, Xiaomi Kenya in April announced the in the market the Redmi 9s. Now, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 have been added and are now available in the Kenyan Market.
So what are the specifications? Briefly, the Redmi Note 9 Pro runs on the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G. Talking things cameras, the main camera is a 64MP main lens while the selfie cameras are centered 32MP punch-hole selfie camera.
The display is a huge 6.67-inch Gorilla Glass 5 front and back. The battery is a huge Non-removable Li-Po 5020 mAh battery that allows 33W Fast Charge. As for the RAM and ROM, you have two options; the first option is 6GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The other option is a 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The internal storage can be expanded to 128GB using a microSD card. As for the colors, you choose between Aurora Blue, Glacier White, or Interstellar Gray.
Now talking things price, the 6GB/64GB option will set you back for Ksh.24, 999.00, while the 6GB/128GB one will cost you Ksh. 27,999.00.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Full Specifications and Price in Kenya
Safaricom has today announced the launch of a new Android TV streaming box that will be an option to the many android boxes in the market, here is the price and full specifications. The box that will sell for Ksh. 6999.00 will be available on Safaricom’s own eCommerce platform, Masoko.
The release of the new Android TV box comes after the now-famous Safaricom Big Box 2 that has been in the market for a long time.
While speaking to the media, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa said, “Our Home Fibre service has been well received as it offers unlimited internet connectivity for the entire family in an affordable, monthly, package. The TV remains central to home entertainment and the lack of a feature to directly stream content from the internet has previously been a challenge for potential Safaricom Home Fibre customers. The Android TV Box now empowers customers to connect any TV to the internet opening up a world of endless entertainment options for the family. ”
By releasing this new device in the market, Safaricom are counting on the number of home fiber customers who have been growing steadily throughout the years.
Safaricom is targeting consumers who may have reliable home internet but lack smart TVs in their homes.
So, what is different from the old Android TV box and why should you even buy it? For starters, unlike its predecessor, it does not have the Safaricom branding and does not support SIM cards. Second, it supports the Netflix app, if you have ever bused the Box box 2, then you know that it did not. Moreover, it does not give you access to free to air TV channels that were one of the selling points of the Big Box 2.
Specifications Of the Safaricom’s New Tv Box
One advantage of this box is that it can be connected to any display, which allows users to access to smart TV features thanks to the box running CERTIFIED Android TV 9.
Here below are the full specifications.
Android TV OS (9.0)
Google and Netflix Certified
4K (Ultra HD)
Remote with voice search
SoC: Amlogic S905X: A quad core ARM Cortex A53
GPU: Penta Core Mali-450 up to 750MHz +(DFS)
RAM: 2GB DDR3
8GB eMMC Storage
Bluetooth 4.2
DRM – Playready, Widevine
Size(L*W*H) – 100mm*100mm*23.5mm
Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n
Ports : 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 X TF (MicroSD) card slot, 1 X HDMI 2.0a port, 1 x 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45) port
Basically the new Android Box is an Ematic DV8235 that you can easily find somewhere else. But unlike many of the boxes that are sold in the market, this device comes with more USB ports, a MicroSD slot and 8GB of storage and supports Bluetooth.
As to how consumers are going to receive this new device is not yet know. In the past years, we have seen prices of smart and android TVs drop, hence those that have these kinds of TVs may not need this device.
Safaricom has so far lost up to 15.3 billion shillings since March 2020 when it allowed users to send money below Ksh. 1000.00 without transaction fees.
This is after Mpesa customers begun splitting huge amounts up to Ksh. 60000.00 to below Ksh. 1000.00 to avoid transaction fees thus handing the telecommunication giant a huge loss.
Due to this Safaricom made a bid to the Central bank of Kenya requesting to limit the number of free below-1000.00-shilling transactions that a customer can make.
Safaricom requesting that a limit of up to five-free-transactions per day be set, as the offer was being abused by people who’d take time to make as many 1000-bob transactions as possible to avoid paying transaction fees. Safaricom proposed to have only two limits per customer.
According to an article by Business Daily and seen by ShopaXo, users have been avoiding transaction fees of up to Ksh 105.00 by splitting huge amounts.
Safaricom had also asked the Central Bank to lower the limit from Ksh. 1000 to Ksh. 500 to reduce their losses of up to 1.7 billion monthly.
However, Safaricom was denied both requests by CBK thus handing the company a blow that will see it continue billions of shillings every month.
Mololine prestige shuttle is a shuttle service that operates to the west of the Nairobi from its base in Nairobi. It operates on the same route as and therefore a direct competition to other shuttle services such as;
Mololine prestige shuttle Nairobi contacts; location and working hours
Mololine prestige shuttle Nairobi Offices are located on Latema Road, Embassy Cinema building. It is very easy to locate these shuttles once you get to Latema Road due to their characteristic colors.
The Nairobi contact is 0711 558891
As for the working hours, these is what the is available
Monday
8am–5pm
Tuesday
8am–5pm
Wednesday
8am–5pm
Thursday
8am–5pm
Friday
8am–5pm
Saturday
8am–12pm
Sunday
Closed
However, the truth on the ground is that they operate as long as there are passengers. In addition, this can be done into the dead of the night as long as there are people wishing to travel.
Moreover, like most shuttles, they do not have a timetable thus; they only leave when the shuttles are full.
Mololine Prestige Shuttle Nakuru Office
This company also has offices in Nakuru town in the heart of Rift Valley.
Conclusion
Mololine Prestige shuttle like most shuttles, are loved by many because of their flexible schedules. For example, you do not need to book a ticket in advance but you can be sure of getting to your destination within the shortest time possible. Moreover, these shuttle carry as few as 11 passengers, hence getting them full is very easy.
On the other hand, like other shuttle companies, they do not have fixed fares which fluctuate depending on the traffic available. To Nakuru from Nairobi, expect anything between Ksh.400 to KSh.800. To Eldoret expect to pay Ksh. 800 to Ksh. 1500.00
What experience do you have with these shuttles? Share with others so that we can share with others.
Oppo Kenya has today announced the Oppo A52; here is the Oppo A 52 Price in Kenya and the full specifications. While launching the Oppo A52 in the Kenyanmarket, the company also announced W11 earbuds.
The Oppo A52 retails at Ksh, 24999.00, while the W11 will set you back for Ksh.4,999.00. Buying both devices will give a discount of 40% on the earbuds.
“The A52 still packs the powerful settings in both hardware and software that has come to be associated with OPPO smartphones in this market, even as we remain cognizant of the tough economic situations our country faces due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope that these devices give creatives and young people, in general, an opportunity to create and capture important moments even as they cope with the current circumstances, “said Muthoni Wachira, the OPPO Kenya’s Communication and Projects Manager. Adding that the launch of the Oppo A52 and the W11 buds comes shortly after the launch of the A92, demonstrates the firm’s commitment to cater to different market segments.
So what does the Oppo A52 and the W11 buds bring to the table?
Briefly, the Oppo A52 is a 6.5-inch device that comes with four rear cameras and two cameras for selfie lovers. Moreover, the phone comes with a giant 5000mAh battery for your juice and supports fast charging. For RAM, you can choose from 2 or 4 or 8GB and either 32 or 64 GB of storage. Please see details below for full specifications.
As for the W11 earbuds, they are wireless and a good bet for music lovers who love freedom and will not love to be dragged down by the normal earphones.
Slow or poor internet connection can easily break any event. Even if event planners can do amazing planning in every sphere, bad WiFi can easily spoil all the fun. In reality, event planners should never take for granted their WiFi reliability. It is never enough to take the access promise of your venue at face value and assume that the wireless providers of your attendees are going to pick up the slack.
The truth is that professionals share more things online. Great ROI for your events is possible when you invest in high quality and top of the line WiFi. Remember that for attendees to share and engage at your event, specifically if you will use an event app, they will always need their devices and these will need fast, reliable, and good internet connection.
Here are some ways to ensure that your event is accurately connected.
Check the Size of the Audience – Think of What Attendees Will Use the WiFi For
Events with a few hundred attendees will have different connectivity requirements from events composed of thousands. The bigger the audience, the more bandwidth, more routers, and possibly more engineers required for connecting things properly.
Consider Bandwidth Needs
You have to calculate first the bandwidth requirements then enable the bandwidth limits. If you have a bigger audience, you have to consider working with a professional engineer to help you plan things appropriately. Enabling bandwidth limits is possibly the most crucial consideration. For bandwidth limits that are not enabled, even the smallest number of attendees can saturate the channel right away.
For the majority of events, a limit per client of 100 to 200 kbit/s is suitable. This can offer a snappy online browsing experience, usable video, and reasonably quick email. Of course, higher limits will enable higher applications of bandwidth. But, it will require enough available wide and local area bandwidth for supporting all users at such limit.
The event internet service provider TradeShowInternet can give you the assurance that you won’t be dealing with poor or slow internet connection throughout your event.
Conclusion
In this day and age, your audience will not forgive you if your internet connection is slow or poor. You can you use the tips above to entertain your users and leave a permanent memory for you and them selves.
So what are the best TV brands in Kenya? It’s a norm to find living rooms in most Kenyan houses having television sets. The competitive electronic industry coupled with advancements in LED, Smart, and applications technology has revolutionized the TV experience.
Chances are you either making your first purchase or trading your older model for better viewing experience and functionality. So how do you go about choosing the best TV brand in Kenya?
So what are some of the best TV brands in Kenya you can purchase? Here I bring you big brands, those that you probably know.
This electronic company lives up to its second television manufacturer in the world billing by having a lot of models for the Kenyan market. The electronics giant has a massive presence in the country capitalizing in its innovative technology and energy-efficient sets.
Considered the number one OLED brand in 2013 by HIS MARKIT Technology Group first Quarter sales, there is no turning for this television brand which has a wide range of sets ranging from OLED(which it claims to be the market leader in), Cinema, 3D, LED TV, HD, Smart LED TV and Transform LED.
Samsung
When not causing ripples in the mobile phone sector, this South Korean electronics giant is churning out new TV sets annually. Samsung has arguably one of the best digital tv brands in Kenya. Their general emphasis of physically sleek designs of their sets augments the beauty of your living room.
Most of their models employ LED technology with different resolutions (HD, UHD,4K et all). Samsung sets are generally slightly priced higher than their segment counterparts. Their smart TV inter-phase is unrivaled and offers an excellent user experience. So if you are a die-hard Samsung fan, you would have to pay a little extra for the name. This is one of the best TV brands in Kenya.
Sony
At one time SONY was the dominant market leader in the TV section. Virtually all coloured TV was Sony in most Kenyan household. That counterfeiters targeted, the product is a testament to the brand’s strong following and vote of confidence of their products.
Sony offers a wide array of sets for both low and high net worth individuals like the curved TV. Sony sets have commendable resolution both 4K, HDR, UHD, and good surround system especially for gaming and watching movies.
Hisense
Hisense is a relatively new entrant in the Kenyan market compared to traditional brands. It has the distinction of offering similar products with similar technology albeit at a slightly lower price. The brand has sets that have LED, smart, HD, UHD resolutions. They also have cinematic features.
TCL(The Creative Life)
This American giant doesn’t enjoy widespread acknowledgment as its peers despite being the third-largest television maker globally.TLC use of LED technology has been there for a while. However, the most outstanding feature of their digital sets is their affordability.
Skyworth
HongKong based manufacturer defies the electronic stereotype that China is an assembly country and only out counterfeit and cheap goods. Skyworth holds its own amongst its peers with classy and advanced OLED screens, various LED models, both digital and smart TV in the market.
The brand is slowly making its way to living rooms of those not scared to experiment so far no bad news has come forth.
Haier
The fight for market share in the television industry has brought in new players. Haier has joined the fray with a cross-segment approach targeting all households with various income. Their LED, OLED have decent resolution and additional features.
They have smart televisions but have not yet got to the capability of their bigger rivals. A fact is seen in their pricing model. They are slightly cheaper than the established models by a considerable margin.
Armco
This arguably one of the quiet models without an aggressive marketing campaigns. Its television sets are affordable and mainly focus on the middle and low-income market.
This perfect choice if you are on a shoestring budget but still want a large but cheaper set. Aramco concentrates mostly on their digital TV line and has few smart TV models in the market currently.
Vitron
This south Californian Company is yet to make significant moves in the Kenyan industry. Like its new market entrants, it prides itself on offering cheaper priced sets employing the technology its competitors use.
The brand is focused on affordability. Therefore if you are considering purchasing an expensive set, this would not be the ideal brand for you.
Conclusion
TV, is just not TV. What do your visitors see in your living room? A Samsung TV is more appealing than some TV whose name you cannot pronounce.
If you going for class, go for the first five brands on my list above. If you are on a tight budget, then the next five are an option.
If you are looking to by a TV, then you may need to consider these factors, to get the best TV brand in Kenya. Why don’t you tell us the brand of TV in your living room?
