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Crowd1 in Kenya, Is It A Legit Business or Another Scam?

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Crowd1 in Kenya, Is It A Legit Business or Another Scam?

I first came across Crowd1 in Kenya when unexpectedly, I was added to a Facebook group and someone asked me whether I had heard about Crowd1.

Mark you, I was not invited to the group, found myself there (was added without my consent). Already this raised a red flag.

There so many MLM companies in the past that have left Kenyans empty and dry. I was not ready to join another (I will share with you my experiences with GNLD and how I was left with dead stock.  

On inquiry from the promoter of this business, this is the message I got.

“Hello …….this is a growing online investment company that allows members worldwide to their own right(shares) in their investment plan through third party companies. Once a shareholder of Crowd1, you are entitled to profits accrued by four major affiliated companies and more joining thus creating a pull (sic ) of profits.

As a member, you are entitled to weekly streamline earnings of 2.5 Euros, which is paid quarterly as dividends (crowd1 rewards). There are four bonuses in place once a member and you earn from your team. The package to shares range from minimum 99 Euros. This is an opportunity that is giving millions of affiliates an extra earning. For more information and presentation if around, we are available.”

Wait a minute, would earning 2.5 euros (about Ksh. 280.00) a week excite me? This blog alone earns me 750 Euros a month without recruiting people and selling non-existent products.

I went into research to find out what exactly this is and whether GNLD has finally metamorphosed.

This what I found out.

So is Crowd1 a legit business or is it another scam?

The short answer is that Crowd1 is not worthy investing in for two reasons.

  1. It has no proper company profile and therefore looks suspect.
  2. It has no products its offering (A common feature with most pyramid companies).

The long answer, to understand those two points in detail, continue reading.

What Exactly is Crowd1 in Kenya?

Crowd1 provides no information on their website about who owns or runs the business.  Any genuine will display the company profile on its website. Crowd1 fails to do so.

A closer scrutiny of the website domain “crowd1.com shows that the website was first created in 2007 and the last time it was updated was back in 2018.

According to the WHOIS, Stelios Piskopianos is the owner of Crowd1 Network Europe Ltd, whose email address is registered in Cyprus( Another red flag).

If you are not in the know, Cyprus is a safe haven for money laundering and as of writing this article, is a scam friendly country with no MLM regulations. Looking at Stelios Piskopianos Linked profile, this person has background in things finance.

However, curiously, Crowd1 does not appear on Stelios Piskopianos profile. Why would that be the case?

Whether Stelios Piskopianos is working alone or with some other individuals is unclear. You would expect a company to be run by a board of directors.

How does Crowd1 operate?

A close look at the business model revels the following details discussed below. You can go through this to decide whether this is good for you.

The Products

One thing that Crowd1 fails to say is what its products are. Any genuine company sells some product or service. We all know what Safaricom or Kenya Breweries sells. Crowd1 has nothing to show. What affiliates are marketing is the membership alone.

Compensation Plan

Affiliates are required to invest funds with the promise of advertised returns. According to Crowd1, this done as follows.

  • White – Invest €99 EUR and receive €100 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Black – Invest €299 EUR and receive €300 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Gold – Invest €799 EUR and receive €1000 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Titanium – Invest €2499 EUR and receive €3500 EUR worth of owner rights shares.

Commissions

How does affiliates earn? This could be familiar to you if you have ever joined GNLD or Forever Living.

Theirs is a binary system which requires that you have a right and left leg, that is you have to sponsor two people and expect then to sponsor two others and so on.

This is illustrated better below.

crowd1
No. 1 represents you as the recruiter.,

As you can see, the first level houses two levels, the next four, then eight and so on. Of course, you being at the top.

The positions are filled by direct and indirect recruitment of affiliates (that is why I was approached in the first place). This can go on to obtain a deep binary team.

Residual commissions are then paid based on investment volume generated on both sides of the binary team (this is what my would-be recruiter did not tell me).

Investment volume is tracked via points earned, which correspond with Crowd1’s investment tiers as follows:

  • White – 90 points
  • Black – 270 points
  • Gold – 720 points
  • Titanium – 2250 points

Crowd1 calculates residual commission using what they call a “1/3 balance” ratio. A 1/3 balance ratio sees residual commissions paid out on investment volume generated on the weaker side of the binary team.

This volume is matched in triple against the stronger binary team side (assuming matching volume is available). Once a payable volume is tallied up, affiliates receive 10% of the total volume amount.

Let us say an affiliate signs up at the black tier, this generates 270 points, which is marched with 810(270*3) points on your strong team side.

10% of this is then calculated leading to 81 Euros. Mark you, your investment at the black level would be 299 Euros.

Note that if 810 points do not exist on the stronger binary team side, the system will try to match either double or an equal amount of points from the stronger binary team side.

If there is not enough to match the weaker binary team side, only 10% on the weaker binary team side points is paid out.

Matching Bonus

According to Crowd1, Matching Bonus is paid on residual commissions earned by downline affiliates. The Matching Bonus is paid out via a unilevel compensation structure.

A unilevel compensation structure, if you may not know, places an affiliate at the top of a unilevel team, with every personally recruited affiliate placed directly under them.

This better illustrated below.

a- represents you
b-level 1
c-level 2
d-level 3

If any level 1 affiliates recruit new affiliates, they are placed on level 2 of the original affiliate’s unilevel team.

If any level 2 affiliates recruit new affiliates, they are placed on level 3, this goes on and on to infinite number of levels. However, Crowd1 caps payable Matching Bonus unilevel team levels at five.

How many levels a Crowd1 affiliate earns the Matching Bonus on is determined by an affiliate’s personal recruitment efforts.

The efforts you put in goes as follows;

  • When you invest at the White tier and recruit four investors = a 10% match on level 1 (personally recruited affiliates).
  • When you invest at the Black tier and recruit eight investors = a 10% match on levels 1 and 2.
  • When you recruit twelve investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 3
  • When you invest at the Gold tier and recruit sixteen investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 4.
  • When you invest at the Titanium tier and recruit twenty investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 5.

You see, it is hard work out there.

Streamline Bonus

Another bonus that Crowd1 talks of is the Streamline bonus. This seems to be a way to increase owner rights share returns.

So how does this one go?

As they say themselves, Crowd1 tracks the Streamline Bonus via company-wide recruitment. When you sign up and people sign below you, they fall in your Streamline Bonus.

There are “streamline levels” that correspond with how much a Crowd1 affiliate has invested as follows;

  • White tier affiliates receive three Streamline levels
  • Black tier affiliates receive eight Streamline levels
  • Gold tier affiliates receive twelve Streamline levels
  • Titanium tier affiliates receive fifteen Streamline levels

Other than stating “all Streamline Bonus is paid out in exclusive limited Owner rights”, Crowd1 fails to explain how exactly the Streamline Bonus is paid out to affiliates.

Gambling Revenue

Gambling is a word I do not like, but seemingly, Crowd1 affiliates can increase their share of company-wide gambling revenue.

This is how.

This starts at 5% at the team leader rank and increases to 10% for the director. Note that to be a team leader, you have to generate 500 points in weaker binary team volume and to be a director; you have to generate 500000 points.

Conclusion

If you are seeking to join Crowd1, then it would be important to note that it is an open-ended investment MLM opportunity (no formal ROI structure), with pyramid recruitment to drive new investment as opposed to selling products or services. According to them, their revenue is generated though gambling online.

To join Crowd1, you can do so at four levels as follows;

  • White – €99 EUR
  • Black – €299 EUR
  • Gold – €799 EUR
  • Titanium – €2499 EUR

Your recruiter will often talk about the first level.

This article brings you all the information you would be looking for about the latest company to hit the Kenyan streets.

This article is not meant to encourage you to join, but to give information you will require to make a sober decision.

Personally, I would not waste my time and money joining. There are better risky free ways to make money online. You can start a blog like mine or invest in shares at the NSE or government bonds. No money comes easy.

Have you heard of Crowd1 in Kenya? If so what are your experiences?

A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience.

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A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience.

The recently launched StarTimes e-shopping platform StarTimes GO allows Kenyans to access a one-stop shopping experience without the need to visit an electronics dealer or supermarket. The interactive platform supported by TV, Online and Phone call services, presents an e-shopping platform enabling Kenyans to make tailored orders.

Here’s, a guide to your shopping through the hotline…

First, access StarTimes Go through the company’s over the top streaming media application StarTimes ON or watch the 15 minute programs that are broadcast on the pay television platform’s Rembo, Border and Triple P channels to learn the features, usage and performance of various products available for sale through the introduction of the hosts.

Where you still need further clarification on the product and order process, distribution and installation services, you can directly dial the shopping hotline shown on the TV programme StarTimes GO and the service staff will answer your questions in detail.

Secondly, identify the product of interest and reach out directly to the service staff through the hotline number where you’ll be guided on the available payment methods through a secure security payment platform.

The third step involves StarTimes team delivery and installation of your product. Upon confirmation of your order and payment, the service staff will contact an agent closest to your location to arrange the delivery. The agent will contact you and agree on the convenient time and right place to deliver and where there is need for technical assistance in having your product installed, you can advise the agent who will in turn come fully prepared with the proper equipments.

Finally, StarTimes has established an after-sales service team that is tasked with providing solutions to customers where there’re any questions about the product in use, one can call after-sales hotline for consultation at any time. The after-sales team will solve the problems on time to ensure the normal usage of the products.

Through online shopping, you can now easily complete the purchase of your preferred digital product at the comfort of your home while enjoying preferential offers, more convenient and safe services.

The shopping programme on TV is quite informative and intriguing, but the bridge between products visible on screen to products availability in your home is built on the home-delivery service. StarTimes GO has been equipped with a dedicated motor fleet to deliver products to the customers on time across urban and rural areas.

StarTimes has also set out special offers including 1 month free subscription for decoders and TV’s purchased through StarTimes GO enabling subscribers to access premium local and international content including sports, series and kids programmes thereby having access to television content for the whole family viewing experience.

Links To Download University Admission Letters for 2019 Candidates

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Links To Download University Admission Letters for 2019 Candidates

Here is how to download university admission letters for the KCSE 2019 candidates. Recently, the Kenya Universities and colleges central placement services recently announced that students who sat KCSE in 2019 had been successfully been placed to universities and colleges.

Now, these candidates can now download the admission letters as they prepare for the new academic year that begins in September 2020.

To find out which university candidates have been placed, you will need to log to the Kenya Universities and colleges central placement services student portal using your KCSE index number, KCSE year, and birth certificate number as the login credentials.  

How to download University and Colleges Admission letters for 2019 KCSE Candidates

Once you have found out where you have been placed to study, you can now login to individual universities official portals and download the admission letters and other instructions you may require.

Here are links you can use to download the admission letters.

Conclusion

Do not wait for the respective university so send you admission letters through your post office address. With technology today, all you need is to go to the platforms above and download the admission letters as you prepare for the new academic year to be announced by the ministry of education.

How to Stop the KPLC Prepaid Meter Beeping Sound

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How to Stop the KPLC Prepaid Meter Beeping Sound

How to Stop the KPLC Prepaid Meter Beeping Sound: The year is 1990. Most people are living comfortably without electricity in their homes. Only a few ‘rich’ homesteads exist in the neighborhood that can afford to power their appliances all day.

Fast forward to 2020. Living in a house with no electricity connection is nearly impossible. Electricity is a major economy driver for both city and rural residents. In fact it is a necessity.

As electricity became a necessity, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), now Kenya Power, connected households to the grid and installed post-paid meters.

Over the years, these meters proved inefficient. Not only did the company have to cater to postage costs to send monthly electricity bills to clients, but also clients failed to pay in the time leading to many power disconnections.

KPLC Prepaid Meters

These meters are more efficient compared to their traditional predecessors. Prepaid power meters require users to purchase electricity tokens in the form of power units beforehand. The customer UI screen allows users to type in the token code they receive after. As such, it allows you to monitor and manage your electricity usage, which you could also do using the Kenya Power Telegram Bot.

Steps to Turn Off the Beeping Sound on Kenya Power Prepaid Meters

For some reason, KPLC did not settle on one prepaid meter model when it started installing them. That is why you will find households having different meter models like Inhemeter, Hexing, Nirav, Conlog Intech, and Actaris. Turning off the annoying beeping sound on these meters varies.

Hexing

Hexing meter model seems to be most common in many households. To stop the beeping sound on this meter you need to press 812, then hash (#), or press 812 then “Enter”.

Nirav

If your meter has the name “Nirav Star Instrument” printed on it, just press 1037 then “Enter” 3 times.

Conlog Intech

In one long press on the hash (#) button will stop the sound on a Conlog meter that keeps beeping when you have few units.

Actaris

After your units fall below 20 units on your Actaris meter, it will start beeping. To stop this sound as you plan to buy additional tokens, long press the “Enter” button.

For one reason or another, a method may not work for your meter model. Try out the steps specified for the other models. These steps will be updated regularly to include new meter models or tricks.

Conclusion

Prepaid meters beeping can be one of the most annoying things when you want to get some sleep, especially if the meter is located in your house.

With this guide, how to stop the KPLC prepaid meter beeping sound, you can sleep tight knowing that the annoying sound will not be a bother again.

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a TV in Kenya

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Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a TV in Kenya

Tv in Kenya, just like food, water, shelter, and clothing is fast becoming a necessity. Gone are the days when the school headmaster was the only person with a black and white TV in the village.

Today televisions are everywhere more so with the penetration of electricity to rural areas in Kenya and ever dropping prices of television in Kenya.

So before you go buying one, what are the factors should you consider before getting that hard earned cash out of your pocket.

Below are things you should consider before committing yourself to buying a TV in Kenya.

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a TV in Kenya

1. Price

This is the most basic economic factor informing customer purchase. You cannot spend what you do not have. However, with most manufacturers and retailers being intelligent enough to offer slow installment payment options, the price may not be a big issue for diligent savers or those who can readily access credit.

Price has its drawbacks of the general assumption that when it comes to electronics, cheap is fake and expensive is quality. This logic may not be exact especially due to the growth of open licenses for software and expiry of patents.

This does not mean that you lower your guard on substandard and cheap television sets. Best digital TV brands in Kenya come relatively cheap compared to their smart counterparts.

2. Features

Most sets have similar characteristics, especially when in the same price range and dimensions. Software, physical aspects, entertainment experience and other manufacturer specifics broadly categorize features.

While most companies have similar characteristics, others have the advantage of proprietary features that cannot be exactly enjoyed by their competitors.

It is also important to note that specific sets are readily compatible exclusively with your other devices like phone, Wi-Fi, or tablet of the same brand.

Here are some features you may need to consider.

 Screen size

Several years back people never paid much attention to screen size; this has changed over the years.

Bigger is considered better, and people consider television to be part of the house aesthetic value. If you are a fan of gaming, watching or concerned with your living room appearance, selecting suitable inches is important. In addition, it is essential to invest in a screen that can be viewed from all angles comfortably.

 Resolution

Gone are the times where consumers would squint behind the monochromatic electronic tube screen. This refers to the number of pixels that make up a picture.

Traditionally TV resolution is based on the vertical resolution; there however was a shift to the horizontal orientation; hence the use of 4K classification.

Most older 32 inches often have 720P(1 million pixels), the recently made sets up to 49 inches have 2 million pixels(1080 p); however, the latest expensive models have 33 million pixels(8K) given them the best clarity ever witnessed.

The advancements in technology offer a wide variety of options. If you seek the ultimate viewer experience, you invest in high-quality images.

The resolution of a television is determines this or whether its High Definition (HD 720 P), full HD, 4K(8 million pixels ) at times know as Ultra High Definition(UDH) most screens above 50 inches have his feature, 4K (the pixels here is based on the TV horizontal resolution of 4096 pixels)with HDR. This is most confusing to the pedestrian purchaser who may not be familiar with the terms.

Experts contend that pixels should not be the only factor informing your TV purchase. Aspects like contrast ratio, color, and High Dynamic Ratio performance improve a sets performance.

Refresh Rate

Sets with high resolutions and intense graphics often need high refresh rates of the images per minute or 60 seconds. Usually measured in Hertz, the refresh rate improves image quality and transition from blurry to clear. LCD screens, which have a refresh rating of 60 often at times, go blurry. Modern sets have double this coming at 120 Hz giving you the best viewing experience.

Smart or Digital

Digital TV while considered revolutionary after the cable TV era has soon found its competition from smart TV. Smart TVs depart from the former due to their ability to connect to the internet. Smart TV is upgraded digital television with computing ability tailored for entertainment including Netflix, YouTube, and social media as long as there is reliable internet connectivity. Digital TV will just give you to terrestrial FTA channels.

3. After Sales services

Electrons are unpredictable. Despite investing in a recognized brand, there is always the likelihood of technical failures occasionally.

You would want to spend in a brand that you can quickly call for customer assistance, readily get repairs, warranties honored. It is a stressful affair when you realize that the brand you may have purchased has its care center located in a foreign country.

Therefore, it is always advisable to buy from brands that you can easily walk into their centers for any extra service.

There is no doubt that each consumer has their preference when it comes to a television set, depending on purchase power, design and functionality.

Some brands are slowly gaining traction while others adjust their business models to suit their needs. It is essential to pay attention to factors listed here before embarking on a spending

Conclusion

A TV set in Kenya set is not just a TV. Not all televisions are the same. Besides, we all know of popular brands that will make a neighbor envious.

When choosing a TV, it is important to consider the features above. You may also want to consider how long you want to keep it around. Technology changes so fast that what was is fashionable today, is useless tomorrow. However, whatever you do, get that that will make your heart glad.

Can I Send Mpesa Money To Nigeria?

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Can I Send Mpesa Money To Nigeria?

Recently, I got a direct question; can Mpesa send money to Nigeria? Or rather as the question would rather have been framed as can I send money through Mpesa from Kenya to Nigeria?

The short answer is yes, you easily do that.

The long answer of how that is done follows.

First, Mpesa, as you know is a Kenyan startup with a presence in other seven countries in Africa. Therefore, I might understand why the user of Mpesa in Kenya was asking this question because Mpesa is not currently available in Nigeria.

How to send Mpesa Money from Kenya to Nigeria?

I assume that you already have a registered Safaricom line you are currently using. If you do, then you will have to follow this guide down here.

If you do not have a Safaricom line, then you will have to buy one and have it registered.

Then if you are done, you can easily send money to Nigeria via Mpesa Global. However, before you are able to do so, you will need to register to use the Mpesa Global.

This is how to do it. From your phone, follow these steps.

  • Dial *840# on your phone
  • Select to Opt-in
  • Read Terms and conditions(You have no choice here)
  • Accept / Decline( You just have to accept)
  • Enter you M-PESA PIN

Once you have done this, you are now genuinely registered and are ready to use Mpesa Global services as soon as you receive the confirmation SMS.

To send money follow the following steps below.

  1. On your phone, dial *840#
  2. Next, select Western Union Location you are sending the money to.
  3. You now need to select New Recipient
  4. Enter the First name
  5. Enter the Last name
  6. Enter Middle name
  7. Enter exactly the Amount you wish to send.
  8. Choose the Destination
  9. Enter the country code
  10. Enter Purpose of funds (eg. for purchase, salary, freelance work, or anything)
  11. Enter the source of funds
  12. You now need to confirm the transaction details and charges
  13. Enter your M-PESA PIN and press send.

Once done, you and the recipient will receive and message stating that the transaction is successful with full details of the transfer.

The recipient can now easily collect his/her money at the at the nearest Western Union location

Sending Via the Safaricom App

The easiest way to send Mpesa money to Nigeria is to use the Safaricom App, more so if you have a smartphone. I love using the Safaricom App because it simplifies the process.

All you need to do is install the app if you do not already have it. Then Select Mpesa, then Mpesa Global.

From the Mpesa global, you can choose to send to Paypal, Bank or Western Union.

Conclusion

Mpesa is not currently in Nigeria, but you can easily send money to that West Africa country.

You only have to use the Mpesa Global and follow the steps above. Can I Send Mpesa to Nigeria? Yes you can.

Startimes Upgrades Subsriber’s Bouquets

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Startimes Upgrades Subsriber’s Bouquets

Nairobi, 20th May 2020 … StarTimes Media has today announced a revamped bouquet offering that will see the introduction of 8 new premium channels across news, kids, movies, fashion, novelas, gaming and esports giving subscribers an enriched content experience at the same affordable monthly subscription for their bouquets of choice.

The channels, Sky News, CBeebies, Film Box, Gametoon, Timeless Drama Channel (TDC), Tlnovelas, FashionBox HD and Toonamiwill enrich the already existing content genres available to the broadcaster’s terrestrial and satellite television subscribers.

Speaking on the latest bouquet upgrade, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the brand is keen on progressively refining the kind of programming availed to subscribers and with new technologies creating new content every other day, it is only strategic that StarTimes deliver the same on TV which is much more accessible.

“We are progressively improving the content available to our subscriber’s key in growing our value proposition and as a way of appreciating their loyalty to the brand. Notably, the monthly subscription rates remain the same as we endeavor to maintain our commitment of delivering premium content at the most affordable subscription rates.” said Mr. Nsubuga.

Sky News being one of the major international news channels will be delivering 24-hour latest global developments with a spirit of innovation covering a wide range of topics such as finance, politics, technology, entertainment, sports among others.

Fans of novelas will be delighted to watch Tlnovelas which will broadcast highly-rated Mexican novelas of all time as Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) delivers critically-acclaimed Turkish shows famous for cross cultural boundaries by capturing universal themes and family values.

FilmBox will be popular with movie enthusiasts as it will offer more than 300 premiere titles every year featuring the best directors’ films, television series and miniseries, as well as high-budget television productions.

FashionBox HD will be the one-stop shop for all things style and will feature inspirational, educational and highly entertaining content on shopping, lifestyle and new fashion trends.

Gametoon, a worldwide entertainment TV channel is targeted at millennials revolving around gaming and eSports and will feature highlights of popular video games, entertainment content from gaming, you tubers and video game tournaments while Toonami will primarily air Japanese animations and occasional American action animations.

CBeebies will be integralinhelping pre-school kids learn whilst they play fun games, watch relevant clips and sing along to related songs.

“It is our commitment to identify the most relevant content for our subscribers while packaging it to fit the whole family entertainment viewing experience,” concluded Mr. Nsubuga.

Huawei Nova 7i Now Available For Pre-Order on Jumia

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Huawei Nova 7i Now Available For Pre-Order on Jumia

The Huawei Nova 7i is now available for pre-order in Kenya. We broke the news about it being launched soon in the Kenyan Market.

This is the second device that comes without the usual google play apps, following a decision by the United States to ban Huawei products.

However, the device is available for pre-order on Huawei’s Instagram page and on Jumia. In fact, on Jumia, you can Pre-order on Huawei’s official store for Ksh. 29,999.00. Moreover, on the Jumia Store, you get a free Huawei Band 4 worth 4,699.00 and a Bluetooth headset worth Ksh. 2499.00.

Huawei Nova 7i Full specifications

The Huawei Nova 7i is powered by 8GB of RAM and for storage, you have 128GB. It has four cameras at the back, the main one being a 48MP. The front camera is a 16MP single camera.

Besides these, it comes with a huge 4200mAh battery that allows fast charge. Here below are the full specifications of the phone.

General

ModelHuawei Nova 7i
Release DateFebruary 2020
StatusAvailable for Pre-Order

Design

TypeBar
Dimensions159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
WaterproofNo
WeightGrams

Display

Display TypeTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Size6.4 inches
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels
Pixel Density~398 ppi density
Touch ScreenYes
Display ProtectionYes
Display Colors~398 ppi density

Hardware

CPUOcta-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
RAM 8 GB
ROM128 GB
Memory SlotNM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 10 + EMUI 10
User InterfaceYes

Camera

Rear Camera48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (wide) dedicated macro camera + 2 MP depth sensor
Image2160p
Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
FlashLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP (wide)

Network

SIMNano SIM
Dual SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Connectivity

WIFIWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCNo
Wireless ChargingNo
Headphone JackYes

Battery

CapacityLi-Po 4200 mAh battery + Fast battery charging 40W
PlacementNon-Removable

Media

Video PlaybackYes
Video OutYes
FM RadioYes
Ring TonesYes
LoudspeakerYes
HandsfreeYes

Data

4G LTELTE (Unspecified)
SPEEDHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps

You can pre-order Huawei Nova 7i from Jumia here.

QuickMart Opens City Centre Branch; Here is Where It’s Location

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QuickMart Opens City Centre Branch; Here is Where It’s Location

QuickMart Supermarket has opened a new branch in the City Centre(Central business district). This is the first branch in this location, giving shoppers a variety in a location already dominated by Naivas and Tusky’s Supermarkets.

QuickMart will occupy the space that was previously occupied by Choppies Supermarket on Tom Mboya Street. Choppies- a Botswana Startup- plans to leave the Kenyan market.    

They take up this space at a time when supermarket retail business in Kenya has seen major players in the market in the past have closed shop. Things have not been rosy in this sector, with giants such as Nakumart and Uchumi closing shop and Tusky’s closing some of its branches.

Speaking to the media, Betty Wamaitha, QuickMart head of marketing said, “This store allows us to be part of the action in the heart of Nairobi being our first store in the CBD.”

Taking on Naivas Supermarket

QuickMart, which has 29 branches so far, has in the past open several branches in an attempt to take some of the market share currently under Naivas firm grip. Naivas Supermarket chain is currently the market leader with branches dotted in all towns and estates in major cities.

However, completion in the sector is far from over even at the demise of Nakumatt and Uchumi. In the recent past, the sector has seen international players entering the Kenyan market. Players such as Shoprite, Game Stores, and Carrefour are giving local supermarkets a run for their money.

However, local supermarkets such as Naivas and QuickMart may have an upper hand as they open branches while these international entrants prefer setting up shop at shopping malls and taking over space previously occupied by the Nakumart.  

QuickMark has seen a steady growth in the past years as it continues to expand its operations to new territories in Kenya.

Today, it is the third largest supermarket chain after merging with Tumaini Supermarket last year.

KICD, Startimes partner to grow access to online learning

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KICD, Startimes partner to grow access to online learning

Nairobi, 14th May 2020. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has entered into a partnership agreement with the StarTimes Kenya, a digital television provider to provide access to interactive education content to learners in both primary and secondary levels in Kenya.

The institute is currently enhancing its coverage of the interactive radio and television lessons through various online platforms at a time when the country is battling with the spread and devastating effects of the Corona Virus pandemic, which forced schools to be closed temporarily early to contain the virus.

KICD Council Chairperson, Dr. Sara Ruto welcomed the partnership engagement, acknowledging that the Institute has enormous task that needs consolidated efforts to make sure that learning goes on and every child is benefitting from the process.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has pointed out a new feature of digital learning, we need to embrace it for the sake of our children and together we will be able to grow. One of the core competencies in the Competency Based Curriculum is learning to learn, this is an opportune moment to put it to practice with such partners key in enriching the future of learning,” said Dr. Sara Ruto.

Through this partnership, StarTimes Kenya will provide access to KICD approved curriculum on their digital television platform including mobile application StarTimes ON as well as other self-produced television channels in making sure that students who are currently at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue learning through the broadcaster’s platforms.

“We have partnered with KICD to allow us carry approved education content on our platforms. Currently, we have ensured that EDU Channel is available through our set top boxes as a free to air channel and uploaded approved primary and secondary school curriculum on our StarTimes ON mobile application platform key in ensuring the majority of students have access to the education materials,” said StarTimes Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andy Wang.

The KICD Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joel Mabonga welcomed the move noting the partnership will grow the number of platforms available to engage students who are learning at home with the content access on mobile application being a strategic option given the high mobile penetration in the county.

“We need to go out of our ways to make sure that learning continues even under the current COVID-19 situation as we establish strategic partnerships that will help us achieve our mandate as an institute tasked with a national responsibility of developing curricula and curriculum support materials informed by research for all levels of education below the university,” said Dr. Mabonga.

The partnership will bridge the gap in ensuring that learners complement the radio and EDU TV education content with that which is now available on StarTimes ON mobile application that is available on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Learners continue to follow the interactive online lessons at home tuning to KBC English Service and Radio Taifa for radio programmes and EDU TV channel and the Kenya Education Cloud for interactive lessons.

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