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List of Open Air Markets in Kenya That Are Closed Due to COVID-19

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Kenyans are facing a bleak future after several open-air markets in Kenya were closed due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19).

A spot check by Shopaxo showed that most open-air mega markets in Kenya are no longer operational. These markets combined, feed millions of Kenyans who depend on them for food and other household necessities eciespecially vegetables.

Markets such as Gikomba, Githurai and Marikiti are known to get supplies from as far as Tanzania and Uganda. With the borders closed and coupled with the governments directive of social distancing, business is no longer usual at these markets.

Necessity they say is the mother of all inventions and Kenyans are finding ways dealing with the current situation. Before the national wide curfew begun on Friday, many Kenyans were seen buying items especially perishables such as vegetables in large quantities. Those lucky to have small gardens have begun some gardening to provide them with fresh vegetables.

Here is a list of popular markets in Kenya that are no longer operational.

  • Gikomba
  • Githurai
  • Korogocho
  • Ngara
  • Toi
  • Muthurwa
  • City Market
  • Maasai Market
  • Nairobi’s Wakulima market
  • Mombasa’s Kongowea market.
  • Nakuru’s wakulima open-air market.
  • Eldoret’s open air market
  • Karatina’s market
  • Kisumu’s Kibuye Market.
  • Kisii open air market( Daraja Mbili).

With the closing of these markets and the supply chain cut, Kenyans are staring at an increase in commodity prices.

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Ena Coach Online Booking; Contacts and Destinations.

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Here is a complete guide to Ena Coach Online Booking. This may come in handy if you are a regular traveler to South Nyanza or for one reason or another, you find yourself traveling to that part of Kenya.

How is Ena Coach Online booking done? The short answer is that go to http://www.enacoach.co.ke and follow the steps. If the link does not work, copy it and paste it in your browser.

If you want to follow our complete guide, keep reading.

I have been writing booking guides and the feedback I have been getting is overwhelming. Just as I often do, I actually do the booking, so that I can take you through the process.

However, before we look at that, we may need to understand a little about Ena Coach.

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Let us begin.

Ena coach is a bus service company that operates to Western Kenya, to be specific, Nyanza Region. Though the company to offer services to other regions such as Mombasa. Here are towns and cities to bus offers services to.

  • Awendo
  • Borongo
  • Bomet
  • Bondo
  • Bumula
  • Busia
  • Homa Bay
  • Katito
  • Kebiringo
  • Kehancha
  • Kendu Bay
  • Kericho
  • Keroka
  • Mbita
  • Kisii
  • Kisumu
  • Maseno
  • Migori
  • Mombasa
  • Nairobi
  • Nakuru
  • Sotik
  • Tambaka
  • Kijauri
  • Keumbu
  • Narok
  • Ndhiwa
  • Nyachenge
  • Nyamira
  • Oyugis
  • Rodi Kopany
  • Rongo
  • Siaya
  • Sirare
  • Sondu
  • Sori

Apart from offering PSV service, the company also offers courier services in partnership with Explorer Parcel Handlers (EPH). As they say on their website, “ENA Coach covers more than 30 routes within Kenya and is working round the clock to add more routes within Kenya and the greater East African region.”

Ena Coach Online Booking; A step by step guide.

From your phone, computer or any device you are using, fire it up and go to http://www.enacoach.co.ke. (Copy and paste the like in your browser if it does not work)You will find a page that looks this way.

Ena Coach Online booking

The page that loads may look different from the one above especially if you are using a phone. Once here, type in your “from” location and your ‘to” destination. Then enter the number of people traveling and finally the date of travel. See image below.

ena bus online booking

If you are happy with the information entered, hit the search button. If all goes well, you should get to this page.

ena bus booking

As you can see, am searching a bus from Ahero to Nairobi. From the image, I have four options to choose from. The information shows the route name, departure time, number of seats available and the fare to my destination.

Now select the option that suits you and hit the ‘View Seats’ button.

This should land you here.

ena coach online booking

All you now need to do is select the seat(s) that suit you. As you can see from the diagram above, the grey seats are already booked while the blue seats are empty. Select one of the blue seats. If you do so it will turn to red to indicated selected, booking will be confirmed once you pay.

If you have selected and feel good to proceed, a ‘continue button’ will appear. Hit that button to proceed.

A pop up page will appear showing you a summary of your booking.

ena bus online booking

If all is well, click continue button to proceed. Another pop up message will appear asking you to ‘Sign Up’ or proceed as a ‘Guest’. Choose whatever suits you. If successful another pop up page will appear. Fill in all the required information.

ena bus contacts

If you are happy, hit continue, you should come to this page.

ena bus parcel

You will get a prompt on your phone (through the number you provided above) to pay via Mpesa. Follow the prompts and send the money via Mpesa. You have to do this within seven minutes.

If successful, you will get a confirmation message confirming your seat. That how Ena Coach online booking is done! Simple.

If you followed the steps above, congratulations for making it this far. Give yourself a thumps up.

Ena Coach Contacts, Office Location and more.

Main Office

Ena Coach operates from Wakulima House in Nairobi along Haile Selassie Avenue. This is the Main Office.

Location: KPCU Building (Wakulima House), Ground Floor Along Haile Selassie Avenue

Nairobi, Kenya

Phone No : 0709832000/301/302/303/30

Website: enacoach.co.ke

Other Regional Offices

Ena Coach has other contact at regional offices. The locations listed above have offices that serve passengers from that region.

Here they are:

  • BOMET

 Phone No : 0768716220

  • BIRONGO

Phone No : 0768716224

  • NYACHENGE

Phone No : 0768716299

  • KEHANCHA

Phone No : 0768716304

  • SORI

Phone No : 0768716308

  • KATITO

Phone No : 0768716312

  • KISUMU STAGE

Phone No : 0768716315

  • NAKURU

Phone No : 0768905245

  • NDORI

Phone No : 0768905248

  • MOMBASA

Phone No : 0768716001

  • UTHIRU

Phone No : 0768716217

  • SOTIK

Phone No : 0768716221

  • KEUMBU

Phone No : 0768716225

  • RONGO

Phone No : 0768716301

  • SIRARE

Phone No : 0768716305

  • HOMEBAY

Phone No : 0768716309

  • SONDU

Phone No : 0768716313

  • KISUMU MAIN

Phone No : 0768905242

  • KERICHO

Phone No : 0768905246

  • EASTLEIGH

Phone No : 0768905260

  • KANGEMI

Phone No : 0768905261

  • BONDO

Phone No : 0768905243

  • OYUGIS

Phone No : 0768716314

  • MBITA

Phone No : 0768716310

  • RODI

Phone No : 0768716306

  • AWENDO

Phone No : 0768716302

  • KISII

Phone No : 0768716297

  • KIJAURI

Phone No : 0768716222

  • MUTARAKWA

Phone No : 0768716218

  • AFYA CENTER

Phone No : 0768716003

  • KPCU CENTER

Phone No : 0768716004

  • NAROK

Phone No : 0768716219

  • KEROKA

Phone No : 0768716223

  • KISII PARCELS

Phone No : 0768716298

  • MIGORI

Phone No : 0768716303

  • NDHIWA

Phone No : 0768716307

  • KENDUBAY

Phone No : 0768716311

  • AHERO

Phone No : 0768716315

  • SIAYA

Phone No : 0768905244

  • WORKSHOP

Phone No : 0768905247

Booking the Traditional Way

If in any way you are not able to book your ticket online, the traditional way is an option you can explore. Here you have two options.

  1. Walk to the nearest office and get
    your ticket.
  2. Call the phone numbers provided and
    see if you can get a ticket.

Conclusion

Ena Coach Bus Service is a well-known company especially to South Nyanza region. They have good (if otherwise, let us know) reputation among their customers. This is a company you may want to consider while traveling.

If you have been a customer, what are you experiences? And did you use our guide for Ena coach online booking?

Western Coach Online Booking; Location and Contacts

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Western Coach Online Booking? Can it really be done from the comfort of your home?

I sought to find out and bring you the truth about this bus services. However, before we can go deep into this, we may need to understand more a bit this bus service.

Western Coach is a bus company that operates from Nairobi to Western Kenya as the name suggests. Some of the destinations from Nairobi are:

  • Majengo.
  • Mbale.
  • Chavakali.
  • Khayega.
  • Kakamega.
  •  Shianda.
  • Mumias.
  • Bungoma.
  •  Busia.
  •  Luanda.
  • Butere.

Now, if you are seeking to book coach bus online, then I have very bad news for you. The bus company does not have a website.

I however found a Facebook page that provides some information about the company. This means that if you are looking to book a bus, then you only have one option, to walk to their offices and get a physical ticket.

Western Coach Online Booking Contacts Information

It will only be fair for me to provide you with contact information and the physical address because as explained, you cannot get a ticket online.

Here is the information

Company name

Western Express Coach WEC, Online Booking, Booking Office Nairobi City

Address

Veew Plaza, 1st Flr, River Rd, P.O. Box: 29750-00200 City Square, Nairobi, Kenya

Phone

+254700142752

Mobile phone

+254719444265

Website

Currently no website but have a facebook page

Establishment year 2011

Employees 40-70

Registration code P051346685R

Company manager

Mr. Wilson G. Noreh

Conclusion

If you want to get a ticket from Western Coach, then you will have to go physically its offices at River Road, just past Modern Coast Offices. Another option you have is to call them and ask if they can give you a ticket, though I doubt if this works.

One thing I learned during my research about this company is that there are so many negative reviews. These so many complains from delayed departure time to unethical handling of passengers.

If you looking to travel to Western Kenya, here are bus companies, you may need to consider that provide excellent services.

If you are a regular traveler with Western Coach, we will be pleased to hear you travel experiences from you so that we can share them with others.

Huawei P40 PRO Price in Kenya and Full Specifications.

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Here is the Huawei P40 Pro Price in Kenya and full specifications. The Huawei P40 comes in three variants, the P40 PRO, P40, and the P40 Premium.

I did discussed some of the features of this latest phone from the Chinese giant prior to the official launching and highlighted some of its features.

Today I bring you the P40 PRO price in Kenya and full specifications.

Now what are the full specifications and price of the P40 PRO in Kenya?  Already we saw how the powerful images of this phone are. If you missed this, you can see them here. The bottom line is that, the P40, is a kind of killer phone and these specifications below reveal that.

Huawei P40 PRO Full Specifications and Price in Kenya

Summary

PerformanceHiSilicon Kirin
Storage128 GB
Camera50MP + 40MP + 12MP
Battery4200 mAh
Display6.58″ (16.71 cm)
Ram8 GB
Launch Date in KenyaAugust 26, 2020 (Expected)*
Price in KenyaKsh. 120,000.00 -140,000.00**

Key specs

Front camera32 MP
Battery4200 mAh
ProcessorHiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
Display6.58 inches
Ram8 GB
Rear camera50 MP + 40 MP + 12 MP

Special features

Other sensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Fingerprint sensor positionOn-screen
Fingerprint sensorYes

General

Quick chargingYes
Operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
Sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
ModelP40 Pro
Launch dateAugust 26, 2020 (Expected)
Custom uiEMUI
BrandHuawei
Sim sizeSIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Network4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint sensorYes

Multimedia

Audio jackUSB Type-C
AoudspeakerYes

Performance

ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
GraphicsMali-G76 MP16
ProcessorOcta core (2.86 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.36 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
Architecture64 bit
Ram8 GB

Design

RuggednessDust proof
WaterproofYes Water resistant, IP68
ColoursBlack, Blush Gold, Silver Frost, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Mint Green

DIsplay

Display typeOLED
Bezelless displayYes with punch-hole display
Pixel density511 ppi
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Screen size6.58 inches (16.71 cm)
Screen resolution1440 x 3040 pixels
Touch screenYes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Storage

Internal memory128 GB
Expandable memoryYes Up to 256 GB

Camera

Camera setupSingle
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control
Image resolution8200 x 6100 Pixels
ZoomYes Digital Zoom
AutofocusYes Phase Detection autofocus
Shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Resolution32 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera
Video recording3840×2160 @ 30 fps
Camera featuresDigital Zoom, 10 x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
SensorExmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Physical apertureF2.0
Optical image stabilisationYes
FlashYes Dual-color LED Flash

Battery

User replaceableNo
TypeLi-ion
Quick chargingYes Super, 40W
Wireless chargingYes
Capacity4200 mAh

Network connectivity

WifiYes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes v5.1
VolteYes
Usb typecYes (Doesn`t support micro-USB)
Usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging
NfcYes
Network support4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
GpsYes with A-GPS, Glonass
Sim 14G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
Sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Sim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available

* Date may change due to COVID-19

** Expected price range.

Huawei P40: Leaked Images Show Its Camera’s Powerful Cameras

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Huawei, the Chinese tech giant will soon be unveiling the P40 series on Thursday ( 26th March 2020)  that include the P40, P40 Pro and the P40 premium.

Remember the company already announced the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei P40 Lite E. Huawei seem to reinventing themselves after the US ban on its products.

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Here is why.

The P40 and the P40 pro sticks to the slightly curved display. There are also selfie camera cutout displays on both with the Pro version coming with a bigger cutout. Each of the  Pro and Premium come packed with two front facing cameras.

It is expected that both the P40 and the P40 Pro will be powered by the Kirin 990, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, the Premium version is set to come with 12GB of RAM and 512GB Storage. Android 10 and EMUI 10.1 will power the phone. Other features include a 6.7″ 1440×3160 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and the Kirin 990 5G chip.

Cameras

Talking things cameras, camera configurations differ on each of the phones.

The P40 Pro comes with a 52MP main camera, the 40MP ultrawide, 5x telephoto camera while the P40 will sport a 52MP main camera, a 3X telephoto and an ultrawide.

The P40 Premium have a rear Penta-camera setup that features two separate zoom cameras with the periscope module that could reach 10x optical zoom with 240mm focal length while the other module will stop at 3x zoom.

Moreover, they will be a main 52MP lens and custom SONY RYYB sensor(1/1.28), 3D ToF depth sensor and a temperature sensor for accurate colour temperature, a 40MP ultra-wide camera(Sony IMX650 1/1.5 sensor).

Here are some of the images taken with the Huawei P40 Pro Premium, courtesy of Weibo.

I am keeping my eyes open to bring you all the specifications, as the phones are launched today in China.

Pricing

The Huawei P40 Pro Premium, the expected price is between €1,200 and €1,300. The P40 Pro to starts from  €1000  and  €1,100 while the P40 to starts from €800  to €900.

Infinix Hot 9 Price in Kenya and Full specifications

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Here is Infinix Hot 9 price in Kenya and Full specifications. Off course the latest phone that Infinix is going to roll out in Kenya is the Hot 9.We may also see Hot 9 Lite and even a PRO version.

 Just recently, I did mention that Chinese phone makers are so many devices within the East African market and Infinix seem to be full taking advantage of this.

Why am I saying this? Because we have seen an S5 PRO launch months after the S5 Series and I do expect the same here.  Infinix has always brought devices with the 5000mAh battery. The phone are also coming with a punch-hole display, and a quad-camera setup at the back.

Infinix Hot 9 Price in Kenya and Full specifications

Summary

PerformanceMediaTek
Storage128 GB
Camera16MP + 2MP + 2MP
Battery5000 mAh
Display6.6″ (16.76 cm)
Ram4 GB
Launch Date in KenyaAugust 17, 2020 (Expected)
Price in KenyaKsh. 139999.00*

Key specs

Front camera8 MP
Battery5000 mAh
ProcessorMediaTek Helio A25
Display6.6 inches
Ram4 GB
Rear camera16 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP

Special features

Other sensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer
Fingerprint sensor positionRear
Fingerprint sensorYes

General

operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
modelHot 9
launch dateApril 17, 2020 (Expected)
custom uiXOS
brandInfinix
sim sizeSIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
network4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
fingerprint sensorYes

Multimedia

Audio jack3.5 mm
LoudspeakerYes

Performance

ChipsetMediaTek Helio A25
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320
ProcessorOcta core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53)
Architecture64 bit
Ram4 GB

Display

Display typeIPS LCD
Bezelless displayYes with punch-hole display
Screen size6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels
Touch screenYes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Pixel density266 ppi

Storage

internal memory128 GB
expandable memoryYes Up to 256 GB

Camera

Camera setupSingle
SettingsExposure compensation
Camera featuresDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Image resolution4616 x 3464 Pixels
AutofocusYes
Shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Resolution8 MP Primary Camera
Physical apertureF1.8
FlashYes LED Flash

Battery

User replaceableNo
TypeLi-ion
Capacity5000 mAh

Network connectivity

WifiYes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes
VolteYes
Usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0
Network support4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
GpsYes with A-GPS
SIM 14G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
SIM sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available

* This is the expected price in Kenya for Infinix Hot 9 4GB RAM option. Those with 2GB and 3Gb RAM are expected to cost Ksh.9999.00 and Ksh. 11999.00 respectively.

Nokia 8.3 5G Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

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Here I bring you the Nokia 8.3 5G Price in Kenya and Full specifications. In 2019 we you brought you the Nokia 9 Pure View and though the phone was good especially with its cameras, it had its own limitations. The Nokia 8.3 5G looks to correct these limitations.

If your mind serves you well, you will remember that the Nokia 9 pure view was not released to the masses ant it came with a premium price tag. HDM Global looks forward to bringing you the Nokia 8.3 5G to the masses and hopefully make you enjoy another great phone.

The Nokia 8.5 5G is being sold as a flagship phone of year 2020. It has a great display, ZEISS branded cameras and 5G support that accommodates more bands than the closest competition.

The phone manufacturer say that the Nokia 8.3 5G is equipped with all that tech to future proof it – and its lower sticker price should, at least when it hits store shelves, be appealing to potential buyers.

So what are some of its specifications in a nutshell? Well here we go.

  • A 6.81” Pure display at FullHD+ with HDR
  • A 24 MP Selfie camera punched in the display.
  • At the rear is a 64 MP primary sensor and a 12 MP ultra wide snapper.
  • There are also depth and macro sensors.

All this is run by a S765G chip, which comes with 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128 GB of internal memory. All this powered by a 4500mAh battery.

Nokia 8.3 5G Full specifications and Price in Kenya

Summary

performanceSnapdragon 765G
storage64 GB
camera64+12+2+2 MP
battery4500 mAh
display6.81″ (17.3 cm)
ram6 GB
launch Date in KenyaMay 29, 2020 (Expected)
price in Kenya Ksh. 66999.00

Key specs

front camera24 MP
battery4500 mAh
processorQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
display6.81 inches
ram6 GB
rear camera64 MP + 12 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP

Special features

other sensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
fingerprint sensor positionSide
fingerprint sensorYes

General

quick chargingYes
operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
model8.3 5G
launch dateMay 29, 2020 (Expected)
custom uiAndroid Go
brandNokia
network4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
fingerprint sensorYes

Multimedia

audio jack3.5 mm
loudspeakerYes

Performance

chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
graphicsAdreno 620
processorOcta core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 2.2 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 475)
architecture64 bit
ram6 GB

Design

width78.5 mm
weight220 grams
thickness8.9 mm
height171.9 mm
colours Polar Night

Display

display typeIPS LCD
aspect ratio20:9
bezelless displayYes with punch-hole display
pixel density386 ppi
screen to body ratio calculated82.97 %
screen size6.81 inches (17.3 cm)
screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
touch screenYes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Storage

internal memory64 GB
expandable memoryYes Up to 512 GB

Camera

camera setupSingle
settingsExposure compensation, ISO control
camera featuresDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
image resolution9000 x 7000 Pixels
autofocusYes
shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
resolution24 MP Primary Camera
flashYes Dual LED Flash
video recording3840×2160 @ 30 fps

Battery

user replaceableNo
typeLi-ion
quick chargingYes Fast, 18W
capacity4500 mAh

Network connectivity

wifiYes Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
bluetoothYes v5.0
volteYes
usb typecYes (Doesn`t support micro-USB)
usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging
network support4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
gpsYes with A-GPS, Glonass
sim 14G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
sim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available

Techno The Most Sold Phone in East Africa

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Techno is the most sold phone in East Africa accounting for 47 percent in the last quarter of 2019. According to data by International Data Corporation (IDC), techno shipments to the region were the largest.

Samsung follows closely at 13 percent of regional shipment,  the second most popular phone manufacturer but is closely followed by Infinix at 10 percent, itel at 9 percent and Huawei at six percent all manufactured phone in China.

Brands such Tecno, itel, Infinix, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Huawei dominate the East Africa’s smartphone market, accounting for 85 percent of total shipments in 2019.

The Chinese brands tipped the scales against globally established brands such as South Korea’s Samsung and LG, as well as Finnish brand Nokia, by offering devices with high-end specifications that are cheap.

Transsion, a Chinese manufacturer commands the biggest share of imports at 70.8 per cent with the combined brands of Tecno, itel, Infinix targeting varied consumer segments across the region.

Jumia Kenya Stops Use of Cash For Home Deliveries

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Jumia Kenya has announced that it will stop use of cash for payments. This comes in the wake of the COVID-19(novel corona virus) that has brought the world to a standstill.

Talking to the media, Chief executive Sam Chappatte said all customers must pay via mobile money or bankcards via JumiaPay platform.

He further added, “This is according to Central Bank of Kenya guidelines that we deter use of cash as it has been found to be a major vector for Coronavirus infections. You can pay upfront or await delivery to make payments via mobile cashless platforms,” he said.

Jumia has witnessed brisk activity fueled by a rising number of shopping requests for essential products bought and delivered directly to homes, even as the government struggles to enforce a partial lock down.

Mr Chappatte said demand for groceries, ready-made foodstuff as well as home cleaning products and other household items had shot up as Kenyans remained indoors as the country grapples with the COVID-19 scourge.

Mr. Chappatte’s statement comes as Jumia brings its customers the Techweek promotion that began on 16th March 2020 and runs to 27th March 2020.

Techno Set to Launch the Camon 15 Series in Kenya in April

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Techno is set to launch the Camon 15 Series in Kenya in April of 2020.

Well, the Camon 15 is about to get here – but at least it is off the shelves for the next couple of days.

So expect the official unveiling to be on April 2020, that if the current Corona Virus pandemic will not disrupt the ceremony.

The Techno is set to launch the Techno Camon 15 series in Kenya after a successful launch a fortnight ago in India.

The phone comes in two variants: The Camon 15 Premier, Camon 15 and the Camon 15 Air. However, sales begin two days earlier than the lauch date on April 10, 2020.

The spec sheet I have for the normal 15 reveals that the 6.55-inch display is still capped at HD+. The battery has grown to 5000 mAh, which is not surprising because TECNO never is known for having the largest batteries in their phones.

Moreover, there is a quad-cam system on the rear with a 48 MP main sensor. The selfie snapper is a capped at 16 MP.

The Camon 15 Premier is the same device but with a small 4000 mAh battery, the same rear camera arrangement and a motorized selfie snapper that gives the FullHD+ display a clean and uninterrupted look.

The Air 15, for the moment, is under wraps but we figure it will be the cheapest of the trio.

Also worth noting is that none of the phones have USB Type-C, and there is no form of fast-charging anywhere. Kind of a bummer, actually, but we will have full details once the launch has been done, and the reason for these decisions.