Smartphones Stories

Clinging to an old phone? Experts say it could be time for an upgrade
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 16, 2025

Holding onto a phone that has been left behind by software updates can feel like trying to run a matatu on a footpath; you are no longer on the same r...

Fulgo Mobile expands into Kenya, names Muthoni Wachira as country manager
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

With Wachira’s leadership, Fulgo Mobile hopes to establish itself as a key player in Kenya’s growing mobile market, offering accessible, high-quality...

Kenya’s mobile phone subscriptions hit 70 million as digital services soar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The rise in subscriptions has been attributed to better network coverage, affordable smartphones, and improved mobile services.

Ruto to establish ICT hubs in wards across the country
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 29, 2024

The President's announcement comes as part of a broader strategy to foster digital entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

Majority in Sub-Saharan Africa unable to access internet due to costly smartphones
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 22, 2024

As per GSMA intelligence research, taxation and duty fees add 10 to 30 per cent to smartphone costs, depending on the country.

Kenya produced 194,000 smartphones by December- CS Owalo
Saleem Abdi  |  Feb 05, 2024

The localy made smartphones will retail at around Sh8,000.

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