Martin Gicheru

Jul 26, 2024 | techweez.com | Martin Gicheru

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi A3x in Kenya, targeting the budget smartphone segment. The device features a 6.71-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, aiming to provide smoother scrolling and animations compared to standard 60Hz screens at this price point. The phone sports a glass back design and measures 8.3mm in thickness. It’s equipped with an 8MP main camera and an unspecified auxiliary lens, along with a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies.

Jul 13, 2024 | techweez.com | Martin Gicheru

Safaricom has announced a scheduled system maintenance over the weekend that will affect their mobile money service M-PESA. The company says that payment options Lipa na M-PESA and Paybill service will be available intermittently during the maintenance period. Other services to be affected include Western Union and M-PESA Global, a service that also allows you to move money to and from Paypal. Both Safaricom Apps, M-PESA App and mySafaricom App will be affected.

Apr 7, 2024 | techweez.com | Martin Gicheru

Welcome to the new Techweez. A new approach. We looked at what we were doing before and thought, maybe it could be better & we made it better. Check out the new logo, born from so many iterations that we lost count. It takes what was good from the past and improves on that. We have refreshed our colour palette to highlight our work in a refreshing and confident style. New fonts complete the modern look and make for easier reading.

Mar 6, 2024 | techweez.com | Martin Gicheru

Kenya’s ICT Authority, nested under Ministry of Information and Communication has made a call for this year’s innovation awards. The Connected Africa Summit 2024 Innovation Awards will be held on the days between 21st and 25th April 2024 in Nairobi during Connected Africa 2024. This is the first time it is being held as Connected Africa Summit after 15 years of Connected Kenya as the forum spreads wings across borders.

Feb 7, 2024 | techweez.com | Martin Gicheru

Kenyan entrepreneurs Amos Muthoni Kimani and Royford Mutegi are among the 20 shortlisted ventures vying for the 2024 Underdog Tech Award, a global prize recognizing impactful tech startups thriving outside major tech hubs. This year’s diverse shortlist highlights innovative solutions from regions beyond Silicon Valley, showcasing the transformative potential of technology across various sectors.