LG Unveils xboom Stage 501 Speaker in East Africa With AI-Powered Karaoke Features
LG Electronics has launched its xboom Stage 501 portable party speaker across East Africa, introducing a new audio device that combines powerful sound, AI-powered karaoke and interactive lighting for home and outdoor entertainment. The speaker allows…
OPPO unveils Reno16 phones series in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the availability of the Reno16 Series in Kenya, a new generation of smartphones designed to support creative expression, deliver more personalised AI experiences, and provide reliable performance for everyday use. The line-up…
Samsung Named Among Kenya’s Top Three Strongest Brands in 2026 Rankings
Samsung has been named among Kenya’s three strongest brands in the 2026 Superbrands East Africa rankings, emerging as the country’s leading electronics brand and the highest-ranked foreign brand overall. The company scored 89.622 points, placing it among…
The Bar Symphony Brings Reimagined Orchestral Music to Nairobi
Nairobi’s nightlife scene is set for an orchestral twist as The Bar Symphony makes its Kenyan debut on November 7, blending live orchestral performances with a contemporary entertainment experience. Presented by 360 Immersive in collaboration with Crispy…
PHP2Shell: Why Kenya’s PHP-Dependent Web Needs to Move Faster than the Attackers
By Allan Juma, Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at ESET On 21 October, the PHP project released emergency fixes for two critical flaws in the PHP engine. Tracked as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 and now widely referred to as PHP2Shell, the flaws allow…
METOS Targets 100,000 Smart Weather Stations across Africa, Starting with 15,000 in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 30 October 2026 – Austrian agricultural technology company Pessl Instruments plans to deploy up to 100,000 Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled weather stations across Africa, beginning with 15,000 in Kenya, as part of a new initiative…
Samsung’s All-in-One Washer-Dryer: 6 Features That Make Laundry Easier
Laundry is part of everyday life, but washing, drying and managing clothes can take up valuable time and space. Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™ brings washing and drying together in one appliance, combining intelligent technology, flexible…
Parents Urged to Keep Children Under 13 Off Social Media, Tech Experts Advise
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 28 2026 – Technology and digital policy experts at the just ended Trust Summit have urged parents to keep children below the age of 13 off social media platforms, warning that protecting young users in an increasingly…
Samsung Expands Retail Network in Kenya With New Kitui Outlet
New shop-in-shop at City Gate Mall will give consumers direct access to Samsung smartphones and product information. Samsung Electronics East Africa has expanded its retail presence in Kenya with the opening of a new shop-in-shop (SIS) outlet at City…
LG Recognises Top Service Technicians from Seven African Countries at Skills Olympiad
Competition in Nairobi tested appliance technicians on fault diagnosis, repairs, problem-solving and customer service. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 28, 2026 — LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has brought together service professionals from seven African…