Kenya’s growing employment opportunities and rising household incomes are driving demand for high-quality and energy-efficient home appliances, creating a compelling growth opportunity for global electronics brands. In 2024, the country generated over 782,000 new jobs, across both formal and informal sectors, excluding agriculture, according to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics….
There is a specific kind of energy that only exists after the sun goes down. In a city like Nairobi, the “9-to-5” is only half the story. The real pulse of the city often skips a beat until the streetlights flicker on, giving way to a world of late-night artisans, chefs, and digital creators who…
LG Electronics (LG) will, starting this month, roll out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, led by a new 115‑inch model. The fresh lineup combines ultra-large screen sizes with AI-based picture and sound technologies to support sports viewing, gaming and home entertainment on a larger scale. This year, QNED’s picture quality is advanced by…
Africa’s smartphone market is slipping back into a familiar trap: the “Megapixel Myth.” With devices like the Redmi Note 15 pushing massive 200MP cameras, the big number certainly sounds impressive on a billboard. But in reality, it often delivers slower performance, inconsistent image quality, and unnecessary strain on storage for the everyday user. “We…
Specialists at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have successfully implanted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, a milestone expected to expand treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disorders across the region. The procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary cardiac team led by Mohamed Jeilan, Head of Cardiology at AKUH, positioning…
The Airtel Starlink Kenya pilot reached a historic milestone in March 2026, proving that universal mobile coverage is no longer a futuristic concept but a functional reality. By successfully concluding technical tests for Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology, Airtel Africa and SpaceX have demonstrated that standard smartphones can connect directly to satellites, effectively turning low-Earth orbit (LEO)…
LG Electronics has reinforced its strategic retail partnership with Carrefour through a two-week consumer campaign. The Carrefour Brand Festival, which culminated in a live draw event at the Two Rivers Mall, brought together 45 leading consumer brands to offer promotional pricing and customer rewards. LG was among the headline partners, using the campaign to showcase…
LG Electronics has won 26 awards at the 2026 iF Design Award, recognizing the company’s strong focus on innovative and user-friendly design. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the global awards recognize innovation, functionality, uniqueness and overall impact across nine categories, including product design, user experience, communication and architecture. Among the award-winning innovations was…
NAIROBI/KIGALI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic step toward creating a borderless digital economy in East Africa, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal, signed on the sidelines of…
