The Samsung Galaxy A07 has officially launched in Kenya, available in stores starting at Ksh 12,800 for the 64GB model and Ksh 14,600 for the 128GB model. This budget-friendly smartphone targets consumers seeking a durable device with long-term software support.

• The Samsung Galaxy A07 features a 6.7-inch, 90Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and an IP54-rated splash and dust resistance.
• Samsung has partnered with Watu and M-KOPA to offer instalment payment options for buyers.
• The device boasts Samsung Knox Vault for security and guarantees six generations of Android OS upgrades along with six years of security updates.

Safaricom has launched two new mobile plans, ‘Ofa Ya Boda Boda’ and ‘Bundle Ya Deree’, specifically targeting boda boda riders and online ride-hailing drivers in Kenya. These bundles combine connectivity with financial and safety benefits, addressing operational challenges faced by the transport gig economy.

• Over 1.4 million registered motorcycles in Kenya, with the boda boda sector generating an estimated KES 1 billion in daily income.
• Safaricom partnered with Vivo Energy Kenya (operators of Shell fuel stations) to offer fuel discounts to drivers on the ‘Bundle Ya Dere’ plan.
• The plans include free access to essential navigation and ride-hailing applications, ensuring data for these apps is not consumed from the main bundle.
• Subsidized insurance cover for accidents, illness, or loss of income is also integrated into the packages.
• Boda boda riders can subscribe by dialling *544*8#, while online cab drivers can subscribe via *544*6#.

TECNO has officially launched the Spark Slim and POVA Slim smartphones, following their tease at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. These devices aim to bring flagship-like designs and displays, similar to the recently launched iPhone Air, to budget-conscious consumers.

• Both models feature a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution (1224 × 2720).
• The Spark Slim runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 processor with 4G connectivity, measuring just 5.93mm thin and weighing 156g.
• The POVA Slim uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ processor, is 5.95mm thin, and includes an under-display fingerprint reader.
• Both phones come with a 50MP main camera, a 13MP selfie camera, and a 5160mAh battery with 45W fast charging, running Android 15 out of the box.