Roam has launched Roam Point, Kenya's first publicly available fast charging station for light electric vehicles (LEVs). This initiative marks the beginning of a planned nationwide rollout to support wider electric vehicle adoption in the country.

• The Roam Point station provides a range of between 10 and 20 kilometers in less than five minutes through a self-service model.
• Riders can initiate payments via USSD or the Roam mobile app, ensuring 24/7 accessibility.
• The station uses Type 6 connectors and open charge standards, making it compatible with various LEV models that follow these specifications.
• Habib Lukaya, Roam Country Manager, stated that Roam Point complements the company’s battery ownership model, offering riders more flexibility to charge their vehicles anywhere.

Xiaomi Kenya's Black Friday sale is ending soon, featuring a significant discount on the Xiaomi TV A 43 FHD 2025. This model stands out for offering official Google TV software, a crucial advantage over generic Android TVs.

• Price: KES 25,995, down from KES 29,990.
• Organization: Xiaomi Kenya.
• Key Feature: Runs official Google TV, providing a modern, content-first interface with access to over 10,000 apps via the Google Play Store.
• Warranty: 2-year warranty included.
• Hardware Highlights: 43-inch FHD display, Dolby Audio, Chromecast built-in, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Microsoft is partnering with Kenya School of Government (KSG) to train 100,000 Kenyan public servants in AI and digital skills over the next three years, aligning with Kenya's National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032.

• 100,000 public servants to be trained
• Key organizations: Microsoft, Regional Centre of Competence (RCoC) at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, UNDP Kenya
• The program targets officers from job groups L to P, from Ministries to County Governments, and includes Foundation (FDT) and Application (ADT) tracks, with over 4,000 applicants for the initial FDT101 module.

Huawei has launched its new GT6 Series, GT6 Pro smartwatches, and MatePad TXZ tablets in Kenya, aiming to offer advanced health tracking, productivity tools, and seamless device integration for local consumers.

• These new devices are designed to meet growing demand for wellness-focused wearables and portable digital tools.
• The GT6 Series and GT6 Pro feature emotional wellbeing tools, improved heart rate algorithms, and advanced sports tracking, built with materials like sapphire glass and titanium alloy.
• The MatePad TXZ series boasts a PaperMatte display for a glare-free, paper-like experience, targeting students, creators, and professionals.
• According to Device Manager Jin Renbin at Huawei Kenya, the market is evolving towards smarter, slimmer devices that complement active lifestyles.
• The launch in Kenya is part of a global rollout, making it among the first African markets to receive the new wearables.