vivo has officially launched the vivo Y31d in Kenya, targeting the mid-range market with a strong emphasis on battery life and durability. Aimed at users needing extended power and robust build quality, the device is now available starting from KES 26,999.

• The vivo Y31d features a massive 7200mAh "BlueVolt" battery, claiming up to 45 hours of video playback on a single charge.
• The smartphone boasts IP68 and IP69 military-grade durability, making it resistant to water submersion and high-pressure water jets, and includes a "Wet-Hand Touch" feature.
• Priced at KES 26,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and KES 29,999 for the 6GB + 256GB model, it is available in Feather Gold and Starlight Grey.

Co-operative Bank has partnered with World Vision Kenya to launch a secure e-commerce donation platform, integrated into the Inuka Angaza website and powered by Chapa Pay gateway. This initiative aims to streamline online contributions as global aid funding tightens.

• Co-operative Bank committed Ksh 4 million to seed the Inuka Angaza Fund, which has so far raised Ksh 39 million towards a Ksh 50 million target.
• Head of Institutional Banking at Co-operative Bank, Benard Osoro, emphasized the importance of digital payments for donor trust and operational efficiency.
• The funds have supported over 1,795 girls with dignity kits, provided clean water access to 837 children, and supplied learning materials to 700 children, among other initiatives.

Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Meter, a California-based Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, to become its first distributor across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This agreement introduces Meter’s vertically integrated networking solution, which bundles hardware, software, and managed services into a single subscription, to the EMEA market.

• Meter's NaaS model is priced based on site size, not individual devices, and includes co-managed deployment, ongoing support, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Daniel Hurel, Senior Vice President, Westcon EMEA Go-To-Market at Westcon-Comstor, stated that Meter offers a "fresh, simple and profitable approach to networking" and a "true utility network model, perfect for the channel."
• This partnership is expected to drive recurring, margin-rich revenue streams for channel partners, particularly in emerging markets where subscription-based models can shift spending from Capex to Opex.