Glovo has launched a new "Shopping Assistant" that integrates its services with AI chatbots ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to order items through natural language prompts. This feature, which debuted in Spain on May 28, 2026, has now been rolled out in Kenya.

• The assistant enables users to describe desired products and receive curated lists from nearby stores, streamlining the browsing process.
• The integration allows users to link their Glovo account, with ordering assistance provided by AI chatbots.
• Users can currently set up the Glovo connector within Claude on desktop, but it has not yet been found on ChatGPT.

Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its 2026 television lineup in Kenya, featuring new Mini LED ranges, the M80H and M70H, starting from approximately KES 165,000.

• The new Mini LED TVs, M80H and M70H, are Samsung's most affordable Mini LED models to date, positioned below its premium Neo QLED range.
• Samsung, holding the global TV market lead for 20 consecutive years, is aiming to compete with value-focused brands in Kenya.
• The M80H series offers premium gaming features like a 144Hz panel and AI Soccer Mode, while the M70H is a more budget-friendly option for general viewing.

Flutterwave has partnered with PayPal’s Xoom to expedite money transfers into Nigeria. This collaboration leverages Xoom’s global network with Flutterwave’s local payout infrastructure, aiming to overcome previous settlement delays and foreign exchange constraints.

• Funds sent via Xoom will be converted and settled in Nigerian Naira (NGN) directly into recipient bank accounts.
• Key organizations involved are Flutterwave and Xoom (a PayPal company).
• This partnership is crucial for Nigeria, the largest recipient of remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa, facilitating easier access to funds from loved ones and global economic opportunities.