Posts By Kikonyogo Douglas Albert
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27TechTECNO Camon 12 first impressions: Impressive!
Whenever you hear of the term Camon, two things come right to the mind: Tecno and Camera! Yes, the Camon series are...
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42TechKaiOS unveils a new Life app for feature phones in Africa
KaiOS Technologies has announced a new Life, an in-house educational app for KaiOS-powered smart feature phones, is now available in Africa. KaiOS...
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67TelecomHow to send and receive money from abroad with Airtel Money
Airtel Uganda has added international transfer services on its Airtel Money platform. This is to ease the remittance of money by its...
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35DigitalAbsa Uganda unveils first fully digital branch in Kampala
As part of its rebrand activities within Uganda, Absa bank Uganda has officially launched its first fully digital branch. The new outlet,...
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92TechDFCU Bank partners with Vivo Energy Uganda to have Agency banking at Shell outlets
Vivo Energy Uganda, that company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants has partnered with DFCU Bank to offer agency...
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36StartupsUganda hosting 2019 Disruptive Agricultural Technology and Innovation Challenge
In collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), is hosting the DAT Innovation Challenge...
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79TechChrome will let you know if the site you’re visiting is SLOW
The upgrade in network connectivity and the continued advancement in internet technologies have changed the face of surfing. Demands are now over...
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66DigitalVisa is investing $200 million for 20% stake in Interswitch
Visa is handing in a handsome two hundred million US dollars for a 20 per-cent stake in Interswitch. The latter is an...
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78TechSafeBoda is adding food delivery to the app’s services
SafeBoda is adding food delivery and ordering services to its app. The motorcycle hailing app, which has proven to offer a lot...
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89TechBarclays Bank Uganda officially changes its name to Absa Bank Uganda
Barclays Bank Uganda is no more! The company has rebranded to Absa Bank Uganda and will, with effect from November 11th 2019,...
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117DigitalHow to create a catalog in WhatsApp Business app
Doing business no longer requires the presence of physical premises where customers can find you. The cumulative development in technology and digital...
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126TelecomAirtel Uganda unveils its new Broadband Internet package
Airtel Uganda has unveiled a new solution for homes, Small and Medium Enterprises that offers uninterrupted internet at affordable rates. The company has...
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135TechHow to limit who adds you to a WhatsApp group
The nightmare of waking up in a WhatsApp group with hundreds of unread messages from people you know nothing about is almost...
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145TelecomMTN Uganda adds all-networks call minutes to its bundles
MTN Uganda has unveiled a new set of voice call bundles. The package, dubbed #MTNSupu, is a set of minute bundles that...
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121Digital5 new features most likely coming to Twitter in 2020
There are so many things we always wish we could have when using social media apps, especially Twitter. One particular thing that...
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101StartupsAndela sets ground in Egypt with full remote facility
Andela has formally established itself in North Africa by launching a fully remote centre in Egypt during a launch ceremony held in...
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79TechEverything to know about the new Facebook company logo
The start of this week was enveloped by the Facebook new company logo news. Much as it has caused lot’s of buzz...
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74TechHow to enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp Web
Dark mode is becoming a user favourite and its availability on an app’s interface is becoming mandatory. Many of the social media...
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85TechHow to join and win from Google Play Points rewards program
Google has unveiled its new rewards program, Google Play Points, for everyone that uses the Google Play. Here, you get to earn...
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97TelecomNovember 2019: Airtel Money and MTN Mobile money withdraw rates in Uganda
Mobile Money is highlighted by three activities: Depositing, withdrawing cash, and paying bills. But mobile money withdraw is the most widespread of...
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121DigitalExplaining Uganda Revenue Authority Digital Tax Stamps (DTS)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has adopted the use of Digital Tax stamps (DTS), with effect from 1st November 2019. The new stamps...
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89TechShell Uganda launches its Loyalty club. Here’s how to earn points
Shell Uganda, through its licensee – Vivo Energy Uganda, has unveiled the Shell Loyalty Club for its ardent customers. With the new...
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154TechJumia Uganda unveils the 2019 Black Fridays, running from 8th to 29th November
The month of November is usually a special one across the world. As scores await the festive season that comes in the...
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200TechHow to use WhatsApp fingerprint lock on your phone
After vigorous tests and a lot that we heard from beta testers, WhatsApp has finally made available its fingerprint lock feature for...
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147DigitalNigeria plans to impose regulations on social media usage
It is apparent that the voices over social media apps do not in any way sound appealing to African governments. It is...
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147TelecomAfricell Uganda announces ‘New Chapter’, a new customer-focused initiative
After close to five years of operating in the Ugandan market, Africell is taking a new commercial direction. The company, in a...
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121TechInfinix Hot 8 unwrapped. Here are the first impressions
Infinix Mobility released the new Hot 8 smartphone, and – like we told you – this one seems to be a lot...
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107StartupsThese are the 2019 Anzisha Grand Prize winners
The 2019 Anzisha Prize held its award gala on last week in Johannesburg, announcing the top 3 from the 20 finalists for...
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160TechThis is why you should update your iPhone 5 software as soon as you can
Apple recently warned iPhone 5 owners to update their operating system to version 10.3.4 before November 3. The company stated that if...
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146StartupsMTN unveils fin-tech Hackathon for African developers
MTN has been keen on developing developer talent through its various API challenges and hackathons. The company has announced yet another innovative...
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135DigitalThese 6 Android Apps should reduce on your smartphone addiction
The amount of time you spend on your smartphone is highly determined by what you do during that time. It could be...
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103TechList of smartphones updating to Android 10 this 2019
The latest Android mobile operating system, Android 10, is an ultimate desire for every smartphone holder. Given the multiple ways for you...
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198TechTecno Spark 4: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Early this year, Tecno released the Spark 3 – the third iteration of its Spark series of smartphones. The complete sale-out of...
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383TechThe Tecno Camon 12 is now available in Uganda. Here’s the price and specs
Not long ago, we told you of the Tecno Camon 12, the latest of the Camon series, that was set to launch...
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524TechHow to turn on True-Black Dark Mode on Twitter for Android and iPhones
Back in March, Twitter made a promise to us, the users, that it would bring a true-black dark mode. Given the popularity...
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298TechFirefox is building a secure in-browser page translation feature
Due to its popularity, there is a high chance that you will always rush to Google Translate in case you want any...
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221TelecomSafaricom introduces non-expiring data, call and SMS bundles
Bidding farewell to bundles that expire is the way to go! As part of its 19th birthday celebrations, Safaricom has introduced new...
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171DigitalThis is how Netflix classifies its audience. Where do you fall?
Content streaming is quickly becoming the way to access entertainment and the competition in the business is a key factor to attribute...
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171DigitalHow to live stream Man Utd vs Liverpool EPL match free
The English Premier League returns from the International break, and the action is back to reality. There are a couple of games...
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183TechLebanon’s plan to tax WhatsApp users flops amidst protests
As social media users fight their way to always stay actively online on the various platforms, some governments around the world are...
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143DigitalHow Facebook plans to protect children using its platform
Social media is fun to use and quite entertaining for many of us. But when the question of safety comes in play,...
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147DigitalMuwado: The African social network that pays its users
We are in the digital age, an era of being social and networking with those we build relations with. There are a...
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178TechTecno unveiling the Camon 12 in Uganda. Here’s what we expect
When was the last time you heard of a Tecno Camon phone in release? It should have been the Camon 11, released...
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238TelecomMTN Uganda reduces withdraw charges. These are the new rates
MTN Uganda has revised its rates for mobile money withdraws made at agents taking effect today, 16th October. In doing so, the...
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203DigitalAfkloud: A fast rising Ugandan local content podcast
The day’s generation is one that loves audio. Regardless of wherever you go, on the move or about town, people find ease...
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157TechThis is why Uber increased the UberX fares and how it affects you
This past Monday, Uber put into effect its fare changes for UberX users in Kampala seeing a 13% rise in the charges...
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135TechHow to know if someone is stealing your WiFi and how to stop them
Using your internet in peace and freedom is one of the most satisfying aspects of life. It is, however, very frustrating when...
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111TechHuawei’s ICT competition 2nd Edition converges 1000 Ugandan students
Over 1000 I.T students from Universities all over Uganda have registered to take part in this year’s global Huawei ICT competition registration....
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154TelecomGhana government bans expiring voice and data bundles
The Government of Ghana has directed Telecommunication operators in the country to stop the expiry of voice and data bundles purchased by...
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163TechUber launches its boat service, uberBOAT, in Nigeria
As Uber strives to continues its expansion across Africa, the company has launched its uberBOAT service in Lagos, Nigeria. The boat service,...
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139TechHow to Check your Hard Disk Health on Windows PC
A hard drive is one of the most important components of your computer whereby, without it, you will not run an operating...
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135TechHow to easily top up your cashless account with a SafeBoda
For a frequent SafeBoda user, the term Cashless is not any news. It refers to SafeBoda’s digital wallet, on which customers are...
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109TechSigns that your computer is infected with a malware and the available solutions
Computer viruses and other kinds of malware can get into your computer while you are accessing the internet or when you connect...
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139DigitalAirtel Africa partners with Mastercard to avail digital payments closer to customers
Digital payments in Africa are taking shape and the union of telecom companies and payments service providers gives shape to the vision. Airtel Africa...
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129TelecomAfrican ICT Foundation is advocating for one data and voice tariff in East Africa
The African ICT Foundation (AfICTF) East Africa Regional Executive Council has called for the adoption of a unified telecoms tariff for voice...
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156StartupsCinnamon Clubs partners with UAP Old Mutual to offer loan Insurance and Investment opportunities to Investment Clubs
Cinnamon Clubs, a Ugandan Information Technology solutions provider offering premier Investment Club Management software has signed a partnership agreement with UAP Old...
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203TechHow to activate Instagram dark mode for your phone
Dark mode is the way to go, and once you have it enabled – you are so good to go. Not only...
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200TechMacOS Catalina: Here’s how to download and install it for your Mac
For the love of Apple, every other fruit would cease to have mentioned. It is evident that the company has captured a...
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157TechHow to format WhatsApp messages on your phone
Depending on the exact message you want to pass on, you can format WhatsApp messages that you wish to send out by...
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180TechSafeBoda partners with Vivo Energy in ‘Heads Up’, a child safety helmet campaign
SafeBoda, the boda-hailing company, and Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, have partnered...
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234StartupsAndela Uganda graduates 38 in its Women in Tech program
Andela Uganda graduated the fifth cycle of its flagship program for Women in Technology. The Andela Women Tech-leadership program is a six...
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286TelecomAirtel increases agent commission on deposits. These are the new rates
Airtel Uganda has drastically increases the commission it gives out to Airtel Money agents on deposits made by customers. The new rates,...
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230TechInfinix Hot 8: Another 5000mAh battery smartphone on the way
Infinix Mobility released the Hot 7 smartphone at the start of this year and there seems to be a replacement already. The...
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175TechGoogle announces incognito mode in Google Maps, more privacy settings
Following up on the promise made at I/O 2019 in May, incognito mode in Google Maps is here. Similar to the incognito...
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158DigitalThese 3 DStv channels will be off air effective 1 November
We all have something we love to watch on television and pay TV subscribers will tell you so. They pay that monthly...
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201TelecomThese are the revised Airtel Money withdraw charges effective 31st October 2019
Airtel Uganda has revised its Airtel Money withdraw charges. In what seems to be a bid to welcome customers that withdraw large...
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185DigitalBank of Uganda, Finance ministry disregard cryptocurrencies
The use and trade of cryptocurrency in Uganda is becoming a high hurdle to jump. The government, through the ministry of finance,...
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199StartupsMaxAB secures $6.2 Million in seed funding
MaxAB, an Egyptian B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects informal food and grocery retailers with suppliers via an easy-to-use app, has secured seed...
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277TelecomAirtel Uganda brings back Mega Massape with bonus on data and voice bundles
Much of the hype that telecom companies in Uganda get in this era is from promotions. And the good news about this...
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335DigitalThe Medical Concierge Group unveils Rocket Health, the online shop for all your medical needs
For those that love doing online shopping, it should be mainly because of the convenience that the whole process comes with. You...
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222DigitalThe Medical Concierge Group, UAP Insurance partner to offer telemedicine services to insurers
The advancement in technology can now let you access close to everything with just a tap or two. From entertainment, information, and...
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185TechList of Xiaomi smartphones to get MIUI 11 update
Xiaomi has announced the rolling out of the latest user interface, that will run behind Android on its devices. MIUI 11 comes...
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143DigitalIf you are still using Internet Explorer, you better stop
The old days that taught us the use of computers came with so many interesting innovations – including the Internet Explorer. So...
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144DigitalKenya seeking to regulate Bloggers and Social media admins
Kenyan bloggers and group administrators of social media apps, WhatsApp and Facebook, in the country will now have to report to the...
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119TechTop 5 security and privacy features on iOS 13
iOS 13 is already available for download and being the next mobile operating system for iPhones, it wouldn’t be justice if we...
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112TechGoogle Play Pass: Everything you need to know about it
Majority of Android users access the apps they use off the Google Play Store, given the freedom it comes with and the...
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291TechHow to share your WhatsApp status updates to Facebook
WhatsApp and Facebook are under one parent company, and in case you use the updated versions of the two apps, you should...
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287DigitalUganda Airlines to expand routes, new planes arrive October
The progress of the new Uganda Airlines is impressive, having seen the inaugural flight take off late last month. Having shipped in...
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252TechiOS 13: Which iPhones can upgrade and how do I download?
The latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 13, is now available and it comes with the new Dark Mode, Apple...
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286TechThese are the Samsung Galaxy phones getting Android 10
Google, in August, unveiled the next generation of its Android mobile operating system and much as majority expected a reference to Android...
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298TechHuawei Mate 30 series: Specs, Price, and Availability
They are here. The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have been unveiled as was anticipated. Coming with lots of news...
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310TechEverything about Huawei Mobile Services, the Huawei alternative to Google
When Google put a ban on its application services coming pre-installed on Huawei smartphones in May, the future seemed incomplete. The reality...
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288TechWhat is a Slofie and why is it a big iPhone 11 deal?
The new iPhone 11 was recently announced, and is surely ready for release, coming with interesting technology in both hardware and software....
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398StartupsNo need to panic. Andela’s junior staff layoff is strategic
The past two days have been headlined by the news that Africa’s largest software development talent accelerator, Andela, had decided to close...
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345DigitalUganda visa: How to apply, fees and requirements
For anyone intending to enter into Uganda anytime soon, you ought to know that there are national immigration laws, guidelines, and formalities...
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391TechSamsung Galaxy M30s launches. Here are the Specifications and Price
Samsung has focused its efforts in capturing the mid-range smartphone market from Chinese products with a firm grip. After unveiling it’s A...
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373TechList of smartphones you can get priced below UGX 350,000
Today’s is a generation of smartphones – regardless of your background or wallet depth. Majority of the people that you will find...
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414TechWiFi 6 briefly explained: What is in the latest WiFi technology?
If you didn’t know yet, we have a new WiFi standard. As of today, the WiFi Alliance has started its WiFi 6...
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527Digital2019 Pay TV Packages and Prices: Which is the best deal?
2019 is in its final quarter and as we head into the festive season, setting the right entertainment mood comes in handy....
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490DigitalYou can now stream Facebook Live videos on the Lite App
Despite making it easy to access your Facebook account in whichever internet connection, using the Facebook Lite app has seemed a distance...
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509Startups2 Ugandans make it to the Anzisha Prize 2019 Finals
The Anzisha Prize has unveiled its top 20 finalists for the 2019 award. It is out of these that the winner will...
