Visa and Vivo Energy Partner to Enhance Digital Payments across Africa

Visa and Vivo Energy, have announced a Pan African agreement to provide digital payment services to consumers across 15 African countries, where both companies operate.

The partnership is geared towards growing digital commerce and will offer more Visa acceptance points in selected sites across Vivo Energy’s network of Shell branded service stations and convenience shops in Africa. 

 Digital cashless transactions will enable the customers not only, to benefit from Vivo Energy’s high quality fuels, lubricants and services, but to also to be able to control and monitor their expenses. This partnership will enhance the customers’ experience by allowing them to enjoy the Visa payment technology. It will offer them convenience, security and efficiency when they refuel as well as when they purchase food, drinks, magazines or more in the shops and restaurants located in Shell stations. 

The two entities are optimistic that this move will spur the uptake of cashless payments in an environment where cash is still widely used by consumers and merchants. Research shows that almost 80 percent of most retail transactions are in cash, while the other 20 percent is mobile money and card transactions. 

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Kenindia Travel Insurance

There are many things to consider when planning a vacation or trip outside Kenya - where to go, what to pack, and what to do once you get there. No matter how well you plan, though, there are some things that are out of your control. Subhash Deshkulkarni - General Manager, General Life at Kenindia Assurance speaks about the relevance of Travel Insurance and below are the excepts;

Q: What is Travel Insurance?

A: Travel Insurance is an insurance product that provides cover to policy holders when they travel overseas. Travelers get to select the type of cover they desire, depending on their personal circumstances and situations.  Many people travel to visit family and friends, for vacation, education and work purposes and sometimes for business reasons. While travel can be exciting, things could go wrong. Personal luggage could get lost, an emergency situation might arise in a foreign country or even sickness and bad health may afflict travelers. Kenindia Assurance has developed a cover to cater for all kind of client’s different needs.

Q: What exactly does Travel Insurance cover?

A: The average travel insurance policy covers a range of losses and injuries, although it’s important to select a policy that will provide enough coverage for your belongings. Travel Insurance caters for personal accidents like injury or death (if it’s a death, we compensate the next of kin), dental and optical cover, daily hospital cash benefits if/when bed-ridden and travel cancellation when forced to abandon.  In cases of loss of luggage or its delay, Travel Insurance will cater for it. Furthermore, in instances of hostage situations or hi-jacking or wrongful detainment, Travel Insurance will compensate the traveller for the number of days inconvenienced. It is important to note that the Travel Insurance policy is based on a number of days, precisely 1-180days.

Q: How many kinds of Travel Insurance does Kenindia have?

A: We have about five (5) different covers under Travel insurance namely - Premium, Business, Schengen, Youths (for those up to 28 years) and incoming (for those repatriating back to Kenya). It is also important to note that frequent travelers can take an Annual cover.

Q: What are the Schengen states and what type of Travel insurance do you offer to them?

A: When visiting some countries in Europe like Finland, Slovakia, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Norway- one of the VISA requirements is to have a minimum Schengen travel insurance and only Kenindia Assurance offers it.    

Q: So how does Kenindia Assurance cover me while outside the country?

A: In the likelihood that something happens, Kenindia  would have already availed you (traveller) with a contact that you could reach through Europ Assistance, that will then offer either emergency evacuation, hospital monitoring, legal assistance and also overlook return of mortal remains in case of death or fatalities.

Q: Are children also catered for under Travel Insurance?

A: Certainly, Travel Insurance also caters to the younger travellers. All children under the age of 12 years of age can share the same Travel insurance policy as their parent for as long as they are accompanied.   

Q: Are there any exclusion?

A: Like any insurance policy, Travel Insurance may have a number of exclusions depending on the policy. Typically, travel insurance will not cover the loss or theft of baggage or cash left unattended, self-inflicted injuries, acts of civil unrest, and any pre-existing medical conditions.

Q: Is Travel Insurance Expensive?

A: Travel insurance is typically affordable and serves to safeguard against potentially huge financial costs while overseas. The cost of a policy will vary depending on the type of coverage needed, the age of the insured individual, the travel destination, the length of stay and any pre-existing conditions.

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Kenya Power posts KShs3.1 billion in annual gross profit

Kenya Power has today announced a gross profit of KShs.3.1 billion for the year ended 30^th June 2018.

During the trading period, electricity sales increased by 2.3 % from 8,272 million units the previous year to 8,459 million units due to an expanded customer base. Consequently, revenue from sale of electricity grew from KShs.91.95 billion to KShs.95.463 billion.

Power purchase costs excluding fuel and foreign exchange costs increased by KShs.2.6 billion to KShs.52.8 billion during the period under review mainly attributed to a 13.5% increase in units purchased from geothermal plants from 4,451 GWh to 5,053 GWh.

In the year ended 30^th June 2017, the Company posted KShs.7.6 billion in gross profit. The decline in profitability experienced in the year under review is mainly attributable to an increment in provision for debts and a 14.1% rise in transmission and distribution costs from KShs.34.7 billion incurred the previous year to KShs.39.6 billion.

“In the period under review, the Company made more provisions for debt to meet the industry financial standards. This means that we had to make provision for any debt that is more than 30 days old. This coupled with the rise in transmission and distribution costs drastically reduced our profit before tax,” said Kenya Power’s Ag. Managing Director & CEO Eng. Jared Othieno.

In addition, the period was characterized by poor hydrology and prolonged electioneering period which led to declined growth in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors that are among the largest consumers of electricity.

In the period under review, finance income increased to KShs.100 million compared to Kshs.46 million realized in the previous year due to increased bank balances. On the other hand, finance costs increased by 29.3% to KShs.7.8 billion as a result of use of short term borrowings to bridge cash flow shortfalls.

As a result of the performance, the directors do not recommend payment of dividend to shareholders.

In the short term, the Company’s management is focused on provision of quality power supply by strengthening the electricity network and streamlining internal processes to improve customer experience and overall performance.

“We have embarked on implementation of the new Corporate Strategic Plan which lays emphasis on improving employees’ productivity; providing adequate, quality and reliable power supply; improving service delivery and ensuring financial sustainability,” said Eng. Othieno.

The Strategic Plan was formulated in cognizance of the dynamic business environment, technological advancements and anticipated policy changes in the energy sector.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus Arrives in Kenya

HMD Global, today announced the availability of Nokia 5.1 Plus in the Kenya market from selected retailers, selling from Ksh24,000. The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes in two colors Gloss Black and Gloss Midnight Blue.

Flagship performance made accessible

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is one of the most affordable smartphones powered by the most advanced MediaTek chipset to date, the MediaTek Helio P60. The engine has been designed to deliver precise power to handle gaming, video or multi-tasking applications with ease. The advanced AI built into Nokia 5.1 Plus’s chipset enables deep-learning face recognition and real-time photo enhancement. Equipped with all the essential sensors, you can experience the latest games and apps to their fullest. In addition, face recognition complements the inbuilt fingerprint security for fast unlocking and authentication.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus’s advanced imaging allows you to capture studio style shots with depth-sensing imaging and selectable ‘bokeh’ blur, as well as portrait lighting. The dual 13MP/5MP rear sensor with electronic video stabilisation helps ensure you film steady, sharp videos and perfectly capture your special moments with friends. Phase Detection Auto Focus can help your photos are clear and focused.

On-trend design

The stunning edge-to-edge notched (5.8”) display[1] gives fans maximum content with a minimal footprint. Nokia 5.1 Plus features a pure design with 2.5D curved front and rear glass, complemented by curved edges and a high-gloss finish. At around 8mm thin, the ergonomic design with continuous curvature makes for the ultimate feel in the hand. Nokia 5.1 Plus has a sturdy metal structure, quality tested in extreme temperatures and drop tested to ensure that it meets the exacting quality standards of a Nokia phone.

Pure, secure and up-to-date, reinforced with Android One commitment

The Nokia 5.1 Plus joins the Android One family of Nokia smartphones, offering an experience designed by Google that is smart, secure and simply amazing. The Nokia 5.1 Plus will stay up-to-date over time with three years of monthly security patches and two years of guaranteed OS updates after launch. As with all Nokia smartphones in the Android One programme, you’ll get more battery and storage space out of the box thanks to a carefully curated set of pre-loaded apps. And you will stay ahead of the game with the latest Google services like the Google Assistant and Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage.

By shipping with Android Oreo™ out of the box, you’ll be able to enjoy the latest features, including Google Lens, picture-in-picture for multitasking, Google Play Instant to discover and run apps with minimal friction, and battery-saving features like limiting background app use. It is also ready for Android Pie.

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Black Friday hacks you can rely on

It’s November! The season for pre-festive season shopping deals. Of particular interest is Black Friday, the fourth Friday in the month when retailers offer consumers bargain deals. This is something that is gaining more and more traction in Kenya with 30% of Kenyans set to participate in Black Friday this year and a projected average spend of 7,500 shillings. Words like ‘deal’, ‘discount’ and ‘bargain’ is enough to get anyone excited, the over-excitement however, can also be what results in you choosing mis-leading deals.  

Never fear for, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is here to provide you with reliable black Friday hacks to help you get the most out of your mobile shopping experience.

·         Set a budget: Set a clear budget for yourself and stick to it. No deal is worth it if you can’t actually afford it.

·         Go incognito: Open an incognito window to enable private browsing and disable plugins, some websites can track your previous visits or coupon plug-ins and adjust their prices accordingly.

·         Be a social guru: Have your eyes peeled on social media. Follow retailers on Twitter and Instagram and like them on Facebook for regular and up to date sale news on your social feed. Some stores also have websites where customers can sign up to receive deal alerts.

·         Price check ahead of time: Know the average cost of the item you are purchasing. Watch out for hidden shipping/delivery costs and inflated items that “seem” on sale.

·         Don’t purchase for the sake of it: Consider what you want to purchase ahead of time in terms of needs not wants. Consider upcoming birthdays and the Festive Season.

·         Add to cart ahead of the rush: Once you’ve decided on what you really need, add those items to your cart in advance. In most cases your discount will auto appear as soon as the sale starts.

·         If it feels unsafe, it probably is: Ensure the website you are purchasing from is safe and the payment portal is trusted and secure.

Remember, be patient, not impulsive and you are sure to grab yourself some great deals this coming Black Friday.

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Visa to Sponsor 2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

The sponsorship deal will make the payments giant the exclusive payment services provider at all venues during the Total AFCON tournaments in 2019 and 2021 and will be the preferred payment option for tickets bought both in-person and online. In addition, Visa will be the official partner of the player escort program, giving over 1,100 children the opportunity to lead their football heroes out at the Total AFCON matches. 

Visa has a long and proud history of supporting football, having been a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 2007. Coming off the back of a successful 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign in Russia and with preparations underway for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, this association builds on Visa’s strategy to bring the best of their sponsorship experience on the global stage to regional tournaments.

Ahmad Ahmad, President, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) said: “The benefits of investing in African football are clear to see, and with football being the number one passion of consumers across the continent we’re delighted to welcome Visa as a sponsor of the Total AFCON tournament. Through this partnership with CAF, Visa will be able to connect further with its customers and leverage CAF as an innovative marketing platform. Africa is now more connected than ever before, and Visa’s payment network will play a vital role in reaching and rewarding fans across the region. I’m certain that together we will take African football to the next level.”

“Football is the most popular sport in the world with an estimated 4 billion fans and the sport intrinsically aligns with Visa’s values of acceptance and inclusion. The Total Africa Cup of Nations tournament is arguably the most important football event in our region where the best of African football comes together. We are very proud to begin our association with CAF, Lagardère Sports and the Total AFCON tournament to support the growth of football in our key markets,” said Andrew Torre, Regional President, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), Visa.

“Being the exclusive payment services partner at some of the biggest global sporting properties in the world has enabled us to showcase the latest in payment innovation on a global stage and has had a demonstrable impact on the fan experience and local merchant environment. We are looking forward to a very big summer in 2019 where through our sponsorship of two of the largest football tournaments in the world, we can connect football’s most passionate and engaged audiences through our powerful, reliable and secure payment network and create unique and unforgettable experiences for global football fans, cardholders and clients alike,” said Torre. 

With every global sponsorship, Visa has focused on supporting host markets by connecting more local merchants to Visa’s payment network so that the influx of global fans traveling to the sporting venues can make safe and convenient payments. Visa has also historically enabled cardholders to win the chance to attend matches, and while there, having the chance to experience new payment experiences that improve their onsite experience. Most recently at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, fans and merchants were able to enjoy and experience secure contactless payment technology that was rolled out at the 12 FIFA World Cup Russia stadiums.

Visa aims to leverage the Total AFCON platform to continue to deliver exceptional benefits to its local communities, clients, partners and fans as they come together to support the best of African football.

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LG Aims at Being the Center of your Smart Home through its Super UHD TVs

Sitting in a couch in your living room, you will realize that watching a movie is a much more intimate experience than going out to the cinemas. As a matter of fact, why would you go to the cinema and be caught up in the midst of an audience, most of whom will be interested in either being on their phones updating their Instagram pages or who will be having conversations thereby ruining your viewing experience?

One of the main reasons people are shying away from going to the cinemas is because of the high costs involved. Aside from the movie tickets, going to the cinemas also involves additional costs for food and drink and it gets worse when you intend to go for the movies with your family. The advent of the internet and subsequently the emergence of video streaming services has also led to a major shift as movie enthusiasts are slowly but gradually trading in their movie seats for the comfort of their very own couches.

In this age of the internet, every technological advancements made geared towards further improving cinemas is matched by home technology through smart televisions designed to provide you with the ‘Theater Feel’ in your house. The period between which movies are released through the cinemas and their subsequent availability to be viewed at home also gets smaller and smaller leading to many people opting to watch the movies from their homes.

Increased internet penetration in the country in the last couple of years has led to the rise of streaming and downloading services has made it convenient than ever as one does not have to go to the cinema or movie shop but can livestream a movie from the comfort of the houses.

Having the right choice of Television and sound system in your house is key to ensuring that you get the feel and touch akin to the cinema. LG electronics is committed towards a unique and tantalizing home entertainment experience through its wide range of cinema systems. 

With LG’s smart TV technology, you will watch your favorite TV shows, catch up with your favorite sporting events, browse online videos and keep abreast with the latest movies and series all at the comfort of your house.  

When it comes to sound system, the good news is that you do not have to fill your house with very loud speakers to get you into the world of a movie. LG’s home cinema systems are immersed with 3D surround sound designed to create a crystal-clear audio almost from every angle.

LG’s Nano cell TVs have been able to differentiate themselves from the television competition and create an enviable niche. LG’s super UHD TVs are coined to enhance the visual appeal of any home with an ultra slim design and its incomparable crescent-shaped stand, which gives it an illusion of a TV floating in the air. Their wider viewing angles allows more individuals to experience images at peak resolution therefore ideal for a large family or for movie enthusiasts keen on watching at home. 

Movie-going has not been what it used to be, and this has led to televisions striving to fill that gap by ushering movies into our home and bringing with it the comfort and convenience. With TVs aiming to be at the centre of our smart homes, the current technological advancements are just but a drop of what the future holds.

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Emirates Set to Unveil World’s first Integrated “Biometric Path”

Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport.

Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris recognition, Emirates passengers can soon check in for their flight, complete immigration formalities, enter the Emirates Lounge, and board their flights, simply by strolling through the airport.

The latest biometric equipment has already been installed at Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International airport. This equipment can be found at select check-in counters, at the Emirates Lounge in Concourse B for premium passengers, and at select boarding gates. Areas where biometric equipment are installed will be clearly marked.

Trials for the Smart Tunnel, a project by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) in collaboration with Emirates, was launched on 10 October. It is a world-first for passport control, where passengers simply walk through a tunnel and are “cleared” by immigration authorities without human intervention or the need for a physical passport stamp.

Once its internal tests are completed, Emirates will shortly launch trials for biometric processing at the other key customer points at the airport – check-in, lounge, and boarding gate – and subsequently at transit counters/gates, and for its chauffeur drive services. All biometric data will be stored with GDRFA, and customers invited to participate in the trials will be asked for their consent.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer said: “Guided by our chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates continuously innovates and strives to improve our day-to-day business. After extensive research and evaluation of numerous technologies and new approaches to enhance our passenger journey, we are now satisfied with the preliminary work we have carried out and are ready to commence live trials of the world’s first biometric path at Emirates Terminal 3. 

Emirates’ “biometric path” will improve customer experience and customer flow through the airport with less document checks and less queuing. Eventually, the “live” passenger tracking capability will also improve security and the airline’s ability to deliver even better and more personalised services. For instance, enabling the Emirates airport team to locate and assist ‘late’ customers who would otherwise miss their flights.

The airline’s “biometric path” will cover departures, arrivals, transit, chauffeur drive connections, and lounge access in Dubai. Initially focussed on First and Business class travellers, Emirates intends to speedily extend the “biometric path” to Economy class travellers in Dubai, and in the future potentially to other airports outside of Dubai, and also for its own dedicated crew check in facility.

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Nokia 7.1 arrives in Kenya

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has today announced that the new Nokia 7.1 is now available through selected retailers from Ksh30,000. The Nokia 7.1 comes in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colours. The Nokia 7.1 will retail from Ksh 30,000 from selected retail outlets. 

Introducing PureDisplay

The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone to come with PureDisplay screen technology for stunning HDR10 cinematic quality entertainment inside and out. With YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime now supporting HDR content, take your viewing experience to another level with higher contrast (1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio) and great clarity, revealing the detail in both light and dark areas with stunning vibrant colours.

Whether outdoors in bright sunlight or in a dimly lit room, playing games or watching videos, the crisp, bright Full HD+ 5.84” and 19:9 screen ratio display will automatically adjust brightness and contrast to ambient lighting conditions – ensuring content is still visible and vibrant in bright sunshine. Live through this enhanced display experience across all your videos, including non-HDR content, which is up-scaled in real-time using a dedicated 16bit engine, processing millions of pixels per second to provide the best possible display quality in all conditions.

The Nokia 7.1 is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 636 Mobile Platform, which supports a major leap in enhanced performance making it great for streaming HDR content with ease. This platform is optimised for content consumption with first-class graphics performance and battery efficiency enhancements, so you can enjoy your audio and video for even longer. The USB type-C fast charging port delivers up to 50% of your battery back in 30 mins, to get you back up and running quickly and easily.

Premium design

The Nokia 7.1 is where design meets engineering excellence, offering the overall product quality, premium materials and finish you expect from a Nokia smartphone. Applying design techniques found in jewellery and high-end timepieces, the Nokia 7.1 exhibits aesthetically pleasing contrasts between different metal finishes that come seamlessly together and capture small, controlled bright highlights. Possessing a unique interplay on colour by using glass’ unique properties of refraction, the Nokia 7.1 achieves deep, rich and neutral colours that capture both light and depth. The Nokia 7.1 exudes master craftsmanship with final touches like the dual-anodised aluminium diamond cut coloured edges.

The Nokia 7.1 delivers a bigger experience without a bigger handset to offer you a stunning smartphone that fits as easily into your pocket as it does in your hand. A feeling of solidity runs all the way through the smartphone, thanks to the 6000 series aluminium CNC machined frame and die cast metal centre.

Tell your story with advanced imaging

The Nokia 7.1 highly sensitive ZEISS Optics 12MP/5MP dual cameras with 2PD enable fast, accurate autofocus giving great shots in both bright and low light conditions. Achieve the perfect picture with HDR photography, giving you crisper and sharper images – ideal for capturing and sharing your photos with friends or followers. Capture professional studio style shots with the rear depth camera supported ‘bokeh’ mode as well as effortless front portrait shots. You can also reduce the effects of unstable hands while filming with Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) technology and relive your memories as if you were still there with high fidelity 360° Nokia spatial audio.

The new camera UI gives you ultimate control of white balance, ISO, focus and shutter speed using the Pro Camera Mode. ​The Nokia 7.1 AI enhanced front facing camera introduces facial recognition to deploy animated 3D personas/masks and filters. One touch live stream your #bothies with the use of fun filters in real time to Facebook and YouTube direct from your camera app. Google Lens and Motion Photos can also be accessed directly from the app quickly and easily.

Pure, secure and up-to-date, reinforced with Android One

The Nokia 7.1 joins the comprehensive line-up of Nokia smartphones in the Android One family, delivering a high-quality software experience endorsed by Google. Nokia smartphones with Android One offer great storage and battery life right out of the box and come pre-loaded with the very latest in AI-powered innovations developed by Google.

The Nokia 7.1 will receive three years of monthly security patches and two years of OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One programme. In addition, Google Play protect scans all the apps on the store and on your phone to keep it safe from malware. This helps to rank the Nokia 7.1 among the most secure and cutting-edge phones out there, as this device will always be up-to-date thanks to the latest Google innovations including, Google Assistant and Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage.

The Nokia 7.1 is built ready for the Android 9 software update, which includes AI powered features that make your device smarter, faster and adapts as you use it. The Adaptive Battery feature limits battery usage from apps you don’t use often, and App Actions predicts what you’re about to do so you can get to your next action quickly. These features further streamline your device’s functionality and your Android experience.

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How Long Will Your Phone last you? LG’s Brand of Smartphones are Built for the Unexpected

Raise your hand if you have ever bought the latest mobile device only for the manufacturer to replace it months later with a sleek and better version of the same device. It is also possible that you know someone who stops using their phones and buys a flagship smartphone of their favorite manufacturer every time a new version of it is launched.

For majority of Kenyan youths, buying a smartphone is a one-time investment and the most fundamental question one ought to ask is that, how long does these smartphones last? And is buying such expensive smartphones really worth it?

Despite their relatively small size, smartphones are quite expensive devices for most youths in the country. On average, most people replace their smartphones within 2 years and if you relate this to the cost, what comes to mind is that they deserve a better life span than the two years of use, which is always followed by a perpetual stay in some dusty cabinet in the house.

It is possible to buy smartphones with an eye to longevity. The key to this is the underlying aspects of such a phone being the build, waterproof levels, display, phone, design, battery life and software. The LG G7 ThinQ will last you more than the normal average lifespan of 2 years.  “Our wide array of smartphone devices and especially our LG G7 ThinQ is not only a mere work of art that you can hold in the palm of your hand, but is a smartphone specifically built with the consumer in mind- with an end goal of brilliance and durability,”  says Moses Marji, LG Electronics General Manager, East Africa.

Software

LG has a new software update centre, with the sole goal of ensuring timely and regular upgrades and valuable new features such as AI capabilities. Having the latest software versions help in protecting your smartphone against malware and ransomware attacks thereby increasing its lifespan.

Design

With LG G6, you will not have to worry about accidental drops on relatively rough environments during your everyday use as it is built for endurance.

Battery life

Battery is one of the key features for having a long lasting smartphone. Although the LG G7 has a relatively low capacity of 3000mAh battery, you will be blown away by how long it can last. On a lighter usage day characterized with a bit of messaging and social media usage, you could end up remaining with more than 50 per cent of battery charge, therefore giving you an extra edge of more than 24 hours of usage after every single charge. This in the long run prevents you battery from overheating that would come as result of regular charging.

LG’s belief that all customers deserve the best technology possible has seen them bring to the market innovative and over-the-edge smartphones built for efficiency, reliability and stamina.

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The LG Kitchen Maestro Starter Pack

“If you’re not the one cooking, stay out of the way and complement the chef” Michael Strahan.

Everyone has more than one memory of their family sharing a sumptuous home-cooked meals accompanied with hearty laughter. Meals that at were prepared from kitchens where we spent time chatting up our mothers as they cooked or washed dishes.

However, when the time to move out of our parents homes, our greatest fear is how can we replicate (well, almost) cuisines just like our mothers. Thanks to LG’s customer-oriented appliances, anyone planning to move out of his or her parents how can have a stress-free.

1.     LG EasyClean Cooker

With the high electricity bills, the LG 5.4 cu. ft. Gas Single Oven Range with EasyClean is the best bet for concocting your gourmet-standard meals. Equipped with five gas burners and griddle, this cooker is available in stainless steel and black stainless steel. If you are the lazy type, The LG EasyClean® allows you to clean your oven in less than 20 minutes. Simply spray the oven interior with water, press EasyClean and 20 minutes later, wipe away leftover smudges. Now who said the cooker has to wait for a weekend through cleaning? Costs: Starting from Kshs 80,900.

2.     LG Door-in-Door refrigerator

This Door-in-Door fridge design and technology is why LG continues to maintain its spot as the pacesetter of gold standard in food preservation. This technology does three great things: reduces cold air loss by up to 40%; decreases energy consumption and keeps food fresher for longer while reducing its refrigerator’s environmental footprint. Cost: Starting from Kshs 40,990

3.     LG NeoChef Microwave

Is the cooker dream far-fetched? Well LG NeoChef microwave is what you need. This microwave has smart oven settings cook food more naturally and efficiently, locking healthy nutrients in, and keeping harmful fats and sodium out. There is no cooking job that this microwave cannot do; warm, bake, fry, grill, defrost and cook. You name it NeoChef can do it. No need to worry about the electricity bills because the NeoChef is has the smart inverter technology, which helps cook meals faster while saving time and conserving energy.

LG East Africa Marketing Manager, Moses Murji says that all the LG appliances have inbuilt artificial intelligence that makes them ideal for amateur chefs looking to flex their culinary muscles.

“Our products have intuitive interfaces that helps uses simplify the preparation of complex cuisines while retaining all the healthy nutrients,” said Mr. Murji.

All these products are available for viewing and purchase from any LG brand stores, OpalNet at Kenrail towers in Westlands or LG online brand store.

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