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  • Redmi Note 12 Series Launches in Kenya – High Level Performance at an Exceptional Value

    Redmi Note 12 Series Launches in Kenya – High Level Performance at an Exceptional Value

    Xiaomi Kenya today launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya; pushing forward the legacy of Redmi Note series with four all-new devices: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12S, and Redmi Note 12. Building upon the incredible success of Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 12 Series once again delivers remarkable enhancements to the features that matter most to customers. These upgrades include the camera system, battery life, charging speed and user-friendly design, all offered at an exceptional value.

     

    Speaking about the launch, Xiaomi Kenya Country Manager, Mr. Bill Zhang said, “Xiaomi is demonstrating once again its commitment to making high-end smartphone features accessible to more people in the world. For the first time ever, a Xiaomi mid-range phone will feature flagship specifications, the Redmi Note 12 Series offers superior specs in the realms of camera, display, battery and charging efficiency; delivering high-level performance. Every device in this Series exceeds expectations beyond their price segment.”

     

    Flagship Features that Inspire Users to “Live Vivid”

    The headline-maker in the Redmi Note 12 Series is Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G with its powerful triple camera system; featuring a flagship-level 200MP main camera with OIS, an ultra-wide camera and a macro camera. The top-of-the-line device aims to redefine photography for the upper mid-range smartphone segment, allowing users to capture every hidden detail with industry-leading camera resolution. It not only boasts of amazing camera hardware, but also cutting-edge software such as Xiaomi AI Image Solution that allows for enhanced image quality with computational photography and Xiaomi ProCut, which allows for effortless photo composition with AI assistance, offering users more options for editing and post production.

     

    Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G will delight users with its remarkably bright and vivid 120Hz Flow AMOLED display, which is Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® supported. Together with its flexible P-OLED material that enable slimmer bezels, allowing for a superb and immersive visual experience.  The device comes with flagship-level charging speeds, with 120W HyperCharge and a 5,000mAh long-lasting battery for extended daily usage even under heavy content consumption. Smooth and reliable 5G performance is ensured with MediaTek Dimensity 1080 high-performing chipset.

     

    Experience Smooth Impressive Performance Every time

    Redmi Note 12 offers an impressive performance and enhanced entertainment experience. Boasting super-smooth 120Hz AMOLED displays, users are presented with stunning picture quality with accurate colors. Powered by the Snapdragon® 685 Mobile Platform, it provides a seamless and efficient multitasking experience in photography, gaming, audio and streaming. Redmi Note 12 features 33W fast charging and a 5,000mAh (typ) long-lasting battery, meaning users can use more apps and take more photos without battery concerns. Adding to that, a solid 50MP AI triple camera, stunning Night Mode feature as well as a host of useful fun features and filters; it puts the kind of camera power once reserved for flagship phones in more users’ hands at budget-friendly prices.

     

    The third device in the series, Redmi Note 12 Pro, comes with a 108MP Quad AI camera that allows users to capture great photos and videos in high resolution, with crisp details in every scenario, even in dim light. Its large 5,000mAh battery and 67W turbo charging, easily supports a long-lasting usage of social media, photography, video shooting and more, enabling users to confidently go anywhere, do anything, and never miss a moment. The Redmi Note 12 Pro is powered by Snapdragon® 732G and features a large 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz display refresh rate, offering a screen experience with smooth scrolling response and lag-free transitions.

    To close out the Series is the Redmi Note 12S; its triple camera system featuring a 108MP main camera, an ultra-wide lens, and dedicated macro lens, allows you to see the world from every angle, taking your photography to the next level with incredible shots. Its stylish, trendy and lightweight design ensures a comfortable in-hand grip and manages to pack a large 5,000mAh with 33W fast charging. The device is powered by an advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM, that delivers a notably boosted performance, leading to a much faster user experience.

    The spirit of the Redmi Note 12 Series is to inspire people to Live Vivid. With its incredible camera, users can vividly immortalize every moment, its smooth and vivid display creates an amazing user experience and its large battery and fast charging ensures Xiaomi fans never miss a moment. With this launch of Redmi Note 12 Series, Xiaomi has set a new benchmark for upper mid-range smartphones in Kenya. With its cutting-edge features and powerful performance, Redmi Note 12 series is sure to make waves in the Kenyan smartphone market.

    Redmi Note 12 Series is the next step in Xiaomi’s global mandate to make innovative technology both accessible and affordable.

  • Mozilla Africa Mradi Set to Invest Over USD300,000 Into Kenyan Tech Start-Ups

    Mozilla Africa Mradi Set to Invest Over USD300,000 Into Kenyan Tech Start-Ups

    Mozilla Africa Mradi in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) has entered into a partnership to support tech startups in Nairobi County.

    This is part of a new Mozilla grant-making mechanism dubbed Mozilla African Innovation Mradi, which is designed to promote innovation led by and grounded in the unique needs of users on the African continent.

    The partnership is in the background of the Mozilla Africa Mradi Innovation Challenge that will be held in June 2023 in Nairobi.

    Mozilla’s Africa Mradi Innovation challenge will identify and support Kenyan tech entrepreneurs/startups and tech students through an acceleration program that will provide; technical support, access to grants, and ultimately, market access for their products.

    “Exploring and developing new projects, technologies, and products grounded in open innovation that produce a meaningful impact on the African internet ecosystem is at the heart of our work at Mozilla Corporation”, said Alice Munyua, Senior Director of Africa Mradi.

    Mozilla Africa Mradi Innovation Week will be held on June 26th and 27th 2023 in Nairobi. The initiative is part of the Africa Mradi which aims to leverage Mozilla’s role as stewards of the open web to promote models of innovation that are grounded in the unique needs of users in the African continent.

    Kenya is the regional ICT hub of East Africa, with the country being a leader in broadband connectivity, and general ICT infrastructure, and home to more than 300 tech start-ups.

    Through the Innovation Challenge, Mozilla seeks to support this ecosystem to ensure that youth innovators across Kenya have access to the information and knowledge needed to establish and run profitable startups.

    “ Nairobi City County Government will be working with Mozilla Africa Mradi in two key areas; in conducting a situation analysis of all our tech-start-ups and to building the capacity of tech innovators in Nairobi City County so as to ensure they have equal opportunities and platforms to showcase their innovations, are exposed to how venture capital investments work and trained on startup accelerator opportunities available to them in Africa,” said Governor Johnson Sakaja.

  • Conference on the promotion of freedom of Religion or Belief Kicks off in Nairobi

    Conference on the promotion of freedom of Religion or Belief Kicks off in Nairobi

    The Fourth International Parliamentarians Conference on the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief has kicked off on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 in Nairobi.

    The Conference, organized by Konrad Adenauer – Stiftung, The international panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief is aimed at equipping legislators to respond to new challenges and trends in the field of freedom of religion or belief globally.

    The Conference theme leaves no one behind: The Role of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Advancing Human Flourishing and Just Societies.

    The Nairobi Edition is part of a global conference series that took place in Singapore (2019), Berlin (2016), and New York (2015). It has brought together parliamentarians and high-ranking dignitaries from all over the world.

    The Conference theme, Leave no one Behind, is the central, transformative promise of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It represents the unequivocal commitment of all UN member states to eradicate poverty in all its forms, end discrimination and exclusion, and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities that leave people behind and undermine the potential of individuals and humanity.

    “Parliamentarians have a crucial role in putting forward, reviewing, and adopting legislation that advances the protection of human rights and freedom of religion or belief and repeal laws that fall short of international human rights standards. I warmly welcome the contributions of Parliamentarians in understanding the religious and belief diversity of their constituents and standing up for their human rights, including their right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion,” stated Dr. Nazila Ghanea about the importance of the Global Conference in engaging Parliamentarians with human rights.

  • Kenya Education Fund conducts workshops for their financially challenged students in Kenya

    Kenya Education Fund conducts workshops for their financially challenged students in Kenya

    Kenya Education Fund a Kenyan-based NGO that provides five-year scholarships to financially challenged and academically gifted children in Kenya held a workshop for 407 students in form one and form two. The workshop focused on a variety of topics aimed at helping the students navigate their teenage years and prepare for a successful future.

    The workshop covered a range of important topics including reproductive health, stress management, effective communication, academic guidance, self-awareness, and character development. These topics were chosen specifically to benefit students in this age group, as they face a variety of challenges during this stage of their lives.

    Reproductive health education is essential for young people to make informed decisions about their bodies and their future. Stress management is important for academic success and overall well-being, as stress can negatively impact mental health and academic performance. Effective communication skills are essential for building strong relationships, succeeding in school and in the workplace, and advocating for oneself.

    Academic guidance helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop study skills that will help them succeed academically. Self-awareness is important for personal growth and development, as it helps individuals understand their own emotions and motivations, and make positive changes in their lives. Character development focuses on building positive traits such as honesty, responsibility, and respect for others, which are essential for success in all areas of life.

    KEF believes that by providing these workshops and scholarships, they can help bright and financially challenged students in Kenya overcome the obstacles they face, and achieve their full potential.

  • Manufacturers urged to promote gender equality and women workers’ welfare

    Manufacturers urged to promote gender equality and women workers’ welfare

    KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi during KAM forum
    KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi during KAM forum

    Manufacturers have today been urged to promote gender equality and women workers’ welfare in an increasingly competitive world.

    This was during the first-ever Gender in Manufacturing Forum, hosted by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with IDH Kenya (the Sustainable Trade Initiative). The event sought to highlight significant opportunities and interventions to help accelerate gender-positive actions in the Textile and Apparel Sector.

    Speaking during the event, Principal Secretary, of the State Department of Labour and Social Protection, Geoffrey Kaituko appreciated the importance of a skilled workforce in the manufacturing sector.

    “Manufacturing is a creator of sustainable jobs since it integrates forward and backward linkages. There is an increasing and significant demand for skilled workers in industries in Kenya and a demand for improved quality of goods and services that meet international investor standards. Quality skills development has been directly linked to youth employment and sustainable economic development. Successful industrialization can increase productivity and unleash more dynamic sectors in Kenya that can create and sustain jobs. As the government, we are currently reviewing labor laws to reflect the new dynamics in play and shall engage employers. I urge manufacturers to keep alive to the call for decent work and to pursue their realization through the rule of law, social dialogue, social protection, and employment promotion.”

    Principal Secretary, State Department of MSME Development, Susan Mang’eni noted, “Majority of citizens in the grassroots are women. Our focus remains on building their capacity, through digitization to empower them economically. In the Textile & Apparel Sector, this calls on us to take advantage of the entire value chain, from farm to fashion”

    IDH Kenya Country Director, Jenny Lofbom noted that we must urgently make decisions to enhance access to economic resources for women.

    “By working with industry partners in agriculture and manufacturing, we have developed a broad spectrum of interventions by being gender-intentional to implement gender-transformative projects. Some of the key issues that need to be addressed include making the workplace safe for all; ensuring equitable pay; adopting gender transformative business models; and enhancing access to finance.”

    KAM Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Program Chair – Mary Ngechu called on local manufacturers to adopt inclusivity and sustainability to give them a competitive edge in the global markets, saying, “Adopting globally acceptable standards, practices and policies is crucial in enhancing sustainability in the industry. Additionally, conducive legislative and institutional support by the government in providing an enabling environment for unfettered growth in the adoption of sustainable practices is key. In doing so, we shall be able to access both local and international markets.”

    KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi highlighted the opportunities for women in the Textile and Apparel Sector.

    “With a market share worth Ksh 50 million locally and approximately Ksh 300 million in East Africa, 65 local textile manufacturers, and 29 in Export Processing Zones (EPZs), the Textile and Apparel Sector presents endless opportunities for women to tap into. Additionally, the government has prioritized the Textile and Apparels Sector as a key driver of job creation, export development, and industrialization. This can be realized by boosting ginneries to process cotton; improving the competitiveness of textile mills; increasing access to raw materials; countering illicit trade and driving the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).”

    He also called on manufacturers to be agile, observing that, “The international textile and apparel value chains are making concerted efforts towards inclusivity and sustainability. For Kenyan businesses, being unable to comply with these standards creates a risk of being left out of global supply chains and represents a high cost in missed market opportunities. It is thus of paramount importance to empower the sector in Kenya to embed critical tenets of sustainability.”

    The event is part of the KAM-IDH Kenya Partnership (Sustainability for Competitiveness Project) to drive the competitiveness of the Textile and Apparel Industry in Kenya. The Project focuses on good governance; job creation; environmental conservation and restoration; inclusivity and sustainability as well as skills development.

  • Dedan Kimathi Foundation Labour Day tree planting together with rotary club of Limuru and Forest service

    War never takes a break; not until the desired outcome is achieved. In the fight against climate change, taking breaks in the midst of the rain is uncomfortable for tree-growing environmentalists.

    As the rest of Kenyans took a break to celebrate Labour Day in recognition of the significant contribution made by workers to the national economic growth, Dedan Kimathi Foundation took advantage of the free day to join the Rotary Club of Limuru to plant 3000 trees in Uplands Forest Station in Limuru; Kiambu.

    Strongly committed to climate change mitigation, DKF Green Army dedicated the day to join in site preparations and planting of the tree seedlings in efforts to take the nation closer to the 30% tree cover as targeted by the year 2032.

    The activity was carried out in partnership with Kenya Forest Service, Rotary Clubs of Westlands, Thika Road, Jabali, and Juja; Rotaract Club of St. Paul’s University, and Imagine Rotary.

  • Laikipia Deputy Speaker Wishes Kenyans Well

    Laikipia Deputy Speaker Wishes Kenyans Well

    Nanyuki Ward MCA who also doubles up as The Deputy Speaker Laikipia County Assembly The Honorable Anthony Theuri has taken a moment to wish all Kenyans a happy Labor Day.

    “I take this opportunity to extend my goodwill wishes to Kenyans across the country. I appreciate a d acknowledge the hardwork, resilience of our hardworking.

    Let us continue to build our Nation in line with the Spirit of the words of our National Anthem that say “Plenty be found within our Borders.”

    Hon.Anthony Theuri advised

  • Mizizi foundation supports the government agenda on affordable housing

    Mizizi foundation supports the government agenda on affordable housing

    The Government is on record outlining it’s commitment in respect to the implementation of the pillar of affordable housing.

    In line of this, the Government has been forthright in availing at least 500,000 units of houses per year.

    Out of this ambitious project, private sector players have joined the project in a bid to ease the pressure on housing in the country.

    MIZIZI Africa Homes Limited is one such player led by the very sharp George Mburu, the Founder and Managing Director.

    He was on Saturday gracing the handover of Heritage Phase 2 along Kenyatta Road.

    “We as Mizizi are alive of the need to bridge the housing gap in the country. This is why we are very committed to building affordable houses for our clients. We would like to urge the Government to also facilitate us with land which we can develop through the initiative and spirit of the Public Private Partnerships. We are eager and ready to utilise the land availed to us by the government.” George noted.

    MIZIZI Africa Homes has also rolled out the buy we build initiative whereby a client is able to pocket his title deed in advance. This is important in many respects the main one being the ability to access credit to develop his or her property,” Mizizi concluded

  • Bishop Kieru wishes Kenyans a happy labor Day

    Bishop Kieru wishes Kenyans a happy labor Day

    Kenya Assemblies of God Nyahururu District Bishop Simon Kieru has taken a moment to wish Kenyans a happy labor Day.

    The highly respected Man of God urged Kenyans to continue with their resilience and hardwork in the spirit of the words of our National anthem “plenty be found within our borders”.

    He at the same time called upon Kenyans to continue to pray for our Nation at a time when shocking revelations are beaming on our TV screens.

    “Prayer is the only weapon than can enable us to prevail inspite of these difficult times,” he urged.

  • Hon Harrison Honors Talents of people with disabilities 

    Hon Harrison Honors Talents of people with disabilities 

    Hon. Harrison Bundi Kariuki, a nominated Member of county assembly representing  people with disabilities in the floor of the House.

    Hon Harrison Honors and indeed takes with great interest the welfare of the PWDs whom God has endowed with different talents.

    Hon Harrison notes,

    “During the 4th Kenya Deaf Handball championship, at the finals for the team that will represent Kenya Deaf men at the world Deaf Handball championship in Denmark.

    Congratulation team I wish you all the best.”