WIKOEurope’s second largest brand has today launched the new Wiko slide 2 in partnership with online storejumia The new model will retail at Ksh. 9,999 and sell exclusively on the e-commerce store. Featuring a 5.5” HD display screen, a powerful 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM the Wiko slide comes in two colors blue and gold sand embellished with a metallic frame and runs on Android 5.1 lollipop operating system. A 16GB ROM expandable to 32GB via an SD card also allows you enough space for your operations. Speaking at the launch, Wiko country Manager, John Mutwiri said, ““ We are happy to partner with Jumia to launch a Smartphone that will enhance the users digital experience as it allows you to mix business with pleasure, functional and fun.” For the selfie lovers and multimedia enthusiasts, the SLIDE2 camera comes with an impressive 13MP back camera and 5MP front camera and other features, such as panoramic view and wide angle view that enable you to take the best photos whatever the situation. It has a durable battery life, with a battery capacity of 2820 mAh enabling you to enjoy the SLIDE2 experience all day long. Parinaz Firozi, MD, Jumia Kenya commented, “We are happy to partner with Wiko in the run-up to Black Friday this 27th November to offer Kenyans yet another irresistible deal. To the tech savvy generation, the Wiko Slide 2 is a must have.” The partnership between the two companies is the second this year with the first one having been signed in July during Jumia Mobile week megathon sale. The two companies are optimistic that this year’s Jumia Black Friday will last year’s triple sales and go on to be the biggest e-commerce sales day in the history of Kenya. Robinson Murage Communications Manager Jumia Kenya Skype: robinson.murage Mobile: 0705414775
By Strive Masiyiwa A few weeks ago I went to the doctor. I will tell you what he said about my health at the end, but first read this: Twenty years ago, I arranged to meet a well-known British international businessman who invested a lot in Africa at the time. We agreed to meet for dinner at a leading hotel in London. After a good meeting, we started to walk out of the restaurant when he suddenly collapsed in the lobby. There was total pandemonium as they rushed to get medical assistance. Being London, an ambulance arrived in minutes. I jumped in the back with him as paramedics wrestled to keep him alive. He had had a heart attack and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. Sadly he died a few weeks later. He hadn't been sick and his sudden death surprised everyone. And yet as I reflected on it, and later discussed it with a doctor friend who knew him, I realized he was very laid back about his health despite having a hectic business life. Even during our dinner...
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