iStreet Kenya is an Apple-authorized reseller in Kenya. The company has been trending on Twitter in Kenya in recent days due to a controversy surrounding a social media campaign. Let’s talk about what happened at iStreet Kenya and how you can spot a fake iPhone.

iStreet Kenya Controversy: What Happened

On September 22, 2023, iStreet Kenya launched a social media campaign in which they offered to give away an iPhone 15 Plus to the most popular female artist in Kenya. The campaign was met with criticism from many Kenyans, who accused the company of being sexist and objectifying women.

They later apologized for the campaign and said that they would be relaunching it with a new format. However, the company has continued to be criticized on social media, with some users calling for a boycott of their products.

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Now that we are here, this s*** is barely 4 months old!!, Lakini it has shown me flames wueh 😭 https://t.co/29WalXkVNe pic.twitter.com/ikYW5y1sap

— 222 (@_IAmNaomy) October 2, 2023

In addition to the controversy surrounding the social media campaign, iStreet Kenya has also been accused of engaging in unethical business practices. Some customers have claimed that the company has sold them refurbished products without disclosing this information and that they have refused to provide refunds or exchanges for defective products.

2. Overheating, it overheats till I switch it off to use an android which I had to buy for backup
3. Screen inajifinya a lot
4. The phone hangs like 29 hours a day

— 222 (@_IAmNaomy) October 2, 2023

In a statement, iStreet Kenya has denied these allegations. Unfortunately, the company’s reputation has been tarnished by the controversy. It remains to be seen whether the company will be able to recover from this setback.

It is important to note that the allegations against iStreet Kenya are unproven and that the company has denied any wrongdoing.

iStreet Kenya Statement. pic.twitter.com/s5stADCMDf

— iPhone Street Kenya (@iStreetKenya) October 2, 2023

It looks like the controversy has had a negative impact on the company’s reputation. It’s also likely that iStreet Kenya will need to take steps to rebuild trust with its customers. Moving forward, here are a few tips before you buy your next iPhone.

How To Spot A Fake iPhone

1. Buy from a reputable retailer. Only buy from authorized Apple resellers or reputable online retailers. If you are buying from a private seller, be sure to do your research to make sure they are trustworthy.
2. Confirm the serial number. Every iPhone has a unique serial number. You can check the serial number on the iPhone itself, on the box, or on Apple’s website. To check the serial number on the iPhone, go to Settings > General > About. To check the serial number on the box, look for the barcode on the back of the box. To check the serial number on Apple’s website, go to https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do and enter the serial number.
3. Inspect the iPhone carefully. Look for any signs of damage or wear and tear. Make sure the iPhone is well-made and that all of the buttons and ports work properly.
4. Check the software. Make sure the iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. You can check the software version by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
5. Test the iPhone. Make sure all of the iPhone’s features work properly. This includes the camera, microphone, speaker, and Wi-Fi and cellular connections.