Green Lion Magic Keyboard for iPad 10th Generation is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 15,500, brand new and sealed. The unit carries a 500mAh rechargeable cell, scissor-switch keys, a seven-colour backlight, and a touch-sensitive pad that gives iPadOS a proper pointer. Green Lion catalogues it as model GNMGKEY10GBK, cut specifically for the 10.9-inch iPad sold from 2022 under part numbers A2696, A2757, and A2777. Collect the Green Lion Magic Keyboard from Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Students at Strathmore, USIU, and the University of Nairobi buy an iPad for lecture notes, then find the on-screen layout swallowing half the display every time they write. Journalists filing copy from a KICC press briefing hit the same wall. The Green Lion Magic Keyboard fixes it by adding a full physical key deck with a pointer surface underneath, so scrolling, selecting, and switching apps happen without lifting a hand to the glass. Sales staff moving between Westlands and Upper Hill fold the shell shut and carry one device to a client meeting instead of two. Accountants building KRA schedules get arrow keys and a shortcut row back.
Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio is the official companion for this same iPad, and it lists at 249 US dollars, landing above KSh 35,000 by the time it reaches Kenyan shelves. It also has no backlight. The Green Lion Magic Keyboard sits at KSh 15,500, lights the key deck in seven colours, and rotates a full circle for reading or watching. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International lets you type on the unit at our counter before you pay a shilling. Customers across Nairobi report the key action holding firm through months of daily note-taking. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop, test the Green Lion Magic Keyboard, and order with pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Green Lion Magic Keyboard for iPad 10th Generation
Does this case actually fit the iPad 10th Generation properly?
Yes. Green Lion cut model GNMGKEY10GBK around the 10.9-inch iPad 10th generation, covering Apple part numbers A2696, A2757, and A2777. The magnetic stand holds the tablet upright at a working height, and the rear cutout lines up with the camera so you can shoot photos without stripping the shell off. Slide the iPad down onto the magnetic panel, then pull it straight up when you want the slate alone. Bring your iPad to our Kimathi Street counter and we will test the fit before you pay.
How long does the battery last on a single charge?
Green Lion rates the 500mAh cell at 320 hours of continuous work with the light off, and more than 8 hours with the light at its brightest setting. Standby time runs past 1,500 hours, roughly two months for someone who types in short bursts. A flat unit refills in about 3.5 hours through the Type-C port using any phone charger you already own. A student writing four hours a day with the light off typically plugs in once every two months.
Can the touch surface replace a mouse on iPadOS?
For most work, yes. It reads two-finger scrolling, three-finger app switching, pinch-to-zoom, tap-to-click, and drag, so you can edit a document or move through Safari tabs without reaching forward. Apple requires iOS 15.0 or newer for pointer support, which every iPad 10th generation already runs. Open Settings, then General, then Trackpad to adjust tracking speed to your hand. Detailed photo retouching still benefits from a separate mouse, but writing, email, and spreadsheet work do not.
Is the backlight useful in real Kenyan conditions?
More than buyers expect. The light cycles through seven colours and steps across brightness levels from the function row. Power interruptions, evening matatu rides home, and late library stretches all leave you working in poor light where unlit keys slow you down. The light switches itself off after 30 seconds of no input to save charge, then wakes on the next keypress. Below 15 percent charge it shuts down on its own and returns once you cross 20 percent again.
How does this compare with Apple's own option for the same iPad?
Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio carries a 249 US dollar list price and lands above KSh 35,000 in Kenya after duty and margin. It has no illumination and no rotating hinge. The Green Lion Magic Keyboard costs KSh 15,500, lights the deck in seven colours, spins a full circle for viewing angles, and holds a stylus in a moulded slot. Apple's version draws power from magnetic contact pins and never needs charging, which remains its one clear advantage over this unit.
Will the Arabic and English key printing confuse an English typist?
No. The layout is standard QWERTY and defaults to English. Arabic characters sit as a second marking on each keycap and only become active when you add an Arabic keyboard inside iPadOS settings. English-only typists in Kenya will type exactly as they always have. A dedicated language key flips between installed layouts, which genuinely helps traders and lawyers handling Arabic-speaking clients around Eastleigh, Mombasa Old Town, and the coastal trade corridor.
Will it work with an iPad Air or an iPad Pro?
No. This part number is cut for the 10.9-inch iPad 10th generation only. The iPad Air 11-inch and iPad Pro 11-inch position their cameras and speaker grilles differently, so the cutouts land in the wrong places. Green Lion sells separate keyboard cases for those slates under different part numbers, and Mascom International stocks them at KSh 15,500 and KSh 16,500 respectively. Tell us your exact iPad model on WhatsApp and we will match the correct shell before dispatch.
Does the shell protect an iPad on a daily commute?
It folds shut over both faces, covering the screen and the back panel. Green Lion builds it from PU leather over an ABS frame with aluminium alloy in the key shafts, which absorbs the knocks of a Nairobi matatu or boda boda ride far better than a bare slate in a bag. It is not rated against water, so keep it out of direct rain. The magnetic panel grips firmly enough that the iPad stays seated when you carry the closed shell one-handed.
Is KSh 15,500 justified for a university student?
For anyone writing assignments on an iPad, yes. Spread across a three-year degree, KSh 15,500 works out near KSh 14 per day, and it removes the need to buy a second machine purely for coursework. You gain a physical deck, a pointer, a stand, and a stylus slot in one purchase. Students at Kenyatta University and JKUAT tell us the shortcut row alone saves real time in Word and Google Docs. Buyers who only browse and stream gain far less.
Technical Specifications
Key Deck Hardware and Typing Action
- Scissor-switch mechanism sits under each key, giving defined travel and a quieter press than membrane keyboards.
- Aluminium alloy key shafts resist wear better than plastic shafts, which matters over years of daily assignment writing.
- Standard QWERTY arrangement with Arabic secondary markings printed on each keycap for bilingual users.
- Dedicated function row covers search, screenshot, home, media playback, volume, screen brightness, and screen lock.
- Language switch key toggles between installed iPadOS keyboards without opening settings menus each time.
- Caps lock indicator lights white when active, so you catch shouting text before sending an email.
Touch Surface and Gesture Control
- High-sensitivity pad supports tap-to-click, drag, and press-and-hold gestures across the full iPadOS pointer system.
- Two-finger swipe scrolls documents vertically and horizontally, matching how you already move through Safari and Mail.
- Three-finger swipe up returns to the home screen; pause mid-swipe to open the app switcher.
- Two-finger swipe down opens Search, and a right swipe on the lock screen opens Today view.
- Four-finger pinch also reaches the app switcher, useful when your hand already rests on the surface.
- Requires iOS 15.0 or newer, which every iPad 10th generation ships with from the factory.
Backlight Modes and Low-Light Work
- Seven backlight colours cycle from the function row, letting you pick a shade that suits your eyes.
- Brightness steps adjust separately, so you can drop output to save charge during long evening writing stretches.
- Backlight sleeps after 30 seconds of no keystrokes, then wakes instantly when you resume typing.
- Illumination cuts out automatically below 15 percent charge and restores once the cell passes 20 percent.
- Running the light at full brightness draws 92mA against 2.5mA unlit, explaining the large runtime gap.
- Useful during Kenya Power interruptions, night classes, and early morning work before sunrise reaches your desk.
Battery Capacity and Charging Behaviour
- 500mAh rechargeable cell delivers 320 hours of continuous typing with illumination switched off entirely.
- More than 8 hours of continuous typing at the brightest backlight setting before the cell needs power.
- Standby time exceeds 1,500 hours, meaning roughly two months of intermittent use between charging sessions.
- Full recharge takes about 3.5 hours at 329mA through the Type-C port on the case edge.
- Red indicator glows while charging and switches to green once the cell reaches full capacity.
- Red light flashes slowly below 20 percent charge, giving warning before the deck stops responding.
Wireless Link and Working Range
- Bluetooth 5.2 with GFSK modulation handles pairing, delivering a stable link with low power draw.
- Operating distance reaches up to 10 metres, so the iPad can sit on a stand across a desk.
- Pairing needs a three-second hold on the Bluetooth key until the blue indicator flashes three times per second.
- The case reconnects automatically at power-on, so daily use needs no repeated pairing steps.
- Broadcast window runs 180 seconds during pairing before the deck drops into sleep to conserve charge.
- A three-second reset clears stored pairing data when moving the case to a different iPad.
Build Materials and Case Design
- PU leather outer layer over an ABS frame with aluminium alloy internals balances weight against knock resistance.
- Folds shut across both faces, shielding the display and rear panel inside a bag or backpack.
- Magnetic stand holds the iPad securely and releases with a straight upward pull when you want the slate alone.
- 360-degree rotation lets you flip the screen for presentations, film watching, or handing work to a colleague.
- Moulded slot on the case edge holds an Apple Pencil so the stylus travels with the iPad.
- Camera cutout aligns with the rear lens, allowing photos and document scans without removing the shell.
Package Contents
Every Green Lion Magic Keyboard supplied by Mascom International arrives sealed in its retail carton containing the keyboard case with integrated touch surface and magnetic iPad stand, a Type-C charging cable, and the Green Lion user manual covering pairing, gestures, and function keys. A Mascom International warranty card is added at our Nairobi CBD counter before dispatch.
Warranty
The Green Lion Magic Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering the key deck, touch surface, backlight, battery cell, and Type-C charging port under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, so you deal with the shop that sold you the unit rather than a distributor abroad.
Where to Buy the Green Lion Magic Keyboard in Kenya
Green Lion Magic Keyboard for iPad 10th Generation is on the shelf now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring your iPad, and type on the unit before you commit. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the Green Lion Magic Keyboard to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the unit and pay only once it reaches your hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Garissa, and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales backing handled from our own Nairobi CBD counter.
