Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch is priced at KSh 27,000 at Mascom International, brand new and sealed in Apple's black finish, with a full-size keyboard, two viewing angles and front-and-back protection. Mascom International stocks the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch for owners of the 11-inch iPad Air from the 4th generation through the M3 model, and the 11-inch iPad Pro from its first to fourth generation. Made by Apple, it connects through the three-dot connector on the back of the iPad, so nothing needs charging. Pick one up at the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for executives, consultants, doctors and NGO field staff across Kenya, the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch suits people who want a keyboard without carrying extra bulk. Many buyers reach a meeting, open the iPad and lose minutes tapping notes on glass while half the screen disappears under the on-screen keys. This folio opens into a typing stand in one motion and folds flat as a cover when the meeting ends. It weighs little enough to live on the tablet all day, so the keys are there whenever an email or proposal needs a proper reply.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops offer copy keyboard covers that pair over Bluetooth and drain their own small batteries, Mascom International sells the genuine Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch in sealed Apple retail packaging. Customers across Nairobi tell us they pick it over heavier trackpad keyboards because it adds so little thickness to an 11-inch iPad. At Mascom International, we're seeing it chosen by Upper Hill professionals who use an iPad Pro as their meeting device. Test the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch on your own tablet in store, or have it delivered pay-on-arrival.
Common Questions About the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch
How much does the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch cost in Kenya?
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch costs KSh 27,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed in black. The price includes the folio in Apple retail packaging and a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. No cable or charger is needed, so none comes in the box. You can pay with M-Pesa or card at our Kimathi Street shop, or choose pay-on-arrival delivery to your home or office anywhere in Kenya.
Which iPad Air and iPad Pro models work with the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch?
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch fits the 4th-generation and 5th-generation iPad Air, the 11-inch iPad Air with the M2 or M3 chip, and the first four generations of the 11-inch iPad Pro. It does not fit the 2024 and later iPad Pro models, which moved to a different connector, or any 13-inch or 12.9-inch iPad. If you are unsure, check Settings, then General, then About for the model name, or send us a photo on WhatsApp.
Should I choose the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch or Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch?
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch is thinner, lighter and cheaper, and it also fits older 11-inch iPad Pro models. Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch adds a glass trackpad, a 14-key function row, a floating stand and a USB-C charging port, but it fits only the newer iPad Air models and adds more weight. Choose the folio if you mostly type and tap the screen; choose the Magic Keyboard if you work with a cursor for hours each day.
How does the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch handle Mombasa humidity and rainy-season commutes?
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch has no battery or wireless chip inside, so coastal humidity in Mombasa and Malindi has less to damage than in a Bluetooth keyboard. Its closed cover keeps light dust and splashes off the screen during walks between offices. It is not waterproof, so carry it in a zipped bag during the long rains and dry the surface with a soft cloth if it gets wet. Store it away from direct sun on a car dashboard.
Who should buy the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own a compatible 11-inch iPad and want quick, reliable typing with almost no extra bulk: executives, doctors writing patient notes, and consultants who answer email between meetings. Skip it if you edit spreadsheets or long documents all day and want a trackpad, since a Magic Keyboard model suits that work better. Owners of a 13-inch iPad Air should look at the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch M3, which Mascom International also stocks.
Does the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch have a trackpad or backlit keys?
No, the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch has neither a trackpad nor backlit keys. You type on the keys and tap the touchscreen to move the cursor, select text or open apps. A Bluetooth mouse or trackpad can be added in iPadOS if you want pointer control. The keys have no function row, so you change brightness and volume from Control Centre. In a dim room or on a night flight, the iPad screen glow is usually enough to see the keys.
Can a small business owner run daily work on an iPad with the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch?
Yes, the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch handles invoices, quotations, WhatsApp Business replies and stock lists in apps such as Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets. Typing customer names and item codes on real keys is faster and leaves the whole screen visible. Shop owners who track Pochi la Biashara and till payments can check statements in the banking app, then type the day's records in a spreadsheet. For heavy accounting software built for Windows, a laptop remains the better tool.
Is the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch still worth buying today?
For the many Kenyans still using a 4th-generation to M3 iPad Air or an older 11-inch iPad Pro, the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch remains a sensible buy. It covers a wide spread of 11-inch models, so the folio can move with you when you upgrade within that range. At KSh 27,000 it costs less than Apple's trackpad keyboards. Because it has no battery to wear out, the folio can last as long as the tablet it protects.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard and Typing
- Full-size keyboard — keys spaced close to a laptop layout, so touch-typists can write long emails without cramped fingers.
- Low-profile key design — a thin, quiet keyboard that keeps the folio slim when closed over the screen.
- Command-key shortcuts — copy, paste, undo, app switching and search shortcuts work across iPadOS and office apps.
- Globe key for emoji and languages — switch keyboards or open the emoji list without reaching for the screen.
- No trackpad, function row or backlight — you control the cursor by touch and adjust brightness from Control Centre.
- Instant response — the keys work the moment the iPad sits in typing position, with no wake-up delay or reconnect step before you start.
- Wipe-clean key surface — dust from a matatu ride or a site visit comes off with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth.
Compatibility
- Fits the 4th-generation and 5th-generation iPad Air — the 10.9-inch Air models with USB-C and Touch ID in the top button.
- Fits the 11-inch iPad Air with the M2 or M3 chip — Apple's newer Air models keep the same back connector position.
- Fits the first four generations of the 11-inch iPad Pro — models released from 2018 with Face ID and USB-C.
- Not for the 2024 and later iPad Pro or any 13-inch or 12.9-inch iPad — those use a different size or connector.
- Works with iPadOS keyboard features — dictation, autocorrect and text replacement all respond to the physical keys.
- Moves with you between models — upgrading from a 5th-generation iPad Air to an M3 Air does not mean buying a new keyboard.
Build and Design
- Folio design that covers front and back — the iPad sits inside the cover, protecting both the screen and its rear.
- Two viewing angles — a steeper angle for desk typing and a lower one for typing at a counter or tapping the screen.
- Magnetic attachment — the folio snaps onto the iPad's back and lines up with its connector in one step.
- Three-dot contact connector — power and data pass through the iPad's rear contacts, so there is no pairing and no battery.
- Sleep and wake cover — open the folio to wake the iPad and close it to put the screen to sleep.
- Black finish — the colour Apple makes this folio in, chosen to hide everyday marks from bags and desks.
- Slim closed profile — the folio adds little thickness, so the iPad still slides into a document wallet or a narrow laptop sleeve.
Inclusions
- One Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch — sealed in Apple retail packaging.
- No iPad included — the tablet is sold separately; ask on WhatsApp for current 11-inch iPad stock.
- No cable or charger — the folio draws a small amount of power from the iPad and never needs charging.
- Mascom International 6-month warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at the Nairobi CBD service desk.
- In-store fit check — bring your iPad to Kimathi Street and confirm the folio fits before you pay.
- Genuine Apple product — sealed stock, not a copy, so the connector and cover behave exactly as Apple intended.
Package Contents
The sealed Apple box contains the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch in black, with the keyboard and protective cover built as one piece. Because the folio draws power from the iPad, there is no cable, charger or battery in the box. Spare USB-C chargers and cables for the iPad itself are sold separately at Mascom International. The iPad is not included.
Warranty
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch ships with a 6-month warranty through Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as keys that stop responding or a connector that loses contact. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch in Kenya
Mascom International carries the Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The store is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to fit the folio on your own iPad and type a few lines first. It comes in black.
Message, call or browse with us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders travel with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and orders to Mombasa, Malindi, Kericho, Machakos and other major towns arrive within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 6-month warranty above stands behind the folio. You get accurate model guidance, honest pricing and a real service desk in town, which matters when you buy an accessory that must match your exact iPad.
