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Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable | 1 Meter Length | Charge and Sync | 8-Pin Lightning Connector | USB-C Input
Fast iPhone power delivery and file transfer accessory built for daily commutes, matatu rides, and dependable everyday use across Nairobi.
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The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 450, giving you a 1 metre USB-C to 8-pin Lightning connection for both charging and file transfer. This cable plugs a USB-C wall adapter, laptop port, or power bank straight into any iPhone or iPad that still uses a Lightning port. Mascom International keeps the Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable in daily stock at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where you can plug it into your own handset before you pay a shilling.
Kenyans still running an iPhone 8 through iPhone 14 need this cable more than they realise. Apple stopped including a wall adapter in the retail box years ago, and almost every charger sold today carries a USB-C port instead of the older rectangular USB-A. That leaves university students in Juja, sales reps working Nairobi CBD, and field officers upcountry stuck charging a modern iPhone at crawling speed through the wrong cable. The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable closes that gap for the price of two matatu fares.
Unlike the unbranded roadside cables sold across Kenya's electronics stalls, the Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable comes from a manufacturer operating since 2009 with CE, FCC, and RoHS certification behind its accessory range. Users consistently report that a properly built charge and sync cable outlasts three or four cheap replacements, which turns KSh 450 into the cheaper choice over a year. Mascom International backs this Budi 023TL cable with a 6-month warranty. Come plug one in at our Kimathi Street shop on any working day, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya and settle with the rider at your door.
Common Questions About the Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable
Which iPhones and iPads does this cable work with?
The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable works with every Apple device carrying an 8-pin Lightning port. That covers iPhone 5 through iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE range, iPad Air, iPad mini, standard iPad models up to the ninth generation, iPod Touch, and the Lightning charging case used by older AirPods. If your phone charges through the small flat oval port rather than the newer USB-C oval, this cable fits. Bring your handset to Kimathi Street and test it yourself.
How fast will this cable actually charge my iPhone?
Charging speed depends on the wall adapter you pair it with, not the cable alone. Plugged into an 18W or higher USB-C Power Delivery adapter, an iPhone 8 or newer typically reaches around 50 percent battery in 30 minutes. Paired with an older 5W adapter, the same phone takes closer to two hours for that charge. Mascom International stocks 20W USB-C adapters separately if you do not already own one.
Do I get a wall charger with this cable?
No. The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable is sold on its own at KSh 450, as cables in this category always are. You supply the USB-C power source, which can be a wall adapter, a power bank with a USB-C output, a car charger, or a laptop port. If you need an adapter too, ask our Kimathi Street team about 20W USB-C Power Delivery chargers and we will match one to your phone.
Can I move photos and videos with it, or is it charging only?
It handles both. This is a charge and sync cable, so it carries data as well as power. Connect your iPhone to a computer and you can pull photos and video off the handset, run backups, or restore the device through Finder or iTunes. Transfer runs at USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 megabits per second, which moves roughly a gigabyte of holiday photos in about half a minute on a healthy connection.
Why pay KSh 450 when roadside cables cost KSh 150?
Because the cheap ones rarely last a full term. Low-cost cables typically use thin copper and unreinforced joints, so the connector loosens or the wire splits near the plug within weeks of pocket and bag handling. The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable carries brand accountability, a 6-month Mascom International warranty, and internal protection against overcurrent. Buying three replacement cables at KSh 150 costs the same and wastes three trips into town.
Is 1 metre long enough for daily use?
For most Kenyan homes and offices, yes. One metre reaches from a wall socket to a desk, from a bedside plug to a pillow, and from a car charger to a phone mount without slack coiling in your lap. It also fits neatly in a laptop bag or handbag pocket. If you charge from a socket set high on the wall or use your phone from a bed set far from the plug, ask us about 2 metre options instead.
Does it work with a MacBook or a Windows laptop?
Yes, on any laptop with a USB-C port. Plug the USB-C end into your MacBook, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, or Lenovo ThinkPad and the Lightning end into your iPhone, and the machine both charges and recognises the device for file transfer. For laptops that only carry rectangular USB-A ports, you need a USB-A to Lightning cable instead. Mascom International stocks both formats, so bring your laptop model when you visit.
What warranty comes with this cable from Mascom International?
Every Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable sold by Mascom International carries a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects. That covers the connector failing, the wire breaking internally under normal use, or the cable no longer charging or syncing without any physical abuse. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, not sent abroad. Keep your receipt or M-Pesa confirmation message and bring the cable in.
Can I order this cable if I live outside Nairobi?
Yes, and you pay only when it reaches you. Mascom International runs pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 Kenyan counties, so a customer in Kakamega, Kisii, or Malindi orders by phone or WhatsApp and settles with the rider at the door. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Most other towns receive the cable the next business day. Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521 to place the order.
Technical Specifications
Core Charging Function
- USB-C male input to 8-pin Lightning male output, carrying power from any USB-C source into a Lightning device
- Supports USB Power Delivery pass-through, so an 18W or higher adapter drives fast charging on iPhone 8 and newer handsets
- Reversible Lightning connector plugs in either way up, which saves fumbling in the dark or inside a car
- •Sustained current rating sized for standard phone and tablet charging loads rather than laptop-level power draw
- Works equally as a top-up cable at a desk or an overnight charging cable at the bedside
Data Transfer Capability
- Carries data as well as power, so one cable covers charging, backups, and photo transfers without a second purchase
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds reaching 480 megabits per second, enough for photo libraries, music files, and full device backups
- Recognised by macOS Finder and Windows iTunes for device sync, restore, and firmware recovery operations
- Handles CarPlay connections on vehicles with a USB-C head unit port, keeping navigation and music running while charging
- Passes through device identification correctly, so your iPhone does not throw an unsupported accessory warning
Device Compatibility
- Fits iPhone 5, 5s, SE, 6, 6s, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, 11, 12, 13, and 14 across all storage tiers
- Charges iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro with Lightning, and standard iPad models through the ninth generation
- Powers the Lightning charging case used by AirPods first and second generation and AirPods Pro first generation
- Works with iPod Touch models from the fifth generation onward, still common as music players in Kenyan households
- Does not fit iPhone 15, iPhone 16, or iPhone 17, which use USB-C ports and need a Type C to Type C cable
- Pairs with any USB-C power source including wall adapters, laptops, power banks, and 12V car chargers
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Reinforced strain relief at both connector joints, the point where cheap cables split first under repeated bending
- Connector housings sized to clear most protective phone cases without needing the case removed for charging
- Flexible outer jacket resists the coiling and knotting that comes from daily bag and pocket storage
- Copper conductor gauge chosen for consistent current flow, avoiding the voltage drop that slows charging on thin cables
- Handles Nairobi humidity and upcountry dust without connector corrosion when stored reasonably
Cable Reach and Everyday Handling
- 1 metre length reaches from a standard wall socket to a desk surface or bedside table without excess slack
- Short enough to coil into a laptop sleeve pocket, handbag compartment, or matatu commuter backpack
- Suits car charging where a longer cable would loop across the gear lever and passenger footwell
- Reduces the tangling and trip hazard that 2 metre and 3 metre cables create in small Nairobi apartments
- Weight low enough that the cable does not drag a phone off a bedside table or desk edge
- Longer 2 metre variants are available at Mascom International for sofa and bed charging positions
Safety Protection and Practical Notes
- Internal circuitry guards against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions during charging on unstable mains supply
- Budi has manufactured mobile accessories since 2009 and certifies its range to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards
- Charging speed is capped by your adapter, so a 5W plug limits any cable including this one
- Unplug by gripping the connector housing rather than pulling the wire, which extends service life considerably
- Store loosely coiled rather than wrapped tightly around a phone, the habit that kills most charging cables early
Package Contents
- Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable, 1 metre, single unit
- Retail packaging with brand marking and model identification
- Mascom International purchase receipt for warranty reference
Note:A USB-C wall adapter is not included, as is standard for cables in this category. Mascom International stocks 20W and 30W USB-C Power Delivery adapters separately, and our Kimathi Street team will match one to your specific iPhone model on request. Colour availability rotates between black and white, so confirm the colour you want when you order.
Warranty
The Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering connector failure, internal wire breakage, and loss of charging or sync function under normal use. Physical damage, cuts, and liquid ingress fall outside cover. Our Nairobi CBD service desk processes claims directly on Kimathi Street.
Buying the Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Budi 023TL Type C to Lightning Cable at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, plug the cable into your own iPhone, and watch the charging indicator before you commit.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the cable the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, Mombasa, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the cable and pay only when it arrives.
The cable comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate accessory specifications, current shilling pricing, and after-sales support handled face to face at our Nairobi CBD store rather than through a call centre queue.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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