July 22, 2025
BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Routes
Kenyan electric mobility company BasiGo has launched a pilot program introducing electric matatus on inter-city routes, a first for the…
July 23, 2025
Complaints Against Telcos and Broadcasters Surge, Exposing Cracks in Customer Support Systems
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July 23, 2025
Uber Customer Terms in Kenya Face Overhaul After Regional Regulator Flags Unfair Conditions
For years, if a rider in Nairobi took issue with an Uber trip—whether it was a billing dispute or something…
July 23, 2025
Kenya Set to Enforce Sh100 Million Security for Online Gambling Firms in Push for Consumer Protection
A high-stakes cleanup of Kenya’s online gambling industry is underway — and this time, the government is aiming for the…
July 23, 2025
Canal+ Multichoice Merger Gets Final Approval in $3 Billion Africa Media Deal
The news has been coming for a while, but now it’s official: Canal+ is taking full control of MultiChoice. After…
July 23, 2025
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On July 23, 2023, Elon Musk dropped a bombshell: Twitter would become X. The rebranding wasn’t just cosmetic—it signaled a…
July 23, 2025
How the AI Investment Bubble Became a Branding Contest for Big Tech Giants
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a technology anymore—it’s a marketing language. As tech giants pour hundreds of billions into generative AI…
July 23, 2025
Isuzu Electric Truck Kenya Plans Revealed: Company to Begin Market Trials by End of 2025
Isuzu East Africa is preparing to test the waters of Kenya’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its…
July 23, 2025
Why Financing Innovation for Kenya’s MSMEs Demands More Than Microloans and Policy Promises
Kenya’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are often called the backbone of the economy. But when it comes to…
July 23, 2025
Absa and Visa Renew Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payment Innovation Across Africa
Absa Group and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate digital payment innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. The…
July 22, 2025
BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Routes
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Uber Customer Terms in Kenya Face Overhaul After Regional Regulator Flags Unfair Conditions
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February 21, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders
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February 18, 2025
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TechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek – The Chinese AI App Shocking the World
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June 27, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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February 26, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
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February 21, 2025
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July 21, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained
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I’d probably raise an eyebrow if you told me a few years ago that a 13-inch Windows tablet could handle…
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Huawei has officially introduced Huawei HCS 8.5 in Kenya, heralding a big milestone for the country on its quest to…
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Fast-tracking AI and cloud implementation, Kenya is asserting its supremacy as a digital center in Africa; Huawei Cloud is a…
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As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
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