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Netflix is feeling good about the rest of 2025. The streaming giant has raised its revenue forecast after a strong…
July 18, 2025
Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
July 17, 2025
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OpenAI is preparing to reshape how we work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The company is developing new features within…
July 17, 2025
How Nairobi Financial Hub Tax Relief Is Reshaping Kenya’s Startup and Investment Landscape in 2025
Startups operating under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) are set to benefit from significant tax cuts under Kenya’s newly…
July 17, 2025
Why the South African Fund Mawingu Deal Marks a Turning Point for Affordable Internet in Kenya
A South African private equity fund is seeking a 35 percent stake in Mawingu Networks, a Nairobi-based internet service provider…
July 17, 2025
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From Silicon Valley to Seoul, crypto crime in 2025 is defying geography. Chainalysis’ mid-year update reveals that North Korea–linked hackers…
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From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya
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The Hidden Logic Behind Kenya Power Tariff Rates and Why Your Tokens Are Disappearing
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Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
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June 27, 2025
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As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
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February 21, 2025
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February 18, 2025
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In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Sharon Tum, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at Yellow Card,…
February 17, 2025
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In this episode, we sit down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions.…
February 6, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek – The Chinese AI App Shocking the World
In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to…
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In the fifth episode of our podcast series featuring fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT,…
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July 16, 2025
China Ahead on Foldables: Why Samsung’s Latest Phones Feel Like They’re Playing Catch-Up
Samsung just dropped its new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. They’re slick, a bit…
July 14, 2025
Built for Nairobi Streets and Boda Rides: OPPO Reno14 Series in Kenya Drops July 24
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Google is blurring the lines between apps, search, and AI with powerful AI upgrades for…
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Apple Leadership Shake-Up in 2025: Seamless Handoff or Strategic Stall?
Apple just confirmed its most consequential personnel move in years: long-time Chief Operating Officer Jeff…
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Samsung is finally giving fans what they’ve been asking for: meaningful upgrades to its most…
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Samsung’s latest flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, doesn’t try to reinvent the category—it…
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Samsung has taken a bold new step in its foldable strategy. With the launch of…
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In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
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In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…
May 9, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | Freedom vs. Control: The Case for Regulating Social Media in Kenya
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that has sparked protests, policy debates, and some pretty…
April 22, 2025
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Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools,…
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In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
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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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When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery…
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HMD Arc, the company’s latest entry smartphone, is finally in the country, and I got to play around with it…
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SISCOM Tech has unveiled its newest data center cluster, hosted within IX Africa’s Tier III-designed, 4.5 MW, 780-rack, carrier-neutral facility…
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Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
May 17, 2025
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Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
May 17, 2025
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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…
May 16, 2025
Kenya’s AI Future: The Role of Huawei Cloud in Driving Digital Innovation
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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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…