July 21, 2025
A Look at How Many Prompts ChatGPT Handles Daily and Who’s Using It Most
OpenAI has shared new data revealing just how many prompts ChatGPT handles daily — over 2.5 billion globally, with more…
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 22, 2025
This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital hosted a high-level AI Appreciation Breakfast at The Social…
July 22, 2025
New East Africa Fibre Link Connects Dar es Salaam and Mombasa in Push for Cross-Border Connectivity
Tanzania and Kenya have officially switched on a new terrestrial fibre optic link connecting Dar es Salaam and Mombasa—a move…
July 22, 2025
Smart DL Backlog at NTSA: Thousands of Licences, Millions in Taxpayer Money, and No One’s Driving
It’s been seven years since Kenya rolled out its smart driving licences — sleek cards embedded with chips that were…
July 22, 2025
Should You Wait for iPhone 17? A Strategic Guide for Every iPhone User
With Apple’s iPhone 17 series just a few months away, many iPhone owners are asking the same question: Should I…
July 22, 2025
Equity Launches Women Entrepreneurship Training in Partnership with IFC and Goldman Sachs
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July 22, 2025
PayPal Just Landed in the M-PESA App – Here’s What It Means for Freelancers and Online Shoppers in Kenya
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July 22, 2025
Bolt’s New Family Profile Feature Allows One to Book and Pay Rides for up to Nine People
Bolt, one of Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platforms, has launched a new Family Profile feature designed to simplify how families and…
July 21, 2025
Video Podcast Audience Trends in 2025 Are Redefining Long-Form Content for Gen Z and Millennial Viewers
Once a medium defined by earbuds and audio feeds, podcasting in 2025 looks—and sounds—very different. What used to be an…
July 21, 2025
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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…
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This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
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July 22, 2025
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February 21, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
February 18, 2025
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February 17, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | dLocal’s Ed Aitken on Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions
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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…
December 31, 2024
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July 14, 2025
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June 27, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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March 3, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule
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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
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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February 17, 2025
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February 6, 2025
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July 14, 2025
Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
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February 26, 2025
TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
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July 14, 2025
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July 10, 2025
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July 10, 2025
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July 9, 2025
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July 9, 2025
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July 17, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!
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Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained
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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…
June 23, 2025
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Kenya’s AI Future: The Role of Huawei Cloud in Driving Digital Innovation
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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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