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Infinix Zero X to Be Unveiled At the Royal Observatory in London on September 13th
By now we all know that Infinix Mobile is working on a new device that will be known as the…
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Safaricom to roll out 5G to smartphone customers in coming weeks
Safaricom 5G: In July this year, Ericsson released a new report on the state of 5G in Sub-Saharan Africa. The…
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WhatsApp will stop working on these devices starting November 1st
In two months, popular messaging service WhatsApp will stop working on a number of old devices. The Facebook-owned messaging app…
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Infinix Zero X Might Feature a Helio G96 Chipset
We have already seen a number of devices from Infinix Mobile being unveiled this year and it looks like the…
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ASUS Zenbook 14X laptop with an OLED screen officially launched
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) is now official. ASUS officially unveiled this new addition to its ZenBook series last…
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Nigeria’s auto financing firm Autochek acquires Cheki Kenya and Uganda
Autochek has on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire ROAM Africa’s automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and…
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Naivas announces a food delivery partnership with Jumia
Naivas on Monday inked a partnership deal with e-commerce leader, Jumia, to give consumers a better shopping experience with access…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today launched the OPPO Reno6 5G in Kenya. A successor to the OPPO Reno5, the Reno6 5G is…
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Nokia C30 is now available in Kenya for Ksh.14,490
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has announced the availability of its latest entry-level phone, the Nokia C30 in Kenya. The…
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South African fintech startup SOL rebrands to SOLmate
South African fintech startup SOL has announced that it’s rebranding to SOLmate. The online payment platform that offers clients a digital…
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Itel to conduct a countrywide launch for the Itel A25 Pro
Itel Mobile has announced plans for a countrywide launch for the Itel A25 Pro, one of its best budget phones…
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South African fintech firm Ukheshe partners with dzcard to expand digital payment solutions in Asia Pacific
South Africa’s fintech startup Ukheshe which has been on a rapid expansion to different markets has announced a new partnership…
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[Interview] Kenneth Munyi, Managing Director, Echo Kenya: We Are Helping Organisations Optimise Their Workforces
Interview With Echo Kenya MD Kenneth Munyi: Businesses across the world have spent the last two years adjusting to the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky uncovers a malicious code spreading through a mod in WhatsApp
Kaspersky has discovered a malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod (unofficial modification of the app) called FMWhatsapp. This…
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African-focused Payments Firm pawaPay Raises $9M Seed Funding
African-focused payments firm pawaPay has raised a $9m Seed funding led by UK-based investment fund 88mph. Vunani Capital, Kepple Ventures,…
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Applications for the Huawei Apps UP 2021 competition for African developers closes on Sep 5th
The HUAWEI Apps UP 2021 contest is now live. Mobile App developers across the African continent are invited to showcase…
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Gadgets
This concept video introduces the upcoming ‘iPhone 13’ Lineup
By now, we all probably know that Apple might be releasing the iPhone 13 in September – that’s next month.…
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Maramoja Transport Appoints Three New Board Members To Help Strengthen its Taxi Business
Kenyan taxi app Maramoja Transport Board has appointed three new members to help fortify the firm’s business strategy in the region.…
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Gadgets
After 10 years, Xiaomi is dropping the Mi Branding
Looks like Xiaomi is ditching the Mi Branding ten years after launching the first smartphone bearing the Mi brand. This…
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Samsung’s new foldable phones receiving massive pre-orders, reports
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 last week and these two new foldble devices…
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Andela Learning Community Surpasses 100,000 Learners
Tech talent company Andela has announced that its developer learning community. Andela Learning Community (ALC) has now surpassed 100,000 learners.…
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Video: Samsung’s New Direction – A Discussion with Charles Kimari from Samsung Electronics East Africa
Following Samsung Unpacked August 2021, we sat down with Charles Kimari, Business Head Home Appliance Division Samsung Electronics East Africa…
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Google Cloud appoints Niral Patel Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
Google Cloud has appointed former Oracle South Africa Managing Director Niral Patel as Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Before Oracle, Patel…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno6 5G is Coming to Kenya in September
If you follow OPPO Kenya’s official social media pages you might have noticed the company teasing a new device –…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya and South Africa top targeted African countries by malware attacks, Kaspersky
South Africa and Kenya are the most targeted African countries by malware attacks. This is according to a new report…
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Tribit XSound Go review
Tribit XSound Go Review: I have a number of Bluetooth speakers all over my house, some of which have been…
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Interviews
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[Interview] Maryanne Michuki, Stanbic Bank Innovation lead: Digitizing motor insurance with StanSure app
According to the Insurance Outlook Report 2019/2020 East Africa by Deloitte, insurers in the region have experienced better times than…
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Kenyan Fintech Startup Kwara Selected for Mastercard Start Path Program
Kenyan fintech startup Kwara is among the 11 startups that have been selected to join the Mastercard Start Path program.…
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Nokia X20 5G now available in Kenya for Ksh. 40,000.
HMD Global has announced the Nokia X20, one of its latest 5G smartphones is available for purchase in Kenya. HMD…
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These are the top listened podcasts on Spotify in Kenya
‘The Mics Are Open” and ‘Legally Clueless’ are some of the most popular podcasts on Spotify in Kenya. This is…
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Samsung Officially Unveils the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung’s 2021 Unpacked event finally happened yesterday. The event saw Samsung unveil its new range of foldable smartphones including the…
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HMD’s 5G Nokia X10 is now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh. 35,000
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has launched its latest 5G smartphone, the Nokia X10, in Kenya. The all-new X-series…
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Realme Becomes First Brand to Ship 100 Million Smartphones Globally
Realme has become the fastest smartphone brand ever to ship 100 million smartphones globally. This is according to a new…
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Nokia X20 5G Review: Should you really buy it?
Nokia X20 Review: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
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Gadgets
vivo Y53s Officially Launched in Kenya
Vivo Smartphone has officially the vivo Y53s, its latest addition to the Y-series in Kenya. Vivo is marketing the phone…
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Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay raises $2.2m funding to digitise Africa-Asia trade payments
Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay has raised $2.2 Million in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between…
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WhatsApp disappearing photos feature is finally here
WhatsApp has finally rolled out the disappearing photos feature to the stable version of the app. The feature has been…
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Fleets, it’s been real: Twitter Officially Shuts Down Fleets
A few weeks ago, Twitter announced that it will be shutting down its Instagram Stories-Like Platform feature ‘Fleets’ on August…
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Twitter now allows one-step sign-ins with Google and Apple ID
Twitter is now making it possible for users to sign in or sign up to the platform using their Google…
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event: What To Expect
Samsung’s annual Galaxy unpacked event is almost here with us. The official date is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 10…
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Bolt raises KES. 78 billion to expand its on-demand transportation network in Africa and Europe
Ride-hailing startup Bolt has raised KES. 78 billion in a Series E funding round led by Sequoia Capital. This fund…
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These Are The 25 African Female Founded Tech Startups Joining The CMM PR mentorship program
Twenty-five African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the second edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. This…
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Rugged Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia C30, Nokia 6310 (2021) Launched
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, on Tuesday unveiled three new Nokia phones to its refreshed portfolio and significantly…
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Itel is giving a discount coupon offer on the Itel P37
Itel Mobile Kenya has announced a discount coupon offer for its latest device in the P series, the Itel P37.…
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[24Bit Podcast] TECNO Phantom X – Flagship Enough?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the TECNO Phantom X. TECNO Officially launched this device three…
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Entertainment, media, and advertising revenues in Kenya to hit Sh900 billion by 2025, PwC
Entertainment, media, and advertising companies in Kenya are set to reap from rising spending even as traditional components of the…
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vivo Y53s Launching in Kenya Soon
Vivo has announced plans to launch the vivo Y53s smartphone in Kenya on the 4th of August with pre-orders opening…
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Convergence Partners closes its third fund at at US$120 million to drive digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners has announced the successful first close of its third fund, the Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at…
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HUAWEI Band 6 Officially Goes on Sale in Kenya
Huawei has today announced that its newest member of its HUAWEI Band Series, HUAWEI Band 6 is now available for…
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Adrian Kenya Launches its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project
Adrian Kenya yesterday officially launched its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project along the Nairobi – Mau Summit Road. Adrian Kenya which…
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KES 5.3 million accelerator programme launched to drive innovation in Kenya’s insurance sector
FSD Africa, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, and Tellistic Technology Services have launched BimaLab, a KES 5.3 million accelerator programme designed…
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HMD is launching the Nokia XR20 5G, its first life proof phone, today
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is preparing to launch a new phone on July 27th. The company is…
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Telkom Kenya Customers Can Now Buy Nation Media Group E-papers Using Airtime
After partnering with Standard Group to enable customers to buy digital versions of The Standard and The Nairobian newspapers on…
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[24Bit Podcast] Calls up, Data prices up – What Finance Act 2021 means for you!
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the Finance Act of 2021. President Uhuru Kenyatta recently assented…
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Egypt’s social e-commerce startup Taager raises US$6.4 million seed round
Taager, an Egyptian social e-commerce startup, has raised a US$6.4 million seed funding round to help it scale its platform…
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The Education Sector Was the Hardest Hit by Ransomware in 2020
The education sector was the hardest hit by ransomware in 2020 with 44% of organizations hit (compared to 37% across…
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For Ksh 11,490, the Nokia C20 is a good budget buy
One of the devices we saw HMD Global, the licensed makers of Nokia phones unveil in April this year under…
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Our database has never been hacked, says IEBC
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports…
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TECNO Spark 7P Review
The TECNO Spark 7P has been selling in the Kenyan market for more than a month now. TECNO Mobile officially…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Review: Infinix went big
One of the devices that we were really looking forward to for Infinix Mobile to unveil in the local market…
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Twitter is shutting down Fleets due to low usage
Twitter has announced that it will be shutting down Fleets on August 3rd. Twitter says it is killing this feature…
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Infinix HOT 10i Officially Launched in Kenya
We have already seen an Infinix device in the HOT series, the HOT 10T, being unveiled this year and it…
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Huawei Mobile users in Kenya can now purchase apps on AppGallery using M-Pesa
Huawei Mobile Kenya users in Kenya can now make in-app purchases in your favorite favorite AppGallery Apps and games and…
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Nokia signs deal with Africell to deploy 5G-ready network in Angola
Nokia has today signed a deal to deploy its comprehensive network technologies to Angola’s new mobile telecommunications operator, Africell. The…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa needs more cloud skills
Africa needs more cloud computing skills. IT professionals in the region need to gain skills in cloud and data architecture…
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M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints former SafeBoda Country Director its New GM
Connected asset financing platform M-KOPA, has expanded its operations to Nigeria. The move into the Nigerian market the company says…
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Amazon Web Services’ re/Start cloud skills training programme kicks off in South Africa
NEDBANK has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer free cloud computing skills development and job training to unemployed…
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro Camera Test: Are They Really Good?
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been here with us for a while. TECNO officially launched this device back in…
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Asteroid announces its second Internet Exchange Point in Kenya, to be deployed via iColo Nairobi data center
Asteroid International has announced that it is partnering with Data Centre firm iColo to expand its Kenyan internet exchange services…
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Telkom Kenya announces new calling and data rates
As the recently increased rate of excise duty on telephone and internet data services continues to take effect, Telkom Kenya…
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Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt secures Series B funding
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has closed its Series B fundraising round, as it looks to expand its financial services beyond Nigeria. The…
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Telkom Kenya to scale up to 80% of its network to 4G
Telkom Kenya has announced plans to increase its 4G network capacity in Kenya in the next few months. Speaking during…
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GPE Appoints Anwar Soussa To Lead Safaricom-Led Consortium Operations in Ethiopia
The Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) on Monday appointed Mr. Anwar Soussa as the Managing Director (MD) of the Operating…
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EFG Hermes Kenya Launches Online Trading Mobile App
Kenya’s brokerage firm EFG Hermes has unveiled a new mobile app to offer retail investors seamless and convenient stock trading…
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Gadgets
HUAWEI Band 6 With Two-Week Battery Launching in Kenya Soon
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to launch the Huawei Band 6 in the market. Huawei Band 6 is a…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Nokia 5.4
The Nokia 5.4 has been here for a while. HMD Global, officially unveiled the phone in Kenya in April this…
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TECNO PHANTOM X Officially Launched in Kenya For Ksh. 50,000
After weeks of teasers, TECNO Mobile has officially announced its newest flagship smartphone, PHANTOM X. TECNO unveiled the device at…
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Nokia is sticking to its brand position of trust and build quality
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones is a brand most of us have come to associate with. A number…
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[24Bit Podcast] Windows 11 is here: What to expect, and more!
Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2. Hosted by Emmanuel Chenze from AndroidKenya.com! Listen in on our conversation on the upcoming…
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[24Bit Podcast] Infinix NOTE 10 Series: A Huge Upgrade
Welcome to Season 4 of 24Bit Podcast! And thank you for sticking around with us through the episodes! In our…
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Catalyst Fund announces Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships
Global inclusive tech accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced pioneer members of its Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships.…
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More than 1.3 million customers already using the new M-PESA Super App
More than 1.3 million customers have downloaded the new M-PESA Super App since it was introduced in December last year.…
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Gadgets
LG TONE Free earbuds feature premium audio experience from Meridian technology
What do you look out for when purchasing earphones or headphones? While there are many models to choose from, your…
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News
Ministry of ICT Launches AJIRA Digital Club at Egerton University
The Kenya government through the Ministry of ICT has launched AJIRA Digital Club at the Egerton University. The clubs are…
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News
TECNO is relaunching the PHANTOM to get a share of the higher-end smartphone market
You have probably read about this already but yes, TECNO Mobile is bringing back the PHANTOM Brand. The company is…
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News
New Telkom customers to get 1GB data and 100 minutes of talk time monthly for a one-off payment of Ksh.100
Madaraka Life : Last month, Telkom Kenya teased plans to unveil a new digital independence product as it seeks to…
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Vivo V21 launched in Kenya, available for Ksh. 41,999
With pre-orders for the vivo V21 smartphone having come to an end, vivo has today officially launched the device in…
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News
Safaricom’s M-PESA Super App is Now Official
Safaricom has today officially launched “its M-PESA Super App for customers and its M-PESA for Business App. The app has…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S are coming to Kenya this month
Xiaomi Kenya has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S devices in Kenya on…
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News
Itel Kenya unveils Pass Ball Challenge, upto 80k up for grabs
Itel Kenya has announced a new challenge giving a chance for participants to showcase their football skills. Dubbed ‘’Pass Ball…
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Our Three Favorite TECNO Camon 17 Pro Features
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been selling in the local market for close to a month now. TECNO Mobile…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos announces winner of its 2021 Middle East and Africa Partner Awards
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the winners of its 2021 Middle East and Africa Partner Awards. The winners were announced…
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Three local InsurTech receive Ksh 1.25 million each from IRA, Prudential innovation hub
Three local startups have each received Ksh 1.25 million in cash awards from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) innovation hub…
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CMM PR launches 2nd edition of mentorship programme for African female tech founders
C. Moore Media International Public Relations (CMM), a New York-headquartered PR agency focusing on the US, UK, and African markets,…
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[Deal] The Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) currently selling on Jumia at a discounted price of KSh 4,999
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones officially made the Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) available in Kenya a week ago.…
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Future Ni Digital Initiative aims to equip local MSMEs owners with digital skills
Microsoft recently unveiled a new initiative to prepare Kenyan small businesses to adapt to the new normal. Dubbed Future Ni…
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Gadgets
Nokia G20 Now Available For Purchase in Kenya for Ksh.19,000
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones held a major launch event in April this year, announcing new Nokia phones…
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Gadgets
Infinix NOTE 10 Series Officially Launched: Specs, Pricing and Availability
Infinix has officially launched the all-new NOTE 10 series, a new portfolio including the NOTE 10, NOTE 10 Pro, and…
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Pre-orders for the vivo V21 now open in Kenya
After announcing plans to Launch the vivo V21 in the Kenyan market a few days ago, pre-orders for the device…
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CYBER SECURITY
This new malware primarily targets diplomatic missions and telcos in Africa
IT security software and service provider ESET has uncovered a new malware variant called that is being spread by the…
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BUSINESS
Unilever’s Sunlight Unveils A Five-Year Programme To Support Women Entrepreneurs
Unilever’s Sunlight, has announced a five-year programme to support women in business. Dubbed ‘Sunlight Women of More’, selected women entrepreneurs…
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