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Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatility
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a sweeping 44% average increase in mobile data tariffs, marking its most aggressive pricing adjustment since…
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CBK licenses 42 more digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it has granted operating licenses to an additional 42 Digital Credit…
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TechTrends Media’s GreenShift Sustainability Forum set for March 2026
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Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
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Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
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Adinkra Fellowship announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of global black leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has announced its 2026 Cohort, a distinguished group of twenty exceptional Black leaders selected from 1,257 applications…
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Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience
Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day.…
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Women and youth lead shift to safer night-time mobility in Kenya
Kenya’s night-time mobility patterns are shifting, with new data showing that women and young people are increasingly relying on ride-hailing…
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Japanese brewing giant Asahi to acquire majority stake in EABL for $2.3 billion
Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group Holdings has agreed to acquire Diageo PLC’s majority stake in East African Breweries PLC (EABL)…
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TikTok becomes the new front door for African cinema and TV discovery
The age-old holiday dilemma of “what to watch” is increasingly being solved not by scrolling through streaming menus, but by…
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TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Kenya
TECNO has officially announced the launch of the MEGAPAD SE in Kenya. Positioned as a flagship AI tablet, the device…
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX partner to launch Starlink Direct to Cell connectivity across Africa
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Starlink Direct to Cell satellite services across 14 African…
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Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSE
Safaricom PLC has today officially listed its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a historic moment for…
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[EXCLUSIVE] Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka exits
In a major shake-up at the national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka is exiting…
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Erkan Satik | Accelerated entry: How East Africa leapfrogged into the cloud age
East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises…
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i3 announces three major deals to accelerate African healthtech innovation
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced three agreements aimed at reshaping healthcare delivery across the continent. The deals were…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Green Bond oversubscribed by 176% as investors pour in KES 41.6 billion
Safaricom has recorded a significant uptake for its first Green Bond issuance, receiving applications totalling KES 41.6 billion, surpassing its…
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Kenya School of TVET and Huawei Graduate 65 Lecturers in National ICT Capacity Drive
The Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET) and Huawei Technologies Kenya have announced the completion of the second phase of their…
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Odibets Christmas Promo 2025: How to Win Instant Cash Daily
The Christmas festivities have arrived early for sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya, as Odibets launches its high-octane holiday campaign, Sherekea…
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Toyota South Africa Motors Taps IBM for Critical SAP Upgrades
IBM has announced the successful completion of two significant SAP S/4HANA system upgrades for Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), marking…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Integrates Elite Cyber Threat Intelligence into Microsoft Copilot Ecosystem
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the general availability of new integrations connecting its extensive cyber threat…
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MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices in Kenya by up to 29%
MultiChoice Kenya, recently acquired by the French media conglomerate CANAL+, has announced aggressive price cuts on its hardware. The move…
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The TechTrends Podcast | The State of Startup Funding in Africa in 2025 ft Andrew Fassnidge
Is Africa’s startup funding winter finally over? That’s the question we explored in a recent conversation with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder…
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1win Tanzania: strange bets and how betting inspires sports bloggers
The world of online betting never ceases to surprise — especially on the official site of 1win Tanzania. While many…
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AI Firm Galytix Announces Global Expansion Drive
Galytix, the leading Agentic Artificial Intelligence company for the banking and financial services industry, today announces a major global expansion…
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Mukesh Bector | Global solar panels aren’t enough: Why supply chains hold the key to sustainability
Switching to solar is good. But on its own, it’s not nearly enough. If companies are serious about sustainability, they…
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Protect Your Money: How to Verify and Avoid Scammers Posing as Fake Agents
Kenya is experiencing a significant rise in fraud, both online and offline. From cyberattacks targeting critical systems to fake agents…
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UK-Kenya Tech Hub and ViKtoria Ventures Launch First Corporate VC Report in Kenya
Angel Leads Program, supported by the UK-Kenya Tech Hub and implemented by ViKtoria Ventures, has launched the Corporate Venture Capital…
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How Subsea Cables Power the Data Centre-Driven Digital Economy
The internet as we know it wouldn’t exist without the vast, invisible network of subsea cables lying deep beneath the…
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya. Two new additions designed to…
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Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026
The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on…
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Google Expands Africa Investments with New Subsea Cables, AI Tools for Students, and $9M Fund
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation with a new set of investments focused on connectivity, education, and…
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Karura Forest Row Threatens Community Jobs and Education
A deepening dispute between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) has thrown one of…
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Bamboo FC Wins Odibets KOX 5-Aside Tournament in Eldoret
Eldoret was set alight this weekend as Bamboo FC claimed victory in the highly competitive Odibets KOX 5-Aside Tournament, defeating…
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Huawei ICT Academy Targets Record 12,000 Students as 2025/2026 ICT Competition Recruitment Continues
Huawei ICT Academy recently took a tour of Strathmore University, continuing its mission to inspire and equip young Kenyans with…
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Safaricom Unveils New Bundle for Ride-Hailing Drivers and Boda Boda Operators
Safaricom has unveiled two new propositions designed to empower ride-hailing drivers and motobike riders in Kenya with affordable connectivity, fuel…
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Samsung Expands One UI to Home Appliances
Samsung Electronics today announced the expansion of its proprietary One UI platform to its home appliance lineup, delivering a unified…
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Vertiv Completes Acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire…
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Verto Webinar Explores Payments, Compliance, and Expansion Strategies for South African Businesses
Verto Webinar: South African businesses looking to expand internationally face a host of challenges, from high cross-border transaction costs and…
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Wikimania 2025 in Nairobi Unites 2,300 Attendees from 135 Countries
Nairobi played host to the 20th edition of Wikimania, the annual global conference celebrating Wikipedia, Wikimedia projects, and the volunteers…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
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Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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Airtel Africa’s 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Digital Inclusion Push
Airtel Africa has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing major strides in delivering on its mission to transform lives by…
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What Businesses Can Learn from Japan’s ‘Sho-Sho-Sei’ to Beat Plastic Pollution
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. As we mark World Environment Day 2025 with the…
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AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
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TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…
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Why Outdoor Advertising is Important for Brand Visibility
You see it every day—billboards on highways, posters at bus stops, digital advertising screens in shopping malls, and even ads…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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BYDFi: The Best Crypto Exchanges for Secure and Low-Cost Trading
Crypto trading has evolved rapidly over the last few years with the market projected to to reach US$1.8 Billion by…
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Elevate your culinary experience with the LG Grill microwave oven
Modern lifestyles demand kitchen appliances that offer versatility, efficiency, and convenience. With the perfect blend of technology and innovation to…
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Safaricom seeks approval from CA to build undersea cable
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom is seeking regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its own undersea…
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Digital Earth Africa empowers governments with new Coastlines Monitoring Dashboard
Coastlines across Africa are undergoing rapid changes due to a combination of rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events…
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Suat Ozsoy: Shaping The Future Through Product Innovation
With its forward-thinking vision, Kenya is one of the world’s most dynamic markets for technology innovation, offering industry players exceptional…
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Antony Muchiri: Cyber Insurance – Why it matters and how to get it right
Cyber insurance has become a critical tool for companies aiming to protect themselves against the rising tide of cyberattacks. With…
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Kenyan Fintech Leja Processes $2 Billion in Business Transactions in 2024
Kenyan fintech startup Leja has achieved remarkable growth, processing $2 billion in B2B payments since launching its B2B payments service…
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[TechTrends Podcast] Dupe Killa-Kafidip on her mission to alleviate food poverty in Nigeria
In this third episode, I speak to Dupe Killa-Kafidipe who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center…
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Abuse of Trusted Applications Grows by 51%, Sophos Report
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has released “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active Adversary Report,” analyzing adversary behaviors and…
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LG Partners with will.i.am to Relaunch its Xboom-Branded Audio Products
LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with creative artist, global music icon, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am, to launch a new line…
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Samsung Opens its First Ever Experience Store in Meru
Samsung on Wednesday launched its first-ever experience store in Meru located in Greenwood City Mall. Samsung said in a statement…
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African Telcos Increasingly Under DDoS Attacks for 2024, Report
While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often…
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Bolt Food Now Allows Couriers To Cashout Their Earnings Early
Bolt Food has launched an Early Cashout feature which allows courier partners to receive their earnings before the regular payout…
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ILRI and CTLGH Launch Advanced App for Livestock Health and Feed Management
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) have launched a real-time…
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How Living Goods is Enhancing Community Healthcare Through AWS’s Health Equity Initiative
In Kenya’s Kisumu County, Millicent Atieno begins her day as a community health promoter – globally recognized as community health…
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[Mukesh Bector] Tackling Challenges in Renewable Energy Adoption
As the world faces the mounting impacts of climate change, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent.…
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Pancras Mutuma: We are now past the AI scare for communications jobs; it’s time to make it work for us
In the past two years, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an explosion of advancements, with ChatGpt emerging…
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1Win: The Official Betting Hub for Kenyan Enthusiasts!
1Win Overview for Kenyan Punters 1Win is a reputable online betting platform that has captured the attention of punters in…
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Unpacking The State of Fintech in Africa
The fintech sector in Africa has recorded rapid growth over the recent years to emerge as one of the most…
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Boost Your Digital Well-being with HMD’s Smartphone Detox Solutions
Digital detox: Daisy Koech was so angry that she repossessed a smartphone her husband had gifted her 12-year-old daughter. Daisy’s…
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The Importance of Knowledge Management Systems in Modern Businesses
The pervasiveness of information in the digital age has transformed how businesses operate, making knowledge management an essential aspect of…
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HMD Named Official Global Mobile Phone Partner of FC Barcelona
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is now the official global media partner for FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most iconic football…
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All Epson Japanese facilities full switch to renewable electricity
Epson announced on Tuesday it has achieved a major sustainability milestone by switching to 100% renewable electricity for all its…
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Olympics 2024: Dominican Republic vs Spain
Assessing the underdog’s chances In fact, the Dominican Republic team should not have been at the Olympics, but due to…
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The average smartphone price to jump by 15% by 2029, report
The average smartphone price has fluctuated significantly over the past five years, going from over $318 in 2021 to $287…
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Maximize Your Email Marketing ROI: Best Practices for This Year
Email marketing has maintained its throne as the most effective method for communication between businesses and customers. However, that does…
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Matching The Right TV for Your Space: Things to Look Out For
The era of buying “just” any TV is gone. Nowadays, a TV is not just about showing pictures and entertaining…
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Fidelity Shield Insurance launches ‘My Afya Shield’ digital product
Fidelity Shield Insurance has launched My Afya Shield, a pioneering health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya.…
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[Dong Wong Lee] Reimagining the future of consumer electronics with AI
We’ve witnessed the rapid advancement in technology move from pristine laboratories with exacting conditions into the mess of our daily…
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SA conferencing recognised by Africa for sustainability initiatives
With an accelerated global drive towards business operating more sustainably, it was with much pride that South Africa walked away…
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#Budget2024KE: Government to allocate a further Ksh.5 billion to the Hustler Fund
The Government has revealed plans to allocate a further Ksh.5 billion to the Hustler Fund. The digital financial initiative was…
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Vertiv unveils end-to-end AI power and cooling solutions for data centres in EMEA
Vertiv has announced a new portfolio of high-density data centre infrastructure solutions to support the higher power and cooling requirements…
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Airtel Premier Plans and Their Prices
Airtel Premier Plans: Airtel Kenya has new plans to take on Safaricom’s Postpaid services. The telco says these plans have…
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Anthony Hutia: Leveraging technology for a greener world
As the urgency to combat climate change escalates, technology companies are uniquely positioned to drive environmental sustainability. Samsung, a global…
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Microsoft launches Build with AI to ease use of AI for startup founders
Microsoft has announced new tools to help make building AI solutions easier. With Build with AI, held within the Microsoft…
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Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Ranked Biggest Risk to MSPs
The biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies. This is according…
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Nine startups selected for the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program
Safaricom has announced the nine startups selected for its Spark Accelerator Program. The program aims to accelerate early-stage startups in…
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Safaricom Ethiopia to use locally manufactured telecom towers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it will be using locally manufactured telecom towers as it seeks to localize its infrastructure. …
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How Africa’s largest payments network is integrating social mission with its business aspirations
Being deliberate about creating a “greater purpose” is essential to building an authentic corporate culture, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the…
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Instagram launches ‘’Made By Africa, Loved by the World’’ campaign to celebrate African Women
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved…
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Oppo A60 with, Snapdragon 680 SoC 5,000mAh battery, launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO A60, the latest entry in its A series of smartphones in…
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COLUMNS
Eva Ngigi- Sarwari: The impact of digital payments on government efficiency and citizen empowerment
In today’s fast-rising digital evolution age, where security, convenience and efficiency are important, governments worldwide are recognizing the transformative power…
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Visa launches 2.5m grant competition for women business owners in Kenya
Digital payments firm Visa has launched its She’s Next global advocacy program in Kenya. She’s Next is part of Visa’s efforts…
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Liquid and Eutelsat bring Low Earth Orbit satellite services to Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit…
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Growing Demand for Laundry Equipment in Kenya Sparks Market for Space Saving Appliances
The rapid urbanization of Kenya’s population, coupled with unprecedented exposure to new technologies, has significantly boosted the adoption of laundry…
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CYBER SECURITY
Joe Levy Appointed CEO of Sophos
Sophos has today announced the appointment of Joe Levy as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Levy has…
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1Win Kenya Review: The Complete Guide to Betting on This Top Site in 2024
1Win is an online platform in Kenya that offers a wide range of sports and casino games. With a user-friendly…
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Startups
Electric vehicle dealer Spiro taps $50m debt facility at Afreximbank
Spiro, the African electric vehicle company has signed a US$50 million debt facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This…
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Iconic Nokia 3210 Returns Amid Dumbphone Boom
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the European mobile innovator and manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced the comeback of the iconic…
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Legatum Center hits milestone of support for over 300 African entrepreneurs driving innovation
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) celebrated over 15 years of advancing…
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Startups
Digital identity solutions provider Seamfix secures $4.5 million funding to expand across Africa
Seamfix, the Nigeria digital identity solutions provider, has secured $4.5 million from Alitheia IDF, a gender lens investing fund, in…
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