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TRENDING
Safaricom’s Decode 4.0 “Made of Kenya Edition” Kicks Off March 31
Safaricom’s annual engineering summit, Decode 4.0, kicks off next week. Tagged the “Made of Kenya Edition,” the summit opens its…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group Bets on AI to Power Growth as Digital Transactions Hit 98.2%
Equity Group is accelerating its transition into an artificial intelligence-driven financial services provider, betting on AI to power its next…
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BUSINESS
Why More Traders from African Regions Are Choosing Global Brokers for Forex Trading
In the past, forex trading was mainly viewed as a specialized, niche financial activity in Africa. However, that all has…
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News
Ericsson Appoints Siseko Ngxola as Country Head of South Africa
Ericsson has announced the appointment of Siseko Ngxola as Head of Ericsson South Africa. According to the company, the appointment…
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BUSINESS
Equity Named Africa’s Strongest Banking Brand and Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand
Equity has extended its lead in the brand stakes, emerging as Africa’s strongest banking brand and Kenya’s most valuable brand…
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News
Samsung Unveils Next-Gen HBM4E Memory and Deepens NVIDIA Partnership at GTC 2026
Samsung Electronics took center stage at NVIDIA’s GTC 2026 conference in San Jose this week, unveiling its most advanced memory…
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New Appointments
AVEVA Appoints Khaled Salah as VP for Africa in Regional Growth Push
Industrial software company AVEVA has appointed Khaled Salah as Vice President of Africa, tasking him with accelerating the company’s growth…
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News
TECNO Brings AI-Powered CAMON 50 Series and Lamborghini Partnership to Kenya from MWC 2026
TECNO has used the Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC) stage in Barcelona to unveil its latest smartphone lineup and a…
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News
Technology is Rewriting the Playbook for Grassroots Football in Kenya
The launch of the SportPesa League has introduced a technology-driven framework that is gradually turning community football in Kenya into…
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News
How AI Writing And Editing Tools Are Transforming Digital Content Creation
Have you ever thought about how people create so much digital content every single day? From blogs and social posts…
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News
Genetec Launches Cloud-Managed Security Appliance Built for Enterprise Scale
Genetec has unveiled the Cloudlink 2210, a new cloud-managed appliance aimed at large enterprises looking to modernise their physical security…
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COLUMNS
Allan Juma | Why Threat Intelligence is a Compliance Imperative for Kenya’s Financial Sector
Kenya’s financial sector operates in one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. This economy, according to GSMA, will…
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Gadgets
LG Debuts Puricare Aeromini, A Compact Purifier Built For Small Homes
LG Electronics (LG) has introduced the LG PuriCare AeroMini, a small air purifier designed to keep indoor air clean while…
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Featured
Zoza na Odibets App: Get Paid Just for Betting on the Odibets App
Sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya have yet another reason to download the Odibets App, after Odibets unveiled an exciting new…
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News
How Online Tools Help Writers Create Clearer And More Accurate Content
Have you ever written something and later felt that it could sound clearer or more polished? Many writers experience this…
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News
Samsung Marks Historic 20-Year Reign as World’s No. 1 TV Brand
Samsung Electronics has officially marked two decades as the undisputed leader of the global television industry. According to the latest…
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News
South African AI startup Yazi Secures First Institutional Funding at $1.6M Valuation
Yazi, a South African AI-native research startup, has officially closed its first institutional funding round, valuing the company at R30…
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News
Choosing the Right Video Production Agency for Your Business
Video has become central to how businesses communicate. It shapes brand perception, supports sales and influences buying decisions long before…
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News
Safaricom’s Ziidi Platform Wins Global Fintech Award at MWC 2026
Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has won the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the Global Mobile Awards…
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Gadgets
LG Launches Integrated Telematics System For Faster, Smarter Vehicle Connectivity
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new smart telematics solution designed to improve how vehicles connect to networks, satellites and…
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Featured
THE TALK OF TOWN! Farmers Choice Lavvy Opens in Lavington
Residents of Lavington and surrounding neighborhoods were treated to a lively weekend celebration following the official opening of the new…
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News
Court of Appeal Declares Key Cybercrime Act Clauses Unconstitutional
The Court of Appeal has delivered a decisive blow to the state’s ability to police online speech. On Friday, a…
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News
Bolt South Africa Has Officially Registered Under New Regulations
Bolt South Africa has officially registered under South Africa’s newly implemented transport regulations, becoming the first major ride-hailing platform in…
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TRENDING
Kanessa Muluneh | The Art of Scaling Startups: Why Marketing Is the Missing Growth Engine
Early-stage founders are conditioned by accelerators, investors, and peers to focus on three things: product, operations, and fundraising. These are…
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BUSINESS
61% of Kenyans Believe Culinary Talent Has No Gender, Bolt Food Survey Finds
A new survey by Bolt Food reveals that a strong majority of Kenyans believe culinary talent transcends gender, but perceptions around leadership…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank Kenya Posts 10% Profit Growth, Raises Dividends
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a 10% growth in profit after tax to Kshs. 22.9 billion for the financial…
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TRENDING
Canal+ Announces Shutdown of Showmax Streaming Service
Canal+ has officially announced the upcoming discontinuation of the loss-making Showmax streaming platform. The decision comes just months after the…
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News
TECNO Kenya Shifts Focus to Authentic Stories with #CAMON50SEESYOU Campaign
TECNO Kenya is taking a decidedly human turn with the launch of its latest campaign, #CAMON50SEESYOU campaign. This initiative marks…
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TRENDING
Huawei Exceeds ITU Partner2Connect Pledge Target, Bringing Connectivity to 170 Million People Globally
Huawei has delivered digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across more than 80 countries, surpassing…
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TRENDING
How M-PESA Optimization is Localizing Liquidity for Kenyan Traders
For years, participating in the global forex market meant playing by the rules of the US dollar and the SWIFT…
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CYBER SECURITY
Identity Attacks Surge as Global Threat Groups Proliferate, Sophos 2026 Report Reveals
Cybercriminals are increasingly abandoning complex hacks in favor of simply logging in with stolen credentials. The 2026 Sophos Active Adversary…
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TRENDING
Africa Digital Assets and VAAK Ink Strategic Digital Asset Partnership
Africa Digital Assets (ADA) has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Virtual Assets Association of Kenya (VAAK).…
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News
HumanCoop Selects Identy.io Deploys Offline Biometrics for Undocumented Patients in North Africa
Humanitarian organisation HumanCoop has partnered with identity technology firm Identy.io to roll out facial biometric verification tools aimed at improving…
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How I&M FX DIRECT is Automating Corporate Treasury
For years, the corporate treasury function in Kenya has operated on a dependency model. When a business needed to convert…
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TRENDING
Connecting Kenya’s Digital Services to M-PESA
Most Kenyans do not think about what happens behind the scenes when they pay for something online, settle a hospital…
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TRENDING
Airtel to Ride on Starlink to Command Mobile Internet Market in Kenya
Kenya is set to be at the forefront of a big shift in mobile internet access across Africa, as a…
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News
Microsoft-Powered AI App Auni Surpasses 3,500 Business Sign-ups in Three Months
Auni, an artificial intelligence-powered mini app developed by Nairobi-based startup Fastagger and integrated into Safaricom’s M-Pesa Business Super App, has…
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News
ICT Authority Appoints Jessy Kiveu Maruti as New CEO
The ICT Authority BoarD has announced the appointment of Jessy Kiveu Maruti as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment,…
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TRENDING
Kenya Moves to Reform Spectrum Laws to Close Rural Digital Gap
Modernizing spectrum management could inject a massive Ksh 662 billion ($4.2 billion) into Kenya’s GDP by 2028. This is according…
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News
Kenya’s Data Gold Rush: How Social Media And AI Labor Are Exposing Citizens’ Privacy
Kenya’s progressive advancement in the mobile money ecosystem, extensive fibre optic connectivity, and a growing tech startup culture has solidified…
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Startups
HAVAÍC’s US$50 Million African Innovation Fund 3 Achieves Third Close
Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its US$50 million African Innovation Fund 3…
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Konza Listed in the Global 7 Wonders of Future Cities Initiative
Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, a global programme…
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Gadgets
LG InnoFest 2026: LG Showcases Effortless AI Home Tailored for Africa
Africa’s smart home market is entering a period of accelerated growth, driven by expanding connectivity, urbanization and rising demand for…
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Featured
Odibets Raises the Bar With Enhanced Aviator Missions and Competitive Challenges
Odibets is redefining the Aviator gaming experience with the rollout of structured missions, race challenges and leaderboard tournaments — a…
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News
LG Debuts LG ThinQ Pro for B2B Customers at KBIS 2026
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil LG ThinQ Pro, a smart home management platform designed for B2B customers, at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) taking place…
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Featured
Poker in Kenya: Formats, Rules, and Beginner Guide
The Simple Truth: If you can learn 10 poker hands, you can start playing with confidence. Poker isn’t as complicated…
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Gadgets
LG Introduces Locally Adaptive AI Smart Home Solutions for Africa at InnoFest 2026 MEA
LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its commitment to transforming everyday living across Africa and other emerging markets through AI-powered home solutions…
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Gadgets
Why Home Appliances with AI are a Strategic Investment for Kenyan Homes
What if your home could fight back? Against rising costs, unpredictable power and the daily drain on your time and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safer Internet Day: Sophos’ Advice to Internet Users on How to Proactively Protect Their Login Details
On Safer Internet Day (February 10), a day dedicated to raising awareness about digital usage, Sophos, a global leader of…
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News
Why Safety Is Now as Important as Connectivity for Kenyan Enterprises
For more than a decade, connectivity has powered Kenya’s economic transformation. Mobile money, cloud platforms, e-commerce, and remote work have…
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BUSINESS
How Global Trading Platforms are Expanding their Presence in Kenya
Kenya is rapidly evolving from a primarily agrarian and services economy into one of Africa’s most dynamic digital and financial…
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News
Cellulant Appoints Michael Muriuki as CPTO to Drive Product-Led Scale
Cellulant, the payments company, has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The…
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News
LG Positions Africa as Key Growth Frontier for AI-Powered Smart Home Expansion
LG Electronics (LG) has identified Africa as a key growth frontier for its AI-enabled innovations as it accelerates expansion across…
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News
Google Opens Applications for 10th Cohort of Startups Accelerator Africa
Google today announced the opening of applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. This milestone…
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CLOUD
Data Sovereignty is Africa’s Next Great Infrastructure Frontier
For years, a digital paradox has quietly slowed Africa’s economic engines. An email sent between two offices in Nairobi or…
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Interviews
Interview: Samsung’s Product Lead Ryan Mule on The Smartphone as an AI Platform
As the digital landscape across East Africa shifts from simple connectivity to proactive intelligence, the smartphone is undergoing its most…
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News
LG CEO Outlines Bold Strategy for AI and B2B Growth Amid Rapid Industry Shifting
LG Electronics Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol has issued a sharp call to action for the global technology leader, declaring…
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TRENDING
The TechTrends Podcast | When a Nation Talks: The Safaricom Sale Question
From M-Pesa to mobile data, Safaricom powers how millions of Kenyans live, work, and connect. So when news emerges about…
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Social Media
Kenyan Creators Earn Over KSh 47 Million as TikTok for Business Turns One
One year after TikTok for Business officially launched in Kenya, the platform has revealed that over 200 Kenyan creators have…
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News
Tech Leaders Shift Focus From AI Hype to Practical Implementation at Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit
The third edition of the AI Kenya Industry Breakfast has concluded in Nairobi, signaling a growing shift among Kenyan enterprises…
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News
Abci-Nexus Spins Out Software Arm ‘Asopo’ to Power African Asset Financing
Abci-Nexus, a technology-enabled holding company, has announced the launch of Asopo Technologies, a new standalone software company designed to commercialize…
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News
Xiaomi Redefines Mid-Range Standards with the Launch of REDMI Note 15 Series in Kenya
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the REDMI Note 15 Series, marking a significant leap in mid-range smartphone engineering with the introduction…
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Gadgets
Wireless Dolby Atmos Soundbars: Enhanced Audio Experience for Every Occasion
The modern Kenyan consumes content in a variety of ways, and it reflects the modern, fast-paced lifestyle and a need…
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News
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Series is Redefining Education for Kenya’s Next Generation
Education in Kenya is undergoing a historic shift. As the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) moves into its next phase, the demand…
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CLOUD
Choosing a Data Centre Provider in East Africa: A Practical Guide for 2026
Governments and the private sector in East Africa alike are investing heavily in connectivity, cloud services, e-commerce, fintech and digital…
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News
Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training Kicks Off in Kenya
Huawei has officially kicked off the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training, bringing together 21 exceptional students selected…
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TRENDING
Coming Soon: A New Layer of Privacy Five Years in the Making
Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in…
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TRENDING
I&M Bank’s FX Trading Platform Promises Instant Forex Settlement for Kenyan Businesses
For years, corporate treasury in Kenya operated on a dependency model. If a Finance Manager wanted to convert currencies, they…
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CLOUD
Demos Kyriacou | Why Tier III Data Centres Are the Real Play for East Africa
East Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a rapid pace, driven by rising internet penetration, widespread mobile connectivity, and growing…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast x Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments
Africa’s fintech story is often told through flashy consumer apps, billion-dollar valuations, and rapid user growth. But beneath all of…
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News
MENA FinTech Association Formally Constitutes Policy & Regulation Working Group
Following its high-profile debut at Investopia 2023, the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) has officially announced the formal constitution of its…
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COLUMNS
Mark Mwaniki | Why 2026 Could Be a Breakout Year for Digital Trade in East Africa
For more than a decade, East Africa has been viewed as a region of unrealised potential, a future hub for…
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News
Sophos Launches Workspace Protection to Secure Hybrid Teams and Govern AI Usage
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the launch of Sophos Workspace Protection. This new solution is designed to provide organizations with…
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News
Ai Kenya Industry Breakfast 3.0 Set for January 29
As AI technologies continue to reshape the business landscape globally, Kenya is reinforcing its position at the forefront of enterprise…
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Featured
How to get Freebets and Bonuses on ChezaGame Today
Kenyan betting fanatics are buzzing with excitement as ChezaGame, the latest online sports betting platform has rolled out some of…
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News
Paystack Enters Nigeria’s Banking Sector with Acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank
Paystack, the Stripe-owned fintech leader, has officially entered Nigeria’s banking sector through the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. Announced on…
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TRENDING
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of Thursday Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary nationwide shutdown of public internet services, effective today, January 13, 2026,…
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News
Kenya and Huawei Eye Strategic Pact to Boost Public Sector Digital Skills
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) and Huawei Kenya have initiated talks to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating…
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Startups
Youfanly Hits Ksh 40M Payout Milestone for African Creators
As the global creator economy reaches a trillion-dollar industry, African creators continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability…
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Gadgets
CES 2026: LG Unveils World’s Fastest Bluetooth Gaming Controller for LG Smart TVs
LG Electronics (LG) and Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, have unveiled the new Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth®…
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News
How to Check 2025 KCSE Results
The Ministry of Education is set to release the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results today, Friday,…
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News
Kenya’s Home Appliance Market Set to Hit $73 Million by 2029
Kenya’s household appliance market is on a steep upward trajectory, with revenues projected to surge from $48.82 million in 2025…
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News
Masakhane Hub Issues Call for Proposals to Integrate 50 African Languages into AI
The Masakhane African Languages Hub (the Hub) has launched a major Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at dismantling the “linguistic…
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News
CES 2026: Samsung Redefines Luxury Home Cinema with World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV
Samsung Electronics has once again pushed the boundaries of display technology at CES 2026, unveiling its most ambitious television to…
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News
CES 2026: Samsung Champions Open Ecosystems as the Future of Home AI
Samsung has doubled down on open ecosystems as the foundation for the next generation of home artificial intelligence (AI), arguing…
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TRENDING
Africa’s $1 Trillion Payment Opportunity to Take Center Stage at ATS Nairobi 2026
As the global financial community looks toward emerging markets for the next wave of hyper-growth, all eyes are on Nairobi.…
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News
CES 2026: Samsung Unveils ‘Companion to AI Living’ Vision with Massive 130-Inch Micro RGB TV
Samsung Electronics has officially kicked off its CES 2026 showcase by unveiling a bold new vision: “Your Companion to AI…
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Featured
Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets: How to Win Ksh 1,000 Every Day this January
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has rolled out an exciting January promotion dubbed “Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets”, offering customers a daily…
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News
What Compliance Means for Crypto Bettors
Crypto betting feels simple on the surface: deposit, place a few bets, withdraw your winnings, repeat. The surprise is that…
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Gadgets
CES 2026: LG Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot LG CLOiD
As the doors open to CES 2026, LG Electronics has taken a definitive step toward the future of domestic automation…
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Featured
Why Certified GMC Service Centers Matter for Warranty Coverage and Long-Term Reliability
GMC trucks and SUVs represent significant investments designed to deliver years of reliable performance. Protecting that investment requires proper maintenance…
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BUSINESS
Absa Digi Loan Offers Instant Financing for Back-to-School Fees
As the January “Njaanuary” back-to-school rush peaks, Absa Bank Kenya has stepped in to cushion parents from the perennial financial…
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News
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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News
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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News
TechTrends Media’s GreenShift Sustainability Forum set for March 2026
TechTrends Media, in strategic partnership with Africa Business Communities, is proud to announce the GreenShift Sustainability Forum, a premier full-day…
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News
New Airtel 5G Outdoor Unit Aims to Eliminate Indoor Signal “Dead Zones”
Airtel Kenya has intensified its bid for the fixed-broadband market with the rollout of the 5G Smart Connect Outdoor Unit…
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TRENDING
Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service…
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COLUMNS
Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
More than 15 years ago, mobile financial services emerged as a transformative force across Africa. From the earliest days of…
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News
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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COLUMNS
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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News
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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