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[South Africa] Fintech specialist e4 launches Girls in STEM programme
Fintech specialist e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to provide girls in underprivileged areas in South Africa with…
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MUTHONI WACHIRA: OPPO Reno6 5G – Iconic Reno Design with the Reno Glow
What is it about some phones that stop people in their tracks when they look into the store window? It…
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Nokia C30 Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Nokia C30 Specs: This was among the devices HMD Global unveiled back in July. The phone was unveiled alongside the…
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Bolt Food expands to more areas in Nairobi
Bolt Food has announced that it’s expanding its operations into new areas within Nairobi. Bolt Food will now be available…
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Jumia Kenya scoops two awards at the Kenya e-Commerce awards
Jumia has scooped two awards at the Kenya 2021 eCommerce awards. Recognizing online retailers that are contributing to removing barriers…
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WINSTON RITSON: Africa finally has its head in the Cloud – but is it private, public or hybrid?
In an age of accelerated digital migration and modernization movements, the Cloud has been touted as a veritable salvation for…
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KARINA BRIJLAL: Women leadership in the open source and tech sectors
The open source community believes that the best ideas come from a diversity of perspectives, which allows organisations to respond…
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Six Months Later, What are Kenyans Listening to on Spotify?
Its been six months since music streaming service Spotify entered the Kenyan market. Since then, the company has been releasing…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
OPPO is planning to unveil its first 5G device in Kenya, the OPPO Reno6 5G on September 13th. The company…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa is suited to jump to the cloud more than its peers
The speed at which Africa’s business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. Business…
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Why Odibets’ Sh105 Million Mega Jackpot is the Talk of Town
For sports betting fanatics, winning big is always the ultimate goal. Not long ago seven lucky Kenyans became instant millionaires…
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ELIZABETH COOK: Technology and Collaboration for the Good of the Environment
Climate change and the push to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) are becoming matters of greater importance.…
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FRANCIS WAINAINA: How cloud technology could transform manufacturing in Africa
Globally, the manufacturing sector plays a significant role in driving economic growth, job creation, and lifting people out of poverty.…
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Pandemic drives surge in use of digital health solutions across Africa
There has been an exponential rise in the number of people engaging with digital health services through their smartphones in…
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‘Stop At Nothing’ is TECNO Mobile’s New Brand Slogan
TECNO has today launched its new brand slogan named Stop At Nothing. The launch is supported with a brand video,…
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Odibets, Bahati Tena Foundation Partner to Support Small Scale Businesses
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms, Odibets has partnered with award-winning artist Kelvin Bahati in a promo dubbed “Pata Bahati…
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The future of shopping is in augmented reality, LG is showing the way
The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Nguniri: Kenya’s Kenya Data Center Market Size by investment is set to Reach $342 Million by 2026
Kenya is witnessing the growing adoption of digital services such as cloud, big data, and IoT driving the demand for…
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Retail sector became top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during the pandemic in 2020, Sophos
Sophos has published the “State of Ransomware in Retail,” which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on mid-sized…
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Infinix Announces Limited Edition Sauti Sol Infinix Note 10 Pro Phone
Infinix Mobile has today announced the launch of their Limited Edition Sauti Sol Infinix Note 10 Pro smartphone, paying homage…
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East African Startup ecosystem poised for massive growth in 2021
Africa has a very vibrant startup ecosystem. Even with the pandemic, these startups have gone ahead and raised massive funding…
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Muthoni Wachira: As 5G slowly gains momentum, OPPO Kenya keen to revolutionize mobile devices experience in the market
Kenya became the second country in Africa to roll out a commercial 5G network, which is set to improve customer…
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East Africa’s Startup ecosystem players in Nairobi to design the future of Africa Tech
Leading startup ecosystem players in Africa have today kicked off a two-day workshop to design solutions for challenges that the…
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SES Unveils New Satellite System To Deliver Scalable Connectivity Services To Enterprises and Governments Around the World
SES, the leading global satellite-enabled content connectivity solutions provider, yesterday unveiled its O3b mPOWER constellation of 11 satellites together with…
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Gadgets
Boasting a 2 week battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro doesn’t shy away from powerful technology
Smartwatches always were different from traditional classic watches, be it terms of design or functionality. However, there have been attempts…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank half-year profits hit Ksh.17.9bn
Equity Group has announced a 98% growth in half-year profits to Kshs.17.9 billion up from Kshs.9.1 billion the previous year.…
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Katapila Wins Odinare Rap Challenge
Popular Kenyan musician Khaligraph Jones in partnership with betting firm Odibets on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 unveiled the winner of…
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Nokia, Safaricom and UNICEF connect more primary schools to the Internet across Kenya
Nokia has come together with multiple stakeholders, including Safaricom, UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect…
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Gadgets
Itel A25 Pro is now selling in Kenya for Ksh 7,999
Itel Mobile Kenya is running an offer on the Itel A25 Pro, one of its best budget phones in the…
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[Deal] Buy the Huawei Band 6 on Amaya and get a free Huawei gift box
The Huawei Band six went on sale in Kenya a couple of weeks ago. The Band 6 is retailing at…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Moving to the cloud is the key to succeeding in the digital era
Moving to the cloud is the key to succeeding in the digital era. Many business leaders in Africa are making…
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[24Bit Podcast]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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4G Capital Strengthens Leadership Team With New Appointments
4G CAPITAL GROUP has today announced the appointments of Alex Siboe as Chief Operations Officer and Ross Breadmore as Chief Product Officer. Both officers…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A32: Which One Should You Buy?
We have been with the Infinix NOTE 10 Pro for quite some time. Infinix Mobile officially unveiled this device close…
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Huawei Opens Applications for its 2021 HMS App Innovation Contest
Huawei has opened applications for its 2021 HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP), a premier global contest for mobile application…
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StarTimes enhances bouquet offer for mid-tier subscribers
Subscribers enrolled on Pay Television platform StarTimes media Basic package are set to enjoy an enriched content offer after the…
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Raccoon stealer uses Telegram, adds cryptomining and cryptocurrency theft, Sophos Report
A new report by security leader Sophos has revealed a raccoon stealer disguised as pirated software that grabs cryptocurrencies and…
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Create your dream living space with LG virtual reality platform
Designing or redesigning your living space costs money. You also need an interior designer to come up with the concept.…
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Telkom South Africa appoints Serame Taukobong Group CEO Designate
Telkom South Africa has announced the appointment of Serame Taukobong as Group CEO Designate with effect from 01 October 2021. Making the…
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BUSINESS
Kenyans can now invest in NSE using their Safaricom bonga points
Safaricom has today announced a new partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)to enable Kenyans to invest in stocks using…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Increase in connectivity and broadband services is driving huge demand for cloud services in Africa
In our last Africa Cloud Review article, we highlighted extensively how cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing…
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CYBER SECURITY
29% of corporate users in Kenya experienced financial malware attacks in the first half of 2021, Kaspersky
Although Kaspersky’s research shows that the overall number of financial malware attacks in Kenya has decreased in the first half…
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CYBER SECURITY
Brandon Rochat: What SMEs need to know about Ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and malicious cybercriminals are always fine-tuning their strategies. Business leaders need to realise that…
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Gadgets
Nokia X20 Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Nokia X20 Specs: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
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CLOUD
Caroline Mukiira : Hybrid Cloud – The Catalyst for Increased Financial Inclusion in Africa
Africa has made huge strides over the past decades towards the financial inclusion. The digitization and simplification of money management…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Refactr to Optimize MTR and Extended Detection and Response with SOAR Capabilities
Just a week after acquiring Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, Sophos has announced yet another acquisition. The endpoint security…
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CLOUD
A future-proof data centre environment is key to digital transformation in Africa, WSP
According to a recent report, Africa needs 700 data centre facilities to meet growing demand for capacity and density in today’s…
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Experience true metaverse immersion with LG OLED TV
The indoor lifestyle due to coronavirus restrictions has paved way for innovative technologies that help people recreate familiar experiences from…
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Odibets, Kenya Reggae fraternity come to the rescue of ailing DJ Lastborn
The Kenya reggae fraternity and betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative has come to the aid of ailing reggae DJ Lastborn.…
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Microsoft and IFC launch initiative to support Africa’s agri-food sector
Microsoft ’s 4Afrika and IFC have launched a new initiative to train small-scale farmers and agriculture-linked small businesses in Africa…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes enhances entertainment content offering for its subscribers
StarTimes has introduced new content across diverse content genres for its pay television service subscribers. The move will see subscribers…
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Safaricom increases Skiza artists earnings by 33%
Safaricom on Monday announced an increase in Skiza revenue share for artists and content creators by 33%. Following the move, more…
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Odibets Introduces New Cash-Out Feature
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has introduced a new cash-out feature that is set to change the game…
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5 Kenyan startups showcase their products at Japanese-led NINJA Accelerator program
5 Kenyan startups showcased their solutions during the 1st Demo Day of the NINJA Accelerator in the country, concluding the…
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Nigerian Healthtech Startup Field Intelligence Expands into Eleven New Cities Across East and West Africa
Nigerian healthtech startup Field Intelligence has expanded into Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Introduces Early Cash-out Feature for drivers
Bolt has launched an on-demand cash withdrawal feature dubbed Early Cash-Out, enabling drivers to instantly withdraw their earnings such as…
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Jumia is Offering its Customers Free Shopping worth Ksh 300
Jumia consumers are set to enjoy free shopping below Ksh 300 and have it delivered at a small fee to…
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Incentro credited for growth in Google Cloud adoption in Africa
DigiCloud Africa has credited Incentro Africa for its role in expanding Google Cloud in Africa and subsequently being recognised as…
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Newest millionaire in town: Ugali man Receives car, fully equipped gym from Odibets
Charles Odongo, popularly known as Ugali Man, who went viral for his ugali eating skills, has finally received his goodies…
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UN announces winners of “Good Food for All” competition in Africa
Thirteen small- and medium-sized businesses from Africa and the Middle East have been announced as winners of the “Good Food…
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LG redefines consumer experience with virtual reality
Imagine a world where you could walk into a restaurant and experience an exotic cuisine without leaving your house, or…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing Africa’s cloud market
From all the previous Africa Cloud Review articles we have published, we have been highlighting how the cloud market in…
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Top African regions set to become leading startup and investment hubs
On the back of Cape Town being recognised as the tech capital of Africa, topping international rankings for foreign direct investment strategy,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Endpoint security leader Sophos has acquired Braintrace further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary Network Detection and Response…
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Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?
Last year was different for many obvious reasons. But one habit which hasn’t changed is our need and use of…
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Cellulant Gets Approval from Bank of Tanzania to Become a Payment Solution Service Provider
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued an approval in principle to Kenyan-based fintech firm Cellulant to operate as a…
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Telkom Kenya Scaling Up Its 4G Network: What Does It Mean For The Everyday User?
Following the end of the Loon project and Kenya’s deal with Google, there’s a new need for accessible internet in…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is playing a big part in the growth of African enterprises
In our last Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how Africa needs more cloud skillsdue to the rapidly increasing number of organizations…
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OdiNare Rap Challenge: All you Need to Know about Khaligraph Rap Challenge
On Monday 19th July 2021, Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones partnered with one of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets to launch…
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BUSINESS
Creditinfo launches SME blended scorecard in Kenya
Credit information and decision analytics provider Creditinfo Group has launched a scorecard solution in Kenya tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through…
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COLUMNS
Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth
Africa’s population is rapidly expanding. In fact, forecasters predict that the continent’s population will nearly triple by 2050. This could…
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Cyberattacks in Africa comparable to other parts of the globe, says Kaspersky
With digital transformation a top priority on the corporate agenda as companies identify new ways to grow their business, cyber…
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Health SMEs in Africa to benefit from a digital finance fund
Medical Credit Fund (MCF), a non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to financing small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Africa, celebrated its…
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Bitcoin Is Gaining Traction in Kenya: What Lies Underneath?
Kenya is what many refer to as the African Silicon Valley. Despite the unstable nature and overall volatility of Bitcoin,…
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Glovo Expands Reach To Thika And Kiambu Towns
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has expanded its operations to Thika and Kiambu towns. The expansion comes from the back of…
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Odibets is partnering with Khaligraph Jones to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge
Khaligraph Jones has partnered with Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge.…
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Huawei Rolls Out HMS Core 6.0 globbaly introducing new services and features
Huawei has launched HMS Core 6.0 to app developers in Africa, introducing multiple new open capabilities and updating some existing…
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BUSINESS
Everything you need to know about Telkom Kenya’s Madaraka Life offer
As it seeks to attract more customers to its network, Telkom Kenya recently unveiled a new product that will see…
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HUAWEI launches IdeaHub series of products in Kenya
HUAWEI has today launched the IdeaHub series of products in Kenya—The IdeaHub is a productivity tool for the smart office…
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OPPO launches Emerging Artists Project for young creators globally
OPPO is giving artists and young creators an opportunity to imagine the future with art and technology through the 3rd…
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StarTimes to offer bonus content to Nyota bouquet subscribers
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled an aggressive reward programme that will see Nyota bouquet subscribers – the platforms…
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LG to open 20 new stores in East Africa expansion plan
LG Electronics is expanding its market footprint in East Africa by opening new stores in four countries in response to…
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Gadgets
Huawei Band 6 now available for pre-order in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya opened Huawei Band 6 series pre-orders in all its retail stores across the Country. Customers can now…
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How Odibets is Transforming the Lives of Ordinary Kenyans
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part for companies to impact positive change in society. Consumers feel attracted…
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Smart Tips to Nail Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam In First Attempt
If there is a way to earn high-end and notable expertise in AWS Cloud, even when you’re just a newbie…
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New Odibets Feature Allows Punters to Share Bets
Kenya’s fastest-growing betting firm, Odibets has launched an all-new booking code feature that will see punters share their bets using…
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10 Reasons why Odibets is Taking Over the Betting Industry in Kenya
Kenyans love sports, especially football. In addition, Kenya has also produced some of the best athletes in the world, cementing…
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Kenya Airways Launches Fahari Innovation Hub
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has today launched the Fahari Innovation Hub, a centre for innovation that acts as a springboard…
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Samsung Launches New Range of Smart, Internet-connected Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced a new range of consumer electronics most of which are centered on AI and…
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Spotify adds Moroccan singer RHITA NATTAH to its EQUAL Music Program
Music streaming service Spotify recently launched its global initiative, the EQUAL Music Program, to cultivate gender equality in music and support female creators. Since then, Spotify says…
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The Changing Face of Cyber Crime Actors
ESET and other players in the cybersecurity sector have raised the red flag on the increase of state and state-sponsored…
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How To Apply For The Facebook and Reuters Free Digital Journalism Course
In May this year, The Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters launched a free e-learning program to support journalists across Africa…
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Blockchain
Why You Should Invest In Cryptocurrency With Yellow Card Kenya
What started off as a little known and even less understood technicality has burgeoned into a global phenomenon. But is…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Firm Sophos Acquires Capsule8 Security Platform for Linux Containers
Sophos has today announced that it has acquired Capsule8, a pioneer and market leader of runtime visibility, detection and response…
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CLOUD
Francis Wainaina: The role of cloud in Kenya’s growing tech start-up scene
Despite a global pandemic with many business-related hurdles, the resilient African tech start-up ecosystem thrived during 2020, securing a record-breaking…
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Microsoft launches new app to support Small Businesses in Africa
Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based business management solution, Dynamics 365 Business Central, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
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Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026, Ericsson
Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580 million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated one…
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LG TONE Free earbuds are engineered to fit comfortably in your ears
When purchasing earphones or earbuds, there are so many things to consider. From sound quality to battery life, all these…
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Odibets comes to the rescue of footballer Ezekiel Otuoma
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has come to the aid of ailing former AFC leopards star Ezekiel Otuoma. …
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Facebook Partner to Build a Fibre Network in DRC
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Facebook have announced a partnership to build an extensive long haul and metro fibre network in…
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1,410 Wings to Fly Scholars Attain University Qualifying Grades Representing a University Transition Rate of 86%
Beneficiaries of the 2017 Wings to Fly scholarships who sat for the 2020 KCSE exams have out-performed themselves registering an improvement in…
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