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25 Kenyan students complete digital tech immersion in China
25 Kenyan students under the Huawei Seeds for Future programme completed a one-week immersion into digital technology skills during an…
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24 lectures graduated from Microsoft tech training programme
24 lecturers drawn from different universities across Kenya have graduated from the Microsoft Africa Development Centre’s (ADC) intensive upskilling programme.…
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Motorbikes and Smartphones Up For Grabs: Odibets awards first batch of Omoka na Euro promo winners
Odibets on Friday awarded the first batch of winners of the Omoka na Euro promotion as the tournament entered its…
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Glass House PR, Fintech Association of South Africa to host the Africa Digital Finance Summit 2024
Glass House PR has partnered with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) to host the 3rd Africa Digital Finance…
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Blockchain
Inside Bitcoin: What Makes the Consensus Mechanism Work
As a potential investor interested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, you know that understanding how Bitcoin works under the hood is…
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BUSINESS
Faulu receives over Ksh 900 million boost for digital, MSME banking
Faulu Microfinance Bank today announced a business refocus that will see it grow its digital banking offering and realign its…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Power Says 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated
Kenya Power Prepaid Meters: Kenya Power has announced that a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated…
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Safaricom donates Sh15m to assist victims of protests
Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations have made a KES 15 million donation to assist victims of protests as well as infrastructure…
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Eunice Kinyanjui: We Need More Digital and Innovative Financial Solutions for MSMEs Beyond Credit
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According…
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COLUMNS
Anthony Hutia: Evolution of the Galaxy Z Fold Series
Foldable technology, once a figment of science fiction, has rapidly become a significant milestone in the evolution of the mobile…
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COLUMNS
Paul Colmer: The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding…
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Startups
CityBlue Hotels invests in agtech startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed which sources imperfect surplus produce directly…
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How To Buy The Best THC Gummies If You Are Under A Budget?
In the realm of budget-friendly THC gummies, one has to make intelligent choices that balance between low costs and high…
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Tips for Implementing Customer Journey Orchestration in Omni-Channel Marketing
As businesses strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences, the incorporation of customer journey orchestration into omnichannel marketing has emerged as…
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LG Academy continues to increase technical HVAC expertise in Kenya
LG Electronics (LG) will in 2024 train 37,000 individuals globally, on its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This…
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Gadgets
The LG XBOOM XL7S is the Ultimate Outdoor Party Speaker
LG XBOOM XL7S: LG recently introduced a new line of its LG XBOOM speaker series. The new series comes after…
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LG is promoting positivity on social media with this new campaign
LG “Life’s Good – Optimism Your Feed,” campaign: Social media platforms play a very huge role in our lives these…
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Gadgets
Canon EOS R100 specs, price and availability in Kenya
Canon EOS R100 specs: The Canon EOS R100 is an interesting camera and ticks some really good boxes at its…
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Samsung to broadcast Olympic Games Paris 2024 opening ceremony using the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to revolutionize the Paris 2024…
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BUSINESS
Kevin Ng’ang’a: Fast and Affordable Cross-Border Payments for African Businesses
As an African business aiming to leverage Japan’s,China’s and Turkey’s extensive supplier network, manufacturing power and variety of goods, efficient…
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CLOUD
[South Africa] Hybrid multicloud adoption for financial services to triple, Nutanix study
Hybrid multicloud adoption in the financial services sector is expected to triple in the next three years according to a…
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CYBER SECURITY
76% of Companies Improved Their Cyber Defenses, Sophos Survey
97% of organisations with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses to help with insurance, with 76% saying it…
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Featured
Tech That Keeps You Safe At Online Casinos
Let’s face it: gambling online can feel like venturing into the Wild West of the internet. You’re handing over your…
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Access Now condemns recent internet disruption in Kenya
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have condemned the the recent disruption of internet access and increased crackdown on the…
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Riara University to construct a Ksh20 billion campus at Konza
Riara University, a private university, has broken ground to build a new campus at the Konza Technopolis. The Kshs 20…
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BUSINESS
Breaking: President Ruto declines to sign the Finance Bill 2024
Kenya’s president William Ruto has declined to sign the controversial Finance Bill 2024 just a day after the bill was…
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CYBER SECURITY
Hacktivist group Anonymous sends warnings to Kenyan government to allow citizen protests
Kenyan businesses and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous sent warning salvos to the country’s government to…
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COLUMNS
Tracey van Heerden: Innovative Solutions Needed For Africa’s Enduring SIM Card Problem
Telco operators throughout Africa continue to face several challenges around SIM card registration in the wake of new regulations and…
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Bolt hits its Ksh.10m target to support flood victims in Kenya
Bolt on Monday announced that the target to raise Ksh.10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. By…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Visa Cardholders: Here’s how to win a fully paid trip to experience the Paris Olympics
NCBA Visa Cardholders: The Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are set to happen in Paris and if you’re a…
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NETSCOUT and Vodafone Expand Network Monitoring Relationship
NETSCOUT has announced the extension of its long-term partnership with Vodafone to enhance the performance of Vodafone’s networks for customers.…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Visa cardholders get the chance to experience The Olympic Games
Visa is giving 3 NCBA Visa cardholders an exclusive experience to be part of this year’s Olympic Games. The spend and…
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COLUMNS
Laurent Sarr: Unlocking the power of mobile positioning data – A game-changer for effective governance
In an age of unprecedented data abundance, governments have the opportunity to harness the power of mobile positioning data to…
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The Complete Biography of Football Player Romeo Lavia
Introduction Romeo Lavia is a talented footballer who has quickly become well-known in the football world. He started developing his…
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Epson Invests KES 4.2 Billion in a New Factory at Tohoku Japan
Global technology company Epson has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion in the construction of a new factory…
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News
Young Kenyans Are Using Tech To Amplify #RejectFinanceBill2024 Calls
Kenya is experiencing one of its biggest protests in recent years. Young Kenyans are up in arms protesting increased taxation…
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CLOUD
Infobip becomes an Oracle Independent Software Vendor partner
Cloud communications platform Infobip has announced that it has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration…
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COLUMNS
[Daphne Kabeberi] Championing Sustainability: How Glovo is Leading the Charge in Environmental Protection
In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change…
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The Evolution of Mobile Phone Technology
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days…
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Startups
ICP Hub Kenya, Kotani Pay Partner for Olympus Accelerator Programme
ICP Hub Kenya has partnered with crypto payments startup Kotani Pay as part of the Olympus Accelerator Programme. This strategic…
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News
Africa Data Centres secures $108.9m to expand its capacity in South Africa
Africa Data Centres secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity and meet the growing demand…
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Kenyan woman wins KSh 8.3 million Prize for Engineering Innovation award
Esther Kimani has been named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering…
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TRENDING
How you can win Nduthis and Smartphones on the Odibets platform
Kenya’s leading betting company Odibets on Friday, June 14, launched the Omoka na Euro promax where punters have an opportunity…
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SMS API: Streamline Your Messaging Strategy Today
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to maintain effective communication with their customers. SMS APIs play a pivotal role in…
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Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon…
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[Interview] How Epson is Revolutionizing Learning through Powerful Interactive Classrooms
Global technology company Epson is consistently involved in promoting e-Learning in schools by offering cutting-edge technology that makes classrooms more…
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Interviews
[Interview] Africa Data Centres’ Wabo Majavu on local innovation the state of data centres in Africa
Wabo Majavu is the Executive Strategy and Business Operations at Africa Data Centres. Based in South Africa, Wabo is a…
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Epson Revolutionizes Classrooms with Advanced Tech Solutions for Education
Epson is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing e-learning through innovative teaching…
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How to update your Kenya Power prepaid meter tokens
All customers on Kenya Power’s prepaid meters (token meters) will now be required to update their meters to enable them…
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The Evolution of Television: A Journey Through the Test of Time
There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful…
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BUSINESS
Investment bank predicts Africa’s remittance market will reach $500bn by 2025
Remittances comprise a significant portion of African Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the total value of remittances across the continent…
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Things to Consider While Selling CS2 skins Instantly
Selling CS2 skins for real money can be rewarding, but it requires careful planning and attention to detail. By conducting…
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Binance crosses 200 million registered users worldwide
Blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has crossed 200 million registered users worldwide. Binance said in a statement on…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Africa taps Network International for payments processing
Airtel Africa has appointed Network International (Network) a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA),…
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News
Won-joon Choi: Human-centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The…
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Unpacking SC Juza: Standard Chartered’s new mobile lending app
Standard Chartered Bank recently launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Ransomware Gangs and The Media: Between Control and Mistrust
Cybercriminals traditionally operate in the shadows of the Darknet and prefer to avoid the spotlight to ensure the success of…
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News
Applications for the Microsoft 2025 Imagine Cup Competition Open
Microsoft has opened applications for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition targeting students from across the world. Going into its…
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Two Kenyan startups selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health Program
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program.…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank inks asset financing deal with Inchcape
NCBA Bank has today signed an asset financing partnership with Inchcape Kenya to provide exclusive financing options for premium vehicles…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Kenya Announces June Sales Promotion
Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of the “Xiaomi Deals Carnival,” a month-long promotion featuring deals and discounts on a…
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BUSINESS
Standard Chartered launches mobile lending app, offering loans of up to Ksh. 100,000
Standard Chartered has today launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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Oppo Kenya Launches Two New Brand Stores at Waterfront Mall And Two Rivers Mall
OPPO Kenya has opened two new brand stores at Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. This expansion signifies…
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The fierce Clásico Capitalino
The Clásico Capitalino, one of the most heated rivalries in Mexican football, pits 2 of the country’s most storied and…
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Gadgets
Unveiling The Best-Selling Smartphones For You In 2024
The smartphone industry is booming in 2024 thanks to cutting-edge launches from well-known tech companies. These smartphones are shattering previous…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Embarks on a Diaspora Banking Market Activation across the US
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month-long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the…
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Latching Onto The Live Sports Boom – How To Create The Best App
It will not have escaped your notice that there has been a huge live sport boom online in the last…
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BUSINESS
KRA Commissioner General Asks African Countries To Modernise Tax Collections
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality,…
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BUSINESS
Visa unveils suite of new products for the digital age
Digital payments company Visa has unveiled a suite of new digital-first products and services that it claims will revolutionise the…
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Uncovering Some Of The Craziest Tech At Online Betting Sites
Technology has drastically changed the shape of the online betting market. What began as a simple and convenient way for…
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BUSINESS
Kenya ranks top in Sub-Saharan Africa for the highest number of burger orders
Glovo, the multi-category app, has released its annual report on burger consumption in Kenya in celebration of International Burger Day…
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BUSINESS
NCBA launches a suite of trustee services to safeguard collective solutions
NCBA Bank has launched a suite of trustee services solutions under the theme “Safeguarding Collective Investments”. This comes after the…
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COLUMNS
Parag Mendiratta: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa’s IT Channel Landscape
The East African region is poised for significant growth in the IT sector, presenting a massive base of opportunities for…
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How Kenya is using technology to protect endangered species
In a new episode of Inside Africa, CNN highlights groundbreaking tech EarthRanger, one of the first technologies that has been…
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News
Epson wins big in Red Dot: Product Design 2024 Awards
Epson’s DS-C480W and DS-C420W series of document scanners have won a Best of the Best award, the highest distinction in the…
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News
Microsoft and G42 announce $1 billion comprehensive digital ecosystem initiative for Kenya
Tech giant Microsoft and G42 on Wednesday announced plans to invest an initial $1bn in Kenya’s digital ecosystem. The deal…
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Huawei kicks-off job recruitment program for Kenyan graduates
Huawei Kenya has announced the launch of its management trainee program to facilitate the recruitment for jobs and internships targeting…
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BUSINESS
Government Pledges Support for Digitization of Banking and Fintech at SeamlessHR Conference
Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology firm, SeamlessHR, hosted C-level executives to a roundtable on the factors driving disruption in…
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BUSINESS
Growth opportunities for African fintech abound, especially in South Africa
The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities, with South Africa emerging as a key player…
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Samsung Electronics East Africa Responds to Viral Smart Television Hacking Threats
In this video, Sam Odhiambo, Head of Department, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, explains what the company is…
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COLUMNS
[Elsa Lunani] Soccer Streaming Has Eased Pressure on TV Remote Control During Football Season
The season of soccer thrills is drawing to a close, with K’Ogalo, as Gor Mahia FC is fondly called by…
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Epson To Showcase Sustainable Tech Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024
Epson is set to participate in the second edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s premier technology event. This year,…
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News
April 2024’s Most Wanted Malware Sees Significant Shifts in Africa
Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4. This is according to the latest April…
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Gadgets
One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S22 Series, Fold4 and More Devices
Samsung has announced that it’s extending Galaxy AI features to a select number of Galaxy devices through a new One…
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[Gerald Maithya] What we can learn from Africa’s small business success stories
Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo,…
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Bolt unveils “Flood Assist” category to support Kenyans affected by floods
Bolt, the ride-hailing platform, is partnering with the Kenya Red Cross to support Kenyans affected by floods through a new…
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Startups
Samsung Medison to acquire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio
Samsung Medison, a medical device unit of Samsung Electronics that specializes in diagnostic imaging devices said on Monday it is…
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COLUMNS
[Celina Lee] Rethinking International Development: The Power of Market-Driven Solutions in Developing AI for Good
In the world of international development, the traditional approach relies heavily on donor funding and non-profit organisations to drive change.…
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News
VFS Global plans to start using AI in Visa processing
VFS Global is partnering with the Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute) to integrate ethical AI practices in the development of…
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News
KRA and KNCCI Collaborate to Enhance Tax Compliance for MSMEs
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will now collaborate with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to sensitize Micro,…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard, I&M Bank extend card collaboration
Mastercard and I&M Bank have extended their strategic collaboration with an 8-year strategic alliance. Under this alliance, I&M bank clients…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Holds 3rd cohort of Learning and Development Training for Partners in Kenya
Glovo recently hosted the third cohort of its Learning and Development Training as part of the Glovo Academy program for…
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Conquering Constraints: Selina’s Virtual Victory
Selina Wawuda overcame challenges in Mvita, Kenya, where financial constraints threatened her education and life prospects. The Ajira Digital program…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 40 Pro Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix Note 40 Pro specs: Infinix Mobile recently introduced the Note 40 series in Kenya. The series comprises the NOTE…
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News
Drone delivery firm Zipline achieves one millionth delivery milestone
Drone logistics delivery firm Zipline has reached a monumental achievement with its one-millionth delivery to customers. This milestone was marked…
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News
Samsung, Jambojet Unveil the #GalaxyInTheSky Campaign
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with low-cost airline Jambojet, to launch the #GalaxyInTheSky campaign. As part of this partnership,…
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CA kicks off preparations for the Transform Africa Summit 2024
Kenya will host the Transform Africa Summit 2024 in August this year. The country won the bid to host the…
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Gadgets
Infinix Officially unveils the brand-new NOTE 40 Series in Kenya
Infinix has officially announced the latest addition to its NOTE series in Kenya, the Infinix NOTE 40. Launched on Thursday,…
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Apps
Huawei Calls on Developers to Build Native Apps for HarmonyOS
Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu has urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile…
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Interviews
[Interview] Epson’s Regional Head on the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability
Epson has announced selling over 90 million EcoTank printers globally as of December 2023 signifying a major step towards reducing…
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News
Safaricom announces Ksh.20 million sponsorship for Connected Africa Summit 2024
Safaricom has today announced a Ksh.20 million sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024. The summit is scheduled to…
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