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Global Insurtech Unicorn bolttech Acquires Kenyan Platform mTek in East African Expansion
Singapore-based insurtech unicorn bolttech has officially acquired mTek, a leading Kenyan digital insurance platform, marking a significant entry into the…
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Microsoft Exceeds African Connectivity Target, Reaching 117 Million People
Microsoft has announced it has successfully provided internet access to over 117 million people across Africa, surpassing its 2025 target…
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Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 Billion
The Government of Kenya has offloaded majority control of Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya Limited in a deal valued at…
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Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite in $500 Million All-Cash Deal
Eventbrite, the global marketplace for live experiences, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by technology firm Bending…
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Safaricom Apologizes and Restores Data Bundles After Public Uproar
Safaricom has moved swiftly to quell a public backlash following a sudden reduction in the value of its popular ‘No-Expiry’…
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Bolt Becomes Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-Hailing Platform as Electric Fleet Hits 40%
Bolt has officially become the largest operator of electric motorbikes in Kenya’s ride-hailing sector, announcing today that over 40% of…
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Trade, Investment Roadshow Positions Kenya as Gateway to 350M Consumers
Kenya has been positioned as the primary gateway to a market of 350 million consumers across East and Central Africa,…
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Airtel Kenya Unlimited Fun Data Plans Explained
Airtel Kenya rolled out two new time-based data bundles earlier this month taking on Safaricom’s recently launched B-Live product. The…
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M-Pesa Steps Beyond Its Borders and Pulls Tanzanian Traders Into a Wider Commercial Loop
Vodacom Tanzania has moved M-Pesa into a wider commercial role with the introduction of M-Pesa Global Payment, a suite of…
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Proptech Firm Rushbox Acquires BuyRentKenya
In a major shake-up of East Africa’s proptech landscape, BuyRentKenya, the country’s leading online real estate marketplace, has been acquired…
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ICASA Approval Greenlights $700 Million Investment as Vodacom-MAZIV Deal Moves Forward
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has officially approved the transaction between Vodacom and MAZIV, clearing the final…
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US Cancels $59.9 Million Kenya’s Smart Mobility Project Aid
Kenya’s ambitious plans to harness advanced technology to reduce Nairobi’s chaotic transport system have suffered a major blow following the…
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Safaricom Unveils Daraja 3.0, Paving the Way for ‘Fintech 2.0’ with Super App Integration
Safaricom PLC has officially launched Daraja 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its M-PESA API platform. The launch marks a pivotal…
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M-KOPA’s Loan Book in Kenya Surpasses KES 207 Billion
Fintech firm M-KOPA has revealed the substantial scale of its credit operations in Kenya, with its loan book unlocking over…
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Paystack Terminates Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ezra Olubi, the Co-Founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Nigerian fintech giant Paystack, has confirmed his termination from the…
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CMA Licensing Drives 80% Jump in Kenya’s Forex Trading Volumes
For years, the forex market in Kenya was akin to the Wild West. Stories of overnight millionaires clashed with devastating…
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TechTrends, Econews And The GreenShift Podcast Among BAKE 2025 Nominees – How To Vote For Us
BAKE Awards 2025: The BAKE Awards enter another cycle with a long history behind them. The competition has been part…
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Meta-Led 2Africa Subsea Cable System Goes Live
Meta, in collaboration with a consortium of leading global and regional telecommunications partners, have announced the successful completion and activation…
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A Single Station Cuts Charging Time and Hints at What a Functioning National EV Network Might Finally Look Like
Roam Motors has introduced a new fast-charging point to Nairobi’s EV map, and it changes the pace of daily operations…
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Microsoft Launches ‘Project Gecko’ in Kenya to Bridge Generative AI’s Global Divide
Microsoft has launched a new, ambitious research initiative called Project Gecko, choosing Kenya as the starting point for a global…
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Global Cloudflare Outage Cripples Major Websites, Exposing Internet’s Fragility
A significant service disruption at Cloudflare, one of the internet infrastructure giants, brought countless major online platforms to a standstill…
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M-PESA’s Core Upgrade and the Architecture of Safaricom’s Next Phase
Safaricom has entered a period defined by engineering decisions rather than spectacle. The upgraded M-PESA platform sits at the centre…
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Rural Kenya Overtakes Urban Centers in E-commerce Growth, Jumia Report
Rural Kenya has surged past major cities to become the country’s primary e-commerce growth engine, now accounting for 60% of…
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A Valuation Fight Pulls M-Kopa Into a Storm of Old Loyalties, New Money, and Unresolved History
The public fight between M-Kopa and its former chief financial officer Chad Larson has grown into a broader struggle over…
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Massive Cyberattack Defaces Dozens of Kenyan Government Websites
Dozens of official Kenyan government websites were knocked offline and defaced in a coordinated, widespread cyberattack early Monday morning. The…
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How Safaricom IoT Solutions Are Driving Business Efficiency
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses are no longer just adopting digital technology; they are embedding intelligence into their core operations.…
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Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Paystack, a leading African financial technology company, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ezra Olubi, following a…
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Safaricom Cuts Customer Cyber Incidents by 90% Amidst 4.6B National Threat Alert
Safaricom today revealed that the deployment of its advanced security measures has reduced cybersecurity incidents among its business customers by…
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Airtel Taps Nokia to Build 38 Tbps Terrestrial Fiber Network Across East and Central Africa
Airtel Africa’s wholesale fiber arm, Airtel Africa Telesonic, has selected Nokia to deploy a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning…
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M-Tiba Breach Exposed 4.8 Million Records, Report Reveals 10-Day Detection Delay
A cyberattack on the Kenyan healthtech platform M-Tiba exposed the personal and medical information of nearly five million Kenyans, according…
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Safaricom Learns the Hard Math of Expansion in Ethiopia as Growth Outruns Profit
Safaricom’s bet on Ethiopia has always been a long play. Two years after it entered the market, the company is…
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Huawei Cloud Named Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader in Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei Cloud has been named the top ”Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader” in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new white paper…
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Verto Deepens West African Presence with New Lagos Hub
Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched a new strategic office in Lagos, deepening its commitment to the Nigerian and…
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BasiGo Expands Charging Infrastructure with Three New Depots
BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a significant expansion of its charging infrastructure…
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M-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch, Connects 15 Banks
M-PESA Ethiopia has announced the completion of its integration with EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment network, in a significant move to…
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Meta’s Scam Problem Is Bigger Than Anyone Knew
For years, Meta has sold itself as a company determined to connect people, not exploit them. Yet inside its own…
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Safaricom’s Net Profit Surges 52.1% as Ethiopia Losses Narrow
Safaricom PLC has announced a 52.1% surge in its group net income to KES 42.8 billion for the six months…
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As Axian Takes Over Wananchi, the Balance of Power in East Africa’s Internet Market Begins to Tilt
Axian Telecom Fibre, known regionally as Yas, has completed the acquisition of a 99.63 percent stake in Wananchi Group, marking…
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Tanzania Internet Shutdowns Cost Economy Over $238 Million, Says Paradigm Initiative
Digital rights watchdog Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has condemned Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly…
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Axian Telecom Acquires Zuku Parent Company Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom on Wednesday announced it has finalized its acquisition of a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the…
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Huawei Unveils Digital Blueprint to Modernize Kenya’s Energy Sector
Huawei has launched a comprehensive digital blueprint aimed at modernizing Kenya’s power sector, strengthening grid resilience, and accelerating the adoption…
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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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TikTok’s Video Takedowns in Kenya Surge to 592,000 in Q2 2025 Amid Regulatory Pressure
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it removed nearly 600,000 videos in Kenya during the second quarter of 2025 for violating…
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Wingu Africa and Africa Data Centres Forge Pan-African Digital Infrastructure Partnership
Wingu Africa, the provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa…
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KCB Group to Acquire Stake in Fintech Firm Pesapal, Marking Second Major Fintech Investment in 8 Months
KCB Group Plc has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, a…
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What the M-Shwari Outage Revealed About Kenya’s Reliance on Mobile Money and the Fragility Beneath It
For hours, M-Shwari users found themselves cut off from one of Kenya’s most familiar digital banking tools. The outage didn’t…
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Safaricom Welcomes Back Stephen Chege as Group Chief External Affairs Officer
Kenya’s leading telco, Safaricom PLC on Friday announced the return of Stephen Chege, who rejoins the company as the Group…
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Nigeria Finally Gets Its First MVNO, but the Real Question Is Whether the Market Will Let It Breathe
It took more than three years for Nigeria’s first MVNO to move from policy to reality. The regulator cleared the…
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Safaricom Announces a KSh 30 Billion Initiative to Transform Education in Kenya
Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has unveiled a massive KES 30 billion education initiative aimed at revolutionizing learning and training…
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The U.S. Says the TikTok Deal Is Done, Beijing Says It Will Work on It, That Gap Is the Story.
Beijing has said it will work with Washington to resolve outstanding issues around TikTok’s U.S. operations, linking the platform’s uncertain…
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Safaricom 5G Home Routers Now Available for Purchase in Naivas
Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with retailer Naivas Supermarket to significantly expand the availability of its 5G home routers across…
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Internet Disrupted as Tanzania Holds Tense General Election
Internet connectivity was severely disrupted across Tanzania on Wednesday as the nation went to the polls for a general election,…
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Kenya Champions Cybersecurity Collaboration as Cyber Week Africa 2025 Kicks Off
Cyber Week Africa 2025 officially kicked off in Nairobi today, ushering in a high-level continental dialogue under the theme “Compliance…
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GlideX: Driving Kenya’s Next Leap in Car Rentals
Nairobi’s rental scene has long relied on handshakes, phone calls, and faith. GlideX enters that landscape with a more grounded…
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PUBG MOBILE Powers the Oraimo Campus Tour at Kenyatta University
The energy is set to hit an all-time high as PUBG MOBILE joins forces with Oraimo and Boomplay to activate…
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Kenya’s Economy Now Runs In The Cloud, And Safaricom Is Building The Frame
Kenya’s economy has become quietly dependent on cloud computing. The process of invoice transmission and online lesson assessment by teachers…
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Safaricom Business Takes Cybersecurity To The Front Lines Of Kenya’s Digital Growth
Nobody predicted the rapid economic growth that Kenya would experience. A large number of businesses from small to large enterprises…
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How Safaricom Fixed Connectivity is Powering Businesses in Kenya
Safaricom Fixed Connectivity Solutions: With Kenya now being described as a digital-first economy, fixed connectivity has become a lifesaver for…
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The Conversation Around AI Access Shifted at the TechTrends AI Forum and Samsung Was at the Center of It
At the recently concluded TechTrends AI Forum in Nairobi, Ryan Mule, Product Manager at Samsung Electronics East Africa, opened his…
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Innovation, Ethics and Accessibility Take Center Stage at TechTrends AI Forum Awards in Nairobi
The TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum in Nairobi concluded on a high note with an awards segment that celebrated the…
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TechTrends AI Forum Becomes the Defining Moment for Africa’s Push Toward Ethical, Affordable and Regulated AI Deployment
The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed…
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itel SUPER 26 Ultra Named No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at TechTrends AI Forum
The itel SUPER 26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends…
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Tems Lands in Nairobi With More Than a Concert — She’s Testing Whether Kenya Is Ready for Women to Lead Its Music Industry
By the time Tems walks onto the Blankets & Wine stage tonight — or by the time you’re reading this,…
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TechTrends Media to Host TechTrends Innovation Awards 2025 at AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum
TechTrends Media has announced the upcoming TechTrends Innovation Awards 2025, which will be held as part of the TechTrends AI-Powered…
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Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unleashing New Business Value with Data–AI Convergence
Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unlocking the value of enterprise data has always been at the heart of digital transformation strategies. With…
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How Safaricom Home Fibre Is Powering Kenya’s Freelancers and Creators
Kenya’s digital economy is evolving, with homes in most urban areas now serving as dual-purpose spaces, functioning as offices, studios,…
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TechTrends Media to Host AI-Powered Business Forum This October in Nairobi
TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new…
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[Survey] Business Leaders Invited to Share Insights on Africa’s AI Adoption
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the preserve of Silicon Valley or Asia’s tech giants. It is rapidly becoming a…
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AQskill: Empowering Africa with Affordable and Industry-Driven Digital Education
In a world where both digital and entrepreneurial skills are now the defining metrics of career success, AQskill is fast…
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“Are We Dating the Same Man?” Nairobi’s Viral Digital Gossip Sparks Legal Debate Over Privacy and Defamation
Nairobi’s social media scene is buzzing with a new phenomenon. Blogger Njambi fever has turned private relationship drama into a…
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Framing Africa’s Soul: How Canon’s #CelebrateAfrica UGC Campaign Uplifts the Continent’s Photographic Voices
On World Photography Day, as the global community celebrates the power of imagery, Canon Central and North Africa reflects on…
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[Free Webinar, August 14th] Unlock South Africa: Guide for Expansion, Compliance & Capital Movements
Join this open web session as it explores the evolving landscape of international payments for South African businesses, highlighting challenges like…
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Rage Bait Fueled Internet Culture for Years — But Users Are Finally Catching On
There was a time when going viral meant something unexpected happened. A kid post-dentist said something weird. A dress confused…
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Why the Chinese Short Drama Industry Is Reshaping Mobile Entertainment Worldwide
Short-form soap operas from China are now driving one of the fastest-growing segments in digital entertainment. Built for vertical viewing,…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Routes
Kenyan electric mobility company BasiGo has launched a pilot program introducing electric matatus on inter-city routes, a first for the…
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The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
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World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale
As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
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OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
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Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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AI and Inovations Leading the Charge Against Climate Change
With the growing environmental challenges of global warming, pollution, and resource depletion, technology is emerging as the hope for long-term…
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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Phyllis Migwi: Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise.…
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Seven Organizations Challenge Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations…
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Is M-Pesa 2.0 Upgrade Enough to Keep Airtel Money at Bay? Here’s What Safaricom’s $309M Bet Means
Making its boldest move with M-Pesa 2.0 upgrade, Safaricom, however, is investing over $309 million annually to transform the mobile…
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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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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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Formula 1 Betting Got Smarter: How Kenyan Players Can Stay Ahead in 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season keeps all the observers at the edge. The top teams are chasing the Constructors’ crown.…
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Aaron Bugal: AI and Cybersecurity – Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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[Column] Mohamed Sajeed: How IoT and Automation Transforms Business Imaging
The convergence of Internet of Things [IoT] and automation is reshaping industries, and Epson is at the forefront of this…
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Easter Shopping Made Easy: How the LOOP Payment Account Enhances Your Holiday Spending
April is here and so is the Easter season, which brings the excitement of celebration, gift-giving and making travel arrangements.…
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Sophos Report: 56% of Cases Involved Attacks Using Existing Logins
Attackers primarily gained initial network access—56% of all MDR and IR cases—by exploiting external remote services like firewalls and VPNs…
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LOOP App Discover Tab: Your Shortcut to the Best Easter Deals!
Now that Easter sales are upon us, retailers are offering huge discounts, flash sales and special promotions. But with so many…
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How Mobile Apps are Streamlining Online Trading
Online trading in Africa has continued to experience massive growth over the last couple of years. This growth can largely…
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Mitsumi Distribution Unveils the AI frontier at GITEX Africa 2025
Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in…
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This Easter, Save Smart and Fast with LOOP Goals
Easter is a great time to refresh your financial goals and get you back on track. Whether you are looking to…
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97% of Consumers Take Cautionary Measures Around Digital Payments, Visa Study
Digital payments firm Visa has published a new study that sheds light on consumer awareness and proactive security measures taken…
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Nakhulo Khaimia: How Partnership Economies Will Re-Define Brand Engagement in 2025
As we step into 2025, the future of brand engagement is being redefined by the rise of partnership economies a…
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Influencer Marketing Trends 2025: How Virality and Memes Are Changing Brand Strategy
Now in 2025, the sphere of influencer marketing is fast moving from shiny sponsorship deals to turbo-charged unanticipated virality, memes,…
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Inside Showmax 2025: The Streaming Giant Reshaping African Entertainment
Showmax continues to grow its footprints across the African continent, developing itself as the homegrown streaming giant in Africa. With…
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How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Mobile
Gen Z has emerged as a key demographic in shaping the future of mobile technology, not just in Kenya but…
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