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Airtel Nigeria CEO advocates for joint efforts to achieve SDGs
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, has called on business leaders, corporate bodies, entrepreneurs, policy…
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Airtel Unveils New Catholic Portal
Airtel has unveiled a Catholic Portal that will enable Catholics to access religious information at all times through their phone…
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Airtel’s Trace Music Star wins best Pan pfrican initiative award at AFRICACOM awards 2015
Airtel’s TRACE Music Star won the Best Pan African Initiative Award at the just concluded AfricaCom Awards. The ceremony, which…
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Airtel Unveils new shop in Meru Town
Airtel has unveiled a new walk-in Service Centre in Meru town. Located on the ground floor of Tuskys Mall, the…
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Airtel, CFSK train teachers in Machakos on Internet for Schools program
Airtel Kenya has partnered with Computer for Schools (CFSK) to train teachers from Machakos County on Internet for Schools program.…
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Airtel and Facebook launch Free Basics Services in 17 African countries
Bharti Airtel has today announced its new partnership with Facebook which will see the two companies launch Free Basics in…
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Airtel takes Platinum spot sponsorship with Catholic Church ahead of Pope’s visit to Kenya
Bharti Airtel has partnered with the Catholic Church as a platinum sponsor for the upcoming historic visit of His Holiness…
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BUSINESS
Airtel champions Indo-Africa ICT collaboration
Airtel has championed India-Africa collaboration through the sponsorship of this year’s Ind0-Africa ICT Expo. The event took place this week…
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Airtel and Liquid Telecom Sign Pan-African Fibre Connectivity Deal
Bharti Airtel’s mobile broadband subscribers in Africa will soon be able to enjoy faster Internet access speeds on its 3G…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya post-paid customers can now pay bills online
Airtel Kenya post-paid customers can now pay their bills online. This is after the telecommunication company unveiled a new platform…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya continues to record growth in data, mobile voice and SMS traffic
The quarter under review exhibited mixed trends in terms of local mobile voice traffic per operator with Airtel Kenya Limited…
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Airtel Kenya’s #FaceOfKenya campaign Promotes Upcoming Photographers
Airtel Kenya has been working with with top Instagrammers; Asif Khan , Mutua Matheka and Sarah Waiswa, to use the…
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BUSINESS
Video: What you missed from the Airtel Sondeka Festival 2015
Sondeka is Africa’s first annual creative festival, which serves as a platform for numerous events, activities, exhibitions that showcase Africa’s…
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Airtel Kenya Headquarters staff visit Nairobi Markets
Airtel Kenya staff from its Nairobi headquarters lead by their CEO Adil El Youssefi visited various customer segments to gain…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya launches Smartika na 5x bonus promotion,50 cars to be won
Airtel Kenya has today unveiled a new consumer promotion that will see its prepaid customers walk away with 50 Toyota…
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Airtel Kenya connects Kisumu and Nyeri Police County Headquarters with free internet
Kisumu and Nyeri Police County Headquarters will benefit from internet for free internet thanks to Airtel Kenya. The telecommunications company…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya unveils new Innovative Digital Content Products
Airtel Kenya has today announced the launch of two new innovative digital products. The Airtel Jam Sessions, a music show…
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BUSINESS
Airtel records an increase market share gains for Data, Voice and SMS
Airtel Kenya has recorded an increase market share gains for data, Voice and SMS, this is according to the Quarterly…
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Airtel Kenya donates computers to Computer for Schools (CFSK)
Airtel Kenya has provided used computers to Computer for Schools (CFSK) for refurbishment and distribution to schools across the country.…
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Airtel to provide free insurance customers
Airtel, has partnered with Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited and MicroEnsure to launch a free insurance product which will offer…
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BUSINESS
Airtel appoints Levi Nyakundi as new Marketing Director
Airtel Kenya has announced the appointment of Levi Nyakundi to the position of Marketing Director effective 1st July 2015. Levi…
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BUSINESS
Airtel hosts Senate Committee on Education, Information and Technology
Airtel Kenya Board last weekend hosted the Senate committee on Education, Information and Technology at Airtel Kenya HQ offices, ahead of…
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Airtel now third largest mobile operator in the world
Airtel has been named the third largest mobile operator in the world in terms of subscribers, according to latest data…
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Airtel partners with Kenya Red Cross launch public emergency information service
Bharti Airtel, has teamed up with Kenya Red Cross Society to launch the first of its kind public emergency information…
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More convenience for Airtel Customers in Embu with New Airtel Shop
Airtel Kenya has opened a new Airtel shop in Embu town. This is part of the company’s aggressive expansion and…
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Airtel announces Airtel Rising Stars championships launch date
Airtel Kenya has today announced that it will launch its annual edition of the Airtel Rising Stars championships on 24th…
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Airtel connects Kambui school for the deaf to Internet
Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia has connected Kambui school…
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BUSINESS
You can now pay your taxes via Airtel Money
Airtel Kenya has now made it possible for Kenyan citizens across the country to inquire for KRA services by using Airtel…
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Airtel Money visa card driving financial inclusion
On year after Airtel Kenya launched the Airtel Money VISA card, the debit card continues to allow easy access funds…
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BUSINESS
How Airtel CSR is supporting education in Kenya
Internet for Schools: Since the inception of Airtel’s internet for schools project, thousands of students across the country have continued…
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WINNER OF AIRTEL TRACE MUSIC TO BE REVEALED ON APRIL 18 ON TRACE URBAN (#325 ON DSTV)
The Airtel TRACE Music Star competition Grande Finale saw Akon, Devyne Stephens and Lynnsha select the winner of the biggest…
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Akon to grace the Airtel trace music star finals in Kenya
Celebrated pop star AKON will be in the country on 27th March 2015 for the Airtel Trace Music Star Pan-African…
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MEDIA TO TRADE PENS FOR GOLF CLUBS AT THE AIRTEL MEDIA GOLF CHALLENGE IN NAIROBI
Over forty journalists are expected to grace the third leg Airtel Kenya media golf challenge 2015 set for Golf Park Golf…
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BUSINESS
Orange partners with Airtel to enable international money transfers between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso
Orange Money in Côte d’Ivoire will now be able to use their mobile phones to send money to customers of…
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Airtel, Safaricom set up #OkoaMzeeOjwang fundraising accounts to raise money for his hospital bill
Safaricom and Airtel have released a new M-Pesa Business number account and Airtel Money accounts to aid one of Kenya’s…
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BUSINESS
Visa, Airtel Extend Mobile Payments to Seven African Countries
Visa and Bharti Airtel, have partnered to bring innovative mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa including Gabon, Ghana,…
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BUSINESS
Airtel launches UnlimiNET bundles for unlimited connections
Airtel Kenya has announced the introduction of yet another new unique and exciting product that offers customers the peace of…
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Airtel launches pan-African customised 3G smartphones
Airtel in partnership with mobile chip manufacturer Qualcomm has launched its first pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone in what it says…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya drops roaming data and call rates in Uganda
Bharti Airtel has announced a significant reduction in data roaming and rates in Uganda. The data rates have reduced by…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Appoints Titus Naikuni to chair its Board of Directors
Bharti Airtel has appointed former Kenya Airways Chief Executive Titus Naikuni as their new Airtel Kenya’s board of directors chairman.…
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Facebook partners with Airtel to provide free Internet services in Zambia
Facebook has teamed up with Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTI) to provide free Internet services including Wikipedia in Zambia. The move has…
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BUSINESS
Mobile phone firms Safaricom and Airtel buy out yuMobile
Mobile phone firms Safaricom and Airtel have bought out yuMobile, a move which is said to have opened a new…
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BUSINESS
Did you know that Bharti Airtel was exploring possibilityof buying MTN Group?
In May 2008, it emerged that Bharti Airtel, an India-based telecommunications company, was exploring the possibility of buying MTN Group.…
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Mobilise commences Tier 5 MVNE licence services in Nigeria
Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions has announced the launch of its Tier 5 MVNE services in Nigeria.…
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Equitel becomes the first MVNO in Africa to launch 5G services
Equitel announced today that it has become the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Africa to launch 5G services. …
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Interviews
[Interview] MediaTek seeking more partnerships with Kenyan telcos to increase 5G adoption
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving 5G adoption in Kenya through partnerships with local telcos. In a recent…
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Here is how your business can benefit from Boostika with Equity
Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her…
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Featured
Betting Made Easy: An All-In-One Guide to 1Win Platform
This comprehensive guide distils everything you need to know about the 1Win betting platform. From security measures and fair play…
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Kenyan insurtech Turaco acquires Ghana’s MicroEnsure to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa
Turaco, the Kenyan insurtech startup offering affordable insurance to users has acquired MicroEnsure Ghana from MIC Global. Under the deal,…
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Navigating the back-to-school season with financial solutions from Equity
As the new school term approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for a mix of excitement and challenges that come…
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[Interview] Adanian Labs’ Jackie Waweru on life and working as a legal in tech
Jackie Waweru is the Legal and Compliance Manager at Adanian Labs, a Pan-African Venture building studio. Jackie joined the firm…
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Safaricom picks new CEO for its Ethiopia business unit
Wim Vanhelleputte has been named the new CEO for Safaricom Ethiopia effective September 1. His appointment comes just a week…
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Four SADC countries agree to scrap mobile roaming charges
If you’re an avid traveller, you’re probably always wondering why roaming internationally is always expensive. Even when you travel within…
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20th edition of East Africa Com tech event to be hosted in Nairobi
East Africa’s premier technology, telecommunication, media, and broadcasting event East Africa Com will return to Nairobi on 25-26 April after a…
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I&M Bank suspends bank to M-PESA transaction charges
I&M Bank has today announced that it will not be charging its customers for transferring money from its digital banking platform…
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Eight suspects arrested by DCI in KSh.500 million M-Pesa Fuliza fraud scheme
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have arrested eight suspects in a high-profile fraud scheme where telecommunications firm…
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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa listed among Top 20 Digital Economy leaders
Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO has been named among the Top 20 Digital Economy leaders in Kenya by Digital Economy Magazine.…
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Safaricom achieved 93% customer SIM Card registration by the 15th October deadline
When the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) sought to have all SIM Cards registered earlier this year, it was forced…
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Hustler Fund: How to apply and everything else you need to know
The Hustler Fund finally went live this week. President William Ruto launched the digital financial initiative on November 30th which…
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New Mobile Termination Rates affected Safaricom’s half-year results
In August this year, the Communication Authority (CA) introduced new Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates (FTR and MTR). These are…
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Software firm Odoo has chosen Nairobi as its African headquarters
Odoo, a Belgium company that builds business solutions for eCommerce, accounting and inventory has been slowly making its presence felt…
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Safaricom and Faiba lead with fastest internet speeds in the country, report
A report by Ookla, a research firm that tracks internet speeds across the world has revealed that Safaricom and Faiba…
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BUSINESS
Make Your Back to School Easy With Equity
It is a no-brainer that the Back-to-school season can be a hectic period for parents, guardians, and students as they…
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Safaricom has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa, report
Speedtest Intelligence report by Ookla has ranked Safaricom 3rd among African countries with the fastest internet speeds, just behind South…
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Mdundo says it has made KES 100M in payments to African artists in the last 10 years
Kenyan music steaming platform Mdundo made payouts of KES 100M to African rights holders in the last 10 years. The company…
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TRENDING
#KenyaDecides: What role are Mobile Network Operators playing during the elections?
Kenya goes to elections on August 9th to elect new leaders from the county to the National level. A key…
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Mdundo signs music distribution partnership with Universal Music Group
Kenyan-based music streaming platform Mdundo has been making incredible moves that have contributed to its rapid growth. As we reported…
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Mdundo has reported over 200% user growth since going public in 2020
Kenyan music steaming platform Mdundo has recorded a 290% user growth since its 2020 IPO, according to online publication Disrupt…
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How to pay for goods and services from your Telkom line using Safaricom’s Till number
Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel recently announced the interoperability of their mobile money service platforms that will see Kenyans from any…
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Startups
Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $125M, rebrands to Wasoko
Kenyan based B2B e-commerce startup Sokowatch has raised a $125 million Series B equity round, the largest venture financing round ever…
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Startups
[African Startup Review] Pie Kamau: Nigerian fintech Flutterwave is now Africa’s highest valued Unicorn
As the African fintech space continues to bloom, so does the funding. Flutterwave, the San Francisco-headquartered and Lagos-based company that…
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African fintech Flutterwave valuation rises to over $3B after $250M Series D funding
African fintech firm Flutterwave has tripled its valuation to over $3 billion after raising $250 million in Series D funding.…
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New Appointments
Nokia appoints Pius Ang’asa Country Manager for Kenya
Nokia has appointed Pius Ang’asa as Country Manager for Kenya. Pius will be the primary interface with local authorities and…
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BUSINESS
Equity adds some new features to its USSD service
Equity Bank has made some new updates to its USSD service (*247#). The bank says the newly updated USSD will…
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BUSINESS
Equity rolls out One Till Number platform, works with all mobile wallets
Equity has introduced a new product they are calling One Till Number. The product, a first in the Kenyan market,…
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Reviews
Telkom Kenya T-Kash App: Here’s everything you can do with the app
Telkom Kenya officially launched the T-kash app last week, an easy-to-use application that will enable its customers to access a…
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Telkom Kenya launches T-kash App to enhance customer experience
Telkom Kenya has today launched the T-kash App, an easy-to-use application that will enable its customers to access a wider…
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[This Week in Tech] Telkom Kenya signs a $100M deal to scale its 4G network and other top stories
Kenya’s 4G subscriptions market share will more than double from 24.2% in 2021 to 53.6% by 2025. Local telcos have…
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Safaricom had the highest internet Speed Score in Kenya in Q3 2021, report
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom had the highest internet speeds among top providers in Kenya in Q3 2021. This is according…
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Mdundo Signs a Ksh. 11 Million Advertising Deal With SportPesa
Nairobi-based Pan-African music streaming service, Mdundo has signed a one-year advertising partnership with leading sports betting and entertainment company, Sportpesa.…
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Safaricom to roll out 5G to smartphone customers in coming weeks
Safaricom 5G: In July this year, Ericsson released a new report on the state of 5G in Sub-Saharan Africa. The…
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BUSINESS
Equitel rolls out 4G services for its customers in Kenya
Equity’s mobile virtual network operator, Equitel, has launched 4G services to offer its customers improved Internet banking services. Equitel says…
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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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Our database has never been hacked, says IEBC
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports…
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M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints former SafeBoda Country Director its New GM
Connected asset financing platform M-KOPA, has expanded its operations to Nigeria. The move into the Nigerian market the company says…
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GPE Appoints Anwar Soussa To Lead Safaricom-Led Consortium Operations in Ethiopia
The Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) on Monday appointed Mr. Anwar Soussa as the Managing Director (MD) of the Operating…
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BUSINESS
Blockchain-powered fintech Telcoin expands its digital remittance service to 15 new markets including Kenya
Telcoin, a blockchain-powered fintech disrupting the US$700 billion international remittance industry, has extended its digital money transfer service to 23 additional mobile…
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How Kenya’s Average Cost of 1GB Mobile Data Compares to the Rest of the World
The cost of data in Kenya has steadily reduced as mobile operators try to make their offers more competitive. Telkom…
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African Fintechs collaborate to interlink mobile money and digital assets
The Seychelles-based SECDEX and global Digital Coin and Token-based payment platform KOINON announced a new partnership to foster B2C &…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under KES 10,000 [April 2021]
Smartphones aim at different consumers with a wide range of price tags. There is always something for everyone. Some cost…
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News
Mobile Subscriptions in Kenya Grow Past 60 Million for the First Time
Mobile subscriptions in Kenya have continued to grow quarter by quarter, majorly attributed to multi-SIM registration. In the three months…
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