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Kenya’s WhatsApp sellers get a new way to take card payments
Mastercard has partnered with Flowcart to enable consumers in Kenya to discover products, place orders, and pay by card without…
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Kenya’s 18% ride-hailing commission cap falls as court challenges government’s regulatory approach
Kenya’s ride-hailing commission cap is facing a major reset after the High Court blocked enforcement of the 18% ceiling imposed…
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Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal resigns
Kenya Airways has announced the departure of Capt. George Kamal from his role as Acting Group Managing Director and Chief…
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Visa, Kenya Airways and Absa Launch Premium Asante Global Card in Kenya
Visa, Kenya Airways and Absa have launched the Asante Global Card, the first co-branded travel-lifestyle credit card in the Kenyan…
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Kenya’s electricity reserve margin falls sharply, raising rationing concerns
Kenya electricity rationing risk is rising as the gap between available generation and peak demand narrows, leaving the country with…
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Kenya’s data watchdog is changing hands as Kassait’s successor faces a bigger privacy challenge
Kenya is preparing to find Immaculate Kassait’s successor as Data Protection Commissioner, but the significance of the appointment goes well…
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NCBA and BasiGo put financing behind Kenya’s electric public transport expansion
Kenya’s electric public transport market is getting a new financing push as NCBA Group and BasiGo target 1,000 electric vehicles…
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Kenya Airways grows revenue despite lower capacity as fuel costs and losses weigh on its turnaround
Kenya Airways delivered a stronger first half on the commercial side, generating KSh81.3 billion in revenue in the six months…
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Kenya’s listed companies are paying more to shareholders as dividend growth gathers pace
Why are NSE companies increasing dividends even when some profits are falling? The answer is becoming more complicated than shareholder…
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Samsung brings connected living experience to Kenyan malls
Samsung is bringing its Connected Living Experience to Kenyan malls, giving consumers the opportunity to step into a connected home…
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SUN Mobility launches battery swapping network in Kenya
SUN Mobility has launched an open-architecture battery swapping network in Kenya, in partnership with Vivo Energy, positioning the country as…
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Kenya’s proposed IP overhaul reaches Parliament as KIPA Bill enters public participation
Kenya’s proposed KIPA Bill has entered parliamentary scrutiny, opening the door for innovators, creators, businesses and the public to weigh…
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Kenya’s .ke domain growth is beating the global average as more businesses build local websites
Kenya’s .ke domain growth has accelerated well beyond the pace seen across much of the world’s country-code internet market, with…
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Anker chooses Kenya as the launchpad for its East Africa expansion with a $1 million investment
Anker has officially entered the Kenyan market with a broader ambition than selling chargers and power banks. The global consumer…
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HELB could be replaced as Kenya redesigns the system for tertiary education funding
Kenya is preparing to replace the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Universities Fund and the TVET Funding Board with…
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RhingGo takes its electric tuk-tuk business to Kisumu, adding another Kenyan market
Electric tuk-tuks in Kenya are moving beyond the Coast as RhingGo Emobility expands its commercial mobility business into Kisumu. The…
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Kenya tightens cyber café rules as new customer tracking requirements take effect
Cyber cafés in Kenya will face new customer identification and record-keeping requirements from Friday, August 14, as the Communications Authority…
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BUSINESS
Agentic AI set to reshape financial fraud in Kenya, BCG warns
Kenyan banks have a narrow window to build defences against a new generation of AI-driven financial fraud before criminals gain…
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Global crypto firms are lining up as Kenya’s new licensing framework takes hold
Kenya’s crypto licensing framework is beginning to produce the response policymakers hoped for when the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations,…
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Kenya wants companies to take responsibility for data sent to offshore AI platforms
Kenyan companies using offshore artificial intelligence platforms could soon face stricter obligations before sending personal data outside the country under…
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Samsung launches direct-to-consumer digital store in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched a direct-to-consumer digital store in partnership with local retailer Housewives Paradise, expanding its retail…
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Airtel’s Nxtra data centre in Kenya on track for July 2027
Airtel has set a new completion target of July 2027 for its Nxtra data centre in Tatu City, pushing back…
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Samsung Launches Digital Classroom Solution in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has today unveiled Samsung Digital Classroom, an integrated education solution designed to support Kenya’s digital learning…
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TECNO POVA Launches “Own Your Move” Platform in Kenya
TECNO POVA officially launched its new brand platform, “Own Your Move,” in Kenya, celebrating ambitious and independent-minded consumers who are…
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Kenya’s Competition Watchdog Is Preparing for the Age of AI Markets
Kenya is preparing for a new era of AI competition regulation as the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) responds to…
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Kenya Wants New Competition Rules for Uber, Bolt and Other Digital Platforms
Kenya’s Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026 could reshape how some of the country’s largest digital platforms are regulated, moving competition enforcement…
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The Sh115 Million Crypto Freeze That Shows Kenya’s New AML Rules in Action
A network of shell companies, international remittance services, intermediary bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets has placed two Kenyans at the…
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Battery Swapping Built Kenya’s Electric Motorcycle Market. Scaling It Is Another Story
Kenya’s battery swapping network has become one of the country’s biggest electric mobility success stories. Riders can replace depleted motorcycle…
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BasiGo, Rubis Energy Kenya Partner to Expand EV Charging Network Across Kenya
Electric bus company BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to launch a network of fast-charging stations along Kenya’s major…
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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Now Available for Purchase in Kenya for Ksh.41,300
Samsung has announced the availability of the Galaxy A27 5G in Kenya. The Galaxy A27 is a mid-range smartphone released…
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Ten Months On, Why Airtel’s Nxtra Data Centre Matters More Than Ever for Kenya
When Airtel Kenya broke ground on its US$150 million Nxtra data centre in Tatu City last September, the announcement stood…
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Konza Technopolis Is Becoming Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure Hub
A decade ago, Konza Technopolis was largely judged by construction milestones. Questions centred on roads, utilities and whether Kenya’s flagship…
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BD’s Top 40 Under 40 Women 2026 Puts Kenya’s Tech Leaders in the Spotlight
The Top 40 Under 40 Women list has long celebrated rising business leaders, but this year’s edition reveals another story.…
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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G Arrives in Kenya With an 8,000mAh Battery and Slim 7.42mm Design
TECNO has launched the POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, bringing one of its most ambitious POVA devices to the…
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TikTok Brings an AI Literacy Hub to Kenya as It Expands Safety Tools
TikTok has recently launched a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) safety and education initiatives aimed at improving AI literacy,…
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Kenya’s Economy Is Moving Forward, Though New Risks Are Closing In
Kenya entered the second half of 2026 with encouraging economic data that suggests activity is gaining momentum. Still, fresh warnings…
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The Hub Karen Is Building a Smarter Mall for Kenya’s Next Decade
The Hub Karen’s next chapter is less about adding new stores than redefining what a shopping centre can become. As…
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Samsung Unveils Vision AI TV Range in Kenya With Mini LED Models and New Payment Plans
Samsung has unveiled its 2026 television lineup in Kenya, introducing new Vision AI TVs in Kenya with a strategy that…
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Rafode Advances Solar Cooling-Box Loan Product for Rural Health Centres in Kenya
Rafode Ltd, a Kenyan social enterprise focused on rural finance, renewable energy and farm inputs, is reporting progress on a…
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KECOBO’s Move Against KAMP Raises Bigger Questions for Kenya’s Music Industry
The decision by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) to suspend the operating licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers…
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How Girls-I Save Africa Is Growing Kenya’s Tech Talent
Across Kenya, schools are increasingly embracing innovation programmes, STEM competitions and technology workshops that encourage students to move beyond textbooks…
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Kenya’s Cooperatives Bill Could Redefine How SACCOs Manage Money
The Kenya Cooperatives Bill could reshape how millions of SACCO members access financial services by overhauling the legal framework governing…
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Kenya Opens Six-Month KRA Tax Amnesty With Full Penalty Waivers for Eligible Taxpayers
Eligible taxpayers have a six-month window to take advantage of the KRA tax amnesty 2026, which waives penalties, interest and…
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Kenya’s NIFC Draws Sh25.8 Billion in New Investments as Tax Reforms Begin to Deliver
Kenya’s ambition to establish Nairobi as a regional financial centre is beginning to produce measurable results. The latest Nairobi International…
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Jubilee and FSD Africa Launch Kenya Pilot for Digital Insurance
Jubilee Group has signed a strategic partnership with development finance agency FSD Africa. The partnership is to develop technology-driven insurance…
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ILO and Microsoft Launch Digital Skills Programme for 1,700 Youth in Kenya
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with Microsoft, Power Learn Project Africa, the Turkana County Government and with support…
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Absa Bank Kenya Backs Gen Z Connect to Grow Young Talent
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Gen Z Connect by Executive Connect to expand opportunities for young…
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2,700 Young Kenyans Complete Jitume Digital Media Training
More than 2,700 young Kenyans have completed a national digital media training programme aimed at preparing them for careers in…
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Germany Expands Kenya Partnership Around Digital Growth and Clean Energy
Germany’s Sh7.8 billion commitment to Kenya extends beyond development assistance. The three-year cooperation package brings together digital transformation, renewable energy,…
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Kenya’s Nuclear Ambitions Move Into a More Demanding Phase
Kenya’s nuclear power plant programme is entering a more consequential phase. While the country remains years away from switching on…
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Kenya Seeks Faster Recovery of Wrongly Sent Mobile Money
On June 24, the Interior Ministry’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee announced plans to work more closely with banks…
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Why Kenya Keeps Appearing in Africa’s Corporate Expansion Plans
More than Sh400 billion in announced acquisitions by South African firms has focused attention on a question increasingly shaping boardroom…
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CYBER SECURITY
A New Cybersecurity Agency Is Coming, but Kenya Already Has Several Cyber Institutions
Parliament approved the creation of a National Cybersecurity Agency, a new state corporation intended to coordinate Kenya’s response to digital…
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Kenya’s Deal With Japan Puts More Than Vehicle Assembly on the Table
On June 22, President William Ruto witnessed the signing of a Sh22.1 billion financing agreement between Kenya and Japan’s Nippon…
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Millions of Impressions, Modest Payouts: The Reality of X Monetization in Kenya
X promised creators a new way to earn directly from their audiences. In Kenya, the offer attracted users willing to…
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Kenya in Talks with OpenAI to Host East Africa’s First AI Academy
Kenya is in discussions with OpenAI to establish Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern…
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Kenya’s Mobile Money Growth Is Moving Beyond New Users
Mobile money penetration in Kenya has crossed a threshold that changes how growth in the sector is measured. The latest…
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Kenya’s Telecom Market Grew but the Rankings Barely Changed
Kenya’s telecom market share figures changed little during a quarter that produced one of the largest subscriber increases seen in…
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AURA, Glovo Kenya Partner on Rider Safety
AURA, a life-saving technology platform focused on making emergency response services more accessible and affordable, has announced a new partnership…
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NTT DATA Expands Salesforce Services as Kenya’s AI Push Gains Pace
NTT DATA has announced the expansion of its Salesforce services across East Africa, aimed at enhancing customer engagement, data management,…
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Zachary Ochieng | The Next Frontier of UAE-Kenya Ties Isn’t Oil or Roads, It’s Algorithms
The recently concluded AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya convened over 15,000 delegates in Nairobi, affirming that what Kenya and…
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Why Digital Lending Is Becoming a Lifeline for Kenya’s SMEs
Limited access to financing continues to be one of the biggest constraints facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya,…
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Visa Study Reveals That 89% of Kenyans Use AI in Shopping, With Trust Driving Checkout Behaviour
Visa has published its annual Stay Secure study in Kenya, highlighting how artificial intelligence and social commerce are reshaping digital…
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Oraimo Expands Product Portfolio Across Kenya’s Consumer Tech Market
Oraimo is widening its presence in Kenya beyond the audio and mobile accessory categories that helped establish the brand across…
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Why Amazon Wants Kenya to Host Its First Satellite Gateway in Africa
A new application before Kenya’s communications regulator points to the country’s growing role in the physical infrastructure underpinning Africa’s digital…
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Yadea’s Kenya Entry Adds a New Rival to the Electric Motorcycle Market
China’s Yadea has entered Kenya with a range of electric motorcycles, bringing the world’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer into a…
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Kibo Africa Maps Out 10,000-Bike Electric Motorcycle Rollout in Kenya
Kibo Africa is preparing a large-scale rollout of electric motorcycles in Kenya, setting a target of 10,000 units on the…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank Kenya Q1 Net Profit Drops 13% to Ksh5.3B
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has posted a profit after tax of KSh5.3 billion and achieved a Return on Equity of…
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Google, Tourism Ministry Partner to Drive AI-powered Tourism Strategy
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, through its Magical Kenya “Origin of Wonder” platform, has announced a strategic AI-driven partnership…
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AFC Turns to Kenya as East Africa’s Financing Model Starts to Change
The Africa Finance Corporation is widening its role in Kenya beyond infrastructure lending as it builds new channels for African…
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Kenya’s Internet Providers Are Fighting a Different Battle Now
For years, Kenya’s home internet market expanded through geography. Internet providers raced to wire apartment blocks, reach gated estates, and…
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ASUS Bets on Offline AI and Long-Term Partnerships as it Deepens Kenya Push
ASUS is expanding its commercial footprint in Kenya with a strategy built around offline artificial intelligence, SME-targeted products, and partnerships…
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Mitsumi Invests $2 Million in AI Cloud Platform for Young Kenyan Innovators
Mitsumi, a technology distributor, is investing $2 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform aimed at equipping young Kenyan…
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Startups
Glovo Champions AI, Awards Kenyan Startup Barcelona Residency at GITEX Kenya 2026
Glovo wrapped up its participation at GITEX Kenya 2026 by reinforcing its growing role not only as a technology provider…
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Kenya Airways Deploys AI Platform to Optimize Ticket Pricing
Kenya Airways has adopted Jupiter 5.0, an AI-powered pricing platform developed by FlyNava Technologies, in a move aimed at advancing…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Hangout Empowers Nairobi’s New Wave of Creators
Nairobi is shifting from passive consumption to active creation. This evolution was on full display during the recently concluded Samsung…
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Kenya’s Siaya Nuclear Plan Is Turning Into a Debate About the Country’s Industrial Future
For years, Kenya’s development agenda has been defined by infrastructure built to move people and goods faster across the country:…
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Kenya Airways and Accor Collaborate to Offer Integrated Travel Rewards
Kenya Airways has entered into a strategic partnership with Accor through its ALL Accor loyalty and booking platform, becoming the…
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Africa Forward Summit Puts Focus on Kenya’s EV Infrastructure Push
Kenyan electric mobility companies are using the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to pursue investor partnerships tied to charging…
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ASUS Showcases AI-Enabled Commercial Devices at GITEX Kenya 2026
ASUS today announced its participation at the first edition of GITEX Kenya, taking place in Nairobi from May 19-21, 2026.…
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How Safaricom’s Infrastructure Powers State Digital Systems
A growing share of Kenya’s public services now runs through systems linked to Safaricom, extending the company’s influence far beyond…
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Orders for BasiGo Electric Buses Are Rising Across Kenya and Rwanda
Demand for electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda is growing faster than current deployment capacity as transport operators continue placing…
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Kenya’s Planned Microsoft-G42 Facility Faces Delays Over Grid Capacity
Kenya has suspended plans for a proposed $1 billion data centre backed by Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based G42 after officials…
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vivo V70 FE Officially Goes on Sale in Kenya
The vivo V70 FE is now officially available in Kenya. With sales now open, the device brings its signature blend…
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Kenya Moves to Clean Up Telecom Cable Installations With New CA Rules
Kenya’s communications regulator has introduced a new set of technical and procedural rules that could change how fiber and telecom…
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Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project to Advance Inclusive Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially launched the AI for Disability Project, a cross-sector initiative aimed at developing and deploying scalable assistive technologies…
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Amazon Kuiper Moves Toward Kenya Licence as Starlink Sets the Pace
Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to enter Kenya’s internet market with its satellite broadband service, setting up a direct…
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Electricity Prices In Kenya Rise As New Tariff Charges Take Hold
Electricity users across Kenya are paying more for power starting this week after new cost components were added to monthly…
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Sh5.6bn in New Capital Circles Kenya’s Cleaner Cooking Market
A group of Kenyan manufacturers and energy startups is lining up a combined Sh5.6 billion capital raise as cleaner cooking…
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Kenyan Media Previews AI for Disability Project Ahead of Official Launch
Ahead of the official launch of the Kenya AI for Disability Project, members of the media were invited to a…
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Kenya Google Search Data Reveals Massive Shift to AI Technical Mastery
Google has released new search trend data revealing a significant shift in how Kenyans are using technology to learn, upskill,…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Airways Tees Off Partnership with Njoroge Kibugu to Drive Kenya’s Sports Tourism
Kenya Airways has unveiled a strategic partnership with Kenyan professional golfer Njoroge Kibugu, marking a deliberate move to elevate Kenya’s…
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Gadgets
Vivo Set to Launch V70 FE in Kenya – A 200 MP AI Travel Portrait Smartphone
vivo has officially teased the upcoming vivo V70 FE, a smartphone positioned squarely at socially active users who live to…
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BasiGo Starts Assembling Electric Vans(Ma3e) in Kenya With AVA
BasiGo has begun assembling electric vans in Kenya, marking the first local production of its Ma3e model as the company…
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vivo V70 with 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Is Now Officially on Sale in Kenya
The vivo V70 is now available in Kenya , bringing 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto precision to users ready to…
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Startups
Kenyan Startup Zerobionic Selected in Qualcomm’s 2026 Make in Africa Cohort
A Kenyan startup has earned continental recognition after being named among ten innovators selected for the 2026 cohort of Qualcomm’s…
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Claw Phones Are Coming to Kenya: TECNO’s EllaClaw Is Leading the Change
TECNO Mobile is set to redefine what smartphones can do for everyday users in Kenya and across emerging markets, with…
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Kenya Maps Out Smart Cities Plan at Africa Urban Forum
Kenya used the Africa Urban Forum 2026 to outline how it plans to build smarter cities through digital infrastructure, with…
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Safaricom Decode 4.0 Puts Focus on AI Talent Gap in Kenya
Safaricom hosted the fourth edition of its annual technology summit, Decode 4.0 today, centering on the practical application of artificial…
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Kenya’s Digital Ambition Takes Centre Stage as Decode 4.0 Summit Kicks Off in Nairobi
Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum today with the opening of the three-day…
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At Decode 4.0, the Work of Building Kenya’s AI Backbone Comes Into View
The next leap for Kenya’s economy will not be defined by physical infrastructure alone, but by a sophisticated layer of…
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