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More than 100 cyber security experts graduate from the USIU Cyber Shujaa Program
The first cohort of 170 trainees has graduated from the Cyber Shujaa program run by the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in partnership…
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Safaricom Engineering Summit brings together a community of Kenyan engineers
Safaricom recently hosted a two-day engineering summit forum for industry and other related stakeholders to showcase new technology and emerging…
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Netflix has partnered with Microsoft to offer a cheaper streaming plan
After a period characterized by stagnant growth and a huge drop in customer subscriptions, Netflix is exploring advertisements as a…
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Interviews
[Interview] Lean data practices can help mitigate risks for Kenyan SMEs, says Mozilla’s Noémie Hailu
Three weeks ago, Mozilla unveiled a Lean Data Practices (LDP)course for SMEs and startups in Kenya to increase their awareness…
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Nairobi Hosts 15th Edition Kenya Internet Governance Forum
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is set to take place on Thursday, 30th June 2022. The event is an open…
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Startups
Nigeria’s Healthtracka Raises $1.5 million, Plans Entry to Kenya and Ghana
The convenience of getting health solutions from the comfort of your home is possibly one of the greatest achievements of…
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COLUMNS
VALERY NJIABA: Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum’s Londa report calls for more digital transparency and protection across Africa
While many governments in Africa have made welcome progress toward digital transformation in the last year, more work needs to…
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Reviews
Infinix HOT 12 Play Review
Infinix HOT 12 Play Review: The Infinix HOT 12 series was launched in the Kenyan local market earlier this month. …
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Many African countries still violating digital rights, report
Digital Rights and Inclusion have been an area of concern for most countries across Africa. At the just-concluded Digital Rights…
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Microsoft is adding a free built-in VPN to Edge browser
Microsoft has announced it will offer its Edge browser with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as a way to improve…
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft are Working on Passwordless Tech
You will soon be able to log in to your email accounts, websites, apps and other platforms with passwordless sign-in…
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Gadgets
Nokia C21 now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh.12,500
HMD Global has today announced the addition of its newest member the C-series family – Nokia C21 in Kenya. Coming…
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Gadgets
Huawei Launches Business to Business Devices
Huawei Mobile Kenya has launched a set of business to business products for the East African market. The company has…
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Blockchain
Mushe and Fantom: Why Analysts Say You Should Buy and Hold
Technological evolution has brought about many benefits and one of them is the digital currency or cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency or ‘crypto’…
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Apps
Apple CEO Says He’s Not Ready to Allow Third Party Apps
Apple CEO Tim Cook has raised his voice against an ongoing attempt to have his company allow third-party apps onto…
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Sophos Achieves Perfect Scores in SE Labs’ Protection Tests
Sophos today announced that its endpoint products ranked top in all three of SE Labs’ protection tests in the first…
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Nokia G21 now available for purchase in Kenya for Kes 19,999
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones has announced the Nokia G21 is now available for purchase in Kenya. The…
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Carry1st drives growth in Africa’s gaming industry, supported by AppsFlyer
Carry1st, one of Africa’s leading gaming publishers, has released new insights from its market data that highlights successes that have…
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CLOUD
Vodacom launches Africa’s first AWS Outposts Innovation Lab
Vodacom has launched Africa’s first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS and Intel. The laboratory…
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News
Your personal data is safe with government institutions, Data Commissioner assures Kenyans
Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has assured Kenyans that their personal data held by government…
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COLUMNS
TEJPAL BEDI: Regulating digital lenders in Kenya: The benefits for consumers and industries
In 2021, President Kenyatta approved an amendment that gives the Central Bank of Kenya powers to license and oversee previously…
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COLUMNS
LAURENT SARR: Why Digital Identities Are The New Frontier
Whenever a user, or consumer, creates a profile or account on any online platform, they must have a unique way…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Myths You Might Still Believe – Debunked!
Over time, the state of cybersecurity evolves. New threats emerge, but so do new security technologies. As encryption has become…
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Nokia T20 Tablet with 2K Display and 8,200mAh Battery Officially Launched in Kenya for Ksh.29,700
After globally launching the Nokia T20 Tablet in October this year, HMD Global is finally making the device available in…
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Suspected Digital Holiday Shopping Fraud From Kenya Decreases 16.5%, report
17.5% of all global e-commerce transactions – and 3.6% of Kenyan transactions – between November 25-29 were potentially fraudulent. This…
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Apps
NRG, x-Mobility launch BeMobile calling app targeting African youths
NRG Media Group has launched BeMobile, a new mobile app targeting the African youth market. The app has been launched…
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Upstream, MTN and WASPA team up to protect South Africa’s mobile ecosystem from misleading ads and malicious apps
Leading mobile marketing tech firm Upstream and mobile operator MTN have ramped up their fight against mobile-based fraud. The two…
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Microsoft announces new Teams updates at Ignite 2021
Microsoft has revealed new features and updates for the Teams collaboration app, including security, integrations and events capabilities. The company…
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ICT ministry fetes female bloggers in Blogging Challenge
Fifteen girls have been recognized by the Ministry of ICT for their exemplary performance in the just concluded Blogging Challenge. The…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is transforming healthcare in Africa
Cloud computing is one of the leading trends in digital transformation for 2021 and beyond. Leading tech companies have already…
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OPPO Officially Launches the Global Version of ColorOS 12
OPPO has officially released the all-new ColorOS12 operating system for its global users, a week after the release of its…
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CLOUD
African Banks Turn to IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI Solutions to Accelerate Digital Innovation
IBM today announced that major financial institutions across Africa have selected its hybrid cloud and AI capabilities to unlock digital innovation.…
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NICK DURRANT: Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the perfect cross between native mobile apps and websites. Here’s why. What makes you delete an app? Perhaps…
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Equity receives double International Standards Certification on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems
Equity Bank Kenya has received two International Standards Certifications – ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 on IT Service and Information…
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WINSTON RITSON: Africa finally has its head in the Cloud – but is it private, public or hybrid?
In an age of accelerated digital migration and modernization movements, the Cloud has been touted as a veritable salvation for…
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Pandemic drives surge in use of digital health solutions across Africa
There has been an exponential rise in the number of people engaging with digital health services through their smartphones in…
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HUAWEI launches IdeaHub series of products in Kenya
HUAWEI has today launched the IdeaHub series of products in Kenya—The IdeaHub is a productivity tool for the smart office…
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South African secure data collaboration startup Omnisient raises $1.4m for global expansion
Omnisient, a South African secure data collaboration platform, has achieved its second raise this year totalling USD1.4 million. The investments…
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OPPO Joins LF AI & Data Foundation to Promote Open Source for a Sus-tainable Ecosystem
To accelerate the innovation and adoption of AI technology, global smart device brand OPPO has joined the LF AI &…
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What You Need To Know About The New UBA Mobile App
A seamless digital banking experience had not seemed feasible yet, the new UBA mobile app has made financial transactions so…
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Digital lenders in Kenya are still abusing data protection laws
Digital lenders continued to harass defaulters and violate their consumer data rights. This is according to Ajua’s Quarter 1 2021…
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Nigeria’s Terragon Customer Data Platform (CDP) verified as RealCDP
Africa’s data and marketing technology company, Terragon, has been listed as a verified verified Customer Data Platform (CDP) company by…
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Gadgets
Apple Rolls Out the Latest iOS 14.5 to Everyone
The anticipated iOS 14.5 is finally available for download on all iOS-14 compatible iPhones. iOS 14.5 includes Apple’s most stringent…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Unveils XGS Series Firewall Appliances
Sophos has today unveiled new XGS Series firewall appliances with unrivaled performance and advanced protection against cyberattacks. Sophos says the…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard to buy digital ID verification firm for $850 million
Mastercard Inc will purchase a Seattle-headquartered digital identity verification company Ekata, in a deal valued at $850 million. The global…
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itel Announces Diamond Platnumz as its Brand Ambassador, Introduces its latest Smartphones A37 to the African Market
itel, a global leading mobile phone brand committed to provide budget-friendly, high-quality products boasting excellent user experience, has today announced…
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Huawei Mobile Kenya launches a fitness campaign for its consumers
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced a two weeks fitness campaign for its consumers. Dubbed “Let’s Fit Challenge” the campaign will…
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COLUMNS
[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development
As the global digital economy expands, and with Covid-19 changing the way we conduct business, Digital Identity is becoming increasingly…
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News
Uber Eats is spamming us, they need to be stopped
Uber Eats Kenya is spamming us and they need to be stopped, it’s too much, it’s annoying. If you have…
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Apple Dominates Wearables Market Backed by Impressive Watch and AirPods Sales
Although 2020 was a challenging year with the pandemic and a global economic crisis, the wearable and hearable market had…
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CLOUD
IBM Hybrid Cloud Services Now Available in Any Environment
IBM has announced that its hybrid cloud services are now generally available in any environment — on any cloud, on…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Are the Industry’s Most Trusted, Counterpoint Research
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, leads the smartphone industry in trust rankings. The statistics come from Counterpoint Research’s…
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News
[Column] Andrew Bourne: Sensory surveillance and smart devices – why we should care about the cost of convenience
Today, most people and households boast a multitude of smart devices, which bring a large measure of convenience to our…
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Humanity must agree on the benefits of technology, says Huawei Senior VP
Technology holds significant benefits for humanity and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve…
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[Column] Howard Plaatjes: Technology – Decades of Disruption
It’s safe to say that the past 10 years of technology have been stratospheric in the disruption they’ve brought and…
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OPPO Reno5 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO Kenya has announced plans to launch its latest device under the Reno Series the Reno5 in Kenya. The device…
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Blockchain
MasterCard to Start Enabling Customers Transact with Select Cryptos Through its Network
Mastercard is the latest corporation to join the cryptos bandwagon following previous public interests in digital assets. The digital payments…
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Google Considering Anti-Tracking Feature on Android
Apple’s anti-tracking feature seems to be the go-to standard in the OS world right now. The feature announced during the…
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LG supports enhanced learning facilities for 625 children in Machakos
Hundreds of learners, some with disabilities in Machakos, will now benefit from an improved learning environment courtesy of a project…
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CYBER SECURITY
Apple ditches macOS feature that allowed its apps to bypass VPNs and Firewalls
Apple is known for its stringent privacy policies, but it has made some controversial moves in the past, even with…
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BUSINESS
Google Completes Fitbit Acquisition
Google has officially completed the acquisition of Fitbit, a wearables company, for an eye-popping $2.1 billion. Announcing the news, Rick…
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News
Apple Rejects Kenyan Government’s Request to Unlock iPhones
Apple, a company that has notoriously brawled even with its local government on unlocking criminals’ iPhone, has handed the same…
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Gadgets
DELL Refreshes Latitude 9000, 7000 and 5000 Series with new Laptops
CES 2021 is around the corner, and a plethora of companies are gearing up to showcase their new hardware products.…
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[Interview] Our data marketplace is helping fill credit history gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, CARMA CEO
Fintech has become a significant force in shaping the financial services industry in Sub-Saharan Africa. As this market grows, the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google Messages Starts Rolling Out RCS End-to-end Encryption
Google Messages has successfully landed the much-awaited Rich Communication Services, commonly known as RCS, to all users globally (unless you’re…
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South African tech startup LetMeIn.to raises R2.2-million to scale its visitor and access management platform.
South African tech startup LetMeIn.to has raised R2.2 million in funding from an undisclosed impact investor to scale up and expand…
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Huawei Global Cybersecurity VP Asserts Security Leadership at ISACA Kenya Summit
Huawei’s Global Vice President for Cybersecurity and Privacy spoke yesterday at the ISACA Kenya online conference to highlight Huawei’s leadership,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Black Friday – stay safe before, during and after peak retail season
It’s three weeks until US Thanksgiving, which happens on the fourth Thursday of November. As readers around the world now…
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News
Smishing attack tells you “mobile payment problem” – don’t fall for it!
As we’ve warned before, phishing via SMS, or smishing for short, is still popular with cybercriminals. Sure, old-fashioned text messages have fallen out…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Launches Pochi La Biashara, a new M-PESA Product for Small Business Owners
Safaricom celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday with the company launching a new campaign. The company also launched a new product…
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CYBER SECURITY
Remove these 21 Malicious Apps from Your Phone
The Google Play Store has millions of apps with different purposes. However, it has become commonplace, once in a while,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chrome for Android and iOS Starts Sending Alerts when Saved Passwords are Leaked
Google Chrome is ramping up security protocols and will now tell you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember…
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Gadgets
A 5G-powered BlackBerry Smartphone with a Physical Keyboard is Coming
BlackBerry is preparing for a come back in the smartphone market in 2021. The company’s new mark of resurrection will…
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Apps
TikTok Dodged Android’s built-in protections to Track Millions of Users
In a new revelation that may amplify TikTok’s scrutiny over security concerns, a report has revealed that the app skirted…
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News
Dell reinforces commitment to driving development of future-ready digital enterprises across emerging markets in Africa
Dell Technologies has reinforced its commitment to providing its customers with advanced technologies that drive business continuity and growth in…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Andrew Bourne: It’s time to get serious about user data
Over the past few years, tech-savvy customers and younger, more dynamic, employees have forced businesses in all sectors to completely…
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4G networks support communities through Covid-19 pandemic
Much of the current hype in the telecommunications space focuses on the roll-out of 5G technology, the new mobile networks…
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Brazil Suspends WhatsApp’s Payment Service
Earlier this month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp unveiled a digital payment system in Brazil, the company’s second-largest market after India. In a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Zoom changes mind, says it will provide end-to-end encryption to free users
Zoom has quickly changed its hard stance against its upcoming end-to-end encryption technology. After being pressured on security and privacy…
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Facebook Launches Programme To Meet Digital Literacy Needs Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has today launched a new digital literacy programme designed to equip young people across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital skills…
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Gadgets
Budget Nokia 2.3 currently selling on Masoko at a discounted price of Ksh.10,999
The Nokia 2.3 is now selling on Masoko at a discounted price of Ksh.10,999. HMD Global launched the phone in…
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BUSINESS
[Updated] Okash and Opesa Criticized Over Debt Collection Malpractices by The Digital Lenders Association
The Digital Lenders Kenya Association (DLKA) has called out two digital lenders – Okash and Opesa – over their debt…
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Gadgets
Nokia 2.3 is now running Android 10
Nokia 2.3 is now running Android 10. The device was launched in the Kenyan market in December last year for…
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