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Can AI help us better prepare for climate-related disasters in Kenya?
After years of drought, the sudden arrival of heavy rain that began in Kenya late last year seemed like a…
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Will Tech VC Funding in Africa Rebound on Interest Rate Cuts?
VC firms and startups can look to imminent interest rate cuts to revive dealmaking but cuts alone may not bring…
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KRA to leverage tech to boost tax collection
Kenya’s revenue collection agency KRA is seeking to implement technological advancements to enhance tax system and increase revenue collection following…
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OPPO makes a bold move into AI with the Reno12 Series
OPPO will be launching the Reno12 Series in Kenya on August 22nd 2024. The company says this latest addition to…
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BUSINESS
BNI Convention Unites African Entrepreneurs for Insightful Collaborations
The BNI Convention held in Naivasha on Friday, 16th August 2024, brought together over 400 entrepreneurs and business leaders from…
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Apps
LOOP App Wants to be Your One Stop Shop Lifestyle App
LOOP App: Over the last couple of years, Africa has become one of the fastest-growing app markets in the world.…
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Exness’ global campaign connects with those who are “Born to Trade”
Exness, one of the largest brokers in the world, has launched a new brand campaign, marking a shift in how…
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BUSINESS
LG Partners Hotpoint feted at 2024 Kenya e-Commerce Awards
Hotpoint Appliances, a leading distributor of LG electronics, won silver in the Best Home Appliances (Brands) eCommerce Website category of…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ransomware Groups weaponize stolen data to increase pressure on targets, report
Cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay, a new report by cybersecurity firm…
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Telecoms are prime targets for cyberattacks in 2024, Kaspersky report
Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, according to…
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COLUMNS
Peter Nalika: Define Business Value Before Building Your AI Strategy
Generation Z [GenZ] in Kenya uniquely incorporated AI into their activism as the world advances in this technology. During #RejectFinanceBill2024,…
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How to Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy 2024 Foldables in Kenya
Galaxy 2024 Foldables Pre-order: Samsung’s relentless innovation has always driven the mobile industry forward, launching the latest foldable technology and…
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BUSINESS
Chinese EV firm NETA to set up an assembly plant in Kenya
NETA Auto, a Chinese electric car brand has revealed plans to open an electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Kenya. …
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NCBA Bank is investing in Robotics Process Automation to enhance business productivity
NCBA Bank Robotics Process Automation: Robotics Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as one of the leading and most accessible automation…
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CYBER SECURITY
Energy and Water sector ransomware recovery costs hit $3M, Sophos survey
The median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors, Energy and Water, quadrupled to $3 million over the past year,…
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Maximize Your Email Marketing ROI: Best Practices for This Year
Email marketing has maintained its throne as the most effective method for communication between businesses and customers. However, that does…
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Fredrique Achieng: How OPPO is Enhancing User Convenience and Functionality With AI
Imagine a world where your smartphone is your ultimate digital companion, seamlessly integrating into your daily life to make everything…
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Young Scientists Kenya Empowers Youth with STEM
Young Scientists Kenya [YSK], has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual…
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Gadgets
How LG on curating a more uplifting and inspiring social media feed
Last month, tech giant LG Electronics unveiled a global campaign to draw encouraging content onto social media timelines. Throughout the…
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BUSINESS
BNI East Africa Announces Annual East African Convention to Drive Inter-Country Trade
BNI (Business Networking International) East Africa is set to host its annual East African Convention this coming August in Naivasha.…
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African regulators embrace strategy to unlock benefits of transformative technologies
African regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximize the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at…
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Epson Unveils Enhanced Heat-Free Printers for A4 Printing
Epson has launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs Inkjet printers to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market. These new…
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Gadgets
Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event is happening on Wednesday, July 10. At the event, Samsung is expected to introduce…
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BUSINESS
Faulu receives over Ksh 900 million boost for digital, MSME banking
Faulu Microfinance Bank today announced a business refocus that will see it grow its digital banking offering and realign its…
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LG is promoting positivity on social media with this new campaign
LG “Life’s Good – Optimism Your Feed,” campaign: Social media platforms play a very huge role in our lives these…
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Startups
Nigerian ed-tech Afrilearn unveils world’s first learn-and-earn app
Afrilearn, Nigeria’s learning app has launched a new learn-and-earn app to make learning accessible, engaging and rewarding for students. In…
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CLOUD
[South Africa] Hybrid multicloud adoption for financial services to triple, Nutanix study
Hybrid multicloud adoption in the financial services sector is expected to triple in the next three years according to a…
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[Interview] Webb Fontaine’s Pascal Minvielle on the company’s new products and plan for Africa
Webb Fontaine has significantly expanded its presence in Africa in recent years. The company is a leading provider of solutions…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Visa Cardholders: Here’s how to win a fully paid trip to experience the Paris Olympics
NCBA Visa Cardholders: The Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are set to happen in Paris and if you’re a…
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Suspected Chinese hackers step up attacks on Kenyan government agencies
Kenyan government agencies were among the organisations targeted by suspected Chinese hackers. This is according to a new report released…
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SMS API: Streamline Your Messaging Strategy Today
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to maintain effective communication with their customers. SMS APIs play a pivotal role in…
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The Evolution of Television: A Journey Through the Test of Time
There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Ransomware Gangs and The Media: Between Control and Mistrust
Cybercriminals traditionally operate in the shadows of the Darknet and prefer to avoid the spotlight to ensure the success of…
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BUSINESS
KRA Commissioner General Asks African Countries To Modernise Tax Collections
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality,…
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Uncovering Some Of The Craziest Tech At Online Betting Sites
Technology has drastically changed the shape of the online betting market. What began as a simple and convenient way for…
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BUSINESS
How Africa’s largest payments network is integrating social mission with its business aspirations
Being deliberate about creating a “greater purpose” is essential to building an authentic corporate culture, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the…
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Legatum Center hits milestone of support for over 300 African entrepreneurs driving innovation
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) celebrated over 15 years of advancing…
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Gadgets
One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S22 Series, Fold4 and More Devices
Samsung has announced that it’s extending Galaxy AI features to a select number of Galaxy devices through a new One…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Course for Beginners: How and where to start
According to the recent Kaspersky study, more than 40% of companies worldwide are facing a shortfall of qualified cybersecurity professionals.…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Earnings Hit Ksh.140B
Safaricom PLC recorded Ksh.139.9 billion in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) in the period ending March 31, 2024. The…
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Exciting Xiaomi deals to you can grab this May
Xiaomi has announced some amazing deals in Kenya running throughout May. Running from the 6th to the 31st of May,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ransomware Payments Increase 500% In the Last Year, Sophos Report
The average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. This is according to the “State of Ransomware 2024”…
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Connected Africa Summit 2024: African ICT Ministers Issue Clarion Call for Unified Action to Bridge Digital Divide
African ICT Ministers convening at the ongoing Connected Africa Summit 2024, have called for a unified action to bridge the digital divide…
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Bolt launches electric motorcycles in Kenya in partnership with M-KOPA
Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles as part of its latest offerings in Kenya. The electric motorcycles have been…
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Gadgets
Redmi A3: Performance on a budget
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi A3, a budget phone featuring some impressive features for just Ksh. 11,600. At the launch,…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Welcomes CA’s Move To Review Interconnection Rates
Airtel Kenya has welcomed the decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to further reduce Mobile Termination Rates (MTR)…
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How SiGMA’s Expansion into Kenya is Reshaping the African Gambling Landscape
Sigma Group, a big player in the international betting field, has initiated a strategic entry into Kenya. This is not…
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Africa tipped on strategies to accelerate AI adoption across the continent
With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged…
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BUSINESS
Network International partners with Souhoola to boost BNPL in Egypt
Network International has partnered with leading fintech provider Souhoola to boost Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) payments in Egypt. The partnership, announced on Thursday will…
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WhatsApp suffers a major outage worldwide
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is currently down worldwide. The Meta-owned platform suffered an outage on Wednesday evening as noted on DownDetector…
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Suss Digital Africa Founder Dennis Maina Named Among The Top Fourty Under 40 Africa
Kenyan-based digital marketing agency Suss Digital Africa founder Dennis Maina, has been named among the Fourty under 40, 2024. Dennis…
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Dimension Data is rebranding to NTT DATA
Dimension Data is rebranding. The company announced on Wednesday that it will be changing its name to NTT Data effective this…
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HMD Global Multi-brand strategy explained: Nokia Icon is on the way
By now we all know that HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, will soon be launching HMD-original devices. CEO…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Endpoint Security
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been named leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor…
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Starlink’s entry into Kenya doubles number of satellite internet users
Latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reveal that the number of satellite internet users in Kenya more…
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Microsoft ADC unveils mentorship programme for tech women in universities
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre has launched a mentorship program for women pursuing technology studies at universities. The first cohort…
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Gadgets
Itel P55+ With 5,000mAh Battery, 45W Fast Charging Launched in Kenya
Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement…
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CYBER SECURITY
New Sophos Report Details Cyberthreats Facing SMBs
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has today released its annual 2024 Threat Report, detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats…
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Epson introduces new printer series in Kenya
Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers in Kenya. Epson Regional Head for East and West…
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South Africa struggling with high broadband prices
Despite many efforts to improve broadband infrastructure and reduce costs, ensuring affordable broadband remains a formidable challenge in South Africa,…
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Reviews
Galaxy A25 5G Review
Galaxy A25 5G Review: Samsung announced the Galaxy A25 5G in January just days before their first Unpacked event of…
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Startups
Strategic policies needed to grow the startup ecosystem in Africa, Mozilla study
The last couple of years have been very interesting for the African startup ecosystem. 2023 specifically saw a rebalancing of…
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Digital IDs issuance to resume as High Court lifts injunction
The Kenyan High Court has lifted the injunction preventing the government from printing new digital identity cards. The courts had…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom shares its accomplishments and future strategies for Ethiopia
Safaricom PLC on Friday held its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, providing an opportunity for the investment community to…
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Top three ALX tech training programmes you can apply for
It’s just a few weeks before ALX, a leading global provider of training in the tech industry closes applications for…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank opens first flagship La Riba branch in Nairobi
Absa Bank Kenya has opened its doors to customers at its newest branch located at the BBS Mall, one of…
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Epson Plans Construction of its First Biomass Power Plant in Japan
Global Technology company Epson has announced plans to construct the company’s first biomass power plant, in Iida City, in Nagano…
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Payments firm MDP names Frank Molla as Managing Director for Africa Operations
Issuing and payment processing firm in the Middle East and Africa MDP, has appointed Frank Molla as Managing Director for…
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How Do I Sign Up For 1xBet in Kenya?
Kenya has one of the fastest-growing gambling industries in Africa. Statista studies show the market will hit €115.50m in 2028…
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Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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Kenyan innovators to benefit from $10 million grant from ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a global Grant Program that will enable innovators in…
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Venture Capital in Africa: A Broken System in Need of Repair
In recent years, Africa has been touted as the next frontier for investment, with its burgeoning tech scene and a…
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Bolt enters Zimbabwe, its third market in Southern Africa
Bolt has announced the pilot of its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe today with more than 300 drivers ready to…
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Eighty Schools in Kenya to Benefit from Epson’s EcoTank Donation Campaign Program
Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and…
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5G in Kenya: More than 500k users now on the network but adoption is still slow
Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Gadgets
Samsung goes big on mobile AI with the new Galaxy S24 series
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series comprising the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, unleashing…
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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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Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to be hosted in Nairobi
The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its…
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Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On…
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Samsung Redefines Consumer Electronics Landscape with AI-Centric Innovations
Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as…
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Prish Thakkar: Cyber Defenses and Cyber Insurance: A Holistic Approach to Cyber Risk Management
The landscape of cyber threats has significantly expanded in terms of volume, complexity, and impact of attacks over the past…
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Kenyan startups raised highest amount of funding in Africa in 2023
2023 was an interesting year for African startups. According to ‘Africa: The Big Deal’, a tech research firm, the year…
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Safaricom’s M-Pesa is currently down
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa is down with users nationwide reporting delays. The service is unavailable on both the M-Pesa…
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Our best OPPO smartphones in 2023
OPPO smartphones in 2023: This was quite a busy year for OPPO in Kenya. The smartphone manufacturer released several devices…
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Absa Bank’s One Account is your one-stop shop for all your banking needs
Absa Bank One Account: The African financial and banking landscape has changed profoundly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards…
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Absa Bank Goes Big on Digital Savings in Kenya
Absa Bank Digital Savings: The Covid-19 pandemic propelled the adoption of cashless payments for millions of people around the world…
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CLOUD
Kenya bets on Microsoft’s cloud services to enhance public service delivery
The Kenyan government will now adopt Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy to enhance public service delivery. Microsoft will engage the National Government,…
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OPPO Find N3 Flip scores big on usability
The OPPO Find N3 Flip is now official. OPPO launched the device last week in Dubai alongside the foldable OPPO…
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Huawei, partners push for $100 billion internet connectivity investment across Africa
Additional investment of more than Ksh 10 trillion, (USD 100 billion) in internet infrastructure, policies and ecosystems is necessary to…
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Dubai launches $136M VC fund to invest in tech startups
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has launched of a US$136 million venture capital (VC) fund to invest in…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating…
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Universal School Connectivity initiative Giga expands to 12 new countries
Giga, the global initiative to connect every school globally to the Internet by 2030 has expanded to 12 new countries.…
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Retailers are struggling to deal with ransomware attacks, Sophos report
Retailers are finding it hard to deal with ransomware attacks, a new report by cybersecurity firm Sophos has revealed. After…
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Vertiv announces partner programme for Africa to reward its distributors
Vertiv has announced its enhanced partner programme for Africa, with a strong focus on rewarding its local network of expert…
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BUSINESS
Here Is What You Need To Know About Equity’s Instant Top Up Option To Complete a Transaction
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to complete your transaction due to insufficient funds…
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African tech publication TechCabal hits one million monthly web users
TechCabal, the Africa tech and business publication has revealed that it has achieved a major milestone of one million monthly…
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Little Cab CEO raises concern over Bolt’s licencing
Bolt Kenya has been all over the news in the past couple of weeks following reports that the National Transport…
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Kenya among top countries receiving most DDOS attacks amid ongoing geopolitical unrest
Kenya has been listed among the top five countries hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of…
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Safaricom seeks government support to protect telecoms infrastructure from vandalism
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has asked for the government’s support to classify telecommunications infrastructure as critical infrastructure. This comes in…
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