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Why iOS Apps Take More Storage Than Android and What You Can Do About It
Have you noticed how heavy your iPhone apps feel? You grab Instagram, Gmail, maybe Twitter. A short while later, your…
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G20 Reforms for African Banks: South Africa Leads Push to Unlock Infrastructure Lending
South Africa is using its presidency of the G20 to push for changes in global bank regulations—calling for relaxed capital…
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Kenya’s Crypto Regulator Dispute Deepens as Key Players Pull Back
Kenya’s attempt to establish a dedicated crypto regulator is facing serious pushback — even before it launches. The proposed Virtual…
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With Cyber Attacks Rising, Kenya’s New Insurance Rules Put Pressure on Insurers’ Boards
Kenya’s insurance industry is now under stricter cybersecurity oversight after the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) introduced a sweeping framework that…
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Lipa Later Acquisition Race Sees Sh3B in Bids from Local and International Players
At least three firms have entered the Lipa Later acquisition race, submitting offers to buy or finance the struggling buy-now-pay-later…
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How Prop Trading Firms Are Empowering Traders Globally
Have you noticed how quickly the world of trading is changing? It’s no longer just for Wall Street veterans or…
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Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa Surges as Stablecoins and DeFi Take Root
For years, Sub-Saharan Africa has stood at the periphery of global crypto conversations. But in 2024, the region is squarely…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Confirms Intermittent Downtime on its Digital Banking Channels
Equity Bank has issued a public notice confirming an ongoing service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. The bank described…
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BUSINESS
Roam and Fortune Credit Launch Electric Motorcycle Financing Program in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed digital credit provider, to launch the country’s…
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BUSINESS
IOM and Bolt Launch Global Partnership to Support Migrant Integration in Mobility and Delivery Sectors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Bolt, a leading European shared mobility and delivery platform, have signed a global…
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BUSINESS
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac Exits Safaricom as Telco Reshapes Its B2B Strategy
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac has left Safaricom. After nearly two years leading the enterprise business unit, she’s exited her role as Chief…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
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Startups
Tech Funding in Africa Contracts in H1 2025 Despite Early-Stage Growth
Tracxn has released its Africa Tech H1 2025 Funding Report, offering a detailed view of funding trends, sectoral performance, acquisitions,…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways Sign Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing…
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Gadgets
Android’s Circle to Search Just Got Smarter with Gemini AI
Google is blurring the lines between apps, search, and AI with powerful AI upgrades for Circle to Search, reshaping how…
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BUSINESS
From OTP Bypass to Crypto Cash-Out: How the Kenyan Bank IT System Fraud Unfolded Without Detection
It reads like a cybercrime thriller — but for one unnamed Kenyan bank, it was a costly reality. In a…
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The Meta AI Culture Crisis Explained: Leaked Memo Reveals Internal Dysfunction Despite Big-Name Hires
Meta’s sudden pivot in artificial intelligence isn’t just about ambition. It’s about survival. Over the past few weeks, the tech…
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BUSINESS
Apple Leadership Shake-Up in 2025: Seamless Handoff or Strategic Stall?
Apple just confirmed its most consequential personnel move in years: long-time Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire at year-end,…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Partners with Crown Motors to Offer Flexible Financing for Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than…
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Linda Yaccarino Resigns from X Amid Grok Scandal, xAI Power Shift, Ad Decline, and Mounting Internal Tensions
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X—formerly known as Twitter—two years after Elon Musk brought her in to…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Smarter, Brighter, and Built to Fit Better
Samsung’s back with a fresh trio of wearables for 2025—and this time, the focus is all about subtle but thoughtful…
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Finally the Perfect Foldable? Here’s What’s New
Samsung is finally giving fans what they’ve been asking for: meaningful upgrades to its most fashionable foldable. The Samsung Galaxy…
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How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Balances Style and Substance in the Foldable Race
Samsung’s latest flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, doesn’t try to reinvent the category—it sharpens it. Thinner, lighter, and…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Blends Familiar Design and Lower Price in First Fan Edition Foldable
Samsung has taken a bold new step in its foldable strategy. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip…
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BUSINESS
How Digital Procurement Fraud in Kenya Is Letting Ghost Firms and Proxies Loot Billions Through County Tenders
When Kenya began transitioning to a centralized digital procurement system, it promised real-time oversight, vendor verification, and tighter anti-fraud controls.…
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Airbnb Lifts Nairobi Rents by 10% as Landlords Shift to Short-Term Stays and Push Out Long-Term Tenants
If you’re hunting for a house in Nairobi right now, chances are you’ve come across a beautiful flat, fully furnished,…
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Apple F1 US Streaming Rights Bid Gains Momentum After Brad Pitt’s Box Office Success
Apple is making a strategic push into live sports broadcasting, setting its sights on Formula 1’s US media rights—a move…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Enhances Managed Risk with Internal Attack Surface Management
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
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BUSINESS
Digital Lenders Under Scrutiny as CBK Flags Compliance Gaps in Fight Against Dirty Money
In recent years, digital lenders have become a lifeline for millions of Kenyans locked out of traditional banking. But a…
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BUSINESS
How AI Credit Risk Scoring in Kenya Is Changing Who Gets Loans and How Fast
AI credit risk scoring in Kenya is fast becoming the leading application of artificial intelligence in the country’s banking sector,…
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Grok’s AI Reality Distortion: How Elon Musk’s Chatbot Posted, Denied, and Tried to Erase the Truth
Early Sunday morning, something strange happened on X. Grok — the platform’s built-in AI chatbot — answered a question about…
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WhatsApp Surveillance Hoax in Kenya Tries to Silence a Digital Generation
Kenya is in the middle of a powerful youth-led uprising. What started as scattered unrest after the death of teacher…
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Liquid SA Youth Tech Programme Celebrates 20 Graduates, Crowns Pitchathon Winner
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa has celebrated the graduation of 20 young entrepreneurs from its flagship Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme.…
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BUSINESS
Multichoice Kenya Revises Subscription Prices for DStv, GOtv, and Showmax
MultiChoice Kenya has announced new pricing for its DStv, GOtv, and Showmax packages, set to take effect on August 1st,…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
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Why African Startup Funding in 2025 Is Surging Again After Years of Decline
African startup funding in 2025 is off to a strong start, with startups raising $1.4 billion in the first half…
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Featured
Spotika Relaunches with Thai Billionaire Backing, Unveils Africa’s Most Advanced Betting Tech
Spotika, a well-known name in Kenya’s betting sector, has officially relaunched under new ownership following a complete acquisition and strategic…
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Featured
Game On! Spotika Unleashes Africa’s Smartest Betting Platform
One of Kenya’s most high-profile sports betting brands, Spotika, is back in operation and this time with a vengeance, since…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost
Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
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MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the…
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Students Build AI Tools for Farmers and Urban Planners in Africa
A 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis during Africa AI Literacy Week has led to the…
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BUSINESS
Zenith Bank Eyes Kenya Market Entry Amid Rising Capital Pressures
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank is laying the groundwork for a bold East African expansion, with confidential talks underway to acquire a…
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BUSINESS
I&M Foundation Five-Year Impact Shows How Quiet Partnerships Can Drive Real Change in Kenya
Not every organization marks its five-year anniversary with fanfare. Some let their work speak for itself. I&M Foundation falls squarely…
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BUSINESS
Banks Write Off SME Loans Worth Sh8.8 Billion as Kenya’s Small Businesses Collapse Under High Interest Rates
By the time 2024 closed, over 95,000 loan accounts held by Kenya’s small businesses (SMEs) had disappeared—wiped clean from the…
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Starlink Resumes Sign-ups in Nairobi After 7 Months
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet provider Starlink has resumed new subscriptions in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and surrounding counties. The seven-month freeze…
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Apps
How Israeli Intelligence Apps in Your Phone Quietly Took Over the App Stores
Some of the world’s most downloaded mobile apps—used for gaming, image editing, transit, and call screening—are quietly tied to one…
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Judge Steps In as ICT Authority CEO Court Case Unfolds Over Kamanguya’s Job Security
A leadership row at the heart of Kenya’s tech governance is now playing out in court. The High Court has…
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BUSINESS
Visa and Kenya Airways Partner to Launch Co-Branded Cards
Visa has entered into a strategic co-brand partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ) to enhance the travel experience for customers and…
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“Four Rungs Too Low”: Standard Bank CEO Slams Africa’s Credit Ratings Gap
Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has joined a rising chorus of African leaders questioning the accuracy and fairness of…
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Why Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Debate Is Shifting from Kilifi to Siaya Amid Public Resistance
Kenya is on the move again—this time with its most controversial energy project to date. After months of fierce public…
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Zuckerberg Assembles Meta Superintelligence Labs Team to Lead Next-Gen AI Breakthroughs
When Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs on June 30, it wasn’t just a rebranding exercise—it was a declaration…
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How Reality Dating Shows Created the Ultimate Influencer Pipeline
In today’s reality dating landscape, the influencer pipeline is no longer a side effect — it’s the destination. From Love…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia Hits 10 Million Active Customers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a major milestone, reaching 10 million active customers within just four years of receiving its operating…
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Ai Kenya launches ‘Augmented Thinking’ Workshop Series for African Executives
Ai Kenya, a leading player in Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape, has announced a new executive training series titled Augmented Thinking:…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cyber Threats in Kenya Triple to 2.54 Billion in Just Three Months
Kenya’s cyber security space continues to experience massive threats, with the number of threats detected in Q3 of the 2024/2025…
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CYBER SECURITY
Median Ransom Now $1M, But 53% Paid Less Than Asked
Nearly 50% of companies in 2025 paid ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom…
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Mobile Money Subscriptions in Kenya Hit 45.4 Million
Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya grew by 7.3% to reach 45.4 million users in the quarter ending March 2025. This…
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Samsung Knox Vault on the Samsung Galaxy A56 Brings Flagship-Level Protection with the Strongest Midrange Security Yet
The Samsung Galaxy A56 doesn’t just punch above its weight in display and performance. Its biggest surprise? Knox Vault, Samsung’s…
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Samsung Galaxy A56 Performance Review: A Midrange Phone That Feels Like a Flagship
Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools,…
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Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031
In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
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Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained
Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful…
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COLUMNS
Vinay Hirallal: From Vulnerable to Vigilant – Embedding Threat Resilience to Your Organization
With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint…
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Kenya ICT Sector Q3 2025: Starlink Rise, SIM Surge, Cyber Soars
Let’s be real—life in Kenya is digital now. Phones are everywhere. Money moves through mobile. Streaming is part of the…
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Tech Challenge Kenya 2025 Expands Nationwide
The Tech Interactive, Silicon Valley’s leading science and technology centre, is expanding its engineering design program in Kenya with the…
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From Olivia to Taylor: Why I Switched from Spotify to SoundCloud for EDM Versions That Hit Harder
I didn’t ditch Spotify overnight. It took a while. It started with one remix I couldn’t find. Then two. Then…
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Social Media
Performing Love and Labeling Pain: How TikTok Changed Modern Love for Gen Z
Love today isn’t just felt — it’s documented, shared, analyzed, and sometimes even diagnosed. TikTok, a platform known for its…
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African Filmmakers Join the Oscars Academy in 2025’s Most Globally Diverse Class Yet
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 new members this year, including a standout…
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Apple’s F1 Movie and the Digital Fan Boom Power Formula 1’s Growth in Africa
When F1: The Movie hits theaters this weekend (Premiers today at Century Cinemax), it won’t just be testing the limits…
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World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale
As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
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As YouTube Dominates the Big Screen, TikTok and Instagram TV Apps Make Their Move into Streaming
Move over Netflix — TikTok and Instagram TV apps are coming for your couch time too. For years, social video…
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BUSINESS
I&M Group Taps ThetaRay for AI-Powered AML Compliance Across East Africa
I&M Group PLC has entered a strategic partnership with ThetaRay, a global leader in cognitive AI for financial crime compliance,…
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Axian Telecom $600 Million Bond Issuance Attracts Strong Global Investor Interest
Axian Telecom has completed a major financial milestone with the pricing of its $600 million Senior Notes due in 2030.…
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Tech
OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
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How to Use Technical Indicators for Crypto: A Practical Guide for Traders
Introduction The cryptocurrency market is volatile, fast-paced, and operates 24/7, making it both a lucrative and risky environment for traders.…
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Tech
Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads Among Startups Picked for Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has selected 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These innovative startups,…
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Kenya Restricts Telegram Amid Media Ban on June 25 Protests, NetBlocks Confirms
Kenya has begun restricting access to the popular messaging platform Telegram, according to real-time network data from NetBlocks, a global…
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Communications Authority Orders Media Blackout on June 25 Protests
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed all television and radio stations to halt any live coverage of the…
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Sony Unveils ULT Series in Kenya, Promising Next-Level Music Performance
Sony has announced the highly anticipated launch of its new ULT series of audio products in the Kenyan market. The…
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Ban on Exclusive ISP Deals in Kenya Estates Signals New Era of Open Access and Consumer Choice
Tenants living in Kenya’s gated communities and apartment blocks are finally getting more say in how they connect to the…
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Tech
Escaping U.S. Tech Platforms Is No Longer Optional: Why the Global Fight for Digital Independence Can’t Wait
From email to mapping apps to cloud infrastructure, much of the world’s digital experience still runs through U.S.-based tech companies.…
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ChatGPT in the Workplace Overtakes Copilot, Redefines Productivity
Microsoft thought Copilot would be the AI star of the office. But guess what? People keep going back to ChatGPT…
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Cybercrime in Africa Escalates as AI Scams, Phishing, and Deepfakes Undermine Digital Progress
As Africa races to embrace digital technology, a shadow is growing alongside it—cybercrime. From mobile banking fraud to deepfake scams,…
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How to Protest Safely in Kenya in 2025 Without Getting Tracked by Surveillance Tech
Protests are once again filling streets across Kenya—over taxes, injustice, and frustration with how power is being used. People are…
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Tech
Samsung Unpacked July 2025: Will Sleeker, Smarter Foldables Usher in a New Era?
Samsung is heading back to Brooklyn this July for its next Unpacked event and if the invite is anything to…
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 Review: A Performance Tablet That Handles Gaming, AI, and Creative Workflows with Ease
I’d probably raise an eyebrow if you told me a few years ago that a 13-inch Windows tablet could handle…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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How Stablecoin Adoption in Africa Is Redefining Cross-Border Payments and Financial Access
A quiet revolution is unfolding across Africa — one digital dollar at a time. Stablecoins, long overshadowed by Bitcoin and…
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Ben Roberts Joins UNICEF as Strategic Advisor on Subsea Cable Connectivity
Ben Roberts, a prominent figure in Africa’s ICT and telecommunications sector, has been appointed as a Strategic Advisor on Subsea…
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COLUMNS
Azael Serrano: Why Compact Printers Matter More Than Ever for SMEs
In the evolving landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), two realities are inescapable: space is scarce, and budgets are…
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CLOUD
SISCOM Tech Launches New Data Center Cluster, Gains Data Controller Status
SISCOM Tech has unveiled its newest data center cluster, hosted within IX Africa’s Tier III-designed, 4.5 MW, 780-rack, carrier-neutral facility…
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iPhone Filmmaking in Hollywood: The Unexpected Tool Changing Movie Sets
When Danny Boyle returned to direct 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel in his apocalyptic horror series, few expected the…
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Bitget Shines at Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference
Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, marked a successful presence at the 2025 Kenya Blockchain and Crypto…
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How AI is Revolutionizing Agriculture in Kenya
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be applied across various fields, including agriculture. In Kenya, many farmers are embracing smart farming…
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News
How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
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News
Huawei Launches Watch Fit 4 and Band 10 in Kenya
Huawei has launched its latest wearable devices in Kenya — the Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Huawei Band 10. Launched…
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Ogilvy Africa Network Wins Top Honour at 2025 ACOYA Awards
Ogilvy Africa Network has been recognised as one of the winners at the 2025 Africa Company of the Year Awards…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Opens 99th Branch in Kawangware
NCBA Bank has officially opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, Nairobi, in a strategic move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion…
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300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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Why the Future of Creativity on YouTube Will Be Creator-Led, AI-Powered, and Fandom-Driven
When Neal Mohan took the stage at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, he wasn’t just there…
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming May Finally Launch, but Can It Compete With Apple, Amazon, and Tidal’s Free High-Quality Audio?
Spotify is once again stirring hope that its elusive HiFi tier—promising lossless audio streaming—might finally be on the horizon. But…
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