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CYBER SECURITY
A Sophisticated Malware Targeting Fintech and Online Trading Platforms Uncovered
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, and online trading…
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Safaricom Business Fibre Discount Aims to Power SME Growth Across Kenya
In a market where small businesses often wrestle with unreliable internet and limited capital, Safaricom’s latest offer on business fibre…
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Elon Musk Backs Watermarked Video Downloads on X, Tapping Into the Internet’s Long Tradition of Viral Content Reposts
Elon Musk has endorsed a suggestion that could alter how videos circulate on X: make all clips from unlocked accounts…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group H1 Profit Jumps 17% to Kshs.34.6 Billion
Equity Group has reported a 17% growth in profit after tax for the first half of 2025, rising to Kshs.34.6…
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New BAKE Report Urges Reforms as Kenya’s Online Freedoms Fade
A new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), “State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024,” reveals that while…
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Nova Pioneer Students Win Top Prize at Young Scientists Kenya 2025
Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh, have been crowned winners of…
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Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem
Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
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Night Mode Smartphone Photography: How AI and Sensors Capture Stunning Shots in the Dark
There was a time when taking photos at night with your phone felt like a gamble you were destined to…
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M-Pesa Platform Upgrade: How Safaricom Plans to Future-Proof Africa’s Leading Mobile Money Service
Safaricom’s latest M-Pesa platform upgrade isn’t just a technical milestone—it’s a bet on the future of African finance. The telco…
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A Closer Look at Kenya’s Communications Authority Leadership Swap and Its Implications for Digital Growth
On a quiet Friday morning, a small notice appeared in the Kenya Gazette that barely raised an eyebrow—but behind it…
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Zoholics 2025: Why Zoho in Kenya Is Becoming the Region’s Breakout SaaS Story
Zoho isn’t chasing headlines — it’s building infrastructure. At this year’s Zoholics Kenya, the company showed why it’s gaining traction…
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African Payroll Compliance Software Cuts Costs and Boosts Compliance in 8 Markets
Mediacent Interactive is carving out a space most global software firms have overlooked — payroll systems built for Africa’s tax…
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[Free Webinar, August 14th] Unlock South Africa: Guide for Expansion, Compliance & Capital Movements
Join this open web session as it explores the evolving landscape of international payments for South African businesses, highlighting challenges like…
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COLUMNS
[Neeraj Pradhan] How Partnerships are Powering Kenya’s Digital Future
There’s an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far,…
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Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech For Her Program to Upskill African Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program’, targeting…
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With Zia AI and Agent Studio, Zoho Targets Enterprise Automation Growth in Kenya
At this year’s Zoholics Kenya, Zoho didn’t just show off new tech. It drew a line in the sand. The…
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How Android 16’s New USB Protection Could Change the Way Your Phone Charges
Android 16 is bringing in more than just tweaks and polish. It’s also dialing up security with a system-wide feature…
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Google TV’s Rapid Growth Masks Deep Monetization Challenges Facing the Platform
Google’s decade-long push into the living room may be entering a new chapter — or a quiet retreat. Despite the…
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Block BEARD: The U.S. Piracy Law That Might Change How You Stream Globally
It’s framed as a move to protect creators. But a bill moving through the U.S. Senate—called the Block BEARD Act—could…
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OpenWay Expands into Francophone Africa with Way4 Platform to Boost Digital Banking
OpenWay, a global provider of digital payment software, is widening its footprint in Francophone Africa with the launch of its…
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Zambians Can Now Access Global Money Transfers Instantly through Chipper Cash and Western Union
Zambia’s Chipper Cash users can now send and receive money around the world, thanks to a new partnership with Western…
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MTN Uganda Hospitality Digitisation Deal Targets 780 Hotels in Nationwide Tech Upgrade
MTN Uganda has signed a new partnership deal with the Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA), a move set to bring…
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MTN’s MoMo App Is Now Offering Smartphones on Credit Without Background Checks
MTN’s mobile money platform, MoMo, is offering prepaid users in South Africa a new way to get a smartphone —…
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Meta Acquires WaveForms AI to Bring Emotionally Aware Voices to Its AI Ecosystem
Meta Platforms has quietly acquired WaveForms AI, a startup developing audio-based artificial intelligence capable of understanding and mimicking human emotion.The…
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Ripple Acquires Rail in $200 Million Move to Dominate Stablecoin Payments
Ripple has agreed to acquire stablecoin-focused payments startup Rail for $200 million, doubling down on the one corner of crypto…
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BUSINESS
CIOs Chart the Future of Enterprise Transformation in Kenya at SeamlessHR Roundtable
As organisations face growing pressure to scale efficiently, respond faster to disruption, and deliver meaningful business outcomes, the role of…
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BUSINESS
KQ by Numbers: Why Kenya Airways Is More Than Just Planes
In a year where global aviation is still catching its breath, Kenya Airways (KQ) has managed something remarkable; not just…
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030, Mastercard
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 16.5 billion by…
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Safaricom Commits KES 3 Million to Support Young Scientists Kenya Exhibition
Safaricom, through its youth engagement platform Safaricom Hook, has announced a KES 3 million sponsorship for the 8th edition of…
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Visa Launches Cohort 5 of the Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has officially opened applications for the fifth cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech…
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Uganda’s OneRamp Joins ViFi Labs to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Africa and LATAM
ViFi Labs, a decentralized protocol known for its work in stablecoin and foreign currency trading, has acquired Uganda’s OneRamp—a rising…
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PUBG MOBILE Launches Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge on TikTok
PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on…
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TikTok Content Moderation in Kenya Led to 450K Video Removals and 43K Bans in Early 2025
TikTok doesn’t sleep. At least not when it comes to moderating what shows up on your feed. Between January and…
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Social Media
WhatsApp’s Group Chat Safety Feature Flags Risky Invites Early
In its latest effort to blunt the rise of scam-driven group chats, WhatsApp is introducing a friction layer — a…
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Top Sustainability Blogs in Kenya Driving Climate Conversations and Green Innovation
Sustainability Blogs in Kenya: As sustainability and climate resilience take center stage across Africa, Kenya has emerged as a hotbed…
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Kenyan High Court Rejects Paradigm Initiative’s Bid to Join Data Protection Case as Friend of the Court
An application by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to participate in a data protection case against X Corp (formerly Twitter) as an…
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160 Youth in Nyamira County Graduate with Digital Skills Through Huawei DigiTruck Program
A total of 160 youth from Nyamira County have graduated from Huawei Kenya DigiTruck digital skills training program, marking another…
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Airtel Africa Partners With Xtelify to Roll Out AI-Driven Telecom Platform Across 14 Markets
Airtel Africa has entered into a multi-year, multi-million dollar strategic partnership with Xtelify, the digital arm of Airtel India and…
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How to Pay for Spotify Premium in Kenya as Prices Rise in 2025
Spotify is raising the cost of its Premium subscriptions in Kenya starting September 2025. With new rates rolling out across…
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itel CITY 100 Combines Looks, Battery, and Real AI Into a Surprisingly Capable Phone
Budget phones usually come with strings attached — slow performance, flimsy builds, or features that sound better on paper than…
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BUSINESS
340 Youth in Nandi County Graduate from KCB Foundation 2jiajiri Program
A total of 340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nandi County have graduated…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Rolls into Nairobi for Grand Final
Safaricom’s nationwide M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has made its entry into Nairobi, marking the final leg of its countrywide tour. The…
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Startups
Why Hard Tech in Silicon Valley Is Replacing the App Economy for Good
For years, Silicon Valley churned out apps that made life easier, faster, more connected—at least on the surface. You could…
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Elon Musk Says Vine Video Archive Restoration Is Underway, but a Full Comeback Remains Uncertain
Elon Musk says Vine Video’s archives aren’t gone after all. The short-form video app, which helped launch a generation of…
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Rage Bait Fueled Internet Culture for Years — But Users Are Finally Catching On
There was a time when going viral meant something unexpected happened. A kid post-dentist said something weird. A dress confused…
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Spotify Confirms Price Hike for Premium Plans in Kenya Starting This September
Spotify is raising its premium subscription prices in Kenya next month, tightening the screws on a market where digital convenience…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Surges to 700 Million Weekly Users, Fueled by Business Adoption and $8.3B in Fresh Funding
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now logging 700 million weekly active users, marking a fourfold increase from the same time last year…
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Zuckerberg’s Billion-Dollar Offer Wasn’t Enough—Now Meta Is Poaching From a Startup He Couldn’t Buy
Not long ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg approached Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, with a simple proposition: sell…
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How ChatGPT and Other AIs Mislead by Stripping Language of Context
In a recent probe by The Atlantic, ChatGPT reportedly guided journalists through fictional blood rituals, encouraged self-mutilation, and offered to…
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Tim Cook’s Apple AI Strategy Is Losing Momentum as Competitors Double Down on Innovation
Apple has never been in the business of rushing. The company has long preferred calculated execution over early bets—waiting to…
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[Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy
Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
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OpenAI AI Reasoning Agents Could Transform How We Use Computers to Solve Complex Tasks
The most valuable currency in AI right now isn’t scale — it’s reasoning. After years of fine-tuning large language models…
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Gadgets
Epson Taps Bose for Audio-Visual Projector Series
Projector manufacturer Epson has announced a strategic partnership with Bose Corporation, the renowned global audio brand, to launch a new…
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YouTube Begins Testing Native Collaboration Tags to Help Creators Grow Together
YouTube is experimenting with a new collaboration feature designed to give creators shared exposure, echoing similar tools already common on…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
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Meta’s Personal Superintelligence Strategy Aims to Redefine How We Spend Our Downtime
Meta isn’t trying to outdo ChatGPT anymore. At least not on its turf. Mark Zuckerberg’s latest move reframes the company’s…
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What Happens to Your Files When You Cancel a Cloud Storage Subscription from Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Dropbox
If you haven’t checked your monthly subscriptions lately, you’re probably paying for more than you realize. Streaming platforms, fitness apps,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Unveils Unified Partner Program to Accelerate Growth and Cybersecurity Delivery
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has launched a new global Unified Partner Program that brings together its partner ecosystem with that of…
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COLUMNS
From Nairobi to Joburg to Ottawa with a Laptop: Building Kenya’s Next Frontier For Jobs
The notice came on a Thursday. One minute, you were a salaried employee with a desk, a routine, and a…
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Inside Google’s Gemini Strategy: How One AI Architect Is Changing Everything
When Google named Koray Kavukcuoglu as its first Chief AI Architect, the move barely registered outside tech circles. But inside…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Battery Upgrades Signal Shift to Power Efficiency and Premium Branding
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup isn’t just about faster chips or prettier glass. This time, the story is in the…
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WhatsApp Calls in Kenya Are Replacing Voice Minutes as Data Costs Fall and Home WiFi Becomes Common
More Kenyans are skipping regular voice calls and going straight to WhatsApp. Whether it’s a quick one-on-one or a full…
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Tech Giants Pivoting AI Efforts to Africa Signal a Major Shift in Global Innovation Strategy
Africa is no longer on the sidelines of artificial intelligence. In 2025, it’s front and center — with Silicon Valley…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Announces Distributor Partnership with Property Management Platform Zetu
NCBA Bank has today announced a strategic distributor partnership with Zetu Innovations, the company behind the Nyumba Zetu platform, in…
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Uber Kenya Integrates GPS Tracking, Emergency Response, and Driver Training into Uber Boda
Uber has unveiled a new suite of safety features for its motorcycle ride-hailing service, Uber Boda, reinforcing its commitment to…
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Kenya’s New Alcohol Ban Hits E-Commerce and Delivery Apps as Online Sales Blocked
Kenya has widened its alcohol sale restrictions to include online platforms, closing a major loophole that many urban consumers and…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility Launch Asset Financing Partnership
Equity Bank, in collaboration with CFAO Mobility, has launched a strategic asset financing partnership aimed at making motor vehicle ownership…
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Africa’s $66M E-Sports Market Is Growing Fast, but Poor Internet Is Still Holding Players Back
Africa’s e-sports market is now worth $66 million, according to Stears. That growth isn’t just impressive — it’s moving six…
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SBM Bank Kenya Partners with PesaLink to Offer Lowest Money Transfer Fees in the Market
SBM Bank Kenya has announced a new partnership with PesaLink, in a move that positions the Bank as the most…
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Kenyans Top Global Rankings for ChatGPT Use
Kenya has been ranked number one globally in ChatGPT usage, according to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by DataReportal…
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BUSINESS
Orange Money Group Partners with JUMO to Expand Microcredit Services Across Africa
Orange Money Group has announced a strategic partnership with fintech company JUMO to broaden access to digital financial services in…
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Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile‑First Economy
As Africa races ahead in its digital transformation, mobile devices have become the primary access point for banking, health services,…
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As Generative AI Becomes Mainstream, African Universities Struggle Without Policy
Across lecture halls in Nairobi, Abidjan, and Kigali, students are already using generative AI tools to get ahead in their…
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Why the Chinese Short Drama Industry Is Reshaping Mobile Entertainment Worldwide
Short-form soap operas from China are now driving one of the fastest-growing segments in digital entertainment. Built for vertical viewing,…
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News
Samsung AI Strategy for Galaxy S26 Could Move Beyond Google’s Gemini
Samsung is looking beyond Google’s Gemini as it sharpens its AI strategy for the next generation of Galaxy phones. The…
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Why AI Agents in Browsers Could Replace Chatbots as the Default Interface
The next major interface for artificial intelligence isn’t a chatbot—it’s the web browser. As the limitations of traditional conversational UIs…
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PayPal M-PESA Integration Changes Set for August 2025 as Thunes Platform Shuts Down
A notable chapter in Kenya’s digital finance space is drawing to a close. PayPal and M-PESA will soon end support…
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BUSINESS
Ethio Telecom Profit Surge Reaches $550M as Subscriber Base Grows to 83 Million
Ethio Telecom reported a pretax profit of $550 million for the fiscal year, an 80% increase from the previous period.…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Africa’s Q1 2026 Revenue Hit $1.415 Billion
Airtel Africa PLC reported a 22.4% increase in revenue to $1.415 billion for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, with…
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CLOUD
Vertiv to Acquire Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes for $200m
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Great Lakes Data…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chinese-linked APT41 Group Behind Cyber Espionage Attack on Southern African Government Entity, Kaspersky
Kaspersky has revealed a sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting a government IT department in Southern Africa. The attack has been…
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Google AI Gemini Growth Pushes Back Against OpenAI and Meta’s Talent Moves
Google’s AI ecosystem is expanding across products and user bases. The company’s Gemini app now reports over 450 million monthly…
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iOS 26 Brings Subtle but Powerful Privacy Features That Could Change How You Use Your iPhone
Apple quietly dropped the public beta of iOS 26 this week, and while the flashiest features—like the new “Liquid Glass”…
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Faster Qi2 Wireless Charging Expands to iPhones and Major Androids
After years of fragmented standards and underwhelming speeds, wireless charging is starting to feel less like a convenience and more…
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Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Surpasses 50 Million Customers in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telco, Safaricom, on Thursday announced a major milestone, surpassing 50 million customers across its mobile network in the…
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News
OPPO Reno14F 5G: A Midrange Smartphone That Feels Surprisingly High-End in All the Right Ways
You can call the OPPO Reno14F 5G a midrange phone, but don’t call it basic. In a year flooded with…
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Complaints Against Telcos and Broadcasters Surge, Exposing Cracks in Customer Support Systems
The numbers don’t lie – and this time, they’re painting a picture of rising frustration across Kenya’s telecom landscape. In…
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News
Uber Customer Terms in Kenya Face Overhaul After Regional Regulator Flags Unfair Conditions
For years, if a rider in Nairobi took issue with an Uber trip—whether it was a billing dispute or something…
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Kenya Set to Enforce Sh100 Million Security for Online Gambling Firms in Push for Consumer Protection
A high-stakes cleanup of Kenya’s online gambling industry is underway — and this time, the government is aiming for the…
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News
Canal+ Multichoice Merger Gets Final Approval in $3 Billion Africa Media Deal
The news has been coming for a while, but now it’s official: Canal+ is taking full control of MultiChoice. After…
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Two Years of X: How X Has Transformed Since Jack Dorsey Left and What Elon Musk Has Changed Forever
On July 23, 2023, Elon Musk dropped a bombshell: Twitter would become X. The rebranding wasn’t just cosmetic—it signaled a…
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How the AI Investment Bubble Became a Branding Contest for Big Tech Giants
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a technology anymore—it’s a marketing language. As tech giants pour hundreds of billions into generative AI…
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Isuzu Electric Truck Kenya Plans Revealed: Company to Begin Market Trials by End of 2025
Isuzu East Africa is preparing to test the waters of Kenya’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its…
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Why Financing Innovation for Kenya’s MSMEs Demands More Than Microloans and Policy Promises
Kenya’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are often called the backbone of the economy. But when it comes to…
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BUSINESS
Absa and Visa Renew Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payment Innovation Across Africa
Absa Group and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate digital payment innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. The…
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News
BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Routes
Kenyan electric mobility company BasiGo has launched a pilot program introducing electric matatus on inter-city routes, a first for the…
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This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital hosted a high-level AI Appreciation Breakfast at The Social…
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New East Africa Fibre Link Connects Dar es Salaam and Mombasa in Push for Cross-Border Connectivity
Tanzania and Kenya have officially switched on a new terrestrial fibre optic link connecting Dar es Salaam and Mombasa—a move…
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Smart DL Backlog at NTSA: Thousands of Licences, Millions in Taxpayer Money, and No One’s Driving
It’s been seven years since Kenya rolled out its smart driving licences — sleek cards embedded with chips that were…
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