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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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Should You Wait for iPhone 17? A Strategic Guide for Every iPhone User
With Apple’s iPhone 17 series just a few months away, many iPhone owners are asking the same question: Should I…
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BUSINESS
Equity Launches Women Entrepreneurship Training in Partnership with IFC and Goldman Sachs
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have entered into a new strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation…
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PayPal Just Landed in the M-PESA App – Here’s What It Means for Freelancers and Online Shoppers in Kenya
Safaricom has officially rolled out the PayPal mini app in the M-PESA App, allowing millions of Kenyan users to send,…
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Bolt’s New Family Profile Feature Allows One to Book and Pay Rides for up to Nine People
Bolt, one of Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platforms, has launched a new Family Profile feature designed to simplify how families and…
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Video Podcast Audience Trends in 2025 Are Redefining Long-Form Content for Gen Z and Millennial Viewers
Once a medium defined by earbuds and audio feeds, podcasting in 2025 looks—and sounds—very different. What used to be an…
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A Look at How Many Prompts ChatGPT Handles Daily and Who’s Using It Most
OpenAI has shared new data revealing just how many prompts ChatGPT handles daily — over 2.5 billion globally, with more…
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TECNO SPARK 40 Series Launched in Kenya
TECNO SPARK 40 Series: TECNO’s SPARK series has been a personal favourite since its debut in 2017. Designed with budget-conscious…
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Copia Founders Launch Stahili, a New E-commerce Platform Offering Cashbacks and Data Rewards in Kenya
Months after the abrupt end of Copia Global, the e-commerce firm that raised over Sh15.8 billion in funding, its key…
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YSK’s AI Literacy Program Expands to Teachers Across Kenya
In a bold step towards future-proofing Kenya’s education system, Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), an initiative of the Ministry of Education…
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Startups
Konza Partners with AfriLabs to Support Kenyan Startups
As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025), AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Smartphone Financing Raises Incomes for 40% of East African Users, GeoPoll Study
A 2024 GeoPoll study commissioned by Watu Credit reveals the economic impact of smartphone financing across East Africa, with 40%…
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Over 400 ICT Graduates Complete Huawei-Supported Digital Training under Presidential Program
More than 400 young ICT professionals have graduated from a two-week technical training under the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP)…
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Mobile Money Savings Growth in Africa Marks a Turning Point in Sub-Saharan Finance — Here’s Why It Matters for the Future
Sub-Saharan Africa has become the epicenter of mobile money—and now, it’s starting to change something even more fundamental than how…
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Trump’s GENIUS Act Could Reshape Africa’s Use of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, America’s first federal law to regulate stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to the U.S.…
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iPhone 17 Pro and Air Leak Roundup: Release Date, Design Changes, iOS 26 Upgrades, and Pricing Details
Apple’s next flagship phones are shaping up to be some of its most distinctive yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and…
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How Social Media Surveillance Turned a CEO’s Coldplay Moment Into a Digital Trial
It started, like so many things now do in the age of social media surveillance, with a jumbotron. A grainy…
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Strong Subscriber Growth and Squid Game 3 Lift Netflix 2025 Revenue Outlook
Netflix is feeling good about the rest of 2025. The streaming giant has raised its revenue forecast after a strong…
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Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
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ChatGPT Gains OpenAI Productivity Tools to Take on Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
OpenAI is preparing to reshape how we work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The company is developing new features within…
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How Nairobi Financial Hub Tax Relief Is Reshaping Kenya’s Startup and Investment Landscape in 2025
Startups operating under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) are set to benefit from significant tax cuts under Kenya’s newly…
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Why the South African Fund Mawingu Deal Marks a Turning Point for Affordable Internet in Kenya
A South African private equity fund is seeking a 35 percent stake in Mawingu Networks, a Nairobi-based internet service provider…
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Crypto Crime in 2025 Is Getting Personal as Hackers Move Beyond Exchanges and Go Global
From Silicon Valley to Seoul, crypto crime in 2025 is defying geography. Chainalysis’ mid-year update reveals that North Korea–linked hackers…
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From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya
Your TV might still switch on, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Today’s smart TVs aren’t just screens…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection for 16th Year
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™…
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COLUMNS
[Victor M. Mwongera] From Rote to Reasoning: Transforming STEM Teaching Through Mentorship
This year, Year 9 learners across Kenya are facing one of the most important decisions in their academic journey: choosing…
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The Hidden Logic Behind Kenya Power Tariff Rates and Why Your Tokens Are Disappearing
You load the usual Ksh 500 on your meter. A few seconds later, the token arrives—and it’s less than you…
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M-KOPA Surpasses 1 Million Branded Smartphone Sales in Just 12 Months
Leading fintech M-KOPA has announced it has sold over 1 million of its branded smartphones within just 12 months of…
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The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
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Why Meta’s Pivot to AI Could End Its Open-Source Era and Disrupt the AI Race
For years, Meta’s big bet was virtual reality. With the 2021 rebrand from Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg envisioned a…
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China Ahead on Foldables: Why Samsung’s Latest Phones Feel Like They’re Playing Catch-Up
Samsung just dropped its new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. They’re slick, a bit thinner, slightly better. The usual.…
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Liquid and DropByDrop Partner to Drive Smart Water Management Across Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced a strategic partnership with DropByDrop Water Systems (DropByDrop), a global provider of smart water…
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Breaking: Mediamax to Lay Off Staff Amid Restructuring
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company to K24 has issued a notice of intention to declare certain roles within the…
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Airtel Kenya Subscriber Growth Outpaces Safaricom, Signaling a Market Shift That’s Catching Attention Across the Telecom Sector
Airtel Kenya just hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, the telco has crossed the 24 million mark…
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You Get to Keep Your Bonga Points. Safaricom’s Expiry Policy Still on Ice
If you’ve been holding on to old Safaricom Bonga Points, you can exhale—again. Safaricom’s attempt to bring back expiry dates…
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Exclusive: Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety Features Expand with Smart User Pairing Innovation
In today’s fast-moving cities, ride-hailing and delivery services are no longer a luxury—they’re a daily utility. But with convenience comes…
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Bolt Hosts Safety Training Summit for Drivers and Couriers in Kenya
Bolt, Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, on Monday held a safety training summit for drivers and couriers on its platform. The…
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Built for Nairobi Streets and Boda Rides: OPPO Reno14 Series in Kenya Drops July 24
OPPO Reno14 Series: If you’ve been following smartphone launches for a while, you know how the story usually goes. There’s…
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Tech CEOs under Trump: Who’s Winning Power, Who’s Losing Influence, and Who’s Fading Quietly
Six months into Donald Trump’s second term, Silicon Valley’s top players are navigating a transformed Washington. The new administration’s hands-off…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative
How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
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Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
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YouTube vs Netflix in Streaming TV: How the Battle Is Shaping Global Viewing Habits
For years, Netflix treated the idea of competition as an abstraction. Its co-founder Reed Hastings once said sleep was the…
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Apple at a Crossroads: AI Growing Pains, Leadership Exodus, and the End of Predictable Innovation
Apple is no stranger to transitions. But this time feels different. Behind the strong stock performance and polished product releases,…
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YouTube’s 2025 Monetization Rule Change Will Demonetize AI-Generated and Reused Content
Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will stop monetizing content that lacks real human input—especially videos with AI-generated voices, low-effort compilations,…
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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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