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LG partners with celebrity chef, Ali Mandhryf to launch virtual restaurant and competition
LG has partnered with celebrity chef, Ali Mandhry to launch a virtual restaurant and competition for food enthusiasts in Kenya. …
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METISS 3,200km Sub-sea fibre cable lands in Mauritius
Mauritius Telecom Network Operator Emtel has provided the only landing point for the METISS (Meltingpot Indianoceanic Submarine System) fibre optic cable in the country. The…
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Apps
Truecaller Intros Business Solution in Africa As It Hits 43 Million Users on the Continent
Truecaller, the popular Caller ID and Spam Blocking app has launched a new business-focused solution to help its users easily…
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African Fintechs collaborate to interlink mobile money and digital assets
The Seychelles-based SECDEX and global Digital Coin and Token-based payment platform KOINON announced a new partnership to foster B2C &…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Pilots Mobile Health Records System in Nakuru County
Safaricom is pushing further into healthcare with the latest pilot program in partnership with the Nakuru county government. The telco…
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Gadgets
Infinix’s ZERO 8 Bags iF ‘Product’ Design Award 2021
Infinix Mobile has won a design award from one of the oldest design firms, founded in 1953, that identifies outstanding…
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itel Announces Diamond Platnumz as its Brand Ambassador, Introduces its latest Smartphones A37 to the African Market
itel, a global leading mobile phone brand committed to provide budget-friendly, high-quality products boasting excellent user experience, has today announced…
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Spotify Expands Its Promo Share Card Tool for Artists
In October last year, Spotify for Artists launched its Promo Card microsite, allowing creators to easily generate eye-catching shareable social…
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Telkom Kenya to develop youth focused e-wallet for financial inclusion
Telkom Kenya has partnered with The National Youth Council of Kenya (NYCK) to develop a youth-focused e-wallet to boost financial…
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[24Bit Podcast] The Opportunities Fintech brings to Africa: A discussion with Flourish Ventures Principal Efayomi Carr
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, I sat down with Efayomi Carr to discuss Fintech in Africa. Efayomi…
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Apps
Spotify Announces Car Thing, an In-car Entertainment Touch-screen Device
Spotify wants to be your go-to platform for audio, even inside your car. While Spotify can be accessed via Android…
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Itel Mobile Kenya Launches Dance Competition, Ksh 100k up for grabs
Itel Mobile Kenya has launched a dance competition for its customers across the country. The campaign is part of its…
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Microsoft Acquires Health Care AI Company Nuance for $19.7 Billion
Microsoft is acquiring Nuance, a health care AI company in a multi-billion dollar acquisition announced Monday. The American technology giant’s…
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Huawei Mobile Kenya launches a fitness campaign for its consumers
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced a two weeks fitness campaign for its consumers. Dubbed “Let’s Fit Challenge” the campaign will…
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OPPO Reno5 named PUBG MOBILE Esports smartphone partner in MEA
OPPO today announced that the OPPO Reno5 has been selected as the official smartphone partner for the PUBG MOBILE Middle…
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Demand for PCs Increase Across the Globe, With 69.9 Million Units Shipped in Q1
Global PC sales continue to grow as more people work and study from home. Gartner’s latest research shows the market…
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Uber Expands Ride-hailing and Food Delivery Service to Nakuru
Uber is now available in Nakuru, one of Kenya’s top towns. The company’s taxi-hailing service and food delivery arm, Uber…
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Twitter Opens its First African Office in Ghana
Twitter is coming to Africa, the social media company announced Monday. The company seeks to build a team in Ghana,…
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CLOUD
Absa partners with AWS to launch an internal cloud computing incubator for its staff
Absa Group has launched a cloud incubator initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. The initiative is aimed at enhancing…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa is Undergoing a Revolution in New Cloud and Data Centre Capacity
Compared with other Data Centre markets around the world, Africa is unique in the sense it has a population of…
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News
Huawei to Invest Over $1 Billion on Car Technology
Electrifying cars has made the vehicle industry exciting, with an increasing number of people making the switch. Carmakers are also…
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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro in Kenya
Xiaomi Redmi Note series is now available in Kenya. Xiaomi Kenya launched the new devices under the company’s budget Redmi…
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Reviews
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review: Could it be your next Ksh 15,000 Smartphone?
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review:: Infinix is one of the popular smartphone companies in Kenya. The company’s main focus on…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] LG exiting the smartphone business and how this affects the whole industry
Last week, LG Electronics confirmed that it’s shutting down its smartphone business. The move, the company said will enable it…
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Startups
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[Rwanda] Electric Mobility Startup Ampersand Raises $3.5m from EIF
Kigali based electric motorcycle startup Ampersand has raised $3.5 million in funding from the Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) to rapidly scale…
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Telkom Kenya Subscribers To Buy Standard Group’s e-papers Using Airtime
Telkom Kenya has partnered with Standard Group to enable customers to buy digital versions of The Standard and The Nairobian…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Debuts New Nokia Lite Earbuds
HMD Global, the company that revived the Nokia brand in the smartphone industry, held a mega launch event recently. It…
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Spire Bank Appoints Fredrick Omondi New Head of Finance and Administration
Spire Bank, a subsidiary of Mwalimu National Sacco has announced the appointment of Fredrick Omondi Nyasaka as the new Head…
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[Column] Chester Wisniewski: Beg bounty hunting – why do people do it, and how?
I recently wrote a Sophos News article on the whole phenomenon of “beg bounties” and invited organizations that had been…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Announces New Nokia Smartphones with Android 11 and 5G
HMD Global held a major launch event yesterday evening. The company announced six new Nokia smartphones; the first devices launched…
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Kris Senanu and Steve Okeyo exit Telkom Kenya
Telkom Kenya has today announced that two of its senior colleagues are leaving the company. The two are Steve Okeyo,…
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[Webinar] Incentro Presents: The future of work is here with Google Workspace
Incentro Webinar on The future of work is here with Google Workspace. When: 22 April 2020 From: 12:00 – 13:30 EAT Where: Online Webinar…
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Binance Charity announces $1 million crypto donation to UNICEF to help in global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Binance Charity has announced the world’s first crypto donation to UNICEF ’s role in the global COVID-19 vaccine rollout—the largest…
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Local banking apps now available on Huawei AppGallery
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that a number of local banking apps are now available on AppGallery. Huawei AppGallery is…
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Safaricom selects Ericsson’s microwave transport solution to boost mobile broadband coverage
Safaricom has chosen Ericsson to supply microwave solutions based on the E-band platform to achieve multi Gbps backhaul capacity for…
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Seven Lucky Millionaires: Why the Odibets Mega Jackpot is proving favorite for Kenyans
For Leonard Egesa winning a huge amount of money had never crossed his mind, the Jua Kali artisan from Busia…
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Nokia 5.4 Now Selling in Kenya for Ksh.24,500
HMD Global has today launched its latest addition to its 5 series smartphones – the Nokia 5.4 in Kenya. The Nokia…
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Tech
Microsoft Starts Submerging Servers in Liquid Baths for Better Cooling
Cooling is an important aspect of heat-dissipating computing devices. For servers, extensive cooling techniques have to be employed to maintain…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Prepares 5G Switch to Rival Safaricom
Being an early adopter of the fifth generation of cellular networks, or 5G, Safaricom is positioned to become the first…
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Budget Nokia 1.4 is now selling in Kenya for Ksh.12,499
After teasing the Budget Nokia 1.4 smartphone back in February, HMD Global has finally launched the device in Kenya. The…
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Gadgets
Best Phones Under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya (April 2021)
Budget phones often come with their shortcomings, but there are great phones available under Ksh 20k in Kenya. If you’re…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh.15,000 (October 2022)
You don’t necessarily need to spend much on a smartphone, thanks to the wide range of options available. And the…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under KES 10,000 [April 2021]
Smartphones aim at different consumers with a wide range of price tags. There is always something for everyone. Some cost…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series Coming to Kenya on April 10
A month after making its global debut, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series is coming to Kenya. Xiaomi’s local office…
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[24Bit Podcast] A discussion on 5G Networks and what Kenyans can expect!
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss 5G. Safaricom recently launched 5G in Kenya, making this country…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud Infrastructure Spending in Africa is on the rise
Enterprises have been moving to the cloud as more increasingly rely on it other than on-premise data centres. While the…
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Mobile Subscriptions in Kenya Grow Past 60 Million for the First Time
Mobile subscriptions in Kenya have continued to grow quarter by quarter, majorly attributed to multi-SIM registration. In the three months…
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More Kenyans Take Up Fixed Internet Services
The latest Sector Statistics report from the Communication Authority of Kenya is out, detailing how various ICT industry sectors performed…
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How to buy and sell Bitcoin with Mpesa
We can all agree that buying bitcoins with Mpesa may look challenging or confusing. Today, we will show you how…
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BUSINESS
Kenyans Sent Nearly Ksh 1 Trillion to Businesses in Three Months
As the country opened from the over 3-month lockdown effective March 18, 2020, to July 7, Kenyans spend increased as…
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LG confirms it’s exiting the smartphone business
LG Electronics has confirmed that it’s shutting down its smartphone business. The move, the company says will enable it to…
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Unboxing the OPPO Reno5 F and Quick Specs
OPPO Reno5 F Unboxing: The OPPO Reno5 F is now officially started selling in Kenya. The device was unveiled recently…
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Microsoft launches second edition of Game of Learners program for university students in Kenya and Nigeria
Microsoft has announced the kick-off of Season 2 of the Game of Learners (GOL) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing…
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Startups
Applications Open for Jack Ma’s 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
The “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH) prize competition, Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program spotlighting and celebrating Africa’s entrepreneurial talent has…
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Google Will Not be Exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2021
Google has cancelled exhibiting at the Mobile World Congress, MWC, 2021 event. The company cited the pandemic. The company said, “Following…
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COLUMNS
[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development
As the global digital economy expands, and with Covid-19 changing the way we conduct business, Digital Identity is becoming increasingly…
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Konza launches ultra-modern security command centre
Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiangí and his Information Communication Technology counterpart, Mr. Joe Mucheru presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of…
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Gadgets
Huawei Mobile Kenya Announces Up to 50% Easter Discount on Products and Services
For those who’ve been looking for an upgrade, especially on accessories, Huawei Mobile Kenya is offering discounts on a variety…
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All Smartphones on Offer in Telkom Kenya’s Easter Device Promo
Telkom Kenya is offering a variety of devices as part of its Easter Device promo. The devices included range from…
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Telkom Kenya Announces Easter Device Promotion
Telkom Kenya has announced new offers on a variety of devices as part of its Easter promotion. The telco will…
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BUSINESS
Huawei 2020 Annual Report Announced, Sales Revenue up Despite US Sanctions
Chinese technology company Huawei has announced its 2020 annual report. The 2020 annual report shows stronger resilience despite the harsh…
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Xiaomi Announces Plans to Start Making Electric Vehicles with a $10bn Investment
Xiaomi has a diversified portfolio of products that goes far beyond smartphones. But it seems that it hasn’t done enough…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Registers 51% Balance Sheet Growth
Equity Bank has weathered the COVID-19 disruption to register a 51% growth in its balance sheet with total assets growing…
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Drake and Sauti Sol are the most streamed artists on Spotify in Kenya
Audio streaming platform launched in Kenya and other African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda a month ago. Data…
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The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is the most impressive Kitchen Appliance Innovations of 2021
The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is an interesting piece of tech. The refrigerators are already selling in Kenya and you…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Unveils a New Logo
Xiaomi has a new logo which is just a slight adjustment from what they previously had. The company announced the…
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Blockchain
Paypal Allows Users to Buy and Pay for Goods and Services Using Cryptocurrencies
American digital payments company PayPal Inc. has announced a new cryptocurrencies checkout service to enable users to buy goods and…
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Shinda Jogoo ya Easter – Odibets Surprise to Customers
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced a new Easter promo for its customers. The betting firm will be giving…
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Gadgets
LG InstaView Refrigerators key features, price and availability in Kenya
The new LG InstaView Refrigerators that LG unveiled at CES 2021 are here with us. The refrigerators have been selling…
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Gadgets
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider Program Expands to Kenya and over 200 Other Countries
Getting an iPhone or other Apple device repaired is not cheap. This is partly due to Apple’s strict stance on…
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LG Dual Vane Air Conditioner Earns Global Recognition For Indoor Air Quality
Commercial air conditioning technology from LG Electronics has been internationally recognized for its ability to improve indoor air quality thus…
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24BIt
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[24Bit Podcast] Are Kenyans ready to pay for content: A discussion on Nation’s Paywall
In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the idea of having a…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud computing is shaping Africa’s technological infrastructure growth
Cloud computing remains a key part in shaping how Africa will grow when it comes to technological infrastructure. Given the…
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News
Bolt launches its Food Delivery service in Nairobi
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has officially launched its food delivery service, Bolt Food, in Nairobi, Kenya. The new service, the company says…
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HiiL opens applications for Justice Accelerator for Southern Africa startups
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has opened applications for this years HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge. Successful applicants will…
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Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda secures funding to expand regionally
Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda has announced that is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February…
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Microsoft and Wentors to mentor 1,000 women working in tech
Microsoft and women’s mentorship organisation, Wentors, have announced a commitment to mentor and train 1,000 women working in the technology…
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CLOUD
Incentro Africa Achieves the Work Transformation Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Specialization Program
Incentro Africa has announced that it has achieved the Google Cloud Partner “Work Transformation” Specialization, in the Google Cloud Partner…
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News
Odibets Jackpot: Seven lucky Kenyans become overnight millionaires
Early this week, seven Kenyans became overnight millionaires’ courtesy of the Odibets Jackpot. The seven betting fanatics had placed their…
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Gadgets
Safaricom Launches First 5G Network in Kenya
Safaricom has launched its first public 5G network trials in select parts across the country. Safaricom 5G is now available…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi to Launch Its Own Chip next Week, on 29th
Xiaomi makes a myriad of devices. Away from smartphones, the company also makes wearables, IoT devices, soundbars, TVs, laptops, PC…
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[Interview] Marundu Muturi, Customer Advocate, Incentro Africa
Marundu Muturi is a Customer Advocate at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and African…
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Gadgets
The Reason Xiaomi Could Increase Its Smartphone Prices
Thanks to the global chip supply shortage, it’s hard to get your hands on some new electronic devices. The most…
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News
Uptake of agriculture insurance still low in Africa, Allianz Africa
The uptake of agriculture insurance is still low in Kenya and other African countries. This revelation was made during a…
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News
Solar energy startup Jirogasy launches fundraising to finance its expansion in East Africa
After a year marked by the launch of its solar computer Jirodesk II, Malagasy startup Jirogasy has joined the Seedstar…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A52 alongside the Galaxy A72 in a dedicated Awesome Galaxy Event. The new mid-range phones also…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A72 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A72 alongside the Galaxy A52 in Kenya. The Galaxy A72 debuted with refreshed, clean minimal design,…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix HOT 10 Play Specifications: This is the company’s first phone in Kenya in 2021. Infinix HOT 10 Play costs…
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News
The Realities of AI in Cybersecurity: Catastrophic Forgetting
There is a lot of hype about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The truth is that the…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank, FMO-NASIRA sign guarantee program for COVID-19 support
Equity Bank Kenya has entered into a new partnership with the Netherlands FMO development bank with the signing of a NASIRA…
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News
Kenya’s First 5G Network Launching This Week
5G is finally coming to Kenya. As expected, Kenya’s biggest telco operator Safaricom will be the first to introduce the…
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News
[Column] Josh Aroner: The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Debuts in Kenya with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM at Ksh 15,499
Infinix HOT 10 Play is official. The Chinese tech company announced the device today, the latest under its Hot series.…
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News
Uber Eats is spamming us, they need to be stopped
Uber Eats Kenya is spamming us and they need to be stopped, it’s too much, it’s annoying. If you have…
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CYBER SECURITY
Increasing Threat of Hidden Malware in User Devices in Kenya
Widely, it’s a commonly accepted notion that surfing the web poses dangerous security threats to users. While that is not…
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News
Flourish Ventures and Bolt to host Webinar on Women in the gig economy
Bolt and Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, with a strong focus on Africa, are set to hold…
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CLOUD
Cloud Infrastructure Spending Surpasses On-Premise Data Centers in 2020
Enterprises have been moving to the cloud as more increasingly rely on it other than on-premise data centres. While the…
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News
Three Kenyan Teams Advance To Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Semi-Finals
Three teams from Kenya will represent the country at Microsoft’s annual global student technology competition, Imagine Cup. The competition has…
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News
LG partners with SJAK for Sport Personality of the Month Award
LG Electronics has partnered with the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) that will see the South Korean Company sponsor…
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News
realme C11 is the top selling realme smartphone in Kenya
Among the six smartphones that realme introduced in Kenya in 2020, realme C11 has emerged as the top-selling smartphone from…
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News
The OPPO Reno5 F Now Selling in Kenya
The OPPO Reno5 F has now officially started selling in Kenya. The device was unveiled recently during the launch of…
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