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Digital Loans Promised Access, Then Became The System Itself
Digital credit in Kenya has crossed a threshold where it no longer feels optional. With more than 3 million active…
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As Big Money Hesitates, the IFC Steps Back Into the Messy Middle of African Capital
When the International Finance Corporation commits equity capital, it usually does so with an unusually long memory. The institution tends…
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M-Pesa made paying faster, but it also made privacy easier to ignore
M-Pesa confirmation messages sit in a strange place in Kenya’s economic life. They are treated as proof, habitually displayed, sometimes…
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Nigeria is no longer debating artificial intelligence, it is trying to govern it
Nigeria’s push to legislate artificial intelligence reflects less a fascination with new tools than a mounting discomfort with how deeply…
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Safaricom Appoints Sylvia Anampiu to Lead Fixed Business
Safaricom has announced the appointment of Sylvia Anampiu as the Director of Fixed Business, signaling a major strategic shift as…
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BUSINESS
Capital.com Secures CMA License to Operate as Online Forex Broker in Kenya
Global fintech group, Capital.com, has been granted a license by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to operate as…
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At 25, Wikipedia is Still Held Together by People Who Show Up and Refuse to Let Knowledge Break
Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopaedia and one of the most visited websites globally, marks its 25th anniversary today. They’re…
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Ai Kenya Industry Breakfast 3.0 Set for January 29
As AI technologies continue to reshape the business landscape globally, Kenya is reinforcing its position at the forefront of enterprise…
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UK–Kenya Tech Hub Launches Startup 360 Connect to Boost Angel Investing
The UK–Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Viktoria Ventures, Anza Village, and POV, are launching Startup 360 Connect (#S360Connect), an…
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Msossi App Targets Food Waste With Discounted Near-Expiry Food in Kenya
Kenya’s first innovative food app, Msossi, is set to launch this month with the aim of connecting stores with consumers…
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How to get Freebets and Bonuses on ChezaGame Today
Kenyan betting fanatics are buzzing with excitement as ChezaGame, the latest online sports betting platform has rolled out some of…
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Starlink Breaks Up the Bill as Satellite Internet Runs Into Resistance in Kenya
Starlink’s new instalment plan for its portable mini kit is not a discount. The total cost barely moves. What changes…
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Mobile Money Still Runs the Country, Just Not Through the Counter Anymore
The small wooden counter at a mobile money kiosk still looks busy. Stickers on the glass promise speed and convenience.…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Regulators Back Government’s Safaricom Stake Sale
Kenyan regulatory heads have formally endorsed the government’s plan to divest a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom…
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Paystack Enters Nigeria’s Banking Sector with Acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank
Paystack, the Stripe-owned fintech leader, has officially entered Nigeria’s banking sector through the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. Announced on…
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Kenya’s Satellite Internet Market Is No Longer a One-Name Story
For years, satellite internet in Kenya sat at the edges of the connectivity map. It was used where fibre never…
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Uber Drops Visa Cards in Kenya Amid Payment Cost Squeeze
Open the Uber app in Kenya today and something ordinary is missing. Visa is gone. For a service built on…
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BUSINESS
Faulu Bank Increases Mobile Loan Limit to Ksh. 100,000 to Meet Rising Credit Demand
As Kenyan households continue to navigate persistent inflationary pressures and irregular cash flows, digital credit has emerged as a critical…
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Startups
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi: 12 Startups Selected for 2026 Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has officially unveiled the 12 African ventures selected to take center stage at its highly anticipated…
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BUSINESS
[Kenya] The Investment Numbers are Sliding, Employment is Not, and Nobody Agrees on What that Really Means
The Kenya investment slowdown has started to look less like a single bad year and more like a pattern that…
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Why Reliable After-Sales Support Like the LG Best Care Trailer Matters for the Modern Appliance Owner
When your fridge goes on the fritz, you face a dilemma familiar to many Kenyans. Should you call a local…
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Airtel Kenya Tries to Crack a Digital Credit Market Long Shaped by Fuliza
When Airtel Money Kenya says it wants a slice of the digital overdraft market, it is not entering open ground.…
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How to Check 2025 KPSEA and KILEA Results Online
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the performance reports for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment…
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Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of Thursday Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary nationwide shutdown of public internet services, effective today, January 13, 2026,…
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MOLIY Named Spotify EQUAL Artist of the Month as African Women Reshape Global Pop Pathways
Ghanaian sensation MOLIY takes the limelight as the Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month for January 2026. Also gracing…
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4 LG Appliances to Start 2026 in Style
As we kick off the year, there’s no better time to refresh your home and step into 2026 with a…
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Startups
Outliers and SVC Launch 2026 Fellowship to Build Saudi and MENA’s Next Generation of Tech Leaders
The Outliers Fellowship Program 2026 has been launched by the Outliers Venture Capital. It is their flagship talent initiative designed…
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M-PESA Taps Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation to Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Across Africa
M-PESA Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its platform. …
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Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi Exits After Three Years
Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi has announced her departure from the tech giant, following her three-and-a-half-year tenure leading the…
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OPPO A6x Launches in Kenya With Battery at the Center
OPPO A6X has officially been launched in the country. Priced at around 16K and 20K for the base model with…
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The Quiet Slowdown Inside Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Rollout
On a weekday morning along Nairobi’s Outer Ring Road, electric buses sit longer than their diesel predecessors once did. They…
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Abuja-Based Defense Tech Startup Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Seed Round
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, has announced the successful close of an $11.75 million…
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HealthTech Is Scaling in Kenya. The Healthcare System Is Not
On weekday mornings in Nairobi, hospital corridors fill early and thin slowly. Patients queue with paper files folded into plastic…
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BUSINESS
Kenya’s Electricity Generation Rises Slightly as Peak Demand and Imports Keep the Grid Tight
The increase shows up quietly in the data, without the kind of inflection that demands immediate explanation. Between July and…
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Kenya and Huawei Eye Strategic Pact to Boost Public Sector Digital Skills
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) and Huawei Kenya have initiated talks to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating…
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Startups
Youfanly Hits Ksh 40M Payout Milestone for African Creators
As the global creator economy reaches a trillion-dollar industry, African creators continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability…
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ODPC Signals Tighter Privacy Enforcement as Payouts Hit Sh30 Million
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has signaled a transformative shift in Kenya’s digital landscape for 2026, moving…
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Gadgets
CES 2026: LG Unveils World’s Fastest Bluetooth Gaming Controller for LG Smart TVs
LG Electronics (LG) and Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, have unveiled the new Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth®…
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IEBC to Resume Nationwide Voter Registration Monday: What You Need to Know
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across…
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Kenya Data Protection Compensation Climbs as Enforcement Tightens
For years, personal data in Kenya drifted through corporate systems with little friction. Phone numbers passed between sales desks. Photos…
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KCSE Results Season Without the SMS Traffic Mobile Networks Once Counted On
Each January, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ( KCSE ) results released once arrived with a brief surge on…
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How Everyday Phone Use Became the Centre of Kenya’s Online Buying Culture
Kenya’s e-commerce economy no longer gathers around a browser window. It unfolds inside phones, often without a homepage ever loading.…
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Kenya Built a Global Tax Trap for Big Tech. Washington Just Cut a Hole Through It
Kenya spent years aligning itself with a global tax rewrite that promised to bring digital multinationals into the revenue net.…
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Fewer AFCONs, Higher Stakes, and a Broadcast Market Bracing for Impact
African football has a habit of forcing big arguments through small administrative decisions. The latest one arrived disguised as a…
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Starlink Goes Dark in Uganda as Regulators Reassert Control Days Before the Vote
When Starlink terminals went dark across Uganda in early January, the explanation arrived quickly and carried a familiar bureaucratic weight.…
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How to Check 2025 KCSE Results
The Ministry of Education is set to release the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results today, Friday,…
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Kenya’s Home Appliance Market Set to Hit $73 Million by 2029
Kenya’s household appliance market is on a steep upward trajectory, with revenues projected to surge from $48.82 million in 2025…
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African Firms Face Growing Vulnerability as AI-Driven Cyberattacks Outpace Defenses
A new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) warns that African businesses are increasingly falling behind in a high-stakes…
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Masakhane Hub Issues Call for Proposals to Integrate 50 African Languages into AI
The Masakhane African Languages Hub (the Hub) has launched a major Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at dismantling the “linguistic…
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CES 2026: Samsung Redefines Luxury Home Cinema with World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV
Samsung Electronics has once again pushed the boundaries of display technology at CES 2026, unveiling its most ambitious television to…
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CES 2026: Samsung Champions Open Ecosystems as the Future of Home AI
Samsung has doubled down on open ecosystems as the foundation for the next generation of home artificial intelligence (AI), arguing…
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Africa’s $1 Trillion Payment Opportunity to Take Center Stage at ATS Nairobi 2026
As the global financial community looks toward emerging markets for the next wave of hyper-growth, all eyes are on Nairobi.…
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CES 2026: Samsung Unveils ‘Companion to AI Living’ Vision with Massive 130-Inch Micro RGB TV
Samsung Electronics has officially kicked off its CES 2026 showcase by unveiling a bold new vision: “Your Companion to AI…
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Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets: How to Win Ksh 1,000 Every Day this January
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has rolled out an exciting January promotion dubbed “Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets”, offering customers a daily…
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What Compliance Means for Crypto Bettors
Crypto betting feels simple on the surface: deposit, place a few bets, withdraw your winnings, repeat. The surprise is that…
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Startups
Flutterwave Strengthens Open Banking Push with Acquisition of Mono
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has officially announced the acquisition of Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure. The…
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36+ Kenyans to Be Awarded LG Smart Electronics in Safaricom’s 25 Year Celebrations
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa and its main distribution partner, Opalnet, have today announced partnering in Safaricom’s Green Box Experience, a…
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TechTrends Media Launches Magazine Dedicated to Africa’s Innovation
TechTrends Media, a leading digital media and technology news platform in East Africa, has announced the launch of The TechTrends…
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Gadgets
CES 2026: LG Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot LG CLOiD
As the doors open to CES 2026, LG Electronics has taken a definitive step toward the future of domestic automation…
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Why Certified GMC Service Centers Matter for Warranty Coverage and Long-Term Reliability
GMC trucks and SUVs represent significant investments designed to deliver years of reliable performance. Protecting that investment requires proper maintenance…
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BUSINESS
Absa Digi Loan Offers Instant Financing for Back-to-School Fees
As the January “Njaanuary” back-to-school rush peaks, Absa Bank Kenya has stepped in to cushion parents from the perennial financial…
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Crash Games, Aviator and the Evolution of Casino Jackpots in Kenya
What happens when you combine Kenya’s world-leading fintech infrastructure with cutting-edge gaming technology? You get an explosion of crash games,…
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New Appointments
Dan Kwach joins Madagascar based STELLARIX as Deputy CEO
In a significant move that signals a strategic shift in the African data center landscape, veteran technology leader Dan Kwach…
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Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatility
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a sweeping 44% average increase in mobile data tariffs, marking its most aggressive pricing adjustment since…
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CBK licenses 42 more digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it has granted operating licenses to an additional 42 Digital Credit…
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TechTrends Media’s GreenShift Sustainability Forum set for March 2026
TechTrends Media, in strategic partnership with Africa Business Communities, is proud to announce the GreenShift Sustainability Forum, a premier full-day…
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Kenya set to review Mobile Termination Rates for 2026
Kenya’s telecommunications sector is heading toward a high-stakes regulatory showdown in 2026, as the current Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) are…
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The Role of Predictive Analytics in the Financial Planning of Betting Companies
Predictive analytics plays a direct role in how betting companies plan cash flow, manage exposure, and allocate capital. The shift…
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New Airtel 5G Outdoor Unit Aims to Eliminate Indoor Signal “Dead Zones”
Airtel Kenya has intensified its bid for the fixed-broadband market with the rollout of the 5G Smart Connect Outdoor Unit…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google.org and CyberSafe launch 3-year cybersecurity resilience project for Africa
CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project that aims at reducing…
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The Warner Bros. Discovery Talks Are Forcing Hollywood to Revisit a Choice Netflix Made Years Ago
Netflix’s move into original content is often remembered as ambition. A distributor deciding it could compete with Hollywood. A technology…
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Why Africa’s Next Phase of Connectivity Depends on More Than Coverage Maps
For more than a century, Africa’s communications networks have been built in uneven bursts. Lines arrived in ports before hinterlands.…
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Banks, Small Businesses, and the State Are Headed Back Into the Same Credit Experiment, Only at a Larger Scale
Kenya’s credit guarantee scheme is about to get much larger on paper. The National Treasury plans to raise seed capital…
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KRA finally turns on the offshore data tap and some familiar hiding places are missing
Kenya’s tax authority has moved from preparation to execution on foreign account surveillance. The exchange of financial data with 77…
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Mobile Money Made Kenya Bankable. It Also Left Millions Outside the Safety Net
Mobile money in Kenya has always projected certainty. Balances appear instantly. Transfers clear in seconds. Withdrawals feel final in the…
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Uganda Tightens Its Grip on Satellite Internet Just as the Campaign Clock Runs Down
Uganda has seen administrative directives come and go, but some land differently because of timing and memory. The Uganda Revenue…
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Why Ruto Is Personally Backing Safaricom and Ethio Telecom’s Regional Expansion Push
When William Ruto and Abiy Ahmed stood together in Addis Ababa, the moment carried more weight than the polite language…
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Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service…
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Bolt sees 8% surge in December rides
As the festive season reaches its peak, Kenyans are increasingly choosing digital convenience over the steering wheel. Bolt, the leading…
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Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
More than 15 years ago, mobile financial services emerged as a transformative force across Africa. From the earliest days of…
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How Airtel Money is evolving to meet the daily financial needs of Kenyans
As of late 2025, Airtel Money has transitioned from being just a backup option to a formidable financial partner for…
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Instagram Wants a Place on Your TV and That Raises Hard Questions About What the App Has Become
Instagram’s move onto television screens did not arrive with grand certainty. It arrived with doubt. That uncertainty is telling. Platforms…
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Transsion’s IPO is a bet that the world is ready to price an Africa-first tech powerhouse
Transsion’s move toward a secondary listing in Hong Kong is not about survival capital. It is about reframing how the…
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Kenya’s US health deal hits a court wall, and Africa is paying attention
When Kenya signed a $2.5 billion health cooperation agreement with Washington this month, officials framed it as a vote of…
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Adinkra Fellowship announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of global black leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has announced its 2026 Cohort, a distinguished group of twenty exceptional Black leaders selected from 1,257 applications…
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Mobile money built Africa’s digital promise, now the networks behind it are under real pressure
Across much of Africa, telecom networks have stopped being background utilities. They sit in the foreground of daily economic life,…
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Inside Meta’s all-in AI gamble as Zuckerberg rebuilds the company at full speed
Mark Zuckerberg has always had a habit of deciding, abruptly and absolutely, that a single idea will carry his company…
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Before Las Vegas opens its doors, CES 2026 is already showing its priorities
CES does not officially open until early January, yet the contours of the 2026 edition are already visible. Schedules are…
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The long courtship between big tech and trump’s second White House
Lobbying has never been polite, but it used to carry some embarrassment. Meetings stayed off calendars. Donations were explained away…
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Kenya’s spaceport ambition runs through Kipini where geography helps but markets decide
The idea of rockets leaving Kenyan soil is not new. It has circulated for decades, sometimes as ambition, sometimes as…
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Safaricom grew into a tech power as its foreign owners learned to step back
Safaricom is often discussed as a stock, a dividend story, or a political proxy. That framing misses what the company…
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Samsung’s Trifold is not trying to replace your phone and that is the point
For years, foldable phones have promised more space without quite earning it. Bigger screens unfolded, but habits stayed small. Video…
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Kenya sets Sh50m capital bar for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets
Kenya is moving to formalise the cryptocurrency market by setting minimum capital thresholds for firms dealing in virtual assets, with…
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X Built a New Identity, Then Found It Still Needed the Old One in Court
For more than two years, Elon Musk treated the Twitter name as finished business. The platform became X. The bird…
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Netflix has discovered the power of content you do not have to watch
For most of its life, Netflix behaved as if every minute on its platform had to earn focus. Sit down.…
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Samsung Is Doubling Down on Micro RGB TVs and Betting That Precision Can Still Command a Premium
When Samsung rolled out a 115 inch Micro RGB television at CES last year, the size drew the headlines. The…
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Faces a Bigger Question After Samsung’s Tri-Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was designed to feel settled. That quality mattered more before Samsung showed its hand with…
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PayPal’s next act is about building financial infrastructure, not just moving money
For most of its life, PayPal has operated as a layer that sat on top of other people’s financial systems.…
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COLUMNS
Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience
Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day.…
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Microsoft says Windows 11 AI agents will ask before accessing files, but doubts about control remain
Microsoft has moved to calm one of the loudest fears around its upcoming AI agents in Windows 11. After concerns…
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Women and youth lead shift to safer night-time mobility in Kenya
Kenya’s night-time mobility patterns are shifting, with new data showing that women and young people are increasingly relying on ride-hailing…
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