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Twitter aquires Twitpic domain and photo archive
Image sharing service Twitpic says that it has reached an agreement with Twitter, to give the microblogging service the Twitpic…
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Surface Pro 3 to be available in 25 Other countries on August 28th
Surface Pro 3, and it is set to arrive in 25 more countries this month, Microsoft has announced. This means that…
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Microsoft releases the Lumia 530 single and Lumia 530 Dual SIM
Microsoft has announced the release of a new range of its Lumia smartphone – the Nokia Lumia 530 and Lumia 530…
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Sony Unveils the Xperia C3 selfie smartphone
By Nixon Kanali Heard of a Selfie smartphone? Well Sony Mobile Communications has something for you. The company has introduced Xperia™ C3, the…
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Lumia 930 to be available in the UK on 17 July
By Nixon Kanali, Nokias’ flagship Lumia series smartphone the Lumia 930 running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone mobile operating system will be available…
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Photography lovers, Be excited: the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 III is real
There’s a reason we all need the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III camera: our bodies have become too precious…
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Hands-on with the newn Nokia’s new Lumia 930
Nokia has Announced yet Another Lumia: The Lumia 930 With a 5-inch display has a…
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Twitter adds photo tagging and multiple photo uploads
Rated as the fastest growing micro-blogging site, Twitter has released two new features. In a move that is similar to…
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Apps
An app that Organizes Your Smartphone Photos Into Albums With Just A Swipe, Tidy
There is a new application in the market called Tidy. Tidy has been developed by Covworks , a web and app development…
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Gadgets
The Infinix S2 with Dual Front Cameras Coming on April 10th
It’s that time of the year that you would expect so much noise on the internet about Infinix Mobile launching…
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The Infinix X-Band: When fashion meets technology.
A couple of weeks ago I told you about Infinix Mobility officially entering into the smartwatch market. The company announced…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 2nd white paper on mobile trends, announces start of Mobile Week
Online retailer, Jumia yesterday announced the start of Jumia Mobile week. The company has partnered with smartphone manufacturing companies; Infinix,…
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Kenya’s 149% mobile penetration and the competitive frontier behind it
Kenya’s mobile penetration has reached a striking 149 per cent, with SIM registrations climbing past 78 million by the end…
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How a flicker in the JKUAT portal drew students into a wave of speculation
For a few minutes in early December, the JKUAT fee portal turned into a kind of Rorschach test for a…
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LOOP Partners with bolttech for Device Financing, Launches Shopping Festival with 20% Cashback
LOOP, the Fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group, has launched a new device financing solution in partnership with global insurtech leader…
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Kenya’s Tap to Phone Moment as KCB and Visa Push Payments Into Everyday Life
Last evening, KCB and Visa gathered merchants, partners, and a crowd of regular customers to unveil something that looked simple…
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Spotify Unveils 2025 Wrapped: New AI Features, ‘Wrapped Party’ Mode, and Deeper Data Insights
The wait is finally over for music enthusiasts across the continent. Spotify has officially launched 2025 Wrapped, the highly anticipated…
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Odibets Christmas Promo 2025: How to Win Instant Cash Daily
The Christmas festivities have arrived early for sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya, as Odibets launches its high-octane holiday campaign, Sherekea…
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Why Design Is the New Differentiator In Tech
Specs used to win. Faster chips, bigger batteries, and camera megapixels were the language of product launches. Today, those numbers…
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Airtel Kenya Unlimited Fun Data Plans Explained
Airtel Kenya rolled out two new time-based data bundles earlier this month taking on Safaricom’s recently launched B-Live product. The…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung recently announced Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, the newest and most affordable addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup. Equipped…
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The S25 Ultra’s Second Year and the Strange Comfort of Stability
A phone this far into its cycle is usually living on markdowns and nostalgia. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has taken…
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Sony Takes on Midrange Mirrorless Head-On with the A7 V and a Fresh Sensor Strategy
Sony’s next Alpha camera, the long-rumored A7 V, is poised to land at the intersection of ambition and pragmatism. Teased…
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itel Kenya and We Run Club Partner to Champion a Tech-Infused Active Lifestyle
itel Kenya has announced a groundbreaking partnership with We Run Club, one of Nairobi’s most vibrant running communities. This first-ever…
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The Smartphone Year When Every Major Brand Decides to Rethink What a Flagship Should Even Be
The next wave of smartphones arrives in 2026, but the mood across the industry feels different from the usual cycle…
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TechTrends, Econews And The GreenShift Podcast Among BAKE 2025 Nominees – How To Vote For Us
BAKE Awards 2025: The BAKE Awards enter another cycle with a long history behind them. The competition has been part…
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OPPO Find X9 Arrives in Kenya With a Camera System Aiming for Truer Color and Real Stamina in Daily Use
OPPO has launched the Find X9 in Kenya, marking a notable advancement in mobile photography and dependable performance. This launch…
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Canon Hosts Creator Lens Event in Kenya to Empower Creators
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) officially launched its ambitious Creator Lens initiative yesterday at Nairobi’s iconic Shamba Café, signaling…
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A Policy Update Intended to Tackle Fraud Ended Up Testing Kenya’s Comfort With Expanding Identity Systems
The new Kenya SIM card registration rules landed with a technical tone, yet the reaction they drew was anything but…
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Nigeria’s Rising SIM Wave Tests Regulators As Illicit Cards Drift Through A Growing Market
Nigeria’s telecom regulator is widening its campaign against illicit SIM activity at a moment when the market itself is swelling.…
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A Country That Runs on Data but Never Agrees on Who Holds the Power to Watch
Kenya runs on the mobile phone in a way that is rare even by global standards. Each day is marked…
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The Strange Life of a Phone Battery and the Small Daily Choices That Wear It Down
Most people plug in their phones without a second thought, treating the nightly charge like a routine chore. Some let…
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The itel SUPER 26 Ultra Proves a Good Phone Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Itel has traditionally been defined by utility: they make affordable, durable phones that get the job done. However, with the…
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The Soft Lie We Prefer: How Apple Turned Familiarity Into Creative Comfort
Each year, new Android flagships arrive promising technical triumphs. Vivo’s X300 Pro, Oppo’s Find X9 Pro, and Xiaomi’s Ultra series…
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra Is the Product of a Company That’s Still Debating Itself
In the long prelude to any Samsung flagship launch, the leaks form their own kind of narrative rhythm. Each rumor…
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Leaders Tackle Escalating Cyber Threats at Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit
Government officials, regulators, and top business leaders gathered in Nairobi today to forge a unified strategy against an escalating wave…
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Spotify Messages Launches in Kenya
Spotify is rolling out “Messages,” a new in-app chat feature, to its listeners in Kenya. The function, available to both…
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CYBER SECURITY
M-Tiba Breach Exposed 4.8 Million Records, Report Reveals 10-Day Detection Delay
A cyberattack on the Kenyan healthtech platform M-Tiba exposed the personal and medical information of nearly five million Kenyans, according…
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Apple Looks Past the Megapixel Race and Starts Asking What a Camera Should Actually See
Apple’s next lineup looks set to make its boldest photographic leap in years. Reports from JP Morgan analysts point to…
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Samsung Galaxy A17 Sets New Standard for the Mid-Range
Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy A17 in Kenya, a new contender in its popular A-series that appears poised to redefine…
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OPPO Find X9 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: When Cameras Start to See Differently
The smartphone camera wars have stopped being about who has the most megapixels. They’re about how each brand interprets the…
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Spotify’s Weekly Mini Wrapped Turns Listening Into a Ritual
Spotify has taken its most viral feature and made it a habit. The new Listening Stats tool compresses the spirit…
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Canon R6 Mark III Finds the Balance Between Stills and Cinema
Canon’s unveiling of the EOS R6 Mark III alongside the RF 45 mm F1.2 STM in Dubai marked a measured…
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iOS 26 Hidden Features Show Apple Turning Its Attention to the Smallest Details That Matter Most
Apple’s newest update, iOS 26, arrived with fanfare around its redesign and AI-powered additions. But buried under the spectacle lies…
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Why Your Phone’s IP68 Waterproof Rating Isn’t the Guarantee You Think It Is
Phones now sell on toughness as much as on camera tricks. You will see IP67, IP68 or IPX8 stamped in…
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Kim Kardashian’s Moon Landing Comment Revives a Familiar Battle Between Fame and Fact
On October 30, Pop Base shared a clip from The Kardashians that reignited a half-century-old argument. Kim Kardashian, referencing a…
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CIO100 Awards and Symposium 2025 Set to Convene Africa’s Top Technology Leaders in Naivasha
The 17th edition of the CIO100 Awards & Symposium, one of Africa’s most influential technology gatherings, is set to take…
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Apple and the Slow Turning of iOS Into an Advertising Machine Built From Design, Data, and Restraint
If Apple does roll out ads inside Maps next year, it will be more than just a product tweak. The…
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What Apple Intelligence Reveals About the Company’s Next Phase of Software Thinking
Apple Intelligence is no longer a promise. It is arriving in people’s pockets and workflows in small, useful bursts. Not…
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Google Integrates Nano Banana AI Image Creator into Search via Lens
Google has officially rolled out its powerful Nano Banana generative AI model directly into the Google app, making advanced image…
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Gadgets
Knox: The Samsung Galaxy A56 Feature I Use More Than the Camera
When Samsung sent over the Galaxy A56 unit for review a couple of weeks back, I had to switch from…
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CYBER SECURITY
Massive Data Breach at Kenyan Health Platform M-TIBA; Sensitive Medical and Personal Data of 4.8 Million Users Reportedly for Sale
A threat actor, identified on cybercrime forums as “Kazu,” is reportedly advertising a massive 2.15-terabyte database allegedly stolen from M-TIBA,…
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BUSINESS
BNI Kenya to Host Charity Dinner Addressing Low Financial Literacy Among Professionals
BNI Kenya is set to host an exclusive Financial Literacy Dinner on Friday, 7th November 2025, at the Movenpick Hotel…
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The Winners of the Orange Social Ventures Prize 2025: Why Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar Solutions are Built on Blood Banks and Desert Farms
Orange’s fifteenth Social Ventures Prize drew a field of seventy finalists from seventeen African countries, and the results say something…
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Get 5 Freebets everyday for 5 days with the new Odibets Aviator 5
Get ready to take off with Odibets Aviator 5, the hottest promotion that’s sending new players into the stratosphere. Sign…
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GlideX: Driving Kenya’s Next Leap in Car Rentals
Nairobi’s rental scene has long relied on handshakes, phone calls, and faith. GlideX enters that landscape with a more grounded…
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AI-Powered Deepfakes and Phishing Put Africa on High Alert, Microsoft Report
Microsoft has issued a stark warning to African businesses, highlighting a new wave of sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats in its…
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iPhone Air’s Collapse and the Trouble With Apple’s Thin Future
The iPhone Air was supposed to be a tidy demonstration of craft: a phone you barely notice until you notice…
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PUBG MOBILE Powers the Oraimo Campus Tour at Kenyatta University
The energy is set to hit an all-time high as PUBG MOBILE joins forces with Oraimo and Boomplay to activate…
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From Fibre to 5G: Safaricom’s Big Push to Connect More Homes in Kenya
The demand for stable, high-speed home internet in Kenya continues to increase, driven by remote work, education, and digital entertainment.…
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Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8 to Seven More Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung is continuing the rapid expansion of its new One UI 8 operating system, rolling out the stable, Android 16-based…
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High-Limit BNPL Arrives as LOOP FLEX Targets Consumers
LOOP has introduced LOOP FLEX, a Buy Now, Pay Later model built around small deposits and staggered repayment. The terms…
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Kenya’s Move To Expand The Computer Misuse Law Shows Power Shaping Digital Speech
The state has always monitored speech in one form or another, but the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Bill, 2024…
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Netflix Podcast Partnership With Spotify Tests Video Formats and Audience Reach
Spotify and Netflix have struck a distribution partnership that will bring a curated slate of video podcasts from Spotify Studios…
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Epson EB-W55 Projector Review: A Bright Performer for Business and Beyond
Epson EB-W55 Projector Review: Epson launched a new line of business projectors designed to deliver flexible, large-scale visuals without compromising…
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Apple TV Plus Rebrand Raises the Question the Company Has Avoided for Years
Apple has dropped the “Plus” from its streaming arm and now wants the world to call it simply Apple TV.…
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Google AI Mode and the New Search Behavior Shift
The search box hasn’t changed shape, yet the experience around it no longer feels static. What looks like a small…
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MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map
MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where…
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Stanbic–NCBA Merger Talks Stir Fresh Jitters Across Kenya’s Banking Sector
In a deal that could rearrange familiar ground, Bloomberg reports that Standard Bank’s Kenyan unit has opened formal negotiations to…
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Nairobi to Host Africa’s Premier Summit on Unlocking Impact Capital
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) has confirmed that Nairobi, Kenya, will be the host city for the 2025 AVPA…
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Google Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Tools for University Students Across Africa
Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI…
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Gadgets
itel SUPER 26 Ultra With 144Hz Curved Display, 6000mAh Battery Launches in Kenya
itel has launched its new premium smartphone, itel SUPER 26 Ultra, in Kenya. Designed for style, strength, and intelligence, the…
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OdiBets Ignites Kenyan Sports Betting Passion with Exclusive Offers for Premier League Thrills
As the English Premier League heats up and local Kenyan football fervor reaches new heights, OdiBets, Kenya’s leading online football…
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itel SUPER 26 Ultra Named No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at TechTrends AI Forum
The itel SUPER 26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends…
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CYBER SECURITY
Protect Your Money: How to Verify and Avoid Scammers Posing as Fake Agents
Kenya is experiencing a significant rise in fraud, both online and offline. From cyberattacks targeting critical systems to fake agents…
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Aquilastar’s EV Plant Is Rising in Olkaria While the Data Hub Next Door Has Yet to Break Ground. Which One Signals Kenya’s Future?
Olkaria was supposed to symbolize Kenya’s big leap into the future — a geothermal valley where battery-powered vehicles and AI-ready…
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Digital Convenience vs Ecological Sovereignty: Kenya’s Tourism Sector Faces Its First Platform War
Tourism used to be guided by memory, luck, and handshake logistics. If you made it to Nairobi National Park, it…
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Gadgets
Apple Chased Thinness. Samsung Chased Balance. Now the iPhone Air Has No Excuse.
The first time you pick up the iPhone Air, you don’t just notice it — you underestimate it. It feels…
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The Safari Goes Digital: How Bolt and Uber Are Turning Wildlife Tourism into a Click-to-Book Price War
Uber’s move into safari bookings did not arrive with fanfare. It appeared quietly inside its standard ride-hailing app — wedged…
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Tems Lands in Nairobi With More Than a Concert — She’s Testing Whether Kenya Is Ready for Women to Lead Its Music Industry
By the time Tems walks onto the Blankets & Wine stage tonight — or by the time you’re reading this,…
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Samsung Brings Galaxy S25 FE to Kenya, Pushing AI Features Into the Mainstream
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing the device as its most…
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KRA’s Innovative USSD and WhatsApp Services Are Transforming How Small Businesses Comply With Taxes
KRA’s USSD code *222# allows feature phone users to access essential tax services without internet. Users can retrieve their PINs,…
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Samsung Wins 47 Honors, Including Two Gold Awards at International Design Excellence Awards 2025
Samsung Electronics has once again demonstrated its leadership in design innovation, securing a total of 47 honors at the prestigious…
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iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Overview — and the Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s 2025 Playbook
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than incremental upgrades. They arrive as part of a carefully orchestrated…
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The Invisible Engine: How Vibe Coding and AI Startups Are Fueling Google Cloud’s Surge
Google Cloud is no longer just the underdog chasing AWS and Azure. In the past year, it has become the…
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Samsung Unveils 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its most advanced television yet, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE), in…
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Everything You Need to Know About iOS 26 Features: Messaging Tricks, Battery Tools, and More
It’s been a long three months since Apple unveiled iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The wait…
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With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Turns the Spotlight on Creators and Their Workflows
Apple has stopped pretending the iPhone is just a phone. With the iPhone 17 Pro, the company leans further into…
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Karuma Hydropower Plant to Host Africa AI Factory, Giving Continent Control Over Its Data
Uganda is preparing to host Africa’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) factory. The Aeonian Project, a 100MW hyperscale facility inside…
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Gadgets
Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup 2025 Revealed: Ultralight Air, Bold Pro Redesigns, and Bigger Storage
When Apple staged its “Awe-Dropping” event last night, it felt as much a pivot as a spectacle. Here’s what stood…
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EXCLUSIVE: Airtel Kenya Prepares to Launch Home Fiber, Promising Faster Speeds and Unlimited Home Internet
Kenya’s home internet landscape is on the verge of a change. Airtel is prepping to launch home fiber, aiming to…
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Airtel Kenya Breaks Ground on $150M Nairobi Data Centre to Anchor Africa’s Digital Future
Airtel Kenya has officially broken ground on what is set to be East Africa’s largest data centre, located at Tatu…
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BUSINESS
Forex in Kenya: Everyday Reality Behind the Screens
Forex isn’t a foreign word in Kenya anymore. In matatus, on campus lawns, even at small cafés, someone is always…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky Warns of New Malware Campaign Targeting Facebook Users Across Africa
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has raised concern over a malicious campaign sweeping across Africa, with cybercriminals spreading the StealC v2 infostealer…
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Ghana’s Bold Telecom Gamble: AT Ghana and Telecel Merge to Challenge MTN’s Dominance
Ghana’s telecom market is bracing for a major shake-up as the government pushes forward with plans for the AT Ghana…
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LG Best Care Trailer Launches in Nairobi, Bringing Customer Service on Wheels
LG Best Care Trailer: Nairobi has grown used to technology making headlines through new gadgets, billboards, and high-profile launches. But…
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LG Launches Best Care Trailer to Transform After-Sales Support in East Africa
Buyers of LG electronics will now enjoy faster and more convenient after-sales services following the unveiling of the LG Best…
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IEBC Launches Continuous Voter Registration Kenya Ahead of Elections: Steps to Register and Check Status
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is reopening Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Kenya on Monday, September 29, 2025.…
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How to Check CRB Status in Kenya: Step-by-Step Guide to TransUnion, Metropol, and Creditinfo
In Kenya, your credit history isn’t just a formality — it’s a record that decides whether you can access loans,…
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge
Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
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Deepfakes and Deception: The Rising Threat of Synthetic Media
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries in different ways. However, the media industry faces a particularly high risk of manipulation…
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