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BUSINESS
Zoho Launches New Agentic AI Features Across Collaboration, CX, and HR Suites
Zoho has announced the launch of new agentic AI features integrated across its key product categories, including collaboration, customer experience…
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Partnership to Bring Reliable Internet to Millions in Rural Africa Announced
NEC XON, a leading African systems integrator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in…
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BUSINESS
Banking Sector in Kenya Contributed KES 194.81B to Government in 2024
The Kenya Banking Sector contributed a total of KES194.81 billion to the National Treasury in the year ended 31 December…
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BUSINESS
Absa to Acquire Standard Chartered’s Retail Business in Uganda
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Absa Group, have signed an agreement for…
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Interpol and AFRIPOL Bust Massive Crypto Ponzi Scheme in Pan-African Anti-Terror Operation
In a sweeping, first-of-its-kind security operation, Interpol and AFRIPOL announced on Tuesday the arrest of 83 individuals in a coordinated…
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UNICEF, GSMA and Partners Launch Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection
UNICEF and GSMA have launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP), the first of its kind, to strengthen children’s safety,…
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Gadgets
OPPO A6 Pro With 7,000mAh Battery, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launches in Kenya
OPPO Kenya has today announced the launch of its latest addition to the A series device range, OPPO A6 Pro,…
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Spiro Raises Record $100M to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa
Spiro, the African electric two-wheel transportation company, has announced a landmark $100 million investment round, marking the largest-ever single investment…
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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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GSMA, African Mobile Operators Partner for Affordable 4G Smartphones
The GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators, Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom,…
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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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Gadgets
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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OpenAI’s Atlas Tests the Limits of Agentic Browser Security and Human Trust
Atlas arrives as a browser that talks back. It elevates an assistant so it can read a page, remember a…
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Startups
Three Kenyan Startups Among 20 Semi-Finalists in MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Three Kenyan startups, Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm, have been named among the 20 semi-finalists in the MEST Africa…
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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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High Court Suspends Controversial Sections of Cybercrimes Act
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the enforcement of contentious sections of the recently enacted Computer Misuse and…
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African Telcos Call for Tax Breaks on Entry-Level Smartphones
A new coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators is making a direct appeal to governments across the continent to immediately…
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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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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Expands SecOps Portfolio with New Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), a new addition to its…
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Madica Invests in Two New African AI Startups
Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in two artificial intelligence–powered ventures, Anavid and…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report, Reinforcing Africa’s Transformation Agenda
Equity Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa,” underscoring its continued leadership…
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CLOUD
Kenya’s Economy Now Runs In The Cloud, And Safaricom Is Building The Frame
Kenya’s economy has become quietly dependent on cloud computing. The process of invoice transmission and online lesson assessment by teachers…
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Safaricom Business Takes Cybersecurity To The Front Lines Of Kenya’s Digital Growth
Nobody predicted the rapid economic growth that Kenya would experience. A large number of businesses from small to large enterprises…
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Hayo Launches White-Label Platform to Accelerate MNOs Shift to eSIM
Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has launched an end-to-end eSIM solution aimed at helping mobile network operators (MNOs)…
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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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Liquidity Pools in Cryptocurrency: A Complete Guide
In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance (DeFi), liquidity pools have become one of the most crucial innovations. They…
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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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With the M5 Chip Apple Is Rewiring Its AI Ambitions Around On-Device Processing and Heat Control
Apple has dropped a chip that asks us to rethink where the heavy lifting of modern computing happens. It is…
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Global Surveillance Tracking Exposed Through Telecom Exploits and Celebrity-Level Targeting
For years, public debate on surveillance focused on names like Pegasus and Intellexa. What slipped through was First Wap, also…
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BUSINESS
Report Shows Political Instability and Civil Unrest Top Kenya’s Risk for 2026
A new report from the World Security Report 2025, published by Allied Universal and G4S, has revealed that Kenyan businesses…
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Claims Delays Expose Cracks in SHA’s Digital System
The platform meant to modernize public health financing has become the main grievance in hospital corridors. A year after the…
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Kenya Launches Programme to Accelerate E-mobility Transition
Kenya has officially launched the Safiri Electric Program, a national initiative under the Kenya Two and Three-Wheeler Electric Mobility Project,…
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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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BUSINESS
Five Carrefour Shoppers Win Ksh 100,000 Each in Blue Band Brand Festival Promotion
Five lucky Carrefour shoppers have each won Ksh 100,000 in school fees in the recently concluded Carrefour Brand Festival Promotion,…
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The Conversation Around AI Access Shifted at the TechTrends AI Forum and Samsung Was at the Center of It
At the recently concluded TechTrends AI Forum in Nairobi, Ryan Mule, Product Manager at Samsung Electronics East Africa, opened his…
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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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Vivo X300 Pro Doesn’t Chase Apple’s Script, It Goes After Photographers Who Still Think in Focal Lengths
The Vivo X300 Pro arrives at a delicate moment for mobile photography. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max is narrowing the…
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California’s AI Chatbot Safety Law Is Forcing a Global Rethink
California has taken conversational AI out of the novelty category and treated it like a system with real stakes. The…
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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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Why Leaders Are Pushing for an African AI Agency Before the Window Closes
Last week’s Lomé Peace and Security Forum did what these gatherings sometimes fail to do: it turned murmur into momentum.…
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Intel Panther Lake Arrives as a High-Risk Test of Whether the Company Can Still Shape the Laptop Market
Panther Lake landed in public view this week as more than a parts announcement. It reads like a test —…
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With the End of Windows 10 Support Imminent, Users Question Microsoft’s Motives and Next Moves
The clock is running out. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will close the book on Windows 10, a system once…
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Smartphones on Safaricom Network Rise to 27.37 Million
Safaricom has announced a significant increase in the number of smartphones connected to its network, rising from 22.93 million to…
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Konza Technopolis Phase One Ready for Commissioning
Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city project under Vision 2030, is gearing up for a major milestone as Phase One…
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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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Botswana Hosts First-Ever MIT Kuo Sharper Center Early-Stage Program Demo Day
The MIT Kuo Sharper Center, in partnership with the Government of Botswana, marked a historic milestone with the first-ever Demo…
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BUSINESS
KCB Scales Up Sustainable Finance, Disburses KSh 53.2 Billion in Green Loans
KCB Group has deepened its leadership in sustainable finance, screening loans worth KSh 578.3 billion for environmental and social risks…
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Sanlam Kenya’s Akiba Plus Reimagines Retirement for a Digital Generation
Sanlam Kenya has introduced Akiba Plus, a digital pension platform that lets users start saving from as little as 500…
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Egypt’s Renewable Feedstocks Startup Tagaddod Raises $26.3M in Series A Funding
Egyptian renewable energy startup Tagaddod has secured $26.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across Africa, Asia,…
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Safaricom’s Sustainability Reporting Set a New Course for Kenyan Firms
When Safaricom released its first Sustainable Business Report in 2012, few Kenyan companies were talking seriously about purpose. The focus…
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Safaricom’s Trillion Shilling Impact Marks a Turning Point for Purpose and Profit in Africa’s Tech Landscape
For years, Safaricom has been more than a telecommunications company. It has become a case study in how African businesses…
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Winnie Karanu: Tapping into Africa’s 230-million AI-powered job opportunities
By 2030, AI is projected to unlock 230 million digital jobs across Africa – a transformation comparable to South Korea’s post-war rise…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Proactive Cybersecurity Resilience
Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has announced the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a new suite of security testing solutions…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard and mTek Launch Embedded Insurance Solutions Across East Africa
Mastercard has entered the embedded insurance space in East Africa through a strategic partnership with Insurtech company Hillcroft (mTek). The…
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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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Featured
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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Gaming Firm PUBG Mobile Targets Student Market in Africa With New Campus Program
PUBG Mobile has launched a Campus Ambassador Program in Kenya and Nigeria, marking a push to capture Africa’s student market…
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Huawei Africa Night 2025 Showcases Vision for “All Intelligence for New Africa
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders, partners, and experts gathered at Huawei Africa Night 2025, held alongside HUAWEI CONNECT…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast
Safaricom’s Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business, on Friday hosted an exclusive cybersecurity breakfast session, bringing together over 50 senior IT and…
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Paga Enters the U.S. to Build the First Real Banking Platform for African Migrants
Most fintechs entering the United States start by promising convenience. Paga is staking its entry on something deeper: familiarity. After…
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Africa’s Parallel Payment Revolutions: Why Local Stablecoin Systems and Bank Settlement Rails Are Racing to Replace the Dollar
Africa is attempting something few regions have dared to do in public view — unwind its dependence on the U.S.…
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MTN’s Cloud-Native 5G Rollout Strategy Signals a New Playbook for African Networks
Every major operator in South Africa talks about 5G. Most have launched some form of it. Few, however, have rebuilt…
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Innovation, Ethics and Accessibility Take Center Stage at TechTrends AI Forum Awards in Nairobi
The TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum in Nairobi concluded on a high note with an awards segment that celebrated the…
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TechTrends AI Forum Becomes the Defining Moment for Africa’s Push Toward Ethical, Affordable and Regulated AI Deployment
The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed…
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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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Price Action Trading in Crypto Markets: A Comprehensive Guide
In the fast-paced and volatile world of cryptocurrency trading, traders seek strategies that offer clarity and precision. Price action trading…
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Interviews
[Interview] George Mudhune on Strategy, Growth and Renewable Energy Access in Africa
Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in…
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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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Mombasa, Bolt Partner to Boost Youth Jobs and Ride-Hailing Safety
The County Government of Mombasa is deepening its collaboration with Bolt in a new partnership that will expand youth employment…
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TechTrends Media to Host High-Level AI Business Forum in Nairobi This Week
TechTrends Media has announced the TechTrends AI Breakfast Forum, a half-day business gathering focused on real-world applications of artificial intelligence…
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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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This Pesapal Pezesha Credit Partnership Could Decide Which Ugandan Merchants Grow and Which Stay Stuck
Pesapal could have stayed in its lane. Process transactions, issue receipts, stay invisible. Instead, it has picked a new role:…
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Africa’s Insurance Leaders Forge AI-Driven Future at InsurTech Forum Nairobi
Africa’s insurance leaders have called for more digital connectivity and urgent adoption of connected data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to…
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Tala’s Global Expansion Strategy Is Spreading Across Six Countries — But Can AI-Priced Debt Really Count as Financial Inclusion?
Most startups that survive long enough begin acting their age — cutting burn, consolidating markets, moving from chaos to caution.…
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Spotify’s Future Strategy Points to a Bigger Battle Than Apple Music — It Wants to Own Every Sound That Touches Your Day
Spotify doesn’t need to beat Apple Music or YouTube anymore. It already has. The streaming wars are over, and Spotify…
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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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CBK’s Fee Cap Gambit: Cheaper Mobile Money for Kenyans, or a Slow Squeeze on M-Pesa’s Golden Engine?
For nearly two decades, M-Pesa has operated like essential infrastructure and untouchable monopoly at the same time — a utility…
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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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News
Kenya Turns the Tables on Global Digital Services with SEP Tax Enforcement via Local Users
Kenya’s digital economy is quietly evolving into a battleground between tech giants and local authorities. With the Significant Economic Presence…
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Kenya’s Electric Future: How 10,000 EV Charging Stations Could Unlock Mass Adoption of Clean Transport
Kenya is fast-tracking its clean-transport ambitions. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has unveiled a $47.26 million (Sh6.12 billion) plan…
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Kenya’s 1.4 Million Smartphone Loans Highlight the Rising Influence of Watu Africa
In Nairobi’s crowded streets and rural villages alike, a smartphone is no longer just a communication device. For many Kenyans,…
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KRA Digital Tax Collection Surges to Sh2.3 Billion as Kenya Claims Its Slice of Foreign Tech Revenue
By the end of August 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) had pulled in Sh2.3 billion from 454 foreign digital…
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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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CBK Digital Fraud Compensation Plan Could Finally Force Telcos and Banks to Refund Scam Victims — Whether They Like It or Not
Kenya’s fintech revolution has long been celebrated for its ingenuity — a country where almost everyone can send money across…
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TRENDING
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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Xiaomi Redmi 15 With a Massive 7000mAh Battery Launches in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone designed to deliver long-lasting power, immersive visuals, and amplified…
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CYBER SECURITY
INTERPOL-Led Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 1,200 Arrests Across Africa
A sweeping cybercrime crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, with support from private-sector partners such as Binance, has led to…
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DStv Active Users in Kenya Decline by 84% in a Year
Pay-TV provider DStv has experienced one of its biggest subscriber declines in Kenya, with the provider losing more than 80%…
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[BREAKING] Kenyan-Based Healthtech Ilara Health Announces Significant Layoffs Amid Restructuring Drive
Ilara Health, the Kenya-based healthtech company, has confirmed that it will be cutting a substantial portion of its workforce as…
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Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users, but Its Biggest Decisions Still Lie Ahead
Three billion monthly users. Few platforms in history have reached that kind of global saturation. Instagram is no longer just…
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BUSINESS
KRA USSD Tax Services for Small Businesses: How *222# is Changing Compliance in Kenya
For years, Kenya’s micro and small businesses have carried the same complaint: tax systems built for the digitally connected elite,…
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Tunisia’s Digital Transformation: 138 Projects Using AI and Open Data to Rebuild Public Administration
For years, Tunisia has spoken of modernising its bureaucracy, but progress has often been halting. Ministries ran on outdated systems,…
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Medusa’s Atlantic Ambitions: The Subsea Cable That Could Transform Africa’s Digital Future
In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine…
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PayPal to Invest $100 Million in Middle East and Africa to Boost Digital Commerce
PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth across…
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Kenya’s $1B Olkaria Data Center: Promise, Delay, and the Battle for Africa’s Digital Future
In May 2024, Kenya’s government unveiled a deal with Microsoft and G42, the Abu Dhabi-based AI firm, to build a…
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Bolt Expands Parcel Delivery Beyond Nairobi as Mombasa and Kakamega Become New Battlegrounds for Kenya’s Last-Mile Logistics Market
Bolt has grown familiar to Kenyans as a ride-hailing app, but in recent months it has been trying something different:…
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