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Why the South African Fund Mawingu Deal Marks a Turning Point for Affordable Internet in Kenya
A South African private equity fund is seeking a 35 percent stake in Mawingu Networks, a Nairobi-based internet service provider…
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Crypto Crime in 2025 Is Getting Personal as Hackers Move Beyond Exchanges and Go Global
From Silicon Valley to Seoul, crypto crime in 2025 is defying geography. Chainalysis’ mid-year update reveals that North Korea–linked hackers…
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From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya
Your TV might still switch on, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Today’s smart TVs aren’t just screens…
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The Hidden Logic Behind Kenya Power Tariff Rates and Why Your Tokens Are Disappearing
You load the usual Ksh 500 on your meter. A few seconds later, the token arrives—and it’s less than you…
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Why Meta’s Pivot to AI Could End Its Open-Source Era and Disrupt the AI Race
For years, Meta’s big bet was virtual reality. With the 2021 rebrand from Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg envisioned a…
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China Ahead on Foldables: Why Samsung’s Latest Phones Feel Like They’re Playing Catch-Up
Samsung just dropped its new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. They’re slick, a bit thinner, slightly better. The usual.…
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Breaking: Mediamax to Lay Off Staff Amid Restructuring
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company to K24 has issued a notice of intention to declare certain roles within the…
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Airtel Kenya Subscriber Growth Outpaces Safaricom, Signaling a Market Shift That’s Catching Attention Across the Telecom Sector
Airtel Kenya just hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, the telco has crossed the 24 million mark…
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You Get to Keep Your Bonga Points. Safaricom’s Expiry Policy Still on Ice
If you’ve been holding on to old Safaricom Bonga Points, you can exhale—again. Safaricom’s attempt to bring back expiry dates…
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Exclusive: Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety Features Expand with Smart User Pairing Innovation
In today’s fast-moving cities, ride-hailing and delivery services are no longer a luxury—they’re a daily utility. But with convenience comes…
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Bolt Hosts Safety Training Summit for Drivers and Couriers in Kenya
Bolt, Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, on Monday held a safety training summit for drivers and couriers on its platform. The…
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Built for Nairobi Streets and Boda Rides: OPPO Reno14 Series in Kenya Drops July 24
OPPO Reno14 Series: If you’ve been following smartphone launches for a while, you know how the story usually goes. There’s…
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Tech CEOs under Trump: Who’s Winning Power, Who’s Losing Influence, and Who’s Fading Quietly
Six months into Donald Trump’s second term, Silicon Valley’s top players are navigating a transformed Washington. The new administration’s hands-off…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative
How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
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Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
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YouTube vs Netflix in Streaming TV: How the Battle Is Shaping Global Viewing Habits
For years, Netflix treated the idea of competition as an abstraction. Its co-founder Reed Hastings once said sleep was the…
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Apple at a Crossroads: AI Growing Pains, Leadership Exodus, and the End of Predictable Innovation
Apple is no stranger to transitions. But this time feels different. Behind the strong stock performance and polished product releases,…
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YouTube’s 2025 Monetization Rule Change Will Demonetize AI-Generated and Reused Content
Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will stop monetizing content that lacks real human input—especially videos with AI-generated voices, low-effort compilations,…
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Why iOS Apps Take More Storage Than Android and What You Can Do About It
Have you noticed how heavy your iPhone apps feel? You grab Instagram, Gmail, maybe Twitter. A short while later, your…
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G20 Reforms for African Banks: South Africa Leads Push to Unlock Infrastructure Lending
South Africa is using its presidency of the G20 to push for changes in global bank regulations—calling for relaxed capital…
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Kenya’s Crypto Regulator Dispute Deepens as Key Players Pull Back
Kenya’s attempt to establish a dedicated crypto regulator is facing serious pushback — even before it launches. The proposed Virtual…
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With Cyber Attacks Rising, Kenya’s New Insurance Rules Put Pressure on Insurers’ Boards
Kenya’s insurance industry is now under stricter cybersecurity oversight after the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) introduced a sweeping framework that…
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Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa Surges as Stablecoins and DeFi Take Root
For years, Sub-Saharan Africa has stood at the periphery of global crypto conversations. But in 2024, the region is squarely…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Confirms Intermittent Downtime on its Digital Banking Channels
Equity Bank has issued a public notice confirming an ongoing service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. The bank described…
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BUSINESS
Roam and Fortune Credit Launch Electric Motorcycle Financing Program in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed digital credit provider, to launch the country’s…
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BUSINESS
IOM and Bolt Launch Global Partnership to Support Migrant Integration in Mobility and Delivery Sectors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Bolt, a leading European shared mobility and delivery platform, have signed a global…
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BUSINESS
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac Exits Safaricom as Telco Reshapes Its B2B Strategy
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac has left Safaricom. After nearly two years leading the enterprise business unit, she’s exited her role as Chief…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
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Startups
Tech Funding in Africa Contracts in H1 2025 Despite Early-Stage Growth
Tracxn has released its Africa Tech H1 2025 Funding Report, offering a detailed view of funding trends, sectoral performance, acquisitions,…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways Sign Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing…
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Gadgets
Android’s Circle to Search Just Got Smarter with Gemini AI
Google is blurring the lines between apps, search, and AI with powerful AI upgrades for Circle to Search, reshaping how…
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BUSINESS
From OTP Bypass to Crypto Cash-Out: How the Kenyan Bank IT System Fraud Unfolded Without Detection
It reads like a cybercrime thriller — but for one unnamed Kenyan bank, it was a costly reality. In a…
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The Meta AI Culture Crisis Explained: Leaked Memo Reveals Internal Dysfunction Despite Big-Name Hires
Meta’s sudden pivot in artificial intelligence isn’t just about ambition. It’s about survival. Over the past few weeks, the tech…
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Apple Leadership Shake-Up in 2025: Seamless Handoff or Strategic Stall?
Apple just confirmed its most consequential personnel move in years: long-time Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire at year-end,…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Partners with Crown Motors to Offer Flexible Financing for Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than…
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Linda Yaccarino Resigns from X Amid Grok Scandal, xAI Power Shift, Ad Decline, and Mounting Internal Tensions
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X—formerly known as Twitter—two years after Elon Musk brought her in to…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Smarter, Brighter, and Built to Fit Better
Samsung’s back with a fresh trio of wearables for 2025—and this time, the focus is all about subtle but thoughtful…
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Finally the Perfect Foldable? Here’s What’s New
Samsung is finally giving fans what they’ve been asking for: meaningful upgrades to its most fashionable foldable. The Samsung Galaxy…
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How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Balances Style and Substance in the Foldable Race
Samsung’s latest flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, doesn’t try to reinvent the category—it sharpens it. Thinner, lighter, and…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Blends Familiar Design and Lower Price in First Fan Edition Foldable
Samsung has taken a bold new step in its foldable strategy. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip…
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BUSINESS
How Digital Procurement Fraud in Kenya Is Letting Ghost Firms and Proxies Loot Billions Through County Tenders
When Kenya began transitioning to a centralized digital procurement system, it promised real-time oversight, vendor verification, and tighter anti-fraud controls.…
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Airbnb Lifts Nairobi Rents by 10% as Landlords Shift to Short-Term Stays and Push Out Long-Term Tenants
If you’re hunting for a house in Nairobi right now, chances are you’ve come across a beautiful flat, fully furnished,…
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Apple F1 US Streaming Rights Bid Gains Momentum After Brad Pitt’s Box Office Success
Apple is making a strategic push into live sports broadcasting, setting its sights on Formula 1’s US media rights—a move…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Enhances Managed Risk with Internal Attack Surface Management
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
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Digital Lenders Under Scrutiny as CBK Flags Compliance Gaps in Fight Against Dirty Money
In recent years, digital lenders have become a lifeline for millions of Kenyans locked out of traditional banking. But a…
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BUSINESS
How AI Credit Risk Scoring in Kenya Is Changing Who Gets Loans and How Fast
AI credit risk scoring in Kenya is fast becoming the leading application of artificial intelligence in the country’s banking sector,…
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Grok’s AI Reality Distortion: How Elon Musk’s Chatbot Posted, Denied, and Tried to Erase the Truth
Early Sunday morning, something strange happened on X. Grok — the platform’s built-in AI chatbot — answered a question about…
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WhatsApp Surveillance Hoax in Kenya Tries to Silence a Digital Generation
Kenya is in the middle of a powerful youth-led uprising. What started as scattered unrest after the death of teacher…
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BUSINESS
Multichoice Kenya Revises Subscription Prices for DStv, GOtv, and Showmax
MultiChoice Kenya has announced new pricing for its DStv, GOtv, and Showmax packages, set to take effect on August 1st,…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
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Why African Startup Funding in 2025 Is Surging Again After Years of Decline
African startup funding in 2025 is off to a strong start, with startups raising $1.4 billion in the first half…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost
Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
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MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the…
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Students Build AI Tools for Farmers and Urban Planners in Africa
A 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis during Africa AI Literacy Week has led to the…
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BUSINESS
Zenith Bank Eyes Kenya Market Entry Amid Rising Capital Pressures
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank is laying the groundwork for a bold East African expansion, with confidential talks underway to acquire a…
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Judge Steps In as ICT Authority CEO Court Case Unfolds Over Kamanguya’s Job Security
A leadership row at the heart of Kenya’s tech governance is now playing out in court. The High Court has…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cyber Threats in Kenya Triple to 2.54 Billion in Just Three Months
Kenya’s cyber security space continues to experience massive threats, with the number of threats detected in Q3 of the 2024/2025…
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Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained
Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful…
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World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale
As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
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Axian Telecom $600 Million Bond Issuance Attracts Strong Global Investor Interest
Axian Telecom has completed a major financial milestone with the pricing of its $600 million Senior Notes due in 2030.…
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Ban on Exclusive ISP Deals in Kenya Estates Signals New Era of Open Access and Consumer Choice
Tenants living in Kenya’s gated communities and apartment blocks are finally getting more say in how they connect to the…
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ChatGPT in the Workplace Overtakes Copilot, Redefines Productivity
Microsoft thought Copilot would be the AI star of the office. But guess what? People keep going back to ChatGPT…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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Bitget Shines at Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference
Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, marked a successful presence at the 2025 Kenya Blockchain and Crypto…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Opens 99th Branch in Kawangware
NCBA Bank has officially opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, Nairobi, in a strategic move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion…
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Microsoft Launches Open-Source AI Tool to Help Save Tanzania’s Endangered Giraffes
Tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new open-source AI tool designed to help conservationists track and protect…
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BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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SeamlessHR, KEPSA Lead Private Sector Push for Tech-Driven Productivity
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading human resource technology company, and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) brought together over 100 CEOs and…
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Blockchain
Binance and VAC Call for Innovation-Driven Crypto Regulation in Kenya
Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking…
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Tech Growth in Africa: What the Latest Economic Data Doesn’t Reveal
The latest report on Global Economic Prospects states that, while a modest economic rebound is expected in 2025, GDP growth…
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Roam Launches 2nd-Gen Electric Bike Co-Designed with Boda Boda Riders
Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle.…
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Kenyan Students Honoured for Global ICT Success at Huawei Competition
Kenya’s rising profile as a global tech powerhouse was celebrated this week as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula honoured 12…
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Apple’s iOS 26 Update Brings Android-Style Customization and Smarter AI to iPhone
Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 last night, and one thing that was hard to miss was the customization…
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Apple WWDC 2025 Highlights: Major Design Overhaul and Powerful AI Features Unveiled
Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
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BUSINESS
Cynoia Brings Project Management to 200 Million More Africans with Swahili and Wolof Language Support
Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof…
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BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
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[BREAKING] AXIAN Telecom Acquires 8% Stake in Jumia Technologies
AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications service provider, has acquired a minority stake in e-commerce platform Jumia. The company announced on…
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BUSINESS
Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
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Bridge for Billions Launches Conecta Africa to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Africa
A new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi on…
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Elon Musk Exits Washington. Here’s What Broke the Alliance With Trump.
The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed…
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Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Kenya Ramps Up Digital Infrastructure to Boost Regional Trade
Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key…
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Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Leaders to Push for Unified ICT Policies to Drive Digital Inclusion Across Africa
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 will put a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and strategic frameworks aimed at advancing Africa’s…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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BUSINESS
Epson’s Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery Power FY24 Growth and Profit Surge
Global Technology Company Epson announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated…
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Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025 Scheduled for This Friday
Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025. …
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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Bolt, Absa Empower 100 Nairobi Drivers with Financial Literacy Training
100 Bolt drivers have benefited from financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting the financial stability…
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BUSINESS
Cash is still King: CDMs and Self-Service Banking Rise in Kenya
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to pay for a product or service, simply…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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Social Media
Inside the Meta Threads Evolution: Why This Platform Is No Longer Just Instagram’s Little Brother
The evolution of Threads by Meta marks a substantial change in the platform’s strategy, crowning it as an independent service…
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Ex-citi, Goldman, Barclays Compliance Firm Hits $1M in First Year, Expands to EMEA
de Risk Partners, a financial regulatory compliance consultancy founded by former executives from Citigroup, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs is celebrating…
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MTN Nigeria Q1 2025 Performance: A Strong Recovery Despite Economic Challenges
MTN Nigeria has reported a fantastic profit after tax of ₦133.7 billion in financial results for Q1 2025, unlike a…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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How Virtual Influencers Are Changing Marketing and Social Media
In the fast-evolving world of marketing and social media, virtual influencers have emerged as a fascinating phenomenon, capturing the eyes…
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Standard Chartered Launches Cohort 8 of its Women in Tech Program
Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University and Village Capital, have officially launched cohort 8 of Women in Tech…
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What’s Fueling Spotify’s Q1 2025 Growth? Here’s a Deep Dive into the Numbers
Spotify’s Q1 growth for 2025 shattered expectations. The streaming giant onboarded 5 million new Premium members, marking its largest Q1…
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Social Media Not to Blame for Youth Unrest, Say Critics Amid Atwoli’s Remarks
Social media’s role in Kenya’s political and social discourse came under fresh scrutiny during the 60th annual Central Organization of…
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