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Helios Investment Moves to Control Telecom Egypt’s Regional Data Hub in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
In a significant shift for Egypt’s digital infrastructure, Telecom Egypt has signaled a major realignment of its data center ambitions.…
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MTN Home Connectivity Strategy Sets Bold Course to Drive African Broadband Growth Through 2030
MTN Group is laying down its markers for the next decade. With its Ambition 2025 plan reaching maturity, the company…
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Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unleashing New Business Value with Data–AI Convergence
Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unlocking the value of enterprise data has always been at the heart of digital transformation strategies. With…
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Zuckerberg, Gates, and Altman Praise Trump at White House Dinner While Google and Apple Face Record EU Penalties
At the White House dinner on Thursday night, Big Tech executives put on an uncanny display of loyalty to Donald…
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Huawei Cloud Accelerates Kenya’s Digital Transformation with Techwave Kenya Day
Huawei Cloud has reiterated its commitment to advancing Kenya’s digital transformation by hosting Huawei Cloud Techwave Kenya Day in Nairobi…
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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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Kenya’s Governors Push Back on e-Procurement as System Glitches Stall Healthcare and Agriculture
County governments in Kenya are pushing back against the Treasury’s electronic government procurement (e-GP) system, saying it has stalled essential…
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Kenya’s High Court Sets Precedent for Digital Payment Firms, Recognizing Their Role as Financial Service Providers
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling for Kenya’s fintech sector, declaring that licensed payment service providers are entitled…
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Why the Government’s Talk of a Safaricom Breakup in Kenya Isn’t Worrying Its CEO
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecom operator, is once again in the spotlight following reports that the government might split the company.…
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Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok Close In on ChatGPT as Consumer AI Tools See Rapid Growth
The consumer AI landscape is shifting, and ChatGPT is no longer unchallenged. Andreessen Horowitz’s latest report shows that Google’s Gemini…
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Why African Tech and Finance Startups Are Eyeing London IPOs
London is quietly positioning itself as the go-to destination for African companies seeking capital. For decades, the city has drawn…
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Huawei, Partners Empower 500 Women and Youth in Murang’a with Digital Skills
A five-day Digital Skills Training Program has equipped 500 women and youth across several sub-counties in Murang’a County with essential…
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TechTrends Media to Host AI-Powered Business Forum This October in Nairobi
TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new…
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Jumia Welcomes Axian CEO to Supervisory Board as Telecom Expansion Fuels E-Commerce Ambitions
Axian Group CEO Hassanein Hiridjee has officially joined Jumia’s supervisory board, stepping in for Angela K. Mwanza, who resigned on…
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AQskill: Empowering Africa with Affordable and Industry-Driven Digital Education
In a world where both digital and entrepreneurial skills are now the defining metrics of career success, AQskill is fast…
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Spotify Promised a Super Premium Tier—Here’s Why It’s Still Missing
Spotify has been hinting at a “Super Premium” tier for more than two years, aiming to offer features like lossless…
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Kenya Dirty Money Crackdown Intensifies with CBK-UK Treasury Partnership to Protect Financial Sector
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has partnered with the United Kingdom’s finance ministry as part of a broader Kenya…
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Farmers Abandon Hustler Fund as Banks and Fuliza Become the New Go-To Credit Sources
Kenyan farmers are shifting away from the government-backed Hustler Fund and microfinance lenders, turning instead to banks and digital loans…
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Why the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s IP68 Rating Changes the Foldable Market
For years, foldable phones have carried an unspoken caveat. They promised futuristic screens and flexible hinges, but always with the…
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X Struggles on Android Installs as Downloads Plunge 44% and Subscription Revenue Dips
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing a tough period on Android even as iOS downloads keep climbing.…
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BUSINESS
Chinese Developer Henbon Targets Young Professionals with Launch of Diamond Bay Project
Chinese property developer Henbon has unveiled its latest residential project, Diamond Bay Suites, in Nairobi’s Westlands, with a particular focus…
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Verto Webinar Explores Payments, Compliance, and Expansion Strategies for South African Businesses
Verto Webinar: South African businesses looking to expand internationally face a host of challenges, from high cross-border transaction costs and…
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Wikimania 2025 in Nairobi Unites 2,300 Attendees from 135 Countries
Nairobi played host to the 20th edition of Wikimania, the annual global conference celebrating Wikipedia, Wikimedia projects, and the volunteers…
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KCB Unveils Revamped Mobile Banking App
KCB Bank has rolled out a redesigned mobile banking app, promising customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly experience. The…
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Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem
Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
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BUSINESS
CIOs Chart the Future of Enterprise Transformation in Kenya at SeamlessHR Roundtable
As organisations face growing pressure to scale efficiently, respond faster to disruption, and deliver meaningful business outcomes, the role of…
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030, Mastercard
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 16.5 billion by…
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How to Pay for Spotify Premium in Kenya as Prices Rise in 2025
Spotify is raising the cost of its Premium subscriptions in Kenya starting September 2025. With new rates rolling out across…
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340 Youth in Nandi County Graduate from KCB Foundation 2jiajiri Program
A total of 340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nandi County have graduated…
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From Nairobi to Joburg to Ottawa with a Laptop: Building Kenya’s Next Frontier For Jobs
The notice came on a Thursday. One minute, you were a salaried employee with a desk, a routine, and a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chinese-linked APT41 Group Behind Cyber Espionage Attack on Southern African Government Entity, Kaspersky
Kaspersky has revealed a sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting a government IT department in Southern Africa. The attack has been…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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Uber Customer Terms in Kenya Face Overhaul After Regional Regulator Flags Unfair Conditions
For years, if a rider in Nairobi took issue with an Uber trip—whether it was a billing dispute or something…
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This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital hosted a high-level AI Appreciation Breakfast at The Social…
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New East Africa Fibre Link Connects Dar es Salaam and Mombasa in Push for Cross-Border Connectivity
Tanzania and Kenya have officially switched on a new terrestrial fibre optic link connecting Dar es Salaam and Mombasa—a move…
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Equity Launches Women Entrepreneurship Training in Partnership with IFC and Goldman Sachs
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have entered into a new strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation…
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Video Podcast Audience Trends in 2025 Are Redefining Long-Form Content for Gen Z and Millennial Viewers
Once a medium defined by earbuds and audio feeds, podcasting in 2025 looks—and sounds—very different. What used to be an…
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A Look at How Many Prompts ChatGPT Handles Daily and Who’s Using It Most
OpenAI has shared new data revealing just how many prompts ChatGPT handles daily — over 2.5 billion globally, with more…
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Over 400 ICT Graduates Complete Huawei-Supported Digital Training under Presidential Program
More than 400 young ICT professionals have graduated from a two-week technical training under the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP)…
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Mobile Money Savings Growth in Africa Marks a Turning Point in Sub-Saharan Finance — Here’s Why It Matters for the Future
Sub-Saharan Africa has become the epicenter of mobile money—and now, it’s starting to change something even more fundamental than how…
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Trump’s GENIUS Act Could Reshape Africa’s Use of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, America’s first federal law to regulate stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to the U.S.…
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How Social Media Surveillance Turned a CEO’s Coldplay Moment Into a Digital Trial
It started, like so many things now do in the age of social media surveillance, with a jumbotron. A grainy…
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Strong Subscriber Growth and Squid Game 3 Lift Netflix 2025 Revenue Outlook
Netflix is feeling good about the rest of 2025. The streaming giant has raised its revenue forecast after a strong…
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Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
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ChatGPT Gains OpenAI Productivity Tools to Take on Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
OpenAI is preparing to reshape how we work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The company is developing new features within…
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How Nairobi Financial Hub Tax Relief Is Reshaping Kenya’s Startup and Investment Landscape in 2025
Startups operating under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) are set to benefit from significant tax cuts under Kenya’s newly…
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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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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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Lipa Later Acquisition Race Sees Sh3B in Bids from Local and International Players
At least three firms have entered the Lipa Later acquisition race, submitting offers to buy or finance the struggling buy-now-pay-later…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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