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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya Champions Cybersecurity Collaboration as Cyber Week Africa 2025 Kicks Off
Cyber Week Africa 2025 officially kicked off in Nairobi today, ushering in a high-level continental dialogue under the theme “Compliance…
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Social Media
TikTok’s U.S. Deal Exposes a Fragile Power Balance
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States and China have finalized a TikTok deal might sound like closure. It…
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Featured
Comprehensive Review of Paka Kumi Bookmaker
Paka Kumi, a prominent bookmaker in Kenya, has gained significant popularity due to its user-centric features and reliable services. Catering…
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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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News
As Kenya’s Phone Banking Race Intensifies, Apps Begin To Redefine Everyday Money
Phones changed a habit and then a system. Over recent years the handset stopped being just a tool for calls…
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IEC Telecom Launches Satellite Tracking System in Africa to Tackle Rising Dangers for Aid Workers
In response to a dramatic surge in violence against humanitarian workers, with nearly 230 lives lost in the first half of…
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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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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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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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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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Gadgets
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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Interviews
[Interview] Driving Pan-African Connectivity with CSquared’s Samuel Owusu Yeboah
CSquared is building the digital backbone that will connect Africa. In this exclusive TechTrends Media conversation, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, Group…
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News
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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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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Featured
1win.ng in Nigeria: licensed, encrypted, and built for player trust
When choosing an online platform for gaming and sports betting, trust and security are non-negotiable. At 1win.ng, we’ve built our…
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News
President Ruto Launches Phase 1 of Konza Technopolis Smart City Facilities
President William Ruto has officially launched the first phase of Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward…
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The Stakes Behind the Isiolo Mandera Fibre and Its Northern Route
The government has reached a pivotal administrative step on a project that reads like a map of competing ambitions. An…
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
Africa Raises the Stakes in the AI Power Race as Botswana and Nigeria Build Green Data Fortresses for Hyperscalers
The competition to host Africa’s next wave of digital infrastructure is no longer just about fibre networks or cloud licenses.…
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News
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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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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News
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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News
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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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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX Step In as TikTok USA Investors With 45% Stake, Raising New Questions Over Algorithm and Control
TikTok’s American future has never been entirely in its own hands. After years of mounting suspicion in Washington, the video…
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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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News
Treasury Exempts Kenya Airways Suppliers From Digital Service Tax, Sparing the National Carrier Heavy Software and Avionics Bills
Kenya Airways has been handed a significant reprieve. Draft regulations published by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi in September 2025…
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News
Kenya Moves to Keep Tech Tax Refunds at Home, Forcing Global Platforms to Bank Through Local Accounts
Kenya has drawn a line in the sand for global internet companies. If a foreign digital platform overpays the new…
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News
LOOP System Upgrade Downtime Scheduled for September 24 at 11:59 PM, Services to Resume by 2:00 AM
At 23:59 on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, the LOOP app will go dark. For just over two hours—until 02:00 on…
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Kenya’s New Loan Pricing Model: What KESONIA Means for Borrowers, Banks, and the Cost of Credit
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has put commercial banks on notice: stop hiding behind excuses and start lowering lending…
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News
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: How Trump’s $100K Rule Could Reshape U.S. Tech and Global Talent
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, marking…
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Featured
Karura Forest Row Threatens Community Jobs and Education
A deepening dispute between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) has thrown one of…
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News
Huawei ICT Academy Targets Record 12,000 Students as 2025/2026 ICT Competition Recruitment Continues
Huawei ICT Academy recently took a tour of Strathmore University, continuing its mission to inspire and equip young Kenyans with…
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News
Digital Lending in Kenya Thrives but Microloans Under Sh1,000 Show Skyrocketing Default Rates
Kenya’s digital lending boom has opened doors for millions, but the smallest loans are proving the hardest to recover. Central…
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News
MTN MoMo Uganda Gears Up for Spin-Off as Fintech Ambitions Take Center Stage
MTN Uganda is entering a new phase as it prepares to restructure its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, into a…
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News
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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Featured
Karura Forest Takeover: Is This the End of Nairobi’s Green Haven?
Karura Forest, once a battleground for Kenya’s green revolution, is now at the center of a fresh storm. The state…
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News
Inside 100 Years of Caterpillar in Kenya: Mantrac’s Role in Technology, Financing, and Growth
A century is a long time for any brand to remain relevant, but Caterpillar has done more than survive in…
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
How Sustainable Tech Is Transforming Industries
We are in an era where companies, from large corporations to small enterprises, are all moving in the same direction,…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group H1 Profit Jumps 17% to Kshs.34.6 Billion
Equity Group has reported a 17% growth in profit after tax for the first half of 2025, rising to Kshs.34.6…
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News
Tim Cook’s Apple AI Strategy Is Losing Momentum as Competitors Double Down on Innovation
Apple has never been in the business of rushing. The company has long preferred calculated execution over early bets—waiting to…
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News
[Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy
Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
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News
OpenAI AI Reasoning Agents Could Transform How We Use Computers to Solve Complex Tasks
The most valuable currency in AI right now isn’t scale — it’s reasoning. After years of fine-tuning large language models…
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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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News
Copia Founders Launch Stahili, a New E-commerce Platform Offering Cashbacks and Data Rewards in Kenya
Months after the abrupt end of Copia Global, the e-commerce firm that raised over Sh15.8 billion in funding, its key…
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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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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CYBER SECURITY
Median Ransom Now $1M, But 53% Paid Less Than Asked
Nearly 50% of companies in 2025 paid ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom…
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COLUMNS
Azael Serrano: Why Compact Printers Matter More Than Ever for SMEs
In the evolving landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), two realities are inescapable: space is scarce, and budgets are…
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News
Airtel Africa’s 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Digital Inclusion Push
Airtel Africa has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing major strides in delivering on its mission to transform lives by…
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News
Kenya’s Digital Economy Needs Agile Approach to Cybersecurity
As Kenya’s digital economy matures, cybercriminals are taking notice and targeting businesses across the country, with significant financial consequences. In…
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News
Why the Safaricom Stake Sale Budget Could Reshape Kenya’s 2025 Fiscal Strategy
As Kenya prepares to roll out its Sh4.24 trillion national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, the government is placing…
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News
BasiGo Electric Bus Expansion Doubles Output to Cut 500-Unit Backlog in Kenya
Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo has doubled its monthly assembly output from 10 to 20 buses after raising KSh5.4 billion, as…
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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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News
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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News
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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News
Nokia and Reflex Expand Broadband Reach Across South Africa
Nokia has announced that Reflex will deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale its network in…
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Startups
develoPPP Ventures Seeks Kenyan Startups Driving Social and Economic Change
Kenyan startups with innovative, impact-driven solutions are invited to apply for Cohort 9 of the develoPPP Ventures programme, which opened…
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News
Starlink’s Pan-African Expansion: How Satellite Internet Is Changing Connectivity
In a continent whose connectivity gaps run deep and fast Internet is a far-fetched luxury, Starlink satellite internet in Africa…
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News
Trump’s Gulf Strategy Holds a Lesson for U.S.–Africa Tech Diplomacy
The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the…
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News
Huawei Cloud Summit 2025: Kenya Launches AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative
Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
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News
AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
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News
Co-Working Space Workable Bags IFC’s Global Eco-Friendly Certification
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has awarded Workable, the Kenyan co-working space, the EDGE global certification. The certification recognises environmentally…
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News
High Court Halts Skiza, Hello Tune Payments: A Turning Point for Music Royalties in Kenya
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should…
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News
Is Konza Technopolis Progress Finally Living Up to Its Silicon Savannah Dream?
Kenya’s most ambitious smart city project, Konza Technopolis, evolves slowly but determinedly. The project is called Africa’s Silicon Savannah and…
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News
LG and MediaTek Showcase Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
LG Electronics (LG), and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, showcased their Android-based Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework applied to In-Vehicle Infotainment…
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News
Kenya Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data
In a landmark decision highlighting growing concerns over digital privacy, the Kenyan High Court has ordered Worldcoin to delete all…
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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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News
How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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News
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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BUSINESS
NCBA Launches 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort
NCBA on Friday announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its Go Getter Internship Programme. The program aims to…
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News
Video: Epson EcoTank L6550 Review
In this short video, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550 (Review), a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses…
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COLUMNS
Aaron Bugal: AI and Cybersecurity – Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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TRENDING
[Column] Mohamed Sajeed: How IoT and Automation Transforms Business Imaging
The convergence of Internet of Things [IoT] and automation is reshaping industries, and Epson is at the forefront of this…
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News
China TikTok Deal Block: How Beijing Turned Trump’s Trade Tactics Against Him
The China TikTok deal block is among the most consequential acts of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. In view of…
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News
Inside the Google Layoffs in 2025: Restructuring, AI Priorities, and What Comes Next
The Google layoffs in 2025 are shaking the entire tech industry. The tech giant’s restructuring saw hundreds of jobs cut…
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News
Kenya Moves to Regulate Crypto With a New Virtual Asset Bill
Kenya is set to usher in new laws for digital assets regulations with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service…
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News
Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group, a leading Sub-Saharan African data center platform, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the…
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News
Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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News
Cloud Deals, Political Tensions, and the TikTok U.S. Sale: What’s at Stake
As a deal deadline of April 5 approaches, U.S. officials and major U.S. tech companies are intensifying efforts to conclude…
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News
Google Ends Public Android Development—Why It’s Not the End of Open Source
Recent reports suggested that Android coding development is almost certainly about to turn into a fully private model, which raises…
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News
Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 Unveiled: A Bold Move Toward AI-Powered Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially unveiled the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, positioning itself as a possible African leader in artificial intelligence innovation.…
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BUSINESS
Lipa Later and Odyssey Capital Insolvency: A Turning Point for Kenya’s Fintech Industry?
Kenya’s fintech industry is headed for a seismic change after the announcement of Lipa Later and Odyssey Capital’s insolvency. Together,…
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CYBER SECURITY
The Illusion of Security: Why Senior Officials Using Signal Doesn’t Guarantee Safety
When media reports highlight the frequent usage of Signal for secure communication by senior government officials, people jump to the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Foreign Cyber Threats in Kenya: National Strategies for Digital Defense
Cyber threats have become a national security challenge as Kenya is rapidly digitizing. Its digital assets, from financial institutions to…
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BUSINESS
Save on Banking Time With 24/7 Cash Deposit Machines: Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide
In Kenya’s increasingly 24/7 economy, businesses face unique challenges, specifically those that still handle large sums of cash and operate…
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News
How Elon Musk’s Vision Is Reviving X’s $44bn Valuation – A Deep Dive into the Turnaround
X has finally returned to a valuation of $44 billion, which was what Elon Musk paid for back in 2022.…
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