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Samsung’s latest Fan Edition arrives with a new chip and a bigger AI focus
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, bringing a new 3nm Exynos 2500 chipset, Android 17 and One UI…
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Kenya’s data watchdog is changing hands as Kassait’s successor faces a bigger privacy challenge
Kenya is preparing to find Immaculate Kassait’s successor as Data Protection Commissioner, but the significance of the appointment goes well…
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Marek Retelski: The intelligent border – How AI is redefining customs risk management
Customs authorities are struggling to keep pace with global trade. Cross-border e-commerce is driving up daily shipment volumes, and de…
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Apple confirms September 9 iPhone event as foldable iPhone nears debut
Apple has set September 9 for its next major iPhone event, confirming the date for a presentation that is expected…
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WSO2Con Africa 2026 puts agentic enterprise in the spotlight before Nairobi opens its doors
With WSO2Con Africa 2026 now less than four weeks away, enterprise AI is moving beyond a familiar question: What can…
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Kenya’s listed companies are paying more to shareholders as dividend growth gathers pace
Why are NSE companies increasing dividends even when some profits are falling? The answer is becoming more complicated than shareholder…
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Kenya’s metered internet bill puts broadband costs and privacy under scrutiny
Kenya’s metered internet billing proposal is moving the broadband debate into territory that goes beyond how much households pay each…
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Samsung’s Galaxy A27 keeps its cool across PUBG, COD Mobile and Free Fire
Samsung’s decision to replace Exynos with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 in the Galaxy A27 raises a practical question for…
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Tanzania gets $170 million AI institute as South Korea backs digital skills push
South Korea has approved a $170 million Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) loan to support the establishment of an artificial…
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Startups
TechMoran launches StartupEast Conference & Awards
TechMoran, a pioneer African technology and startup media company, has launched the StartupEast Conference & Awards, a new platform designed…
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Paratus Uganda first to launch Starlink service
Paratus Uganda has become the first internet service provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite…
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How your local bank agent can make back-to-school easier
The back-to-school season can be a busy time for parents, schools and businesses, with school fees to pay, supplies to…
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Which AI features actually come to the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
Samsung wants the Galaxy A27 5G to feel like more than an affordable 5G phone. The company has pushed what…
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Inside Kenya’s Special Funds market as MansaX crosses the $1 billion mark
Kenya’s Special Funds market has become one of the country’s fastest-growing investment stories, with assets under management climbing 134.84% year-on-year…
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Kenya’s proposed IP overhaul reaches Parliament as KIPA Bill enters public participation
Kenya’s proposed KIPA Bill has entered parliamentary scrutiny, opening the door for innovators, creators, businesses and the public to weigh…
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ZiiDi Trader widens who can invest through M-PESA by accepting foreign passports
ZiiDi Trader now accepts foreign passports, Kenyan passports and Military IDs, expanding who can open an account on the M-PESA-based…
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WSO2 opens first Africa office in Johannesburg
WSO2, a global enterprise digital infrastructure firm generating more than $100 million (Sh12.9 billion) in annual recurring revenue, has opened…
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Absa Bank Kenya posts Kshs 10.5bn half-year profit on deposit, asset growth
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has posted a profit after tax of Kshs 10.5 billion for the half-year ended June 30,…
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Ndindi Nyoro wants Kenya to keep local banks in Kenyan hands as foreign takeover pressure grows
Ndindi Nyoro says Kenya should protect local banks from foreign takeovers, arguing that one of the country’s most profitable industries…
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Kaspersky expands MDR with Digital Footprint Intelligence for compromised credential detection
Kaspersky has expanded its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service with new capabilities designed to help organisations detect compromised accounts…
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itel Power 80 combines 2m drop protection, IP68/IP69 resistance, and AI features in Kenya
The itel Power 80 has launched in Kenya with a durability-first pitch that stands apart from the usual camera and…
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DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first…
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iPhone 18 series: What Apple’s 2026–27 lineup is shaping up to be
Apple’s iPhone 18 series is shaping up to be one of the company’s most unusual iPhone generations, not because every…
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Kenya courts Chinese telecom giant Guodong for digital infrastructure push
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, has received a delegation…
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HELB could be replaced as Kenya redesigns the system for tertiary education funding
Kenya is preparing to replace the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Universities Fund and the TVET Funding Board with…
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Kenya tops world in AI adoption, new global report shows
Kenya has emerged as the world’s most AI-engaged nation, with nearly all of its online adults now using artificial intelligence…
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Uganda’s cybersecurity conference shifts fraud fight upstream
Uganda is strengthening safeguards around mobile money and digital banking as telecom operators, financial institutions and regulators step up efforts…
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BUSINESS
Sanlam Allianz Kenya net profit up fourfold to Sh124.6 million
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has posted a net profit of Sh124.6 million for the half-year ended June, up from…
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Kenya’s crypto rules put homegrown startups under pressure
Kenya’s new crypto rules are creating a difficult calculation for local startups: raise substantial capital before the November 4 compliance…
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KCB reaches KSh2.3 trillion in assets as profits rise and bad loans fall in the first half
KCB’s latest half-year results put the bank ahead of Equity on the asset figures currently available, with total assets rising…
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Casino games in Kenya from slots to live and crash play
Online casino gaming in Kenya now covers much more than conventional slot machines. Players can find digital slots, live dealer…
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Kenya’s trust bill targets hidden ownership as FATF pressure mounts
Kenya’s Trust Administration Bill 2026 is taking aim at one of the harder questions in financial crime investigations: who ultimately…
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Kenya tightens cyber café rules as new customer tracking requirements take effect
Cyber cafés in Kenya will face new customer identification and record-keeping requirements from Friday, August 14, as the Communications Authority…
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Safaricom introduces nine new number prefixes as demand for mobile lines grows
Safaricom has introduced nine new number prefixes in Kenya, giving customers access to additional mobile number ranges as the telecommunications…
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IMF warns local stablecoins could deepen dollarisation risk
The International Monetary Fund has warned that stablecoins issued in local currencies, often pitched as a defence against dollarisation, could…
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Harnessing AI in cybersecurity: Ways companies can stay ahead of AI-driven threats
While cybersecurity companies leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance threat detection, cybercriminals are weaponising the same technology for automated phishing…
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Global crypto firms are lining up as Kenya’s new licensing framework takes hold
Kenya’s crypto licensing framework is beginning to produce the response policymakers hoped for when the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations,…
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Absa cuts credit risk reporting from weeks to hours with AI and AWS
Absa Bank has modernized its credit risk management operations by deploying the SAS Viya artificial intelligent Platform on Amazon Web…
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COMESA begins drafting a regional AI strategy to align digital transformation across member states
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has begun developing regional strategies on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital…
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Airtel Kenya secures 25-year licence as long regulatory journey ends
Airtel Kenya has secured a 25-year operating licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), concluding a prolonged licensing process…
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Why Treasury is starting the Finance Bill 2027 process months ahead of schedule
Kenya’s National Treasury has formally begun preparations for the Finance Bill 2027, opening public consultations months earlier than is typical…
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Parliament weighs Bill to move NTSA accident investigations to independent board
Parliament is considering legislation that would fundamentally change how serious transport accidents are investigated in Kenya by transferring that responsibility…
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High Court puts government’s SACCO delegate governance plan on hold as legal battle begins
Tower Sacco has won temporary relief after the High Court barred the government from enforcing a directive that would have…
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Kenya wants companies to take responsibility for data sent to offshore AI platforms
Kenyan companies using offshore artificial intelligence platforms could soon face stricter obligations before sending personal data outside the country under…
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We compared Samsung’s Galaxy A57, A37, A27 and A17 to find the best buy in Kenya
Samsung’s latest Galaxy A lineup looks straightforward at first glance. The Galaxy A17, A27, A37 and A57 all share Samsung’s…
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Absa speeds up debt review with AI-powered OCR
Absa Bank has significantly reduced the time it takes to process debt review documents after deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Africa’s space race is becoming a contest over infrastructure, not just satellites
Africa’s space race is no longer defined by a handful of satellite launches. It has become a broader effort to…
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Airtel Money launches Bizna Wallet for Kenyan SMEs, expands cashback rewards
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help small businesses manage their finances through…
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As 6G Takes Shape, the US Builds a Coalition to Counter China
The US 6G alliance has moved from policy discussions to coordinated international action as Washington works with 24 partner countries…
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Safaricom Formalizes Vodacom’s Governance Rights While Preserving State Safeguards
Safaricom shareholders have approved 14 special resolutions that formally align the company’s governance framework with Vodacom’s majority ownership following the…
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How to Build a Layered Cybersecurity Strategy Without an Enterprise Budget
Many small business owners assume stronger cybersecurity means buying more software. In reality, a layered cybersecurity strategy for small businesses…
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Apps
The Ultimate Guide to Android Betting Apps in Kenya (2026)
The advent of mobile phones, mobile internet and mobile money has revolutionized betting in Kenya, with the industry growing at…
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Samsung’s One UI Rebuild Could Be Good News for Galaxy A Series Smartphone Users
Samsung may be preparing one of the most significant software changes in the history of One UI, and if reports…
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Why Meaningful Consent Matters Every Time You Share Personal Data
Every day, people are asked to accept privacy policies before opening an account, installing an app or completing a transaction.…
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Onafriq Partners with Privy to Expand Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure across Africa
Onafriq has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Privy to advance the adoption of stablecoin-powered payment services…
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Hans van Linschoten: Small, Smaller, Smallest
Boston Consulting Group published an article this month, authored by Hamid Maher, Patrick Dupoux and colleagues out of its Casablanca and Paris offices,…
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Kenya’s AI Policy Draws Global Tech Firms Into Local Oversight
Kenya’s AI policy proposes one of the country’s most ambitious digital regulatory frameworks to date, extending oversight to artificial intelligence…
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Bolt Business Sees Nigerian Companies Rethink Employee Transportation
Bolt Business has recorded strong growth in Nigeria over the past year as more organizations turn to digital corporate mobility…
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Abuja Declaration Sets the Tone for Africa’s Connected Future
African governments have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding digital inclusion and accelerating internet access across the continent following the adoption…
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Jubilee’s bolttech Deal Brings Health Insurance Into Everyday Transactions
Kenya has one of Africa’s most advanced digital finance ecosystems, yet health insurance remains out of reach for many households.…
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Court Bars Unlicensed Digital Lenders From Enforcing Loan Agreements in Kenya
A Nairobi Small Claims Court has ruled that unlicensed digital lenders in Kenya cannot rely on the courts to recover…
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Kenya’s New Crypto Rules Prioritize Financial Stability. Can Innovation Keep Pace?
Kenya’s cryptocurrency market operated in a legal grey area. Exchanges, wallet providers and stablecoin businesses attracted a growing user base,…
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Customer Trust Begins With Responsible Data Protection
You probably think about your personal data when an app asks for permission to access your contacts or location. What…
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Kenya Drafts New Rules on Pay and Mental Health for AI Workers
Kenya has unveiled a draft policy that would introduce new labour protections for thousands of people working behind artificial intelligence…
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SBM Bank Kenya Profit Surges 171pc on Lower NPLs
SBM Bank Kenya’s profit before tax jumped 171 percent to Sh548 million in the half-year ended June 2026, helped by…
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Kenya’s Competition Watchdog Is Preparing for the Age of AI Markets
Kenya is preparing for a new era of AI competition regulation as the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) responds to…
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Kenya Wants New Competition Rules for Uber, Bolt and Other Digital Platforms
Kenya’s Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026 could reshape how some of the country’s largest digital platforms are regulated, moving competition enforcement…
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Hustler Fund Adds Bonga Points Repayments in Bid to Boost Loan Collections
Hustler Fund borrowers can now use Safaricom Bonga Points to repay State-backed loans, giving the government another way to recover…
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Kenya’s New Device Warranty Rules Reach Beyond Authorised Retailers
The next time you buy a smartphone, tablet or laptop in Kenya, the warranty attached to it may no longer…
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Kenya’s Visa Application Volumes Rise 20pc as VFS Global Warns of Fraud Risk
Visa application volumes processed by VFS Global in Kenya rose 20 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to…
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Starlink Approval Comes With a Bigger US Tech Play
Starlink has received final approval to operate in Côte d’Ivoire after a high-level visit by US Assistant Secretary of State…
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Safaricom’s Esther Waititu Departs After Leading M-PESA’s Platform Expansio
Safaricom Plc Chief Financial Services Officer Esther Waititu will leave the telecommunications company on July 31, bringing to a close…
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Ghana Opens 5G Bidding With MTN Facing a Higher Price
Ghana’s 5G license auction is doing more than allocating spectrum. It is also redefining how the country’s next generation of…
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President’s Website Restored, Leaving Key Questions About the Attack Unanswered
Kenya’s official presidential website is back online after a reported cyberattack forced the platform offline for several hours. The restoration…
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The Business Behind M-Pesa Africa Is Finally Profitable After Years of Expansion
M-Pesa Africa has reported its first profit from operations since Safaricom and Vodacom created the joint venture, marking an important…
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How the World Cup Put Prediction Markets at the Centre of a Global Regulatory Debate
The FIFA World Cup final has turned prediction markets into one of this year’s biggest technology and fintech stories. Ahead…
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Amazon’s South Africa Move Shows There Is More Than One Way Into Africa’s Satellite Internet Market
Kenya has been one of the focal points of Africa’s satellite broadband race. Now another major market is showing that…
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Kenya Eyes Golden Visa as It Expands Race for Global Investment
Kenya’s golden visa proposal is back on the table, this time arriving alongside record foreign investment, tax reforms and a…
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Lost KCB Appeal Spells Out Bank Duties in Mobile Money Mishaps
A High Court ruling arising from a Sh2,050 mistaken mobile money transfer involving KCB could have implications far beyond the…
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KRA’s Transaction Value Method Is One Piece of a Wider Tax Overhaul
The KRA transaction value method has drawn fresh attention as Kenya continues modernising its customs and tax administration. While the…
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Konza Technopolis Is Becoming Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure Hub
A decade ago, Konza Technopolis was largely judged by construction milestones. Questions centred on roads, utilities and whether Kenya’s flagship…
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What Happens When a Stockbroker Fails? Inside the CMA’s Investor Compensation Fund
When people think about investment risk, they usually picture falling share prices, weak company earnings or a turbulent stock market.…
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Chinese EV Manufacturer Changan Automobile Inaugurates First Showroom in Ethiopia
Chinese EV manufacturer Changan Automobile officially opened its first showroom in Ethiopia, marking a key milestone in the brand’s strategic…
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Absa’s Tender Offer May Not Be the End of Its Kenya Buying Spree
When Absa Group announced plans to raise its stake in Absa Bank Kenya, attention centred on its Sh30.9 billion tender…
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How Safaricom Is Helping Customers Better Protect Their Personal Data
Every day, millions of Kenyans use their phones to send money through M-PESA, pay bills, access banking services, shop online…
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CYBER SECURITY
Specops Secure Onboarding Responds to the Rise of AI Hiring Fraud
As cybercriminals continue exploiting artificial intelligence to impersonate job applicants and infiltrate organizations, identity security company, Specops has introduced a…
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COLUMNS
Mark Mwaniki | Your Money Shouldn’t Have to Travel via New York to Reach Kampala
The first half of 2026 has made one thing clear: African fintech has entered its consolidation era. The acquisition of…
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Visa Wants Banks to Catch Cyber Threats Before They Become Fraud
Visa has recently rolled out a new cybersecurity solution designed to help financial institutions identify and respond to cyber threats…
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KRA Sets Stage for Web-Based Tax Returns Under Finance Act 2026
KRA is preparing to replace Excel-based income tax returns with a browser-based filing system, marking one of the biggest changes…
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Kenya Could Be Preparing Yet Another Search for a Telkom Kenya Investor
The government may soon begin searching for a new Telkom Kenya strategic investor, according to people familiar with discussions around…
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KRA Revenue Reaches Record Sh2.84 Trillion After Strong FY2025/26 Performance
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh2.84 trillion in taxes during the 2025/26 financial year, lifting annual revenue…
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NYOTA Businesses to Get Two-Year Licence Waiver Under Ruto Directive
President William Ruto has ordered a two-year waiver on county business licence fees for eligible NYOTA enterprises, adding another layer…
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CLOUD
Beyond the Cloud is Also Beyond the Campus
Why Africa’s AI future is distributed – and needs a wholesale layer to scale The global AI conversation has quietly…
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KECOBO’s Move Against KAMP Raises Bigger Questions for Kenya’s Music Industry
The decision by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) to suspend the operating licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers…
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Meta Unveils Muse Image as It Expands Its Generative AI Ambitions
Meta has officially stepped deeper into the generative AI race with the launch of their new model the Muse Image,…
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Why Cloud Managed Security Is Changing Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace with mobile money platforms processing billions of dollars in transaction, businesses…
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The Cybersecurity Gap Many Small Businesses Discover Too Late
For many small businesses, installing antivirus software has long been considered enough to keep company computers safe. That approach made…
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YouTube Pushes Back as the UK Considers New Media Rules
YouTube is urging British creators to respond to the YouTube UK media green paper consultation after the UK Government published…
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Kenya’s NIFC Draws Sh25.8 Billion in New Investments as Tax Reforms Begin to Deliver
Kenya’s ambition to establish Nairobi as a regional financial centre is beginning to produce measurable results. The latest Nairobi International…
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Clears a Major Hurdle as It Prepares for Expansion Into Africa
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has reached one of its biggest milestones after deploying enough satellites to begin commercial broadband service, moving…
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Diana Mwaniki Named Acting CFO as Absa Completes Executive Leadership Transition
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Diana Mwaniki as its Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2026, in…
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