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A Vision Beyond Sight: The World Unseen Exhibition Illuminates the Power of Inclusive Photography in Kenya
In the bustling city of Nairobi, an extraordinary event unfolded that redefined how photography can transcend barriers, empowering individuals regardless…
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US VP JD Vance Warns Against AI Censorship, Overregulation
United States Vice President JD Vance stated that the country firmly believes AI should remain free from ideological bias. He…
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TechTrends Podcast | How USAID Ban is Shaking Up African Healthtech Startups
Welcome to The TechTrends Podcast, where we break down the biggest issues shaping Africa’s business and tech landscape. In today’s…
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CS Kabogo, Amb. Thigo Lead Kenyan Delegation as France AI Summit Begins
ICT and Digital Economy CS William Kabogo and Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo are heading the Kenyan…
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Mukesh Bector: Epson’s Eco-Ink, printing a sustainable future
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the search for eco-friendly solutions now touches every industry, including how we produce…
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OPPO Kenya Sues Influencer Marketing Platform AIfluence Over Unpaid Influencer Payments
OPPO Kenya has initiated legal action against the influencer marketing platform AIfluence, citing defamation and brand damage resulting from the…
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LG Announces its New President for East Africa
LG Electronics (LG) on Monday announced Donghun Lee as its new President for East Africa (EA), effective immediately. He replaces…
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Apps
Bolt Driver Selfie Check Boosts Ride Safety with AI
As ride-hailing services focus more on safety and security, Bolt’s Driver Selfie Check stands out as an important feature designed…
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Kenya’s DCI X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
On Sunday evening, the X account of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sent out posts inviting users to share…
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From Giants to Underdogs: The Startups Disrupting China’s AI Race
There has been fierce competition among China AI startups with interest in local alternatives, sparked by the launch of ChatGPT…
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Secure Your Screen: Smart TV Safety Tips You Need
Smart TV Safety Tips: Smart TVs tend to make one susceptible to cyber intrusion without awareness of impending danger. Hackers…
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Angela Wamola: Powering Africa’s Future – The Intersection of Telecoms and Renewable Energy
As African leaders gather in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the continent stands at a crossroads. Nearly 600 million…
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Wojtek Piorko: Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Pioneers Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure in Africa Under New Guidelines
NCBA Group on Thursday published its first Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure report, a new approach to sustainability reporting under the…
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Del Monte Kenya Embraces E-Buses in Eco-Friendly Shift
In a bid to stay ahead of the sustainability agenda, Del Monte Kenya has announced the transition of its employee…
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Rider Crosses Kenya on E-Bike, Relying Only on Portable Charging
Even as electric two-wheelers are gradually gaining traction and changing the game for Kenya’s transport sector, Kenyan boda boda rider,…
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AALTO HAPS Marks Milestone with Stratospheric Test in Laikipia
AALTO HAPS Limited, an Airbus subsidiary specialising in the design, manufacture, and operation of High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), has announced…
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BUSINESS
Fintech Firm Tuma Secures PSP License From Bank of Tanzania
Fintech innovator, Tuma Ventures Limited, has announced its approval as a licensed Payment Systems Provider (PSP) by the Bank of…
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Apps
20 Years of Google Maps: 20 Game-Changing Features
Twenty years have already passed, since Google Maps set out to help users move from Point A to Point B.…
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Safaricom Launches AI Chatbot for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched a new AI chatbot for smallholder farmers in underserved communities in Kenya. Known as…
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Startups
Verto Launches $10k Global Business Award to Boost Startups
Verto, the global fintech specializing in cross-border payments, and banking solutions has launched the Verto Global Business Award to support…
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Telegram’s Tightrope: Free Speech vs. Accountability
Currently, the arrest and indictment of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has sparked an international debate on levels of free…
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Kaspersky reveals the evolution of ‘Nigerian’ email scams
Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. According to the cybersecurity firm, these emails relied on messages that lured…
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TikTok Removes Over 334,000 Harmful Videos in Kenya in Q3
Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has revealed that it removed over 334,,000 videos from its platform in Kenya due to…
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Westcon-Comstor Extends Splunk Collaboration to EMEA
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has announced that its Comstor arm has secured EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)…
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Smart Africa Launches the Africa AI Council to Drive the Continent’s AI Ambitions
Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries, has announced the establishment of the Africa AI Council. According to a…
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Malware Steals Crypto via Screenshots in App Stores
Kaspersky identified a new malware operation called SparkCat that has invaded the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This…
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Africa’s Gaming Sector Revenues Hit $1.8 Billion in 2024 – Report
Africa’s gaming market experienced significant growth, reaching a revenue of $1.8 billion (Sh 232.2 billion) in 2024, marking a 12.4%…
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TechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek – The Chinese AI App Shocking the World
In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to…
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ICT Ministry Urges Kenyans to Boost Online Security Amid Threats
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has urged Kenyans to adopt proactive steps to safeguard their personal…
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Kenya Poised to Lead AI in Africa, Says Amb. Suquet Ahead of AI Summit
French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet has said that Kenya has the potential to take up the leading role in…
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Gadgets
2024 Smartphone Growth: Apple, Samsung, and AI Innovations
The global smartphone market is not only growing; it is also evolving, spurred on by demand for innovation and premium…
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TechTrends Podcast | US TikTok ban and what it means for Africa
Could the U.S. TikTok ban influence allied nations and Africa to do the same? Newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump issued…
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Sophos Finalizes $859 Million Acquisition of Secureworks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now…
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Bolt’s Live Location Sharing: A Game-Changer for Ride Safety
Bolt live location sharing: Imagine this, it’s late at night. You’ve just ordered a ride home. The streets are quiet,…
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Bolt Adds Trusted Contacts Feature to Enhance Safety
Bolt is launching Trusted Contacts, a feature that allows passengers and drivers to add friends or relatives to their account…
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South African Fintech Float Announces New Partnership With Peach Payments
Float, a South African credit card-linked instalment platform, announces its partnership with Peach Payments, a leading online payment solution provider.…
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Following US Aid “Stop-work” Directive
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has made a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support…
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How to Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series in Kenya
Galaxy S25 Series Pre-orders: The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has officially launched in Kenya. The all-AI phone was launched on…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge Awards Two Winners with Brand New Cars
Safaricom on Friday celebrated the first grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge by handing over two brand-new…
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NTT DATA Launches Smart AI Agent to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool…
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Google Updates Demand Gen Campaigns with New Ad Tools
Google has made some great improvements to its Demand Gen campaigns and is introducing new features that make ad management…
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Estonia Urges Kenya to Leverage Its E-govt Expertise for Better Public Services
Kenya is among world governments invited to benchmark on Estonia’s e-govt success after it activated the final portal on divorce…
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Odibets Expands Gaming Portfolio with Exciting Crash Games
Crash games like Aviator and Aviatrix have been rapidly growing in popularity in the Kenyan market with betting firm Odibets…
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Safaricom Offering Free Data in ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ Promo
Safaricom has launched its latest customer promotion dubbed ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ designed to offer more value to customers through free…
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Samsung Expands Ocean Conservation Efforts with Galaxy Technology
Partnering with Seatrees and the University of California San Diego, Samsung Electronics announced a new initiative to restore coral reefs…
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OPPO announces Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal as its global brand ambassador
OPPO has announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will…
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55 finalists announced for the inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companies impacting the technology sector across the…
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TikTok announces strategic partnerships in Kenya’s creative ecosystem
TikTok has announced strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi. The collaboration with Aleph Holdings will see TikTok’s…
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The future of Kenya’s media landscape – A digital revolution
PwC has come up with a new report and it has revealed that there is a dramatic shift in Kenya’s…
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Kenya’s entertainment and media industry poised for explosive growth
Kenya is on the verge of a large growth in its entertainment and media industry. PwC has now uncovered that…
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X partners with Visa to launch X Money digital wallet
X, the social platform once known as Twitter, has announced a new partnership with Visa to launch X Money, a…
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Gadgets
Elevate your culinary experience with the LG Grill microwave oven
Modern lifestyles demand kitchen appliances that offer versatility, efficiency, and convenience. With the perfect blend of technology and innovation to…
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Fintech firm NjiaPay secures $1M+ to simplify payments for African businesses
NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC,…
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89% of IT leaders fear GenAI flaws threaten cybersecurity strategies, Sophos report
Despite 65% of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of them are concerned that flaws in…
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Safaricom seeks approval from CA to build undersea cable
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom is seeking regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its own undersea…
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TECNO announces christmas fiesta 2024 grand prize winners
TECNO Kenya has announced the successful completion of the annual Christmas Fiesta campaign, with the grand prize of a brand…
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Equity Bank Earns ISO Certification for Information and Service Management Systems
Equity Bank has received dual ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management.…
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Gates Foundation to invests in i3’s African health-tech startups
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African health-tech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings is…
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Starlink’s market share in Kenya doubles to 1.1%
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet Starlink has recorded significant growth in Kenya, doubling its market share in the three months leading…
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Paix Data Centres Breaks Ground on New Facility in Dakar, Senegal
PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new data centre in Dakar, Senegal. The company stated in a…
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NCBA Golf Series 2025 to Tee Off at Vet-lab Sports Club
The NCBA Golf Series is set to begin the 2025 edition this Saturday, January 25, at the Vet-Lab Sports Club.…
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MIT Sloan’s Legatum Center Partners with Botswana’s Government to Boost Economic Growth
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management is launching a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of…
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Worlds first payment gateway launches for people to use Web3 earnings
FSL, the Web3 development studio behind the powerhouse Web3 lifestyle app STEPN, has announced the launch of GMT Pay payment…
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Blockchain
Binance Futures adds new features to BFUSD
Binance Futures, on Thursday, announced new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Small Changes, Big Potential
Samsung took to the stage earlier today to unveil the Galaxy S25 series at its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. The…
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Safaricom’s New Money Market Fund Ziidi Officially Launched
Ziidi MMF: After receiving regulatory approval from the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) in November last year to launch its…
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What Do Online Slot Players Need to Know Before They Start Playing?
The iGaming industry is experiencing great success, and many are attributing it to the presence of online slots. There is…
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M-Pesa, PesaLink, and the CBK: The Battle for Kenya’s Financial Future
Kenya has one of the most dynamic financial systems in the world but there’s something about to change – the…
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MCK Invites Public Participation On AI Media Guidelines
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is inviting Kenyans to issue feedback on the proposed guidelines concerning the use of…
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COLUMNS
[Chad Pollock] From AI to RTP: Top Trends Shaping 2025 Payments
Digital payments are on the rise globally, with increasing adoption across websites, apps, and in-store platforms. Looking ahead to 2025,…
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Redmi Note 14 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has unveiled the the long-awaited Redmi Note 14 series which is now finally in the country. As anticipated, the…
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Digital Earth Africa empowers governments with new Coastlines Monitoring Dashboard
Coastlines across Africa are undergoing rapid changes due to a combination of rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events…
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TechTrends Podcast | What Next for Starlink in Kenya?
The Kenya Communication Authority (CA) has proposed a substantial increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) such…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno 13 Series: Launch Timeline, Upgrades, and Features
OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series next month, succeeding last year’s Reno 12 lineup. With several key…
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Redmi Note 14 Series: Enhanced Durability, Performance, and Cutting-Edge Features
Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi Note 14 series early next week and as expected, the company has brought…
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New Appointments
CMC Networks Appoints Paolo Gambini as Chief Revenue Officer
CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gambini joins CMC Networks from his prior…
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Nutanix Launches Multicloud Experts Community in EMEA
Hybrid multicloud computing provider Nutanix on Wednesday announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (“MC Experts”) in EMEA. A bold…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series Kenyan Launch Date Revealed
January is always a great time for budget phone enthusiasts in Kenya, especially Xiaomi fans, as the company refreshes its…
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Google’s Country Director for East Africa Agnes Gathaiya Exits
Agnes Gathaiya, Google’s Country Director for East Africa has left the company after more than 4 plus years at the…
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How Technology is Democratising Stock Trading in Africa
Africa has experienced tremendous technological advancement in recent years, and one of the most significant impacts has been the democratization…
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Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response [MDR] service has reached a major milestone, now protecting…
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Stock Trading and Investing Apps Usage on the Rise
Stock trading and investment apps have significantly impacted the financial services landscape in recent years, making the previously exclusive world…
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Showmax to Live Stream Tyla’s Historic Concert
Showmax is breaking new ground as Africa’s first streaming service (SVOD) to live stream a homegrown concert. On 18 January…
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How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress Hosting Without Hassle
Migrating your website to WordPress hosting can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re switching to enhance performance, improve security,…
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Wentors Launches Wentors 2.0 to Advance Women in Technology Globally
Wentors, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in technology has announced the launch of Wentors 2.0 – a platform…
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Kenya Plans to Increase Fees for Satellite ISPs by 10x
The Kenya Communication Authority (CA) has proposed a substantial increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) such…
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CES 2025: AI Takes Over CPUs and GPUs
AI took over at CES 2025 as chip giants announced their AI-powered processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Nvidia that…
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How To Check Your 2024 KCSE Results
It’s now official that the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results will be released on Thursday. Education Cabinet…
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Google TV Gets Smarter With Gemini AI
Google TV is getting upgraded and will feature AI-powered Gemini bringing enhanced voice control, search, and YouTube integration. This new…
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Network International’s digital payment solution to power new Money Fellows offering in Egypt
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa has partnered with Money Fellows, the…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A56 Features: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung has a packed schedule this year—from launching new gadgets at CES 2025 like the Frame Pro to the upcoming…
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News
Suat Ozsoy: Shaping The Future Through Product Innovation
With its forward-thinking vision, Kenya is one of the world’s most dynamic markets for technology innovation, offering industry players exceptional…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Series – Everything We Know So Far
Samsung has set January 22 for its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. This is the company’s major tech event scheduled for…
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Nokia completes its sale of leading submarine networks business, ASN to the French State
Nokia has announced that it has concluded the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a leading submarine networks business, to…
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Nigeria’s PBR Life Sciences Raises $1M to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Analytics Across Africa
PBR Life Sciences, a leading big data aggregator in life sciences and healthcare, has raised $1M in pre-seed funding. The…
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Kenya’s Hydrobox Secures Sh 1.16bn To Scale Mini Grids
Kenyan energy startup, Hydrobox, has taken a big step in its vision to revolutionise rural electrification after securing $9 million…
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Cassava Tech Secures $90M Equity, Restructures Operations
Cassava Technologies, Africa’s digital infrastructure and services provider, has announced a $90 million equity investment round, with participation from the…
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China’s News Industry Transitions to Digital and Intelligent Integration, Report
China’s news media has entered a new era characterized by deeper integration with digital and intelligent technologies, as detailed in…
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Ethiopian Airlines, DRC Partner to Unveil Air Congo
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group and a member of Star Alliance, has announced a partnership with the Government of…
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CA Seeks Public Input on Three Key Regulatory Changes
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is seeking public views on three key regulatory initiatives that aim to spur the…
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