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SISCOM Tech Launches New Data Center Cluster, Gains Data Controller Status
SISCOM Tech has unveiled its newest data center cluster, hosted within IX Africa’s Tier III-designed, 4.5 MW, 780-rack, carrier-neutral facility…
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iPhone Filmmaking in Hollywood: The Unexpected Tool Changing Movie Sets
When Danny Boyle returned to direct 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel in his apocalyptic horror series, few expected the…
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Bitget Shines at Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference
Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, marked a successful presence at the 2025 Kenya Blockchain and Crypto…
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How AI is Revolutionizing Agriculture in Kenya
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be applied across various fields, including agriculture. In Kenya, many farmers are embracing smart farming…
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How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
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Huawei Launches Watch Fit 4 and Band 10 in Kenya
Huawei has launched its latest wearable devices in Kenya — the Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Huawei Band 10. Launched…
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Ogilvy Africa Network Wins Top Honour at 2025 ACOYA Awards
Ogilvy Africa Network has been recognised as one of the winners at the 2025 Africa Company of the Year Awards…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Opens 99th Branch in Kawangware
NCBA Bank has officially opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, Nairobi, in a strategic move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion…
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300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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Why the Future of Creativity on YouTube Will Be Creator-Led, AI-Powered, and Fandom-Driven
When Neal Mohan took the stage at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, he wasn’t just there…
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming May Finally Launch, but Can It Compete With Apple, Amazon, and Tidal’s Free High-Quality Audio?
Spotify is once again stirring hope that its elusive HiFi tier—promising lossless audio streaming—might finally be on the horizon. But…
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Gadgets
itel CITY 100 Smartphone Combines Premium Looks, Smart Features, and a Price That’s Hard to Beat
Here’s the thing: most budget smartphones feel like a compromise. You get the basics, maybe a decent screen, but that’s…
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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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CapCut Terms of Service Concerns Spark Creator Backlash Over Content Rights
CapCut is the editing app for millions of TikTok creators. It’s fast, intuitive, and free—and for a lot of people,…
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AWS Opens Applications for the 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Amazon Web Services has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). The accelerator is…
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Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Strategy: Big Money, Bigger Questions for the Future of AGI
Mark Zuckerberg has never been afraid of thinking big. But Meta’s superintelligence lab strategy — a multibillion-dollar bid to outpace…
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Microsoft Launches Open-Source AI Tool to Help Save Tanzania’s Endangered Giraffes
Tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new open-source AI tool designed to help conservationists track and protect…
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Africa Leads in Stablecoin Adoption as Governments Race to Regulate Digital Assets
With more than 54 million digital asset users across Africa, the continent is witnessing a surge in crypto adoption, particularly…
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Genetec Champions Unified Security as Catalyst for East Africa’s Development
Genetec, a global leader in physical security software, recently hosted its first security symposium in Nairobi as part of its…
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Inside Musk’s xAI Spending Spree: Can $1 Billion a Month Buy an AI Breakthrough?
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is in the middle of a spending spree that’s pushing the outer limits of even…
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LemFi Acquires Pillar UK to Power Migrant Credit Access and Expand Beyond Remittances
For many migrants, arriving in a new country means starting from zero—no local credit history, no access to loans, and…
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Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?
When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s…
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Michael Joseph Post-Safaricom Path: What the Tech Titan Is Pursuing Next
If you say “MJ,” most people think of Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan, depending on your playlist or your sneaker…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Retains Title as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025
Equity Bank has once again claimed the top spot as Kenya’s most valuable brand, maintaining its position for the second…
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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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Meta AI Brain Drain Leaves Zuckerberg Empty-Handed—So He Buys a Founder, a Lab, and a Second Chance
Just two years ago, Meta was riding high on its LLaMA models—open-source breakthroughs that positioned the company as a counterforce…
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BUSINESS
Epson Marks 50 Years of Operations and Brand Evolution
Epson is marking 50 years since the launch of its brand, tracing a path from the development of the world’s…
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BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, KEPSA Lead Private Sector Push for Tech-Driven Productivity
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading human resource technology company, and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) brought together over 100 CEOs and…
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Blockchain
Binance and VAC Call for Innovation-Driven Crypto Regulation in Kenya
Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking…
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Tech Growth in Africa: What the Latest Economic Data Doesn’t Reveal
The latest report on Global Economic Prospects states that, while a modest economic rebound is expected in 2025, GDP growth…
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BYD Expands in South Africa as EV Sales Surge Across the Continent
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is charging ahead with a bold expansion strategy in South Africa. Less than two years…
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Kenya Finance Bill Cuts: How Gen Z Protests Forced a Sh314 Billion Budget Rethink
The Kenya 2025 Finance Bill cuts offered a dramatic change to the government’s fiscal strategy after the violent youth demonstrations…
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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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Why Kenya Is on the EU Watchlist and What It Means for Africa’s Financial, Tech, and Trade Future
The European Union has added Kenya to its watchlist of high-risk third countries, signaling that the bloc views the country’s…
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AfCRA Launch in 2025: How Africa’s New Credit Agency Plans to Challenge Fitch & Moody’s
The launch of the AfCRA in 2025 is expected to become one of the greatest financial developments for the continent…
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Roam Launches 2nd-Gen Electric Bike Co-Designed with Boda Boda Riders
Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle.…
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Bolt Rolls Out Comfort Category, Targets 10% Ride Share Boost
Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services…
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Social Media
XChat Encryption Security Flaws: Experts Reveal Critical Risks in Twitter’s Messaging System
The promise of private conversations on social platforms is more compelling than ever. As fears about government surveillance and corporate…
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Android Material 3 vs iOS 26: Why Google’s New Design Feels Better Than Apple’s
The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI beauty and harmony. The whole…
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MTN Uganda to Restructure MoMo in 2025 to Drive Fintech Growth
MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions…
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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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Kenyan Students Honoured for Global ICT Success at Huawei Competition
Kenya’s rising profile as a global tech powerhouse was celebrated this week as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula honoured 12…
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Mobius Motors Kenya Relaunch: Local SUV Assembly Set to Resume After Buyout
Mobius Motors Kenya relaunch plans are officially underway, with the company planning to resume assembly in the next six months.…
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Samsung’s Foldable Evolution: Flip 7 FE vs Flip 6 vs Flip 5
Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement. The Galaxy Z Flip 5…
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Apple’s iOS 26 Update Brings Android-Style Customization and Smarter AI to iPhone
Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 last night, and one thing that was hard to miss was the customization…
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Blockchain
Bybit Powers Kenya’s Crypto Boom in 2025 — Here’s Why It’s the Exchange of Choice
In 2025, cryptocurrency adoption is growing faster than ever across Kenya. Platforms like Bybit are gaining popularity, providing more options…
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Apple WWDC 2025 Highlights: Major Design Overhaul and Powerful AI Features Unveiled
Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
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Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 Urges Action on Startup Bill, Local Capital, and Data Gaps
81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the…
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Kenya Digital Transformation Progress: Ruto’s 1,000 Days of Growth and Control
Situated in East Africa and at the very heart of digital transformation, Kenya is now enjoying its momentum. Under the…
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What Businesses Can Learn from Japan’s ‘Sho-Sho-Sei’ to Beat Plastic Pollution
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. As we mark World Environment Day 2025 with the…
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Startups
Twiga Foods Temporarily Pauses Nairobi Operations
Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agri-tech and food distribution company, has announced a temporary operational pause in its Nairobi operations. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Updates its Firewall Software
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced an update to its Firewall Software, now including Sophos NDR Essential, which is free for…
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4DX Ventures Appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors
4DX Ventures, a leading pan-African venture capital firm, has appointed Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors as it…
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Power Learn Project Highlights Youth Tech Impact and Talent Opportunities at Connected Africa Summit 2025
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organization, joined leaders and innovators at Connected Africa Summit 2025, where…
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From Cash to Digital: Understanding PalmPay Growth in Nigeria’s Fintech Scene
PalmPay’s growth in Nigeria is a beacon that showcases the phenomenal extent to which fintech has made an impact on…
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BUSINESS
Cynoia Brings Project Management to 200 Million More Africans with Swahili and Wolof Language Support
Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Money Rudishiwa Offer Expands: Get 50% Cashback on Bank Transfer Fees
Airtel Money Kenya has further extended the Rudishiwa offer to cover bank-to-wallet transfers: customers now get 50% of their transaction…
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dLocal to Acquire AZA Finance in Strategic Play for Africa’s Fintech Market
Cross-border payments firm dLocal is making a bold move into Africa’s fintech landscape with the planned acquisition of Nairobi-founded AZA…
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BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
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Gadgets
OPPO A5 Launched in Kenya with 6000mAh Battery, IP65 Rating, and 5-Year Lifespan
The OPPO A5 is now available in the country, following the success of its Pro sibling, which launched in late March.…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Unveils M-PESA Sokoni Festival Offers for Customers
As Safaricom celebrates its year-long 25th anniversary in October this year, the telco has announced a nationwide campaign, “M-PESA Sokoni…
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DStv, GOtv, Showmax to air all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 63 Matches
Football fans across the country are set for an exciting month of world-class action as DStv, GOtv, Showmax air every…
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Nigeria’s Digital Payments in 2025: What’s Fueling the ₦1.56 Quadrillion Fintech Shift?
Digital payments in Nigeria exponentially increased last year to set a key trend in Africa’s largest economy in 2025. As…
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How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Education in Kenya
The integration of technological innovation in education continues to play a significant role in empowering students on their educational journey…
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AI and Inovations Leading the Charge Against Climate Change
With the growing environmental challenges of global warming, pollution, and resource depletion, technology is emerging as the hope for long-term…
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A Void in the Feed? Reassessing the Impact of TechCrunch’s European Exit on Startups and Storytellers
Once the beating heart of the European tech story, TechCrunch was the stage for all manner of bold ideas, scrappy…
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[BREAKING] AXIAN Telecom Acquires 8% Stake in Jumia Technologies
AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications service provider, has acquired a minority stake in e-commerce platform Jumia. The company announced on…
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BUSINESS
Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
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Unpacking ECOWAS’s Bold Tech Shift as West Africa Reimagines Regional Integration
The 50th anniversary of ECOWAS is being celebrated as the bloc undergoes sweeping geopolitical and technological changes that shape its…
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Konza Technopolis Revenue Growth Shows Promise Amid Key Challenges
Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from…
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How Sidi Ould Tah Plans to Revolutionize Africa’s Development Bank(AfDB) with Technology
Winner of the election for the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% votes in the bank’s…
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Startups
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Check Point to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Veriti
Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and…
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Bridge for Billions Launches Conecta Africa to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Africa
A new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi on…
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Elon Musk Exits Washington. Here’s What Broke the Alliance With Trump.
The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed…
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X Pauses Encrypted DMs, Raising Concerns Over Secure Messaging
X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has declared that encrypted DMs are to be suspended indefinitely, with…
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How Connected Africa Summit 2025 Plans to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at…
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Equity Q1 2025 Results: Ksh 15.4B Profit Fuels Digital Banking Growth
Equity Group has released its Equity Q1 2025 Results, showcasing steadfast financial performance amid a dynamic economic environment. The Group…
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Opera AI browser Neon Automates Web Tasks, Even While You’re Asleep
Opera is taking a bold step toward the future of web interaction with Neon, an ambitious new browser designed to…
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Apple OS Rebranding in 2025 Arrives as Strategic Pressures Intensify
Apple is preparing to launch a major rebranding overhaul across its software platforms by renaming its operating systems by calendar…
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Infobip Partners with Oracle to Launch Omnichannel Messaging Integration
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration…
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Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Kenya Ramps Up Digital Infrastructure to Boost Regional Trade
Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key…
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NCBA Rolls Out Account Opening Feature on the NCBA Now App
NCBA Bank has announced advancements to the NCBA Now app to allow for the instant onboarding of new customers. With…
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CYBER SECURITY
This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to…
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Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
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HMD Arc Camera Review: Basic. Balanced. Better Than Expected.
Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Leaders to Push for Unified ICT Policies to Drive Digital Inclusion Across Africa
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 will put a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and strategic frameworks aimed at advancing Africa’s…
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HMD Arc Battery Life Review: Long-Lasting Power in a Budget Package
When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
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Valour and Gulf Investment Bank Announce Crypto Asset Cross-Listing on NSE
Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi…
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Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025 Shortlisted Startups Announced
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free…
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888starz – Explore Kenya’s Top Online Casino and Sports Betting Site
888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless…
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Blockchain
Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
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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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Secure Banking; How to Avoid Losing Money in Fake Online Security Checks
While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams…
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NTT DATA Names Asokan Moodley Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for MEA
NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and…
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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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