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Cassava and Accenture Are Building Sovereign AI in Africa — but Who Will Really Control the Continent’s Data Future?
Cassava Technologies has cast its lot with Accenture in a partnership that promises to deliver “sovereign AI” across Africa. The…
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Qualcomm Pushes Windows Laptops Forward With Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme Chips
In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, Qualcomm’s introduction of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme marks a significant…
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Medusa’s Atlantic Ambitions: The Subsea Cable That Could Transform Africa’s Digital Future
In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine…
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Kenya’s Tourism Payments Go Digital: TouristTap Bridges Mobile Money, Card Networks, and Small Businesses
Tourists navigating Kenya’s safari circuits or local markets may soon leave cash behind. TouristTap, a mobile app from fintech firm…
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PayPal to Invest $100 Million in Middle East and Africa to Boost Digital Commerce
PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth across…
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Wired for Tomorrow: How ITU, Google, and will.i.am Are Rewiring Africa’s Future with AI and Robotics
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping economies and societies, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads.…
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Kenya Grants Security Agencies Power to Deactivate Devices and Shut Down Websites Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime, and Child Exploitation
Kenya is set to give security agencies unprecedented authority over the digital space. Under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse…
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Airtel Africa Foundation Sets A 2030 Target To Transform 10 Million Lives Through Digital Inclusion, Education, And Sustainability
When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of…
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M-Kopa Crosses 7 Million Users in Africa, Turning Smartphones Into Gateways for Financial Inclusion
In Nairobi, it’s not unusual to meet someone who bought their first smartphone through M-Kopa. What began as a payment…
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Africa’s Next Financial Leap: Why Local-Currency Stablecoins Could Redefine Sovereignty, Remittances, and Digital Payments
Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa…
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Kenya’s $1B Olkaria Data Center: Promise, Delay, and the Battle for Africa’s Digital Future
In May 2024, Kenya’s government unveiled a deal with Microsoft and G42, the Abu Dhabi-based AI firm, to build a…
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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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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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Bolt Expands Parcel Delivery Beyond Nairobi as Mombasa and Kakamega Become New Battlegrounds for Kenya’s Last-Mile Logistics Market
Bolt has grown familiar to Kenyans as a ride-hailing app, but in recent months it has been trying something different:…
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Samsung Wins 47 Honors, Including Two Gold Awards at International Design Excellence Awards 2025
Samsung Electronics has once again demonstrated its leadership in design innovation, securing a total of 47 honors at the prestigious…
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Ido Sum Departs TLcom Capital After 14 Years
TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, has confirmed that one of its Partners, Ido Sum, will be departing the firm following…
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Huawei and Vodacom Showcase Next-Gen Energy and Infrastructure Innovations at TowerXchange Africa 2025
Huawei took center stage at TowerXchange Africa 2025 in Nairobi, reaffirming its leadership in driving the energy transition for the…
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Startups
UK-Kenya Tech Hub and ViKtoria Ventures Launch First Corporate VC Report in Kenya
Angel Leads Program, supported by the UK-Kenya Tech Hub and implemented by ViKtoria Ventures, has launched the Corporate Venture Capital…
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Samsung and LOOP Partner to Deliver Affordable Device Security and Management for Kenyan Businesses
Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung Knox, a leading platform for endpoint device security and management, thanks to a new…
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Access Bank Kenya and NBK Launch Seamless Shared Banking Services Across Branch Networks
Access Bank (Kenya) PLC and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have announced a major step in their ongoing integration process,…
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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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The TikTok Algorithm Control Deal Explained: What Leasing the Code Means for U.S. Law, Security, and Digital Power
For millions of Americans scrolling through TikTok’s “For You” page, the app’s algorithm is the unseen force shaping what they…
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Inside TikTok Monetisation: How Creators in Kenya Are Earning From Their Content
Kenyan creators are making impressive strides on TikTok, successfully monetising their creativity and engaging with audiences like never before. As…
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How Subsea Cables Power the Data Centre-Driven Digital Economy
The internet as we know it wouldn’t exist without the vast, invisible network of subsea cables lying deep beneath the…
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Britam Launches BetaLab Regional Startup Challenge 2025 for East Africa
Britam’s BetaLab has announced the launch of the Regional Startup Challenge 2025, a new initiative designed to identify and support…
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Kenya’s Streaming Boom: How Safaricom Home Fibre Is Changing Everyday Entertainment
Not long ago, the Kenyan living room revolved around a single TV set, tuned to a handful of channels, often…
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Kenya’s Microfinance Loan Rules Put Industry in Survival Mode
Microfinance banks in Kenya were designed to fill a gap. They were supposed to serve the market that traditional banks…
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OdiBets Aviator Hits 1 Million Players in Kenya, Adds Free Bets and New Features
OdiBets has announced a major milestone for its flagship Aviator crash game, which has now surpassed more than one million…
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Airtel Africa’s AI-Powered Spam Alert Flags Over 205 Million Messages
Airtel Africa has revealed that its AI-powered Spam Alert service has detected and flagged more than 205 million spam messages…
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iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Overview — and the Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s 2025 Playbook
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than incremental upgrades. They arrive as part of a carefully orchestrated…
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The Invisible Engine: How Vibe Coding and AI Startups Are Fueling Google Cloud’s Surge
Google Cloud is no longer just the underdog chasing AWS and Azure. In the past year, it has become the…
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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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Trump TikTok Deal Explained: U.S. Spin-Off, Xi’s Role, and the Multibillion-Dollar Fee at Stake
Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping has approved a deal to keep TikTok alive in the United States.…
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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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If xAI Is Worth $200B, What Does That Mean for OpenAI, Anthropic, and the Global AI Race?
Reports that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation have set off…
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How the OpenAI $450B Infrastructure Plan Could Reshape Computing Power, Cloud Partnerships, and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI is charting a course few companies could even imagine. Over the next decade, the company is projected to spend…
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Safaricom Home Fibre Gives Online Classes Stability as Kenya Embraces Digital Education
On any given weekday, you can find learners scattered across Nairobi estates, Kisumu suburbs, or rural Meru, sitting in front…
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Safaricom to Launch New M-PESA App in November Built on Fintech 2.0 for Faster and Smarter Services
When Safaricom announced that M-PESA would briefly go offline on the night of September 22, most Kenyans likely shrugged. After…
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Safaricom to Shut Down M-PESA for Three Hours on September 22 as Part of Major System Upgrade
In the small hours of Monday, 22 September 2025, M-PESA will briefly go offline. From 0:30 AM to 3:30 AM,…
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Spotify’s Video Podcasts Give Creators More Reach While Unlocking Fresh Advertising Opportunities
Spotify, long known as an audio-first platform, is layering in video content. Playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks remain central, but video…
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya. Two new additions designed to…
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Samsung Unveils 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its most advanced television yet, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE), in…
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Maximizing ROI: How a Digital Marketing Agency Can Transform Your Brand
In the digital age, the presence and perception of your brand online can make or break your business. A digital…
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Six African Startups Win $400,000 in 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
Six African startups have secured a combined $400,000 in funding through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, an initiative that…
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Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026
The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on…
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Google Expands Africa Investments with New Subsea Cables, AI Tools for Students, and $9M Fund
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation with a new set of investments focused on connectivity, education, and…
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vivo X300 Series Touts 4K 60fps Portrait Video, Advanced Focus Tracking, and Ultra-High-Res Cameras Ahead of Launch
When vivo confirmed its upcoming X300 series, the message was clear: this is more than another annual refresh. It’s an…
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Regional Satellite Network Could Give East Africa Control Over Its Digital Future Amid Starlink’s Rapid Growth
East Africa is preparing to launch a shared satellite program, a step that could reduce dependence on foreign-owned systems and…
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How Nigerian Fintech Startup Cardtonic is Redefining Cross-Border Payments
When Nigerian entrepreneur Kayode “Kay” Faturoti set out to help his girlfriend order makeup from Sephora in 2018, he didn’t know he…
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Uber Safari Debuts as Company Celebrates a Decade in Kenya
Nairobi is one of the few capitals in the world with a national park at its doorstep. Now, the gap…
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Bolt Rewards Top-Performing Drivers on its Platform
Bolt has today hosted the third edition of “Drive for a Prize” campaign to celebrate and reward top-performing driver partners…
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Gadgets
Daikin Establishes New Office in Nairobi
Daikin, a global leader in air conditioning manufacturing, has officially opened its new office in Nairobi, located on the 8th…
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East African Community Pushes for Cheaper Roaming and Seamless Cross-Border Connectivity
For years, travelers within the East African Community (EAC) have carried a quiet dread in their pockets: the moment a…
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Cassava Technologies to Launch Five AI Factories Across Africa in 12 Months
Cassava Technologies is betting big on Africa’s digital future. The pan-African tech group, founded by Strive Masiyiwa, has unveiled plans…
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TikTok Deal Nears Resolution as U.S. and China Reach Framework Agreement
Just days before the deadline that could have forced TikTok out of the United States, negotiators from Washington and Beijing…
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Spotify Expands Free Tier with Pick, Search, and Share Features Amid Rising Demand for Better Audio
Spotify has expanded what its free tier can do, giving listeners the ability to pick and play specific tracks instead…
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Google’s AI Search Summaries Face Lawsuit as Publishers Warn of Revenue Collapse
Google’s AI Overviews feature is facing its first major legal test. Penske Media Corporation — owner of Rolling Stone, Variety,…
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KRA Bets on AI Scanners to Tackle Smuggling at Mombasa Port
On any given morning at the Port of Mombasa, cranes swing overhead as containers are stacked in neat metallic rows.…
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Absa Bank Kenya Appoints Former CBK Chief Mohammed Nyaoga as New Chairman
Absa Bank Kenya has tapped former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) chairman Mohammed Nyaoga as its new board chair, effective…
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Kenya’s Power Producers Face Stiff Fines for Failing to File Outage Plans
Kenya’s electricity sector is on the verge of a significant regulatory shift. Power producers will soon be required to submit…
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Everything You Need to Know About iOS 26 Features: Messaging Tricks, Battery Tools, and More
It’s been a long three months since Apple unveiled iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The wait…
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Xiaomi 17 Series Launch: Skipping 16 to Rival iPhone 17
In a bold move, Xiaomi is skipping the 16 series and launching the Xiaomi 17 series this month in China.…
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PMAC 2025 Nairobi Finals Draw Record 12,318 Players as X FORCE REJECTS Capture Africa’s Biggest Esports Trophy
The Charter Hall was packed, the noise was relentless, and for two days Nairobi became the center of Africa’s gaming…
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Epson Advances Sustainability with 100% Renewable Electricity and Greener Logistics
Global technology company, Epson has reinforced its commitment to environmental innovation and corporate responsibility with the second phase of its…
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CMC Networks appoints Ex-Google Exec Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director
CMC Networks, Africa’s leading networking provider and a subsidiary of center3, has named Mahesh Jaishankar as its new Managing Director. Jaishankar will…
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Cortex Hub Launches MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 to Embed African Contexts into AI
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative aimed at embedding African languages,…
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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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Bamboo FC Wins Odibets KOX 5-Aside Tournament in Eldoret
Eldoret was set alight this weekend as Bamboo FC claimed victory in the highly competitive Odibets KOX 5-Aside Tournament, defeating…
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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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With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Turns the Spotlight on Creators and Their Workflows
Apple has stopped pretending the iPhone is just a phone. With the iPhone 17 Pro, the company leans further into…
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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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Paratus Expands Across East Africa Bringing Fiber and Starlink to Businesses and Communities
Kenya and its neighbors are witnessing a shift in connectivity, driven by the latest move from Pan-African telecom provider Paratus…
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Karuma Hydropower Plant to Host Africa AI Factory, Giving Continent Control Over Its Data
Uganda is preparing to host Africa’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) factory. The Aeonian Project, a 100MW hyperscale facility inside…
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TechTrends Media to Host TechTrends Innovation Awards 2025 at AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum
TechTrends Media has announced the upcoming TechTrends Innovation Awards 2025, which will be held as part of the TechTrends AI-Powered…
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M-PESA SMS Notification Delays Leave Millions Guessing About Their Transactions as Safaricom Works on a Fix
M-PESA runs on certainty. For years, a familiar ping has been the seal on every transaction: money sent, money received,…
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Yellow Card Integrates with Fireblocks to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Yellow Card, one of Africa’s leading fintech firms, has officially joined the Fireblocks Network for Payments, bringing its emerging markets…
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IT Burnout Emerges as Education Sector Battles Ransomware, Sophos Report Finds
Sophos, the cybersecurity firm, has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Education report, revealing both progress and persistent…
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Bolt Top 50 Drivers in Kenya Earn Over Ksh.1.2 Million in Six Months
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has announced that its top 50 drivers in Kenya earned an average gross income of KES 1,280,000…
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Spotify Premium Finally Launches Lossless Audio for Millions of Users Worldwide, While Kenya Awaits Its FLAC-Quality Music Experience
Spotify’s long-awaited lossless audio feature is finally here. After years of speculation, teases, and postponed launch dates, Premium subscribers can…
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CLOUD
Absa Deepens Partnership with AWS to Accelerate Cloud Migration and Digital Innovation
In a move that signals how seriously African banks are taking digital transformation, Absa Group has deepened its partnership with…
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Kenyan Musicians Earn Sh64 Million from Mdundo as Streaming and Downloads Surge Across Africa
Kenya’s music scene is cashing in on a wave that’s quietly reshaping how artists earn. In the seven months to…
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Cyber Fraud in Kenyan Banks Surges to Sh1.59 Billion as Hackers Exploit Mobile Banking
Kenya’s reputation as a trailblazer in mobile money is under fresh scrutiny. Last year, hackers siphoned a record Sh1.59 billion…
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Gadgets
Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup 2025 Revealed: Ultralight Air, Bold Pro Redesigns, and Bigger Storage
When Apple staged its “Awe-Dropping” event last night, it felt as much a pivot as a spectacle. Here’s what stood…
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Elon Musk’s xAI Merger and Grok Controversy: Power, Politics, and AI Risks
When Elon Musk folded X (formerly Twitter) into his AI venture xAI in March 2025, it was framed as a…
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Apps
The Nova Launcher Future: How Android’s Most Iconic App Risks Fading Away
For more than a decade, Nova Launcher has been the go-to tool for Android users who wanted their phone to…
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Safaricom Unveils New Bundle for Ride-Hailing Drivers and Boda Boda Operators
Safaricom has unveiled two new propositions designed to empower ride-hailing drivers and motobike riders in Kenya with affordable connectivity, fuel…
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Inside IXAfrica and Akili AI’s Push to Localize AI for Finance in Kenya
Kenya’s banking industry is on the brink of a major digital transformation, with generative AI poised to reshape customer service,…
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Visa Pay Launches to Expand Access to Digital Payments across the DRC
Visa, the digital payments leader, has announced the launch of Visa Pay, an innovative mobile solution that provides access to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Airtel Kenya Prepares to Launch Home Fiber, Promising Faster Speeds and Unlimited Home Internet
Kenya’s home internet landscape is on the verge of a change. Airtel is prepping to launch home fiber, aiming to…
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Airtel Kenya Breaks Ground on $150M Nairobi Data Centre to Anchor Africa’s Digital Future
Airtel Kenya has officially broken ground on what is set to be East Africa’s largest data centre, located at Tatu…
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BUSINESS
Forex in Kenya: Everyday Reality Behind the Screens
Forex isn’t a foreign word in Kenya anymore. In matatus, on campus lawns, even at small cafés, someone is always…
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Fact-Checking Viral Claim: Can KRA Really Tax Your Bank Account?
Kenya’s recent tax debates have been full of half-truths and alarmist headlines. One claim circulating widely is that the Kenya…
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Rwanda Digital Services Tax to Take Effect in 2026, Targeting Foreign Platforms
In the evolving landscape of African digital economies, Rwanda is making a notable move. Starting in 2026, the country will…
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Accion Ventures Raises $61.6M to Boost Early-Stage Fintech Startups in Africa
Accion Ventures, the U.S.-based venture capital arm of the global nonprofit Accion, has closed its second fund at $61.6 million,…
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Why the Cost of Mobile Internet in Africa Forces the Poorest to Spend 87% of Their Income
In sub-Saharan Africa, a basic internet-enabled mobile phone can cost nearly nine out of ten units of monthly income for…
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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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Airtel Money Prepares for IPO in H1 2026 Amid Growing Competition from M-Pesa and MoMo
Airtel Africa is preparing to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026, a move…
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LINX Takes Over Asteroid’s Kenyan Operations
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) and Internet Exchange incubator Asteroid announced that they have entered into a co-operative agreement to…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky Warns of New Malware Campaign Targeting Facebook Users Across Africa
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has raised concern over a malicious campaign sweeping across Africa, with cybercriminals spreading the StealC v2 infostealer…
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Link Mobility Expands into South Africa by Acquiring SMSPortal in Strategic Move
The South African telecom landscape is set for a quiet but significant shift. Norway’s Link Mobility Group has secured unconditional…
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New Appointments
NTT DATA Names Jafar Kuruniyan as New CFO for Middle East and Africa
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Jafar Kuruniyan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Middle East and Africa…
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