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Meta’s Personal Superintelligence Strategy Aims to Redefine How We Spend Our Downtime
Meta isn’t trying to outdo ChatGPT anymore. At least not on its turf. Mark Zuckerberg’s latest move reframes the company’s…
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What Happens to Your Files When You Cancel a Cloud Storage Subscription from Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Dropbox
If you haven’t checked your monthly subscriptions lately, you’re probably paying for more than you realize. Streaming platforms, fitness apps,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Unveils Unified Partner Program to Accelerate Growth and Cybersecurity Delivery
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has launched a new global Unified Partner Program that brings together its partner ecosystem with that of…
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From Nairobi to Joburg to Ottawa with a Laptop: Building Kenya’s Next Frontier For Jobs
The notice came on a Thursday. One minute, you were a salaried employee with a desk, a routine, and a…
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Inside Google’s Gemini Strategy: How One AI Architect Is Changing Everything
When Google named Koray Kavukcuoglu as its first Chief AI Architect, the move barely registered outside tech circles. But inside…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Battery Upgrades Signal Shift to Power Efficiency and Premium Branding
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup isn’t just about faster chips or prettier glass. This time, the story is in the…
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Tech Giants Pivoting AI Efforts to Africa Signal a Major Shift in Global Innovation Strategy
Africa is no longer on the sidelines of artificial intelligence. In 2025, it’s front and center — with Silicon Valley…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Announces Distributor Partnership with Property Management Platform Zetu
NCBA Bank has today announced a strategic distributor partnership with Zetu Innovations, the company behind the Nyumba Zetu platform, in…
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Uber Kenya Integrates GPS Tracking, Emergency Response, and Driver Training into Uber Boda
Uber has unveiled a new suite of safety features for its motorcycle ride-hailing service, Uber Boda, reinforcing its commitment to…
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Kenya’s New Alcohol Ban Hits E-Commerce and Delivery Apps as Online Sales Blocked
Kenya has widened its alcohol sale restrictions to include online platforms, closing a major loophole that many urban consumers and…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility Launch Asset Financing Partnership
Equity Bank, in collaboration with CFAO Mobility, has launched a strategic asset financing partnership aimed at making motor vehicle ownership…
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Africa’s $66M E-Sports Market Is Growing Fast, but Poor Internet Is Still Holding Players Back
Africa’s e-sports market is now worth $66 million, according to Stears. That growth isn’t just impressive — it’s moving six…
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SBM Bank Kenya Partners with PesaLink to Offer Lowest Money Transfer Fees in the Market
SBM Bank Kenya has announced a new partnership with PesaLink, in a move that positions the Bank as the most…
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Kenyans Top Global Rankings for ChatGPT Use
Kenya has been ranked number one globally in ChatGPT usage, according to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by DataReportal…
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BUSINESS
Orange Money Group Partners with JUMO to Expand Microcredit Services Across Africa
Orange Money Group has announced a strategic partnership with fintech company JUMO to broaden access to digital financial services in…
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Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile‑First Economy
As Africa races ahead in its digital transformation, mobile devices have become the primary access point for banking, health services,…
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As Generative AI Becomes Mainstream, African Universities Struggle Without Policy
Across lecture halls in Nairobi, Abidjan, and Kigali, students are already using generative AI tools to get ahead in their…
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Why the Chinese Short Drama Industry Is Reshaping Mobile Entertainment Worldwide
Short-form soap operas from China are now driving one of the fastest-growing segments in digital entertainment. Built for vertical viewing,…
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Samsung AI Strategy for Galaxy S26 Could Move Beyond Google’s Gemini
Samsung is looking beyond Google’s Gemini as it sharpens its AI strategy for the next generation of Galaxy phones. The…
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Why AI Agents in Browsers Could Replace Chatbots as the Default Interface
The next major interface for artificial intelligence isn’t a chatbot—it’s the web browser. As the limitations of traditional conversational UIs…
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PayPal M-PESA Integration Changes Set for August 2025 as Thunes Platform Shuts Down
A notable chapter in Kenya’s digital finance space is drawing to a close. PayPal and M-PESA will soon end support…
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BUSINESS
Ethio Telecom Profit Surge Reaches $550M as Subscriber Base Grows to 83 Million
Ethio Telecom reported a pretax profit of $550 million for the fiscal year, an 80% increase from the previous period.…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Africa’s Q1 2026 Revenue Hit $1.415 Billion
Airtel Africa PLC reported a 22.4% increase in revenue to $1.415 billion for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, with…
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CLOUD
Vertiv to Acquire Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes for $200m
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Great Lakes Data…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chinese-linked APT41 Group Behind Cyber Espionage Attack on Southern African Government Entity, Kaspersky
Kaspersky has revealed a sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting a government IT department in Southern Africa. The attack has been…
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Google AI Gemini Growth Pushes Back Against OpenAI and Meta’s Talent Moves
Google’s AI ecosystem is expanding across products and user bases. The company’s Gemini app now reports over 450 million monthly…
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iOS 26 Brings Subtle but Powerful Privacy Features That Could Change How You Use Your iPhone
Apple quietly dropped the public beta of iOS 26 this week, and while the flashiest features—like the new “Liquid Glass”…
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Faster Qi2 Wireless Charging Expands to iPhones and Major Androids
After years of fragmented standards and underwhelming speeds, wireless charging is starting to feel less like a convenience and more…
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Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Surpasses 50 Million Customers in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telco, Safaricom, on Thursday announced a major milestone, surpassing 50 million customers across its mobile network in the…
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OPPO Reno14F 5G: A Midrange Smartphone That Feels Surprisingly High-End in All the Right Ways
You can call the OPPO Reno14F 5G a midrange phone, but don’t call it basic. In a year flooded with…
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Complaints Against Telcos and Broadcasters Surge, Exposing Cracks in Customer Support Systems
The numbers don’t lie – and this time, they’re painting a picture of rising frustration across Kenya’s telecom landscape. In…
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Uber Customer Terms in Kenya Face Overhaul After Regional Regulator Flags Unfair Conditions
For years, if a rider in Nairobi took issue with an Uber trip—whether it was a billing dispute or something…
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Kenya Set to Enforce Sh100 Million Security for Online Gambling Firms in Push for Consumer Protection
A high-stakes cleanup of Kenya’s online gambling industry is underway — and this time, the government is aiming for the…
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Canal+ Multichoice Merger Gets Final Approval in $3 Billion Africa Media Deal
The news has been coming for a while, but now it’s official: Canal+ is taking full control of MultiChoice. After…
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Two Years of X: How X Has Transformed Since Jack Dorsey Left and What Elon Musk Has Changed Forever
On July 23, 2023, Elon Musk dropped a bombshell: Twitter would become X. The rebranding wasn’t just cosmetic—it signaled a…
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How the AI Investment Bubble Became a Branding Contest for Big Tech Giants
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a technology anymore—it’s a marketing language. As tech giants pour hundreds of billions into generative AI…
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Isuzu Electric Truck Kenya Plans Revealed: Company to Begin Market Trials by End of 2025
Isuzu East Africa is preparing to test the waters of Kenya’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its…
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Why Financing Innovation for Kenya’s MSMEs Demands More Than Microloans and Policy Promises
Kenya’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are often called the backbone of the economy. But when it comes to…
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BUSINESS
Absa and Visa Renew Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payment Innovation Across Africa
Absa Group and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate digital payment innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. The…
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BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Electric Matatu Pilot for Inter-City Routes
Kenyan electric mobility company BasiGo has launched a pilot program introducing electric matatus on inter-city routes, a first for the…
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This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast and Launches AI Literacy Program in Kenya
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital hosted a high-level AI Appreciation Breakfast at The Social…
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New East Africa Fibre Link Connects Dar es Salaam and Mombasa in Push for Cross-Border Connectivity
Tanzania and Kenya have officially switched on a new terrestrial fibre optic link connecting Dar es Salaam and Mombasa—a move…
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Smart DL Backlog at NTSA: Thousands of Licences, Millions in Taxpayer Money, and No One’s Driving
It’s been seven years since Kenya rolled out its smart driving licences — sleek cards embedded with chips that were…
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Should You Wait for iPhone 17? A Strategic Guide for Every iPhone User
With Apple’s iPhone 17 series just a few months away, many iPhone owners are asking the same question: Should I…
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BUSINESS
Equity Launches Women Entrepreneurship Training in Partnership with IFC and Goldman Sachs
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have entered into a new strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation…
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PayPal Just Landed in the M-PESA App – Here’s What It Means for Freelancers and Online Shoppers in Kenya
Safaricom has officially rolled out the PayPal mini app in the M-PESA App, allowing millions of Kenyan users to send,…
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Bolt’s New Family Profile Feature Allows One to Book and Pay Rides for up to Nine People
Bolt, one of Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platforms, has launched a new Family Profile feature designed to simplify how families and…
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Video Podcast Audience Trends in 2025 Are Redefining Long-Form Content for Gen Z and Millennial Viewers
Once a medium defined by earbuds and audio feeds, podcasting in 2025 looks—and sounds—very different. What used to be an…
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A Look at How Many Prompts ChatGPT Handles Daily and Who’s Using It Most
OpenAI has shared new data revealing just how many prompts ChatGPT handles daily — over 2.5 billion globally, with more…
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TECNO SPARK 40 Series Launched in Kenya
TECNO SPARK 40 Series: TECNO’s SPARK series has been a personal favourite since its debut in 2017. Designed with budget-conscious…
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Copia Founders Launch Stahili, a New E-commerce Platform Offering Cashbacks and Data Rewards in Kenya
Months after the abrupt end of Copia Global, the e-commerce firm that raised over Sh15.8 billion in funding, its key…
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YSK’s AI Literacy Program Expands to Teachers Across Kenya
In a bold step towards future-proofing Kenya’s education system, Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), an initiative of the Ministry of Education…
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Startups
Konza Partners with AfriLabs to Support Kenyan Startups
As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025), AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Smartphone Financing Raises Incomes for 40% of East African Users, GeoPoll Study
A 2024 GeoPoll study commissioned by Watu Credit reveals the economic impact of smartphone financing across East Africa, with 40%…
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Over 400 ICT Graduates Complete Huawei-Supported Digital Training under Presidential Program
More than 400 young ICT professionals have graduated from a two-week technical training under the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP)…
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Mobile Money Savings Growth in Africa Marks a Turning Point in Sub-Saharan Finance — Here’s Why It Matters for the Future
Sub-Saharan Africa has become the epicenter of mobile money—and now, it’s starting to change something even more fundamental than how…
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Trump’s GENIUS Act Could Reshape Africa’s Use of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, America’s first federal law to regulate stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to the U.S.…
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iPhone 17 Pro and Air Leak Roundup: Release Date, Design Changes, iOS 26 Upgrades, and Pricing Details
Apple’s next flagship phones are shaping up to be some of its most distinctive yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and…
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How Social Media Surveillance Turned a CEO’s Coldplay Moment Into a Digital Trial
It started, like so many things now do in the age of social media surveillance, with a jumbotron. A grainy…
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Strong Subscriber Growth and Squid Game 3 Lift Netflix 2025 Revenue Outlook
Netflix is feeling good about the rest of 2025. The streaming giant has raised its revenue forecast after a strong…
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Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
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ChatGPT Gains OpenAI Productivity Tools to Take on Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
OpenAI is preparing to reshape how we work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The company is developing new features within…
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How Nairobi Financial Hub Tax Relief Is Reshaping Kenya’s Startup and Investment Landscape in 2025
Startups operating under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) are set to benefit from significant tax cuts under Kenya’s newly…
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Why the South African Fund Mawingu Deal Marks a Turning Point for Affordable Internet in Kenya
A South African private equity fund is seeking a 35 percent stake in Mawingu Networks, a Nairobi-based internet service provider…
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Crypto Crime in 2025 Is Getting Personal as Hackers Move Beyond Exchanges and Go Global
From Silicon Valley to Seoul, crypto crime in 2025 is defying geography. Chainalysis’ mid-year update reveals that North Korea–linked hackers…
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From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya
Your TV might still switch on, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Today’s smart TVs aren’t just screens…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection for 16th Year
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™…
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COLUMNS
[Victor M. Mwongera] From Rote to Reasoning: Transforming STEM Teaching Through Mentorship
This year, Year 9 learners across Kenya are facing one of the most important decisions in their academic journey: choosing…
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The Hidden Logic Behind Kenya Power Tariff Rates and Why Your Tokens Are Disappearing
You load the usual Ksh 500 on your meter. A few seconds later, the token arrives—and it’s less than you…
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M-KOPA Surpasses 1 Million Branded Smartphone Sales in Just 12 Months
Leading fintech M-KOPA has announced it has sold over 1 million of its branded smartphones within just 12 months of…
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The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
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Why Meta’s Pivot to AI Could End Its Open-Source Era and Disrupt the AI Race
For years, Meta’s big bet was virtual reality. With the 2021 rebrand from Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg envisioned a…
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China Ahead on Foldables: Why Samsung’s Latest Phones Feel Like They’re Playing Catch-Up
Samsung just dropped its new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. They’re slick, a bit thinner, slightly better. The usual.…
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Liquid and DropByDrop Partner to Drive Smart Water Management Across Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced a strategic partnership with DropByDrop Water Systems (DropByDrop), a global provider of smart water…
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Breaking: Mediamax to Lay Off Staff Amid Restructuring
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company to K24 has issued a notice of intention to declare certain roles within the…
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Airtel Kenya Subscriber Growth Outpaces Safaricom, Signaling a Market Shift That’s Catching Attention Across the Telecom Sector
Airtel Kenya just hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, the telco has crossed the 24 million mark…
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You Get to Keep Your Bonga Points. Safaricom’s Expiry Policy Still on Ice
If you’ve been holding on to old Safaricom Bonga Points, you can exhale—again. Safaricom’s attempt to bring back expiry dates…
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Exclusive: Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety Features Expand with Smart User Pairing Innovation
In today’s fast-moving cities, ride-hailing and delivery services are no longer a luxury—they’re a daily utility. But with convenience comes…
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Bolt Hosts Safety Training Summit for Drivers and Couriers in Kenya
Bolt, Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, on Monday held a safety training summit for drivers and couriers on its platform. The…
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Built for Nairobi Streets and Boda Rides: OPPO Reno14 Series in Kenya Drops July 24
OPPO Reno14 Series: If you’ve been following smartphone launches for a while, you know how the story usually goes. There’s…
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Tech CEOs under Trump: Who’s Winning Power, Who’s Losing Influence, and Who’s Fading Quietly
Six months into Donald Trump’s second term, Silicon Valley’s top players are navigating a transformed Washington. The new administration’s hands-off…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative
How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
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Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing
Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
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YouTube vs Netflix in Streaming TV: How the Battle Is Shaping Global Viewing Habits
For years, Netflix treated the idea of competition as an abstraction. Its co-founder Reed Hastings once said sleep was the…
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Apple at a Crossroads: AI Growing Pains, Leadership Exodus, and the End of Predictable Innovation
Apple is no stranger to transitions. But this time feels different. Behind the strong stock performance and polished product releases,…
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YouTube’s 2025 Monetization Rule Change Will Demonetize AI-Generated and Reused Content
Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will stop monetizing content that lacks real human input—especially videos with AI-generated voices, low-effort compilations,…
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Why iOS Apps Take More Storage Than Android and What You Can Do About It
Have you noticed how heavy your iPhone apps feel? You grab Instagram, Gmail, maybe Twitter. A short while later, your…
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G20 Reforms for African Banks: South Africa Leads Push to Unlock Infrastructure Lending
South Africa is using its presidency of the G20 to push for changes in global bank regulations—calling for relaxed capital…
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Kenya’s Crypto Regulator Dispute Deepens as Key Players Pull Back
Kenya’s attempt to establish a dedicated crypto regulator is facing serious pushback — even before it launches. The proposed Virtual…
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With Cyber Attacks Rising, Kenya’s New Insurance Rules Put Pressure on Insurers’ Boards
Kenya’s insurance industry is now under stricter cybersecurity oversight after the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) introduced a sweeping framework that…
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Lipa Later Acquisition Race Sees Sh3B in Bids from Local and International Players
At least three firms have entered the Lipa Later acquisition race, submitting offers to buy or finance the struggling buy-now-pay-later…
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How Prop Trading Firms Are Empowering Traders Globally
Have you noticed how quickly the world of trading is changing? It’s no longer just for Wall Street veterans or…
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Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa Surges as Stablecoins and DeFi Take Root
For years, Sub-Saharan Africa has stood at the periphery of global crypto conversations. But in 2024, the region is squarely…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Confirms Intermittent Downtime on its Digital Banking Channels
Equity Bank has issued a public notice confirming an ongoing service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. The bank described…
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BUSINESS
Roam and Fortune Credit Launch Electric Motorcycle Financing Program in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed digital credit provider, to launch the country’s…
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BUSINESS
IOM and Bolt Launch Global Partnership to Support Migrant Integration in Mobility and Delivery Sectors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Bolt, a leading European shared mobility and delivery platform, have signed a global…
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BUSINESS
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac Exits Safaricom as Telco Reshapes Its B2B Strategy
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac has left Safaricom. After nearly two years leading the enterprise business unit, she’s exited her role as Chief…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
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Startups
Tech Funding in Africa Contracts in H1 2025 Despite Early-Stage Growth
Tracxn has released its Africa Tech H1 2025 Funding Report, offering a detailed view of funding trends, sectoral performance, acquisitions,…
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