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How Do I Sign Up For 1xBet in Kenya?
Kenya has one of the fastest-growing gambling industries in Africa. Statista studies show the market will hit €115.50m in 2028…
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Redefining mobile performance with the stable and smooth ColorOS 14: OPPO’s Journey to Ultimate Smoothness
As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift…
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Safaricom halts money transfers to unregistered M-PESA users
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom will no longer allow unregistered mobile money users to receive money from users of its M-Pesa…
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Unlocking the Potential of Startups in Africa: Breaking Down Barriers for Lending to Micro and Small Businesses in Africa
In the dynamic landscape of Africa’s economic growth, small businesses and startups stand as the backbone of innovation and employment…
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5 perks that come with pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S24
If you are eagerly eyeing the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, brands like ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom and Jamii Telecom…
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[24Bit Podcast] The AI Dilemma: Navigating Ethics, Innovation, and Regulation
In the second episode of 2024, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We unpack the…
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Redmi Note 13 Series Launch Countdown: Xiaomi Unleashes Iconic Innovation with Spectacular Giveaways
Xiaomi Kenya takes centre stage on February 10th, 2024, unveiling the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series. The company is describing…
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Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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BUSINESS
Unlocking convenience and conscious spending with your Equity Prepaid Card
Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your…
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Oracle to open its second African public cloud region in Kenya
Tech giant Oracle has revealed plans to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its wider…
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Kenyan innovators to benefit from $10 million grant from ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a global Grant Program that will enable innovators in…
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Venture Capital in Africa: A Broken System in Need of Repair
In recent years, Africa has been touted as the next frontier for investment, with its burgeoning tech scene and a…
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Bolt enters Zimbabwe, its third market in Southern Africa
Bolt has announced the pilot of its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe today with more than 300 drivers ready to…
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Investor Outlook Optimistic, says Standard Chartered Bank
Kenya’s fiscal policy is set to benefit from a renewed focus on managing external liquidity concerns recede even as fiscal…
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Infopercept Appoints Preethkaran J as Chief Revenue Officer
Infopercept Consulting, a global platform-led managed security services company has appointed Preethkaran as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years…
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Eighty Schools in Kenya to Benefit from Epson’s EcoTank Donation Campaign Program
Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and…
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Epson Europe appoints Boris Manev as new Corporate Sustainability Director
Epson Europe has appointed Boris Manev as its new Corporate Sustainability Director. His appointment comes as the organisation looks to…
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Uber’s year in review looks at Kenyans’ mobility and delivery trends
Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things…
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Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank join forces to invest in women-led startups
Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to pilot a financing facility to invest in the Bank’s Women in…
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Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam Review
The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD webcam that will not make…
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BUSINESS
Receive money from anywhere across the world with Equity
In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering…
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LG Receives over 200 Awards and Recognitions at CES 2024
LG Electronics (LG) received more than 200 awards and recognitions for different innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home…
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Africa tipped on four sectors that can benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial…
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Gadgets
Logitech Studio Series Mouse Pad Review
The Logitech Studio Series Mouse Pad is a low-budget mouse pad that lets you glide away when paired with your…
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5G in Kenya: More than 500k users now on the network but adoption is still slow
Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market featuring the latest ColorOs14 based…
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Sama activates its multi-cloud integration in Kenya
Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced the global activation of its multi-cloud integration in Kenya.…
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alGROWithm secures funding to scale its Growth Talent Accelerator Program across six African countries
In March 2022, alGROWithm announced an initiative where they started building Africa’s first-ever Growth Talent Accelerator Program (GTAP). Fast forward…
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Bolt Rolls Out ‘Driver Compliment’ Feature In Kenya
Bolt has rolled out a new feature that will allow riders to appreciate drivers in addition to the star rating they…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Our 2024 Tech Predictions: From AI to EVs, Elections, and More
Welcome to the first episode of 24Bit Podcast in 2024! In this exciting episode, your hosts Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno,…
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Xiaomi Launching the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya Soon
Xiaomi has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series, which succeeds the Redmi Note…
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Workz cloud eSIM surpasses 100 telcos
Workz, which specialises in cloud-based subscriber solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), has announced today it has reached over 100…
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Portable Playgrounds: Navigating Mobile Casinos in Africa
The online gambling scene is really taking off in Africa, and it’s projected to hit $1.85 billion in revenue by…
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Bending Reality: The Art of Crazy Football Curve Goals
Football, the world’s most popular sport, has produced some of the most mesmerizing and jaw-dropping moments in the realm of…
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Interviews
[Interview] MediaTek seeking more partnerships with Kenyan telcos to increase 5G adoption
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving 5G adoption in Kenya through partnerships with local telcos. In a recent…
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Twiga Foods Settles Google Cloud Debt Dispute With Incentro Africa
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has announced that it has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Google Cloud provider…
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Fintech platform Alviere expands its reach to 500 million mobile wallets in Africa
Alviere, the embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, has chosen it to enable payments…
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SafeBoda to resume its operations in Kenya in February
Ride-hailing platform SafeBoda has announced that it’s resuming operations in Kenya more than a year after leaving the market. The…
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Kenyan agritech startup Shamba Pride raises $3.7M
Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative…
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Visa and Pesaflow partner to accelerate digital government ecosystems
Visa, a global leader in digital payments and Pesaflow, a pioneering fintech firm offering innovative digital payment solutions have partnered…
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CYBER SECURITY
Gartner Positions Sophos as Leader Position For Endpoint Protection Platforms
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms [EPP], marking…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Fintech firm Ukheshe acquires Africa focused payment and eCommerce solutions provider EFT Corporation
South African Fintech firm Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited (EFTCorp) from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS),…
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Gadgets
Samsung goes big on mobile AI with the new Galaxy S24 series
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series comprising the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, unleashing…
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Here is how your business can benefit from Boostika with Equity
Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her…
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Epson Introduces First Entry Level DTG Printer for Dark Fabrics
Epson has introduced the market’s first entry-level DTG [Direct to Garment] printer that can print directly onto dark, as well as…
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Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to be hosted in Nairobi
The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its…
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Uzapoint and Pezesha partner to provide embedded working capital to merchants in Africa
Uzapoint Technologies has partnered with SME financing platform Pezesha to provide access to finance for micro and small businesses across…
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[South Africa] Convergence Partners fully acquires Datacentrix Group
Convergence Partners today announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva…
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Here is where you can buy genuine Logitech products in Kenya
If you have tried upgrading your tech products this January, chances are very high that you have considered a Logitech…
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Showmax 2.0 is here, here is everything you need to know
Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its…
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Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On…
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Samsung Redefines Consumer Electronics Landscape with AI-Centric Innovations
Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as…
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This LG 4K Lifestyle Projector Doubles as a Stylish Art Objet
LG Electronics is introducing its latest lifestyle projector, the unique LG CineBeam Qube (model HU710PB). The new 4K model can…
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Sycamore Capital exits CMA Sandbox, announces commercial launch of the Cashlet mobile savings and investments app
Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an…
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Safaricom and partners launch accelerator program for local startups
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched an accelerator program targeting local startups. Known as Spark Accelerator the program aims to…
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This LG Styler Straightens Garments and Significantly Reduces the Need for Ironing
LG Electronics (LG) has introduced its new cutting-edge LG Styler, featuring a handheld, high-pressure steamer, Dynamic Moving Hanger™, and Dual TrueSteam™ technology. Unveiled…
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TECNO Launches SPARK 20 Pro+ Limited Edition to Celebrate Africa Cup of Nations
TECNO Mobile has launched the SPARK 20 Pro+ in Kenya, an upgraded addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. Also,…
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Epson EcoTank L15150 printer review
Epson EcoTank L15150 Review: Office printers have become essential tools in today’s fast-paced business world. While digitalization and technologies such…
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Gadgets
Meet LG UltraGear, World’s First 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With Dual-Hz Feature
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, designed to provide superior gaming…
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Prish Thakkar: Cyber Defenses and Cyber Insurance: A Holistic Approach to Cyber Risk Management
The landscape of cyber threats has significantly expanded in terms of volume, complexity, and impact of attacks over the past…
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LG Unveils Latest OLED Evo TVs
LG Electronics has introduced its 2024 OLED TV lineup, The new TVs are powered by the company’s latest AI processor…
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LG Smart TVs Unlock Limitless Entertainment and Personal Growth With New Apps
LG Electronics (LG) presents an array of new apps available on the company’s smart TVs to meet users’ individual preferences…
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Kenyan startups raised highest amount of funding in Africa in 2023
2023 was an interesting year for African startups. According to ‘Africa: The Big Deal’, a tech research firm, the year…
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LG Introduces 2024 QNED TVs
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the newest lineup of 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs. The TVs offer a…
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy A Series devices in Kenya, specs, pricing and availability
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled five new Galaxy A Series smartphones in Kenya. The new devices include the Galaxy A25 5G,…
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Enhancing Daily Living with AI Brilliance
In the era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we…
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Bolt now allows riders to cancel offline trips
Bolt has introduced a new cancellation option in its app, aimed at deterring users on its platform from taking offline…
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Epson Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity Across the Globe
Seiko Epson Corporation, has become the first in its sector to fully adopt renewable energy sources for all its operations…
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Safaricom’s M-Pesa is currently down
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa is down with users nationwide reporting delays. The service is unavailable on both the M-Pesa…
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[South Africa] Mimecast acquires human risk management solutions provider Elevate Security
Advanced email and collaboration security company Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition…
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Is Ethiopia Africa’s sleeping fintech giant?
The fintech sector has been one of Africa’s biggest technology success stories. According to one report, the continent’s 678 fintech startups…
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Here is How to Check KCSE 2023 Results
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu is expected to announce the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 results…
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Gadgets
Meet LG’s eco-friendly mycup Tumbler Washer to be launched at CES 2024
In a move that resonates with the growing values of environmental conservation by Kenyan consumers, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil…
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Gadgets
LG set to unveil the future of living with its Smart Home AI Assistant
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its state-of-the-art Smart Home Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024…
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Our best OPPO smartphones in 2023
OPPO smartphones in 2023: This was quite a busy year for OPPO in Kenya. The smartphone manufacturer released several devices…
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[Chester Wisniewski] Cybersecurity in 2024: Towards Ever Greater Sophistication of Tactics
As we welcome the arrival of 2024, reflecting on the lessons from 2023 and the evolving threat landscape, it becomes…
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Ease your Back-to-School experience this January with Absa
As the back-to-school season comes, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another…
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Airtel Africa CEO Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya is retiring
Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, is retiring from the company with effect from 1 July 2024.…
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BUSINESS
A customer placed a Ksh 89,000 order on Bolt Food in 2023
Bolt just released its Bolt Rewind revealing some interesting statistics on local transport and delivery trends in Kenya. This year’s…
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KRA Pledges to Support Taxpayers to Comply with New Electronic Tax Invoicing Requirements
With the deadline for businesses to fully switch to electronic tax invoicing, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged to…
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BUSINESS
Digital Credit Provider MyCredit secures $3 million debt funding
Kenyan Digital Credit Provider MyCredit Limited has raised $3 million in debt funding from impact investment firm BlueOrchard. The non-bank…
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Bolt is testing a new rider verification feature, here’s how it works
Bolt has unveiled a new rider verification feature in Kenya as it seeks to enhance driver safety. The on-demand mobility…
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Redmi 13C first impressions Review
Redmi 13C first impressions Review: Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi 13C smartphone in Kenya which the company says is designed…
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BUSINESS
Seamlessly Shop This Festive Season With Equity
With the festivities here with us (well, we know, just like you, we’re not sure how it happened so fast…
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ITU and CA to set up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has committed to support Kenya in setting up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Prolific Ransomware Groups Intentionally Switch on Remote Encryption for Attacks, Sophos Finds
Sophos has today released a report, titled “CryptoGuard: An Asymmetric Approach to the Ransomware Battle,” which found that some of…
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[Interview] How is OPPO navigating the local smartphone market?
OPPO first entered the Kenyan market in 2015. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the…
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Epson to Showcase Cutting-Edge Tech at ISE 2024
Global Technology Company Epson has announced it will showcase its full range of projectors and visual communication technology in Barcelona…
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BUSINESS
M-Pesa Global pay to get a tap-to-pay payment option
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-PESA will soon start offering tap-to-pay services to its more than 60 million customers. This is…
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Infinix’s gaming-focused HOT 40 series launched in Kenya
After months of teasing Infinix has finally unveiled its HOT 40 series in Kenya. The gaming-focused series of smartphones comprises…
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Mdundo and Safaricom Launch Ksh 5 Per Day Music Subscription Service
Popular music streaming platform, Mdundo.com has partnered with Safaricom to launch a new subscription service that will enable Kenyans to access…
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COLUMNS
VICTORIA KLEINBORT: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Migrating IT Infrastructure (And How to Avoid Them)
For contemporary organizations, digital transformation is unavoidable. Many businesses are increasingly migrating their IT infrastructure for business continuity, improved performance,…
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Drawbacks and Its Importance in Africa
1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept…
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Government to commence construction of 1,450 ICT Hubs in 2024
Plans to develop 1,450 ICT hubs for citizen digital literacy training, film production and public access to government services in…
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Parcel shipping platform TUNL raises $1 million to accelerate growth of e-commerce exports from Africa
TUNL, a South African parcel shipping platform has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa…
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Nigeria’s social commerce platform MAKA raises $2.65M Simplify Buying Fashion and Beauty Products in Africa
MAKA, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform, has raised a $2.65M pre-seed round. The investment was co-led by prominent…
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Copia, Visa partner to deliver digital finance services Kenyan households
Copia Global, the Kenyan last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Visa. The 5-year partnership,…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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BUSINESS
ALP West Logistics Park to host Printcare’s new manufacturing and packaging plant
Printcare, the design-to-delivery printing and packaging solutions provider has selected Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) West Logistics Park to host its…
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Techstars and ARM Labs invest $1.4 million in 12 African startups
Techstars, one of Africa’s most active startup investors has announced the 12 startups that will take part in the second…
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