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Mobile Money Made Kenya Bankable. It Also Left Millions Outside the Safety Net
Mobile money in Kenya has always projected certainty. Balances appear instantly. Transfers clear in seconds. Withdrawals feel final in the…
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Uganda Tightens Its Grip on Satellite Internet Just as the Campaign Clock Runs Down
Uganda has seen administrative directives come and go, but some land differently because of timing and memory. The Uganda Revenue…
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Why Ruto Is Personally Backing Safaricom and Ethio Telecom’s Regional Expansion Push
When William Ruto and Abiy Ahmed stood together in Addis Ababa, the moment carried more weight than the polite language…
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Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service…
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Bolt sees 8% surge in December rides
As the festive season reaches its peak, Kenyans are increasingly choosing digital convenience over the steering wheel. Bolt, the leading…
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Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
More than 15 years ago, mobile financial services emerged as a transformative force across Africa. From the earliest days of…
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How Airtel Money is evolving to meet the daily financial needs of Kenyans
As of late 2025, Airtel Money has transitioned from being just a backup option to a formidable financial partner for…
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Instagram Wants a Place on Your TV and That Raises Hard Questions About What the App Has Become
Instagram’s move onto television screens did not arrive with grand certainty. It arrived with doubt. That uncertainty is telling. Platforms…
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Transsion’s IPO is a bet that the world is ready to price an Africa-first tech powerhouse
Transsion’s move toward a secondary listing in Hong Kong is not about survival capital. It is about reframing how the…
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Kenya’s US health deal hits a court wall, and Africa is paying attention
When Kenya signed a $2.5 billion health cooperation agreement with Washington this month, officials framed it as a vote of…
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Adinkra Fellowship announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of global black leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has announced its 2026 Cohort, a distinguished group of twenty exceptional Black leaders selected from 1,257 applications…
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Mobile money built Africa’s digital promise, now the networks behind it are under real pressure
Across much of Africa, telecom networks have stopped being background utilities. They sit in the foreground of daily economic life,…
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Inside Meta’s all-in AI gamble as Zuckerberg rebuilds the company at full speed
Mark Zuckerberg has always had a habit of deciding, abruptly and absolutely, that a single idea will carry his company…
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Before Las Vegas opens its doors, CES 2026 is already showing its priorities
CES does not officially open until early January, yet the contours of the 2026 edition are already visible. Schedules are…
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The long courtship between big tech and trump’s second White House
Lobbying has never been polite, but it used to carry some embarrassment. Meetings stayed off calendars. Donations were explained away…
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Kenya’s spaceport ambition runs through Kipini where geography helps but markets decide
The idea of rockets leaving Kenyan soil is not new. It has circulated for decades, sometimes as ambition, sometimes as…
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Safaricom grew into a tech power as its foreign owners learned to step back
Safaricom is often discussed as a stock, a dividend story, or a political proxy. That framing misses what the company…
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Samsung’s Trifold is not trying to replace your phone and that is the point
For years, foldable phones have promised more space without quite earning it. Bigger screens unfolded, but habits stayed small. Video…
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Kenya sets Sh50m capital bar for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets
Kenya is moving to formalise the cryptocurrency market by setting minimum capital thresholds for firms dealing in virtual assets, with…
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X Built a New Identity, Then Found It Still Needed the Old One in Court
For more than two years, Elon Musk treated the Twitter name as finished business. The platform became X. The bird…
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Netflix has discovered the power of content you do not have to watch
For most of its life, Netflix behaved as if every minute on its platform had to earn focus. Sit down.…
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Samsung Is Doubling Down on Micro RGB TVs and Betting That Precision Can Still Command a Premium
When Samsung rolled out a 115 inch Micro RGB television at CES last year, the size drew the headlines. The…
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Faces a Bigger Question After Samsung’s Tri-Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was designed to feel settled. That quality mattered more before Samsung showed its hand with…
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PayPal’s next act is about building financial infrastructure, not just moving money
For most of its life, PayPal has operated as a layer that sat on top of other people’s financial systems.…
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Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience
Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day.…
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Microsoft says Windows 11 AI agents will ask before accessing files, but doubts about control remain
Microsoft has moved to calm one of the loudest fears around its upcoming AI agents in Windows 11. After concerns…
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Women and youth lead shift to safer night-time mobility in Kenya
Kenya’s night-time mobility patterns are shifting, with new data showing that women and young people are increasingly relying on ride-hailing…
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BUSINESS
Japanese brewing giant Asahi to acquire majority stake in EABL for $2.3 billion
Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group Holdings has agreed to acquire Diageo PLC’s majority stake in East African Breweries PLC (EABL)…
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TikTok becomes the new front door for African cinema and TV discovery
The age-old holiday dilemma of “what to watch” is increasingly being solved not by scrolling through streaming menus, but by…
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TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Kenya
TECNO has officially announced the launch of the MEGAPAD SE in Kenya. Positioned as a flagship AI tablet, the device…
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX partner to launch Starlink Direct to Cell connectivity across Africa
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Starlink Direct to Cell satellite services across 14 African…
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Dongfeng steps into Kenya’s electric car market with local assembly plans
Dongfeng electric cars arrive in Kenya at an awkward but revealing moment. The country’s EV conversation has grown louder, yet…
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Starlink Direct to Cell Africa tests the limits of coverage
Airtel Africa’s agreement to carry Starlink’s Direct to Cell service across its footprint reads, at first glance, like a simple…
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Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSE
Safaricom PLC has today officially listed its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a historic moment for…
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[EXCLUSIVE] Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka exits
In a major shake-up at the national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka is exiting…
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Canon expands ‘World Unseen’ initiative to Kenya in push to save coral reefs
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has expanded its global conservation initiative, The World Unseen, into East Africa, partnering with…
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DStv, GOtv record significant rebound as Kenya’s pay-TV market grows 13.7% in Q1
Kenya’s pay-TV market has registered a strong recovery in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, driven by a…
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BasiGo opens EV charging station at Shell Athi River
BasiGo, Kenya’s leading provider of electric bus solutions, has announced the official opening of a new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging…
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Player burnout prevention strategies in professional eSports
The fast rise of eSports pushes players to train for long hours. Many teams search for ways to protect their…
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The invitation from X sounds polite. The terms beneath it are not
X says it wants journalists back. Not in the nostalgic sense of restoring old power dynamics, but in a narrower,…
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TechTrends crowned Best Technology Creator at BAKE Awards 2025 gala night
TechTrends has been named the Best Technology Creator at the 2025 Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Awards, cementing its position…
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From maritime gateway to digital hub: Mauritius Telecom’s cloud transformation
From the lush, green coastlines of sugarcane fields to the bustling financial center of Port Louis, Mauritius, the “Pearl of…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos achieves full detection coverage in 2025 MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluation
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has achieved full detection coverage in the 2025 MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluation, successfully identifying 100% of adversary…
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NTT DATA ramps up Starlink rollout in Kenya, targets 1,000 enterprise sites across Africa
Global technology services leader NTT DATA is accelerating the deployment of Starlink-powered connectivity services across Africa, aiming to deploy over…
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Erkan Satik | Accelerated entry: How East Africa leapfrogged into the cloud age
East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises…
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How to bridge your imagination and reality this festive season with Galaxy AI
The holidays are a time for dreams, for imagining possibilities, and for sharing joy with loved ones. Samsung’s global festive…
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LINX Accra goes live in new Digital Realty ACR2 data centre
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has officially activated its interconnection hub within the newly launched Digital Realty ACR2 data centre,…
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Neeraj Pradhan appointed as CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has officially appointed Neeraj Pradhan as the Chief Executive Officer of…
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Why stablecoins, not bitcoin, quietly run crypto betting in 2025
If you only read headlines, you’d think “Bitcoin casinos” still define crypto gambling. But when we look at what people…
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Dan Kwach exits Africa Data Centres after 19-year tenure
Dan Kwach, a veteran executive at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has announced his departure from the firm, ending a nearly…
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Odibets awards KSh 1 million to tree-hugging record breaker Truphena Muthoni for climate drive
Kenyan environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has received a significant financial boost of KSh 1 million from betting firm Odibets to…
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African finance leaders push for intra-continental investment reform at Nairobi conference
Top finance and policy leaders from across the continent have issued a collective call for accelerated cross-border investment frameworks and…
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Interview | How AI and digital sovereignty are redefining African trade with Webb Fontaine’s Ludovic Thanay
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum, the continent stands at a pivotal juncture. The vision of…
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Kenya’s tech leap 2025: AI, diplomacy and infrastructure transforming the industry
There is a good reason Kenya is recognised as the Silicon Savannah of Africa. It’s a befitting nickname for a…
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Visa spotlights 22 African fintech startups as alumni valuation hits $1.3 billion
Visa has unveiled the latest group of high-growth startups graduating from its Africa Fintech Accelerator program, showcasing 22 companies that…
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As Airtel Money pushes into double digits, the comfort that surrounded M-PESA starts to thin
The latest sector statistics from the Communication Authority of Kenya now show that Airtel Money has climbed to 10.3% marking…
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Solar-powered tech: Why Africa is becoming the global leader in clean energy innovation
Africa is rising as the most recognized and innovative continent in the clean energy sector, a shift that global regions…
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Standard Bank injects $138 million into Safaricom Ethiopia to fuel network expansion
Standard Bank, trading as Stanbic Bank in Kenya, has announced a USD 138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) financing deal…
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i3 announces three major deals to accelerate African healthtech innovation
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced three agreements aimed at reshaping healthcare delivery across the continent. The deals were…
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Airtel Money and I&M Bank partner to enable direct merchant payments
Airtel Money customers can now make direct payments to I&M Bank merchants across the country, following a strategic partnership signed…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Green Bond oversubscribed by 176% as investors pour in KES 41.6 billion
Safaricom has recorded a significant uptake for its first Green Bond issuance, receiving applications totalling KES 41.6 billion, surpassing its…
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Is the Huawei Watch GT 6 the best smartwatch in Kenya?
Following the success of its predecessors, the Huawei Watch GT 6 has officially landed in the Kenyan market. Positioned as…
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Kenya’s cyber threat decline hides a new security reality
Kenya’s cyber threat volumes collapsed by a staggering margin in the last quarter, dropping from 4.6 billion detections to 842…
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Kenya’s fixed internet battle finds new fault lines
Kenya’s fixed internet competition has taken on new intensity, and it is no longer a simple question of who offers…
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Kenya’s heavy 5G use reveals a new data reality
Kenya’s 5G data usage has reached an average of 40GB per subscriber each month. That number stands out. It is…
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Kenya’s 149% mobile penetration and the competitive frontier behind it
Kenya’s mobile penetration has reached a striking 149 per cent, with SIM registrations climbing past 78 million by the end…
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Starlink Kenya’s steady advance in a broadband market under strain
Starlink Kenya subscribers rose to 19,460 in September 2025, the highest figure the company has posted since entering the country…
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Safaricom’s slow, determined march toward a technology-first identity
Safaricom spent years defined by mobile connectivity and a financial product that transformed how money moves in Kenya. That foundation…
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The Huawei MatePad 11.5 could be the best mid-range tablet in Kenya right now
I have been using the Huawei MatePad 11.5 for about a week now, and honestly, if you are looking for…
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Tekpon acquires The Next Web from The Financial Times in major media play
Tekpon, a software aggregator and review platform, has announced the acquisition of The Next Web (TNW) media and events brands…
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Alliance for inclusive AI launches with $100M goal
BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC, three organizations with a footprint spanning more than 150 countries, have announced the launch of…
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Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal
The Kenyan government has moved to ensure local control over Safaricom by establishing strict leadership conditions for Vodacom Group as…
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How a flicker in the JKUAT portal drew students into a wave of speculation
For a few minutes in early December, the JKUAT fee portal turned into a kind of Rorschach test for a…
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Ugandan fintech MAM Telecom joins FasterCapital to raise $5M
MAM Telecom Ltd, a Kampala-based financial technology firm addressing mobile money float shortages, has been accepted into FasterCapital’s prestigious EquityPilot…
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I&M Bank accelerates digital transformation agenda with new FX trading platform
I&M Bank recently launched I&M FX DIRECT, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to offer real-time foreign exchange trading. While on…
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Showmax’s Future Tested by the Netflix Warner Bros Deal
Showmax begins this period with an advantage that sets the stage for understanding how the Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery…
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LOOP Partners with bolttech for Device Financing, Launches Shopping Festival with 20% Cashback
LOOP, the Fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group, has launched a new device financing solution in partnership with global insurtech leader…
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The Deepfake Dilemma: Restoring Public Trust in the Age of AI
In a world where misinformation often prevails, the emergence of deepfakes has massively disturbed the already shaky ground of public…
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From rural Kenya to Africa’s Business Heroes: The story of BuuPass through the lens of co-founder Wyclife Omondi
Wyclife Omondi’s journey to the Top 10 finalists at the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Edition is rooted in a deeply…
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Netflix’s Bid for Warner Bros Reshapes Hollywood Power
The Netflix Warner Bros acquisition entered public view after a sequence of internal calculations, private approaches, and political reading. Studios…
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Kenya’s Tap to Phone Moment as KCB and Visa Push Payments Into Everyday Life
Last evening, KCB and Visa gathered merchants, partners, and a crowd of regular customers to unveil something that looked simple…
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Sophos: Manufacturers Blocking More Ransomware, But Data Theft and Extortion on the Rise
Manufacturing organizations are becoming increasingly effective at stopping ransomware attacks before data can be encrypted, yet cybercriminals are countering these…
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Global Insurtech Unicorn bolttech Acquires Kenyan Platform mTek in East African Expansion
Singapore-based insurtech unicorn bolttech has officially acquired mTek, a leading Kenyan digital insurance platform, marking a significant entry into the…
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Airtel and DTB Partner to Enable Direct Merchant Payments
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) using Diamond Trust Bank’s (DTB) “Till Moja” can now accept payments directly from Airtel Money…
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Tim-Sky Media Services Scoops Double Victory at PRSK Awards
Regional communications agency Tim-Sky Media Services has claimed top honors at the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Awards of…
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Microsoft Exceeds African Connectivity Target, Reaching 117 Million People
Microsoft has announced it has successfully provided internet access to over 117 million people across Africa, surpassing its 2025 target…
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Airtel Money, Juba Express Unveil Offline Global Remittance Service
In a significant move to bridge the financial divide, Airtel Money Uganda has partnered with fintech firm Juba Express to…
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Spotify Unveils 2025 Wrapped: New AI Features, ‘Wrapped Party’ Mode, and Deeper Data Insights
The wait is finally over for music enthusiasts across the continent. Spotify has officially launched 2025 Wrapped, the highly anticipated…
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Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 Billion
The Government of Kenya has offloaded majority control of Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya Limited in a deal valued at…
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AWS launches Agentic AI tools as Kenyan firms brace for autonomous shift in 2026
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signaled a major evolution in enterprise technology, unveiling a suite of Agentic AI tools at…
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Visa Targets $2.5B+ Stablecoin Volume with New Aquanow Deal
Visa has announced a major expansion of its digital currency capabilities across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and…
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New Fund to Award $75,000 Grants to Innovators Transforming African Cities
The Million Lives Collective (MLC) and the Judith Neilson Foundation have announced the launch of the African Cities Innovation Fund…
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How Spotify Wrapped 2025 Stacks Up Against Its Rivals
The calendar turns, and the annual music recap season arrives with its usual blend of theatre and self-study. What once…
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Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite in $500 Million All-Cash Deal
Eventbrite, the global marketplace for live experiences, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by technology firm Bending…
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Platinum Credit Ordered to Pay KSh 400,000 for Privacy Breach
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Platinum Credit Limited to pay Ksh. 400,000 in compensation to…
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Bolt and Gebeya Partner to Cut Transport Costs for Service Professionals in Kenya and Ghana
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has announced a strategic partnership with Pan-African talent tech company Gebeya. The collaboration aims to reduce mobility…
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Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has emerged as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. The announcement…
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Safaricom Apologizes and Restores Data Bundles After Public Uproar
Safaricom has moved swiftly to quell a public backlash following a sudden reduction in the value of its popular ‘No-Expiry’…
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Kenya School of TVET and Huawei Graduate 65 Lecturers in National ICT Capacity Drive
The Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET) and Huawei Technologies Kenya have announced the completion of the second phase of their…
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Viktoria Ventures Honoured for Advancing Angel Investing Across Africa
Viktoria Ventures, a Nairobi-based angel investment and startup support organization, has been crowned “Angel Network of the Year 2025” at…
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Court Orders Usiku Games to Compensate Ex-Director for Unlawful Dismissal
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled against gaming company Usiku Games Entertainment Ltd, ordering it to compensate its…
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