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9 more online taxi firms licensed by NTSA to operate in Kenya
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has granted licenses to 9 more online taxi operators in Kenya, bringing the…
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Flutterwave selects Nairobi, Kenya as its regional headquarters for East Africa
Flutterwave, the African fintech firm is setting up its regional headquarter for East Africa in Nairobi Kenya. This announcement was…
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Netflix has injected Sh23.5 billion into the production of African films since 2016
Movie streaming giant Netflix has spent KSh.23.5 billion ($175 million) in the production of films in Africa since it entered…
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Government sets aside KSh. 5 billion for last mile fibre connectivity to 19 counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) have signed an agreement to expand last mile fibre…
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Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 applications open in Kenya
Payments firm Visa has opened applications for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI). The global open innovation…
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How to apply for the M-Pesa Foundation Academy 2023 scholarship program
The M-Pesa Foundation Academy has opened applications for its 2023 scholarship program targeting learners who will sit for their KCPE…
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Microsoft ADC, JKUAT Complete Review Computer Sciences Curriculum
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has reviewed its Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Bachelor…
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Court orders Meta to cut ties with content moderation firms in Kenya
The case brought against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has taken a new twist after the High Court in Kenya ordered…
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Mukesh Bector: Japanese Businesses have been Leading on Sustainability for Years
Modern Japan is international, open and adaptive. But there’s an interesting dichotomy in Japanese culture and business. As much as…
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Oppo Kenya announces winners of the Reno8T photography challenge
Oppo Kenya has announced the winners of its Reno8 T photography challenge which kicked off on 13th March 2023. Winners…
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Kenya receives $390m from World Bank to accelerate digital economy
The World Bank has approved a $390 million grant for Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project. This is the first phase…
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Kenya lost Ksh 3.6 billion to cyber criminals in 2022
Kenya’s losses to cyber criminals reached Ksh 3.6 billion (USD 36 million) in 2022, compared to Nigeria and South Africa…
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Nigerian crypto startup Lazerpay shuts down after failing to raise funds
Nigerian crypto payment platform Lazerpay has declared its intentions to shut down after failing to raise a successful funding round.…
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dLocal launches new payment platform to boost African e-commerce transactions
dLocal has announced the launch of a new all-in-one payment solution to manage global platform payments in one place. Known…
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Nigerian health-tech startup Healthlane is restructuring as it struggles to remain afloat
Nigerian health-tech startup Healthlane has announced plans to change its business model, following months of operational struggles and little business.…
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Kenyan agritech Victory Farms raises $35 million Series B funding
Victory Farms, a Kenya-based aquaculture startup operating around Lake Victoria has raised $35 million in Series B round. Previously the…
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Cybersecurity firm Sophos announces new leadership appointments
Sophos today announced the promotion of Joe Levy to president of the Sophos Technology Group (STG). The company has also…
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Vertiv appoints Wojtek Piorko new managing director for Africa
Vertiv on Thursday announced the appointment of Wojtek Piorko as its new managing director for Africa effective immediately. Before his…
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Brazilian fintech EBANX picks Ex-Chipper Cash VP as its new director for Africa
EBANK, the Brazilian fintech company which recently expanded into Africa has announced the appointment of Wiza Jalakasi as its new…
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Mama Fua among seven startups awarded Ksh1 million each by Mozilla
Seven startups from Uasin Gishu county have received Ksh. 1 million each from Mozilla and the Gladys Boss Foundation to…
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Jumia Kenya appoints new CEO
Jumia on Wednesday announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as the new CEO of Jumia Kenya, effective from March. Charles takes…
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Two firms fined Ksh.5 million by ODPC for abusing customers personal data
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a penalty notice against two companies, digital credit provider, Whitepath…
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Infinix Takes Mobile Gaming to New Heights with the All-New HOT 30 Series
Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i…
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Understanding the Rules of Online Betting on Tennis
Online betting on tennis can be an exciting way to make some extra cash, but it is important to understand…
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Google now prohibits personal loan apps from accessing user data
Google has recently made great efforts to protect consumer interests on Play Store, in an effort to comply with emerging…
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Kampala to install 400 Internet towers in quest to become a smart city
Uganda’s capital city, Kampala needs 400 network towers to facilitate network signals in its bid to become a smart city.…
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[Interview] Visa Kenya’s Eva Ngigi-Sarwari on fintech and Gen-Z spending
We are living at an exciting time where technology has made it easier for people to access funding, invest and…
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20th edition of East Africa Com tech event to be hosted in Nairobi
East Africa’s premier technology, telecommunication, media, and broadcasting event East Africa Com will return to Nairobi on 25-26 April after a…
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DFC invests $25 million in Pan-African VC firm Novastar Ventures
The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $25 million in a new fund by Pan-African venture capital firm…
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Tanzania’s CHIL Femtech Center launches telemedicine product for students across Africa
CHIL Femtech Center, an entity under the CHIL AI Lab Group, has launched a new technology to improve health care…
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Huawei urges government to allocate more spectrum to local telcos for 5G expansion
Additional investment in spectrum for future mobile network usage is important in anticipation of the exponential growth of 5G connectivity…
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Worldcoin expanding in Kenya through P2P Exchange and Crypto Education
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency token project that was co-founded by Sam Altman, co-founder of Openai is expanding throughout Nairobi. The organization…
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PHANTOM V Fold, Tecno’s first foldable now available for pre-order in Kenya
TECNO has announced the launch of PHANTOM V Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone in Kenya. The phone is part of…
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Popular Crypto Trading Platform Paxful Shuts Down
Paxful, a popular Africa-focused cryptocurrency marketplace has announced that it’s shutting down and asked its users to withdraw their funds.…
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Huawei roots for cloud and solar tech to scale up forest conservation in Kenya
Huawei Technologies has announced plans to scale up the use of cloud and solar technology to deepen environmental conservation in…
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This African startup hopes to make delivery of small parcels cheaper
SkyCliQ, a startup hoping to democratize the small parcel delivery segment has launched its waitlist for community-based shopping and delivery.…
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93% of Organizations Find the Execution of Essential Security Operation Tasks Challenging, Sophos Survey
93% of organizations globally find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. This is…
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Kenyan Creators Shine in TikTok’s Inaugural Africa Creator Hub Programme
A select group of talented content creators from Kenya have just made history as the first graduates of TikTok’s Africa…
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[Nigeria] Mobility Startup Shuttlers Has Raised $4M for Expansion
Nigerian shared mobility startup Shuttlers has raised $4 million in a new funding round to facilitate expansion. The startup was…
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Connected Summit 2023 concludes with a commitment to a digitally inclusive Kenya
The Connected Summit 2023 just came to an end in Diani, Kwale County, highlighting Kenya’s progress and potential for future…
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Konza and Moringa School Sign MoU to Support Jitume Program
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Moringa School have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the design and…
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University students in Kenya to benefit from AWS cloud training
The Kenyan government through the ICT Authority has announced a partnership with Amazon that will see 10,000 university students receive…
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Kenya to launch first satellite next week
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced that the country will launch its first operational satellite next week in a…
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Cisco, ICT Authority partner to train ICT professionals in the country
Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to train ICT professionals in the country through a new partnership with the ICT…
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Twitter creates more confusion as it seeks to monetize verification badges
There has been unending buzz about Twitter and its new policy requiring certain cadres of subscribers to pay for the…
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Hustler Fund: Kenyans have so far borrowed more than Ksh26.4 billion
Kenyans have borrowed more than Ksh26.4 billion from the Hustler Fund since it was launched on November 30, 2022. This…
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Safaricom has dropped 4G Wi-Fi routers prices by up to 40%
Safaricom has announced a drop in the prices of its 4G Wi-Fi routers by 40%. This makes the Safaricom home…
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Mobile money taxation could hamper financial inclusion gains in Africa, report
In an increasingly digital economy, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been greater collaboration between the private sector and…
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Connected Summit 2023: Government reiterates its commitment to support local startups
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting technology and innovation in the country by supporting…
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Connected Kenya Summit 2023 Kicks off in Diani
The 2023 Connected Kenya Summit has kicked off in Diani, in Kwale Couty. The Summit, now in its 12th edition…
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Video: Nokia T21 Tablet Unboxing and First Impressions Review
For under Ksh 40k, the Nokia T21 tablet can be a good choice for users seeking an affordable and reliable…
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Which Gadget Is Best For Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with the rise of technology, there are now countless…
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Brian Mallari: Why You Need to Back Up Your Business
Worrying about losing data isn’t something you have to lose sleep over if you have an active data backup strategy.…
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European Union Extends Ksh 50 billion to Kenya for Electrification of BRT
Kenya has the desire to actualize the Bus Rapid Transit system to make public transport cost-effective and more efficient. However,…
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Today is World Backup Day. Have you Backed Up your Data?
On 31st March each year since 2011, the world celebrates World Backup Day, a day that reminds us of the…
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Creative Edge partners with global agency FCB for integrated marketing Solutions
Marketing communications agency, Creative Edge, has announced a partnership with FCB (Foote, Cone, and Belding), a global, fully integrated marketing…
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Infinix HOT 30 set for Kenya launch
Infinix has announced plans to launch its latest smartphone in the HOT Series, the Infinix HOT 30 in Kenya. With…
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HMD Global plans to assemble some Nokia smartphones in Kenya
Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand has announced that it plans to assemble…
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HMD Global brings the Nokia G60 5G to Kenya for Ksh 52,999
Nokia G60 5G is HMD’s most eco-friendly G-series device to date and will be available in Kenya starting today for…
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South Africa leads the world as the most internet-addicted country
A study by Atlas VPN, a Delaware-based virtual private network company has highlighted that South Africa leads in most hours…
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Google takes down hundreds of Kenyan loan apps from Play Store
Google has removed hundreds of Kenyan-focused loan apps from Play Store, in compliance with the new digital lenders policy which…
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Fintech startup PayDay raises $3 million in seed funding
PayDay, the pan-African fintech startup has raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Moniepoint Inc, with…
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Alpheus Mangale takes over from Oliver Fortuin as new SEACOM Group CEO
SEACOM has announced that Alpheus Mangale is joining the company as the incoming Group CEO, effective 1 April 2023. Mangale…
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Carrefour introduces self-checkout service at Nairobi’s Westgate store
Carrefour, one of Kenya’s most popular retail stores owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim has launched a self-checkout service…
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Zuri Health Launches digital outpatient service for SMEs
Zuri Health, the Kenyan health-tech has launched a new digital outpatient service designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).…
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Nigeria’s Autochek appoints US automotive industry veteran Robert Granados to its board
Autochek, the Nigerian startup making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa has appointed US automotive industry leader and…
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LG introduces its new lineup of home appliances
LG Electronics has unveiled its second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance line-up. The line-up, first unveiled at the LG Showcase MEA…
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Spotify invests in Ghana’s community recording studio Vibrate Space
Spotify on Tuesday announced a new investment in Vibrate Space from its Creator Equity Fund to support emerging artists in…
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[Interview] Western Digital’s Ghassan Azzi on the firm’s hardware storage products and plans for the Kenyan market
Western Digital is one of the biggest players in the computer drive manufacturing and data storage industry. With its headquarters…
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AWS opens applications for its inaugural FinTech Africa Accelerator : How to apply
Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator has announced the inaugural launch of its AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator. The program is…
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Fintech firm NALA receives PSP license from Bank of Tanzania
NALA, the fintech firm payments company born in Tanzania has been granted a Payment Service Provider (PSP) License to operate…
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Visa goes big with digital payments in Kenya
The Covid-19 pandemic propelled the adoption of digital payment platforms for millions of people around the world and in Africa.…
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[Interview] VENCO’s Reagan Mbitiru on how the proptech startup is helping manage African properties
The adoption of technology in the real estate management sector is still a very infant idea. There aren’t many solutions…
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[24Bit Podcast] The State of Paying for Social Media in 2023
This is a discussion of the different aspects of social media, how things have changed to the extent in which…
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African Market Intelligence Startup Rwazi Raises $4 Million Seed Funding
African market intelligence startup Rwazi has raised a $4 million seed funding round that was led by Bonfire Ventures and…
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What Do Internet Service Providers Do? Definition And 3 Examples
Have you ever wondered what your Internet Service Provider does for you? You trust them with your data and internet…
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Uber and Google partner to launch empowerment program for women drivers
Ride-hailing company Uber has launched a community-based women empowerment initiative for women drivers and delivery partners using the platform in…
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KEBS highlights impact of standards on economic growth
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has emphasized the critical role of standards in catalyzing business growth, enhancing efficiency, and…
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Liquid acquires leading cloud and cyber security provider in Egypt
Pan-Africa technology company Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired Cairo-based tech firm Cysiv MEA as it continues to expand its business…
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[24Bit Podcast] Safaricom Go Monthly Bundles
In this short episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we share our thoughts on Go Monthly Bundles by Safaricom. This new…
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Kenyan e-commerce startup Zumi is shutting down
Zumi, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce marketplace connecting retailers of non-food products to suppliers is reportedly closing shop after failing to…
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[Interview] Wasoko’s Neeti Kaushik on e-commerce and how the company is formalizing trade in Africa
Wasoko is one of Africa’s leading and most dynamic e-commerce platforms helping to make same-day deliveries of fast-moving consumer goods…
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Dream VC Opens Applications for its 2023 Talent Accelerator Program in Africa
Dream VC, a Remote Venture Capital Upskilling Institute, has opened applications for its 2023 Accelerator Program for VCs in Africa. …
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Kenyan insurtech startup Turaco and Airtel Money launch low-cost hospital cash insurance product
Turaco, the Kenyan insurtech startup has partnered with Airtel Mobile and Prudential Assurance to launch a low-cost hospital cash insurance…
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BUSINESS
SYSPRO’s new ERP delivers cutting-edge capabilities to manufacturers
Global ERP software provider SYSPRO has announced new capabilities in its most recent ERP version. The new version comes with enriched functionality for improved…
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Meta’s lawsuit In Kenya changes course as more content moderators go to court
The friction between social media giant Meta and African-based content moderators has taken a new twist after 43 content moderators…
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MossBets Revolutionizing Virtual Gaming in Kenya
MossBets, a leading online sports betting platform in Kenya has announced plans to start distributing branded merchandise to grassroot football…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Africa opens a $2 Million in Shared Service Operations Centre in Nairobi
M-Pesa Africa on Wednesday launched a Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) in Nairobi to oversee service operations and technical support.…
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Fawzia Ali appointed new Safaricom Chief Consumer Business Officer
Safaricom has confirmed the appointment of Fawzia Ali as its new Chief Consumer Business Officer. Fawzia has been holding the…
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Factor[e] Ventures launches new venture studio for African startups
Factor[e] Ventures has launched a new venture studio targeting tech startups in Africa. Known as Delta40, the studio aims to…
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Safaricom Go Monthly bundles explained
In December last year, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom announced that it was merging its PostPay and All-in-One plans into one…
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Zone Unveils Crypto-Gaming Platform with USD.250 monthly prize
Zone, a blockchain gaming company, has launched the first crypto-gaming platform for gamers in Kenya. The web-based game-fi platform enables…
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Kenyan startup ecosystem has a significant competitive edge globally, report
A comprehensive, in-depth report funded by the UK government has given Kenya’s startup ecosystem a thumbs up, noting that it…
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TESPOK and Soliton Telmec confirm sponsorship for the Connected Summit 2023
Soliton Telmec and TESPOK have announced their sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Summit 2023. The annual event now in its…
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YouTube reinstates Donald Trump’s account two years after suspension
YouTube has reinstated former US President Donald Trump’s channel after suspending it two years ago. The account was suspended one…
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Mukesh Bector: The Ingredients of Tech Innovation
Time only moves in one direction, and with it, we must keep evolving. Technology has become central to our development…
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How to Choose the Right Online Casino Website for Beginners
Are you new to the exciting world of online casinos? Can’t decide which website is right for you? Don’t worry…
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Flutterwave Secures Two Additional Licenses to Operate in Rwanda
Nigerian remittance company Flutterwave has announced that it has received its Electronic Money Issuer and Remittance Licenses from the National…
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TECNO SPARK 10 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
TECNO Mobile is making its new SPARK 10 series officially available in Kenya. The series which succeeds the Spark 9…
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[Nigeria] Fintech startup OnePipe raises $4.8m to reach more SMEs
Nigerian fintech startup, OnePipe, has secured $4.8 million in debt funding from TLG Capital to drive the company’s inventory finance…
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Redmi 12C Unboxing and First Impressions Review: The perfect budget phone?
Redmi 12C Unboxing: Xiaomi last week announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, its latest entry-level smartphone into the Kenyan market.…
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