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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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WhatsApp AI Privacy Features Now Live — 3B Users, Zero Compromise on Security
Meta officially announced that WhatsApp has now surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, one of only a handful of applications…
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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Offer Starlink Connectivity in Africa
Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently,…
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Inside the Meta Threads Evolution: Why This Platform Is No Longer Just Instagram’s Little Brother
The evolution of Threads by Meta marks a substantial change in the platform’s strategy, crowning it as an independent service…
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X 4K Video Uploads: A New Era for Social Media Content?
X, formerly Twitter, has launched 4K video uploads for its premium subscribers, which starts a change in video strategy on…
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Kenya Fibre Optic Expansion: A Sh10 Billion Bet on Connectivity
Kenya’s fibre optic expansion is the most important project in Kenya’s ambitious Digital Superhighway plan. The purpose is to raise…
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NCBA AIG Kenya Acquisition: Sh266M Gain and Bold Strategy
The acquisition of AIG Kenya by NCBA has proved to be a big strategic gamble by NCBA Group and gave…
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Kenya’s Proposed 16% VAT on Streaming: What You Should Know
Kenya’s anticipated Finance Bill 2025 brings into focus the proposal to impose a 16% VAT on streaming services. Consumers and…
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What Kenya Smart Cities Bill Means for Counties
Kenya is positioning itself to decentralize the digital future; hence, counties may be the ones to conceptualize the vision. The…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Carrefour Partner with Amex to Enable Card Payments
Equity Bank and Carrefour have entered into a strategic partnership with American Express (Amex), enabling Equity Bank Amex cardholders to…
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CYBER SECURITY
The End of Passwords? World Password Day 2025 Explains the Shift to Passkeys
World Password Day 2025 is not simply an annual reminder; it is a notable milepost along the path of cybersecurity…
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Microsoft Passwordless Future Explained: What Passkeys Mean for Your Digital Security
Effective May 2025, Microsoft has adopted passwordless login as the default for all new accounts, a decisive step toward making…
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UAE Dirham-Backed Stablecoin: Shaping the Middle East’s Digital Currency Future
One of the latest bold steps that the UAE has taken in the direction of advancing digital currency is the…
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Ex-citi, Goldman, Barclays Compliance Firm Hits $1M in First Year, Expands to EMEA
de Risk Partners, a financial regulatory compliance consultancy founded by former executives from Citigroup, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs is celebrating…
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The Dark Side of Big Exits: What Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Should Focus On Instead
The recent acquisition of Paystack by Stripe has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Africa’s startup ecosystem. Much as…
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MTN Nigeria Q1 2025 Performance: A Strong Recovery Despite Economic Challenges
MTN Nigeria has reported a fantastic profit after tax of ₦133.7 billion in financial results for Q1 2025, unlike a…
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Africa’s Digital Rights Under Scrutiny: Londa 2024 Report Reveals Gains and Gaps in Online Freedoms
While gaining access to the internet has become not just a convenience but a human right. Yet, Africa’s digital rights…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Launches 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort
NCBA on Friday announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its Go Getter Internship Programme. The program aims to…
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Startups
Kenyan Online Pharmacy MYDAWA Raises New Round of Funding
MYDAWA, the Kenyan digital health platform, has secured a new funding round to expand its services across East Africa. The…
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i3 Backs 7 African Pharmacy Startups with Up to $225K Support
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7…
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Investment Firm C-One Ventures Acquires Nigerian Fintech, Bankly
Bankly, a Nigerian fintech company and licensed microfinance bank, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigerian operations by investment…
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Snapchat 5-Tab Interface: A Strategic Shift to Revive User Engagement
Snapchat scrapped plans for a simplified version of the app late in 2024, when it was being tested. First intended…
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How Virtual Influencers Are Changing Marketing and Social Media
In the fast-evolving world of marketing and social media, virtual influencers have emerged as a fascinating phenomenon, capturing the eyes…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Launches Labour Day Campaign Rewarding Kenyans with Ksh.100,000 Getaway
As the country prepares to mark Labour Day, Bolt has launched a campaign aimed at celebrating the resilience, determination, and daily hustle…
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Standard Chartered Launches Cohort 8 of its Women in Tech Program
Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University and Village Capital, have officially launched cohort 8 of Women in Tech…
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The Google Play Store Decline: Google’s New Rules Behind the App Purge
The Google Play Store decline has raised eyebrows across the tech ecosystem. The apps in the Play Store have declined…
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Meta AI App Merges Voice, Social, and Data—Here’s the Privacy Catch
The Meta AI app, the latest launch by Meta, can be aptly tagged as the world’s first social artificial intelligence…
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Calla PR Launches Solution to Help Businesses Test Products Pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and…
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Ghana-Based Energy Startup Kofa Raises $8.1m to Expand Across East and West Africa
Ghanaian energy tech company Kofa has raised $8.1 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its battery-swapping network across…
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CYBER SECURITY
2024 Zero-Day Cybersecurity Report: What Google Didn’t Reveal About AI, N-Day, and Supply Chain Risks
While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached…
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Airtel Money Upgrade This Weekend: Expect Downtime – and a 100% Cashback Reward
The world of mobile money transactions is becoming more and more dynamic in today’s fast-changing digital environment. Airtel Money, one…
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What’s Fueling Spotify’s Q1 2025 Growth? Here’s a Deep Dive into the Numbers
Spotify’s Q1 growth for 2025 shattered expectations. The streaming giant onboarded 5 million new Premium members, marking its largest Q1…
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Why Ethio Telecom’s IPO Fell Short – A Deeper Look into Ethiopia’s Telecom Liberalization
Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom IPO has attracted considerable attention, but its performance has been disappointing. It raised only $24.5 million against…
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Social Media Not to Blame for Youth Unrest, Say Critics Amid Atwoli’s Remarks
Social media’s role in Kenya’s political and social discourse came under fresh scrutiny during the 60th annual Central Organization of…
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PayPal Establishes Regional Headquarters in Dubai: A Strategic Move for MEA’s Digital Payments
In a historic step towards strengthening its footprint in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, PayPal has announced the…
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How Galaxy S25 Gemini Live Redefines Privacy and AI on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first…
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Video: Epson EcoTank L6550 Review
In this short video, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550 (Review), a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses…
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Formula 1 Betting Got Smarter: How Kenyan Players Can Stay Ahead in 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season keeps all the observers at the edge. The top teams are chasing the Constructors’ crown.…
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Sophos Advocates the End of the Password on World Password Day
As the world marks World Password Day, cybersecurity firm Sophos has stressed the limits of passwords and knowledge-based authentication methods.…
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Spotify’s AI Playlist Feature Is Now in Kenya—Here’s How It’s Changing Music Discovery
Spotify has officially launched the AI Playlist feature in Kenya, bringing the power of machine learning to music lovers across…
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Quantum Dots are Essential to QLED Technology – Without Them, a TV Isn’t Truly QLED
Industry experts have raised concerns about the quality and authenticity of QLED televisions being sold in the Kenyan market. Although…
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COLUMNS
Aaron Bugal: AI and Cybersecurity – Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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BUSINESS
KRA Unveils Electronic Rental Income Tax System
On 10th April 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officially announced that it had unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax…
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The Silent Surge: How Scam Call Centers Are Taking Root in Africa
For many decades, cybercrime in Africa-with the exception of some few ironic exceptions, was usually painted in a comic style…
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South Africa’s African Bank Hit with $38K Fine for Misleading Ad Campaign
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa’s market conduct regulator for financial institutions, has penalised African Bank for false advertising.…
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CMC Networks CEO Marisa Trisolino Steps Down
CMC Networks has announced that its CEO, Marisa Trisolino, will be stepping down from her role, effective 9th May 2025.…
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CapCut vs Edits: Why CapCut Will Continue to Reign Supreme in Mobile Editing
When it comes to mobile video editing apps, the competition is stiff, with CapCut taking the crown. Meta recently launched…
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SIM Swap Fraud in Kenya: What Telecom Providers and Regulators Are Doing to Fight It
As mobile phone usage grows, as witnessed by the number of active mobile subscriptions in Kenya, now posited at over…
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MIT Renames Legatum Center to Kuo Sharper Center
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship into the MIT Kuo Sharper…
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Kenya Digital Economy Growth: How Tech is Positioning It as East Africa’s Economic Leader
Kenya is bound to dethrone Ethiopia as the biggest economy in East Africa in 2025. The International Monetary Fund made…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Opens Call for Innovation Awards
The organisers of the Connected Africa Summit have announced the official call for entries for the 2025 Connected ICT Innovation…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks Launches Invinsense 6.0 to Boost Cybersecurity in Africa
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and Middle East, today announced the launch of Invinsense 6.0, the latest…
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Xiaomi Redmi A5 Launches in Kenya for Ksh.9,499
Xiaomi has today announced the launch of the highly anticipated Redmi A5 in Kenya. The company says the Redmi A5…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!
How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we discuss this ahead…
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AI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity Without Replacing Humans
Since the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), people worldwide have raised concerns, chief among them: Will AI take away our…
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Netflix Video Podcasts: A Strategic Shift or a Risky Gamble?
Netflix is entering the territory of video podcasts, which could mean a seismic shift in its content strategy. Recently, co-CEO…
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Liquid, Christian Aid, and IBM Partner to Boost Digital Skills in Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a Cassava Technologies company, has teamed up with Christian Aid and IBM for a digital upskilling workshop…
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Kenya Space Debris Warning: KSA Issues Alert Over Potential Reentry April 19–20
Before the expected atmospheric re-entry of a large piece of space debris, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued out…
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Social Media
Dubai Offers Free Training for Six-Figure Travel Content Creator Jobs
Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with…
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Opera Mini AI Integration Brings Free AI Tools to Africa’s Mobile Users
Opera Mini AI integration is now live in the browser app as the company moves to make AI more accessible.…
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Startups
African AI Startups Invited to Apply for 2025 Google Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage…
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Atlas Cloud Taps IBM Watsonx to Boost AI Innovation in Morocco
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has announced a collaboration with IBM and its…
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OPPO Kenya Easter Sale 2025: Unmissable Smartphone Deals and Campus Fun
OPPO has launched its Easter sale offers by offering exclusive discounts on some of its devices in partnership with LOOP,…
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Reviews
TOZO Crystal Pods Review: Transparent Design, Powerful ANC, and Exceptional Value
The Secret of Us and Tortured Poets Department have been on repeat these past few weeks, and my companion has…
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[Column] Mohamed Sajeed: How IoT and Automation Transforms Business Imaging
The convergence of Internet of Things [IoT] and automation is reshaping industries, and Epson is at the forefront of this…
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Easter Deal: Grab the HMD Skyline at 50% Off in Kenya
This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason to upgrade your smartphone. For…
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HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music Launched in Kenya
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the makers of Nokia phones, has officially rolled out the HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music…
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BUSINESS
Equity CEO Dr. James Mwangi Receives London Freedom Award for Inclusivity Work
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been conferred the Freedom of the City of…
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BNI Kenya to Host Exclusive Business Growth Conference with World-Renowned Business Coach, Phil Berg
BNI Kenya, part of the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI, will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined…
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How Jumia is Driving Africa’s E-commerce Growth, One Market at a Time
Jumia, the African e-commerce platform, has transformed how people shop on the continent and created job opportunities for many at…
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vivo V50 With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launches in Kenya
vivo has officially launched the vivo V50 smartphone in Kenya. The phone succeeds the vivo V40 (Review), which was launched…
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High US Tariffs Drive Demand for Refurbished Tech in South Africa
As escalating U.S. tariffs on technology imports send shockwaves through global supply chains, South Africa’s IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and…
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African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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Why Google’s Market Share Decline Might Be the Beginning of a Major Shift in Search
For a long time, there has been no competition for Google when it came to holding the hegemony in the…
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China TikTok Deal Block: How Beijing Turned Trump’s Trade Tactics Against Him
The China TikTok deal block is among the most consequential acts of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. In view of…
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Kenya VASP Bill 2025 vs U.S. DeFi Repeal: Two Diverging Paths for Crypto Regulation
In a historic moment for international crypto regulation, U.S. President Donald Trump has just signed off on a resolution to…
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TechTrends Podcast | The State of E-commerce in Africa – A Conversation with Jumia EA Regional CEO , Vinod Goel
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Goel, East Africa Regional CEO of Jumia, Africa’s…
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Inside the Google Layoffs in 2025: Restructuring, AI Priorities, and What Comes Next
The Google layoffs in 2025 are shaking the entire tech industry. The tech giant’s restructuring saw hundreds of jobs cut…
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Second Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit Set for May 15
The 2nd edition of the Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit is set to take place on May 15, 2025, at Mövenpick…
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Easter Shopping Made Easy: How the LOOP Payment Account Enhances Your Holiday Spending
April is here and so is the Easter season, which brings the excitement of celebration, gift-giving and making travel arrangements.…
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Generative AI and Copyright Infringement: Why the Next Big Tech Lawsuits May Be About Art
Generative AI is changing creativity-posing fundamental questions about copyright infringement. The latest trend for many is the Ghibli-style artwork created…
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Instagram 2025 Strategy: AI and Feed Shifts That Will Change the Platform Forever
The strategy for Instagram in 2025 hints at several important transformations concerning how creators can maximize their reach, visibility, and…
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LG Unveils New Chillers and Hot Water Solutions in Nairobi
Property owners, Consultants and Contractors in Kenya now have access to futuristic air-conditioning and water heating solutions following the introduction…
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Startups
Fixo Solutions Unveils E-Hailing Platform for Fundis in Kenya
Fixo Solutions, a Kenyan tech company, has launched a mobile-based hailing platform for handymen (Fundis). Dubbed “Fixo!”, the company says…
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Which ISP Reigns Supreme in Kenya’s Internet Speed Comparison: Faiba vs Safaricom vs Zuku
As Kenya’s digital landscape keeps growing, the demand for quality and high-speed internet keeps rising. The latest Kenya internet speed…
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Zambia Steps Up on Data Privacy, Sets up Data Protection Commissioner Office
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is now fully operational, enforcing privacy and data protection compliance in Zambia.…
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Claire Munene Rejoins Ajua as Chief Experience Officer
Ajua, Africa’s leading customer experience (CX) intelligence platform, on Thursday announced the appointment of Claire Munene as its new Chief…
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New Appointments
Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has named Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel, Alliances and Corporate Development. In his…
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Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025: Progressive Step or Potential Overregulation
As cryptocurrency adoption continues to surge across the globe, Kenya with its technology-savvy citizens and a fast-growing digital economy has…
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From Chaos to Comeback: What the xAI Merger Tells Us About Musk’s Long Game
Musk’s latest gamble-high stakes: the merger between xAI and X-has received appreciation and skepticism in equal measure. The $100 billion…
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Australia’s Fulgo Mobile Expands into Kenya, Appoints New Country Manager
Fulgo Mobile, an Australian-owned and operated mobile device company, has expanded to Kenya. As part of its expansion, the company…
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Instagram iPad App Is Finally Coming: Smart Strategy or 13 Years Too Late?
It’s been much anticipated, but the Instagram iPad app is finally in the making, sparking discussions again on Meta’s product…
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Bolt Sees 46% Drop in Offline Trips in Kenya After Safety Measures
Bolt Kenya has announced a 46% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the implementation of a series…
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Kenya Moves to Regulate Crypto With a New Virtual Asset Bill
Kenya is set to usher in new laws for digital assets regulations with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service…
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Ethiopia Tops East Africa’s Mobile Market With 86.6m Subscriptions
Ethiopia has emerged as the largest telecom market in East Africa, with 86.6 million mobile subscriptions – representing 27.49% of…
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AI – A Double-Edged Sword in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has ushered in a new era of innovation, transforming industries and reshaping…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks, Infopercept Sign Cybersecurity Distribution Deal for Africa Region
Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a platform-led managed security services company…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Report: 56% of Cases Involved Attacks Using Existing Logins
Attackers primarily gained initial network access—56% of all MDR and IR cases—by exploiting external remote services like firewalls and VPNs…
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LOOP App Discover Tab: Your Shortcut to the Best Easter Deals!
Now that Easter sales are upon us, retailers are offering huge discounts, flash sales and special promotions. But with so many…
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