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BUSINESS
Equity Bank commits to support SMEs to scale regionally
Equity Bank Group has committed to partnering with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up business beyond their current…
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Why 5G Mobile Subscriptions Are on the Rise in Kenya
5G mobile subscriptions are on the rise in Kenya. This is according to the latest insights from the telecommunications regulatory…
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COLUMNS
[Mukesh Bector] Tackling Challenges in Renewable Energy Adoption
As the world faces the mounting impacts of climate change, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent.…
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Gadgets
LG QNED TVs: The Ultimate Entertainment Hub for Your Living Space
LG QNED TVs: In today’s rapidly evolving television market, choosing the right TV can be overwhelming. With numerous distinct TV…
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NCBA Bank: Banking on tech for improved customer service
Customer Service Week (CS Week) is an international event celebrated annually during the first full week in October. During this…
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Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Long-Term Review: Still King in This Space
The foldable space in the country is heating up, especially this month. I’ve had the just-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6…
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Palau, Soramitsu Unveil Blockchain-Based Savings Bonds System
The government of Palau in collaboration with global fintech, Soramitsu, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have…
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Safaricom Hook Kicks Off ‘Circle’ Youth Development Bootcamps
Safaricom Plc through its youth platform, Safaricom Hook (S-Hook), has officially kicked off a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps dubbed…
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Renewable Energy as a Market Differentiator for Manufacturers
In a world where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, manufacturers are finding that adopting renewable energy can be a…
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Henkel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Milestone in Kenya
Henkel has announced that it has achieved a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its Nairobi, Kenya manufacturing site now fully powered…
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Pancras Mutuma: We are now past the AI scare for communications jobs; it’s time to make it work for us
In the past two years, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an explosion of advancements, with ChatGpt emerging…
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MultiChoice, GIZ, KFC host masterclass on Film Intimacy Coordination, Safety
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Kenya Film Commission, hosted Kenya’s…
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BUSINESS
Kenya’s economy gained Sh157 billion from horticulture sector in 2023
Kenya’s horticultural sector remains a vital part of the economy, contributing approximately Sh157 billion in 2023 from the export of…
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BUSINESS
Kenya unveils plans for tech in fresh produce export assessment
The government through the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has announced plans to adopt new technologies and increase investment to ensure…
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Logistical constraints affecting fresh produce export in Kenya
A section of stakeholders in the import and export sector have raised concerns about logistical challenges currently affecting business across…
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KaiOS smart-feature phones to intergrate Mastercard’s payment technology
KaiOS Technologies, a leading operating system that brings internet to affordable devices has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to integrate a…
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HMD Skyline Officially Launched in Kenya
The long awaited HMD Skyline device has officially been launched in Kenya. This is the company’s midrange smartphone in the…
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Gadgets
TECNO Phantom V Fold2, V Flip2 Now Available in Kenya
TECNO Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2 were launched in Kenya recently and these two are the company’s…
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News
Alex Okosi: How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time…
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News
Kenya introduces digital nomads permit, transit ETA
Kenya has officially unveiled a Digital Nomad Work Permit and Transit and Long Connection Travellers Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The…
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Mobile money driving financial inclusion in Africa
Mobile Money in Africa: According to a report by the Mastercard Foundation, Africans have some of the lowest levels of…
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BUSINESS
NCBA taps fintech firm NALA to enhance remittances to Africa
NCBA Bank has onboarded NALA Payments Limited, a Tanzanian fintech company specialising in remittance services to Africa to improve the…
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Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced its recognition as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR)…
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Calls for inclusive participation, solution-driven innovations as Unstoppable Africa” concludes
Leaders and stakeholders from across Africa are now calling on inclusive participation and solution-driven innovations as they commit to tackling…
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Epson Sets Up New Regional Company to Handle Growth
Global technology company, Epson, has announced the set up of a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey,…
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Samsung Showcases Smart Home Living at Kenya Korea Partnership Week 2024
Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced its participation in the Kenya Korea Partnership Week, which will be held on October…
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Safaricom-Led Health Digitalisation Project Gets House Committee Approval
The National Assembly Health Committee has cleared the Safaricom-led Sh104 billion health digitalisation project, saying everything above board. Safaricom had…
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Wealth-tech startup Ndovu launches Money Market Fund, targeting investments from Sh 500
Roboadvisory platform Ndovu Wealth Limited has officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) dubbed, Ndovu Fund aimed at offering investors…
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Interviews
[Interview] Watu Africa’s Erick Massawe Explores E-Mobility Financing Trust Shifts
Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles…
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NCBA Bank Acquires Hybrid EVs from CFAO Mobility Kenya
NCBA has today acquired two hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from CFAO Mobility Kenya, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility under…
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Mastercard taps Amazon Payment Services to facilitate digital payment acceptance across Africa
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and…
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Gadgets
Vivo Ups V40 Series Photography Game With Zeiss Partnership
Vivo is set to bring its latest midrange in the country – the V40 series later this month. Vivo V40…
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NCBA Bank Kenya Wins 2024 Global SME Finance Award
NCBA Bank Kenya has been named the winner of the 2024 Global SME Finance Award solidifying its position as a…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Kenyan Launch Imminent
Samsung is set to update the flagship S24 series in the country with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24…
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Easily set up Standing Orders with your LOOP App
LOOP App Standing Orders: Running a business means you will have to handle various bills and expenses which is an…
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Kenya Power Token Generation System Suffers an Outage
Kenyans across different parts of the country are facing significant difficulties in obtaining power tokens following a widespread outage with…
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Startups
Why Now Is a Good Time to Invest in Venture Capital in Africa
The African venture capital ecosystem has encountered significant headwinds in recent times. According to research firm Africa: The Big Deal,…
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GSMA SDG Report Shows Mobile Industry Growth Despite Challenges
The mobile industry continues to play a crucial enabling role in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but strong…
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Travelling to Zanzibar? You will need travel insurance
Effective October 1, 2024, visitors planning to visit Zanzibar through the seaport or airport will be required to possess a…
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Bolt Opens Driver Engagement Centre in Cape Town
On-demand mobility platform Bolt has unveiled its second Driver Engagement Centre in Thornton, Cape Town, this week. This move comes after extensive feedback…
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Infinix Hot 50i Now Available in Kenya
The Infinix Hot 50i is finally here in the country. The company just launched the entry-level lineup that boasts of…
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Two-Thirds of Healthcare Organizations Hit by Ransomware, Sophos
The rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations has reached a four-year high since 2021. This is according to a…
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BUSINESS
SkyTeam and Eurostar partner to offer seamless air and rail intermodal journeys
SkyTeam Alliance has announced a partnership with Eurostar, a railway company to create seamless, integrated air and rail travel experiences,…
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News
Meta Unveils Llama Impact Grants, Innovation Awards Winners
Meta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants and the Llama Impact Innovation Awards. Launched in October…
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KCB, Airtel Money in new deal targeting merchant payments
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money have announced a new interoperability partnership, allowing Airtel Money customers to make direct payments…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi 14C launches in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the highly anticipated Redmi 14C, complete with an unbeatable offer for early buyers. Xiaomi says…
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News
NCBA taps AWS to provide digital skills training for over 3,000 employees
NCBA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic training initiative to enhance the digital skills of over 3,000…
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British High Commission announces Sh390 million funding for digital access in Busia, Mandera
The British High Commission has announced a Sh390 million in funding for ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ in Busia and Mandera counties.…
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Startups
M-KOPA reaches 5 million customers, unlocks $1.5bn in credit across 5 African markets
Emerging market fintech, M-KOPA has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and…
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BUSINESS
How to trade gold: Powerful indicators and the best spreads
The spread—the difference between the bid and ask price—directly impacts your trading costs and, ultimately, your profitability. Whether you’re a…
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Featured
1Win: The Official Betting Hub for Kenyan Enthusiasts!
1Win Overview for Kenyan Punters 1Win is a reputable online betting platform that has captured the attention of punters in…
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News
LOOP App’s Expense Tracker Feature Helps You Become Less Impulsive
LOOP App Expense Tracker: The first step to taking charge of your cash flow is to understand precisely where your…
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News
Unpacking The State of Fintech in Africa
The fintech sector in Africa has recorded rapid growth over the recent years to emerge as one of the most…
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HMD Embraces Multi-Brand Approach as Part of Its Evolution
HMD went through a major transformation early this year intending to use tech innovation to make people’s lives easier and…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom secures another Sh15 billion sustainability linked loan
Safaricom has announced that it has secured another Sh 15 billion sustainability linked loan, bringing the total loan facility to…
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News
I&M Bank Launches AI-Powered ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Service
I&M Bank has introduced an AI-powered Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for its existing customers to enhance its unsecured…
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25,000 Kenyan Students Benefit from Old Mutual’s Financial Literacy Program
The Old Mutual Group today announced that it has reached 25,000 students across 24 colleges with training on financial literacy. …
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Epson Employees Express Confidence in New Company Direction, Survey Shows
Global technology company Epson says internal surveys conducted indicate 93% employees are confident in the company’s purpose and goals with…
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MWC 2024 to Explore Role of Connectivity in Africa
MWC 2024 Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event, will convene powerful innovators and political leaders from across the…
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Google supports Jacaranda Health’s use of Gen AI for mothers and babies
Jacaranda Health has announced the culmination of a six month Google.org fellowship program aimed at transforming the potential of Generative…
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Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset Supports Urbanization, Aids Governments and NGOs in Disaster Response
Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is today enabling African Governments and NGOs to track how buildings have changed over…
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Social Media
How to Turn Off LinkedIn’s AI Training
In recent years, there has been a widespread surge in AI popularity as companies aim to create and uphold their…
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News
Tatu Telecom Connects 1,000+ Customers to High-Speed Fibre Network
Tatu Telecom, Tatu City’s telecommunications company, announced today that it has connected over 1,000 customers to its high-speed fibre optic…
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Safaricom, Mastercard partner to boost remittances, payments for Kenyan Merchants
Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership with an aim to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance…
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Blockchain
Tether invests $1.5 million in Sorted Wallet to enhance financial inclusion
Blockchain-enabled platform, Tether, has announced a strategic investment of $1.5 million (Sh. 193.4 million) in Sorted Wallet, a platform designed…
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Safaricom Upgrades Home Fiber Packages, Launches Gigabit Plan
With growing competition from local and international internet service providers and consumer pressure, Safaricom has upgraded its offerings under its…
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OPPO Announces A3 Series, Launches New Brand Store at Sarit Centre
OPPO has announced the launch of the A3 series in the country, including the A3 and the A3x devices. OPPO’s…
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News
Safaricom led consortium to implement an Sh104 billion health-tech system in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telecommunications company Safaricom has partnered with a consortium of companies for an Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS…
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News
LOOP app’s DISCOVER tab makes finding new deals easier
LOOP app DISCOVER: We all love a bargain, especially when shopping online. The thrill of finding a great deal or…
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Social Media
Reliance on social media for news exposes Africans to disinformation, survey finds
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news…
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News
Safaricom and Google partner to provide digital literacy training to small businesses in Migori
Safaricom PLC and Google have teamed up to offer financial and digital literacy training to small businesses in Kenya’s Migori…
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News
4 New LOOP App Features You Should Check Out
In February last year, LOOP App unveiled a completely new look with even more features and offering solutions for both…
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BUSINESS
KARMA Conference 2024 to Drive Digital Transformation in Records Management
The Kenya Records Managers and Archivists Association (KARMA) has announced that the 8th Annual Conference will be held from November…
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NCBA Bank turns to new tech for enhanced cybersecurity
The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2023 Banking Sector Innovation Survey revealed that cyber-risk is the most significant challenge for financial…
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News
LG announces clearance sale at its Kenrail Towers brandshop
LG Electronics East Africa and Opalnet Ltd have announced a month-long clearance sale at LG-Opalnet Brandshop, Kenrail Towers, Westlands. Running…
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Interviews
[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking KQ’s investments in tech and their partnership with AWS
In this latest episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we speak with David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways (KQ),…
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News
Bolt Accelerator Program awards 10 drivers Sh289k each
Bolt has awarded 10 drivers and couriers with Sh289,519 seed funding each for showcasing their innovative solutions related to smart…
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News
Boost Your Digital Well-being with HMD’s Smartphone Detox Solutions
Digital detox: Daisy Koech was so angry that she repossessed a smartphone her husband had gifted her 12-year-old daughter. Daisy’s…
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News
UNDP and IBM launch tools to help the energy sector forecast access and model equity
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have introduced new interactive energy models on UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. These…
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Reviews
Asus Zenbook S16 (2024): Peerless Performance
2024 is the era for AI PCs and the just-launched Asus Zenbook S16 comes packed with the new AMD Ryzen…
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News
Elon Musk Officially Relocates X HQ to Texas
Elon Musk has quietly moved X’s official headquarters to a small town on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. According to…
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BUSINESS
Absa and Visa unveil Kenya’s first metallic infinite card
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to launch an exclusive Infinite card, making it the first bank in Kenya…
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News
Nigerian investment firm Risevest completes acquisition of Kenya’s Hisa
Nigerian fintech startup Risevest (Rise) has acquired Hisa, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to invest in U.S.…
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News
NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Unveils 10 Finalists for Demo Day
NBA Africa has today announced 10 startups from 7 African countries have been selected to pitch their products to a…
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News
Safaricom unveils a tech-fit experiential store in Nairobi
Safaricom has today launched a tech-fit and experiential outlet at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The telco says phygital outlet…
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NCBA’s SACCO banking digitisation continues to play pivotal role in financial inclusion
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been key players in promoting financial inclusion in Kenya, especially among underserved…
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CYBER SECURITY
Most educational organizations paid more than the initial ransom, Sophos Survey
The average ransom paid by educational institutions is $6.6 million for primary education institutions and $4.4 million for higher education…
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News
Vivo V40 Series Set to Launch in Kenya This Month
Vivo is closing the year off with the launch of the V40 series, which will be launched later this month.…
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News
Kenya’s Special Economic Zones get major push with ASEZ launch, targeting investors
Kenya’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) received a major boost on Tuesday with the official launch of the Association of Special…
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News
Winners of 2024 Absa technology hackathon announced
Absa Group has announced the winners of its 2024 Technology Hackathon aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the…
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News
Fintech platform PalmPay rolls out USSD service in Nigeria
PalmPay, the financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, has announced the launch of…
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INSURANCE
Kenyan health-tech M-TIBA cuts health claim approval time by 96%
M-TIBA, the Kenyan health tech empowering insurance companies through real-time data analytics and digital connectivity says it has reduced claim…
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Blockchain
NISER, Soramitsu partner to scale blockchain research in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has partnered with Japan-based global blockchain company, Soramitsu to promote blockchain…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya’s Digital Security Lags Amid High Online Activity: Report
Kenya is digitally an insecure environment despite having a highly engaged online population. This is according to the Navigating Kenya’s…
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News
HMD Expands Its Horizon with New Branded Devices and Strategic Partnerships
HMD is no longer just making waves with Nokia smartphones—it’s now forging ahead with its own line of HMD-branded devices,…
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News
Rural ISP Mawingu expands network to Mandera County
Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera County in Kenya. This latest…
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Gadgets
TECNO Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 Kenyan Launch Imminent
TECNO is set to bring its latest foldables in the country – the Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2. These…
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News
ICT Docket Unveils 3-Year Strategy to Bridge Digital Inequality and Promote Digital Culture
The ICT Authority has announced its plans to bridge digital inequality, redesign business processes, optimise the digital environment, enhance organisational…
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Safaricom receives payment facilitator certificate from Visa
Digital payments company Visa has awarded Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with…
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Gadgets
HMD Fusion Unveiled, Takes Personalization to the Next Level
Modular design is the way to go and HMD is taking this seriously with the launch of the HMD Fusion…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Review
This year, Samsung made a big splash by integrating Galaxy AI with Google AI and Google Gemini on the Galaxy…
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