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BUSINESS
Worksport August net sales hit $1.214M
Worksport Ltd WKSP has announced one of its best-ever monthly sales performances in 2024, with August 2024 net sales up…
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CYBER SECURITY
Liquid expands cyber security offering for businesses in EA
Liquid Intelligence Technologies has announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) product line with an exciting new cybersecurity…
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COLUMNS
The Importance of Knowledge Management Systems in Modern Businesses
The pervasiveness of information in the digital age has transformed how businesses operate, making knowledge management an essential aspect of…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno12 5G Full Review: Midrange Jewel
OPPO Reno12 5G Review: OPPO Reno12 5G wants to offer a premium flagship experience at a modest price. Despite strong competition,…
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BUSINESS
When Is the Best Time to Trade Forex in Malaysia
Although trading forex in Malaysia can be profitable, time is important to maximize possible returns. The forex market gives traders…
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Liquid upgrades its 1300km fibre route between Kenya and Uganda
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has upgraded its 1,300km fibre route connecting Kenya’s east coast city of Mombasa to Busia on the…
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LINX extends Nairobi network to PAIX data centres
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is extending its African interconnection platform to PAIX Data Centres in Nairobi. The company says the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Operation Crimson Palace, Chinese State-sponsored espionage, expands in Southeast Asia, Sophos
A new by Sophos report has detailed the latest developments in a nearly two-year-long Chinese cyberespionage campaign in Southeast Asia.…
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Samsung 2024 QLED TVs Receive Industry-First Picture Quality Excellence Certifications From VDE
Samsung Electronics revealed that seven of its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED models are the first in the industry to…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Get One UI 6.1.1 Update
Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1.1 across the Galaxy S24 series and brings Galaxy AI features, camera improvements, and…
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COLUMNS
Eric Muriuki: Change happens gradually, and then suddenly
If the goal of every business is to attract and retain an audience with whom you exchange value for some…
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News
Kenya Pipeline and Syokinet activate 1.6 Tbps capacity on new fibre line
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has partnered with Syokinet Solutions, an Internet Service Provider (ISP), to activate a data capacity…
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Lobby group sues Safaricom and CA over Starlink
A Kenyan lobby group has filed a lawsuit against Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom, the regulator the Communications Authority of Kenya…
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Reviews
OPPO Reno12 5G Camera Review: Almost Flagship Performance
OPPO Reno12 5G is the country’s latest midrange smartphone, and we’ve taken it through its paces over the past few…
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[Video Interview] Deloitte’s Aasif Karachi on upskilling and their partnership with AWS
At last month’s AWS Summit in Johannesburg, AWS reiterated its commitment to job creation in Africa by focusing on skills…
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BUSINESS
All systems go for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its lineup and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins…
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News
Corridor Africa drives sustainable data centre growth
The demand for data storage and processing capabilities has soared, putting immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This is largely due…
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News
NCBA collaborates with SACCOs to enhance cybersecurity measures
NCBA on Monday hosted its SACCO Banking Division customers in a forum focused on helping them bolster their defenses against…
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NCBA invested $31m in 2023 on cybersecurity
NCBA Bank has announced that it invested nearly $31 million in 2023 to strengthen and enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. Speaking…
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COLUMNS
Antony Muchiri: The growing Super Apps landscape in Africa
In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone…
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Gadgets
HMD in Partnership With Mattel Launch Barbie Flip Feature Phone
The HMD Barbie phone is finally here. This is the company’s retro flip phone made in collaboration with Mattel as…
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COLUMNS
Arnaud Bouraima: Africa’s Trade Transformation – The Power of Technology for Sustainability
In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on…
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News
Bolt culminates its Drive for a Prize campaign, awards over 350 drivers
As part of its driver reward campaign, “Drive for a Prize,” Bolt, has rewarded more than 350 of its top-performing…
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Vertiv Selects New Distribution Partner for Nigeria and Ghana
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana. The global provider of…
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Paymentology, Union54 unveil virtual Mastercard on ChitChat platform
Global card issuing and processing platform, Paymentology has today announced a continued partnership with Zambian fintech Union54 by introducing a…
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Tech
New Leadership Elected for Kenya’s Electric Mobility Sub-Sector
The Electric Mobility Sub-Sector within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has elected Roam’s head of strategy and innovation Hans…
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Gadgets
Competition for Tri-Fold Smartphones Intensifies
Tri-Fold smartphones: The foldables market is maturing with smartphone makers announcing their versions in the clamshell and bookstyle formats. With…
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WomenInTech
Young Female Coders gather for Africa’s inaugural GirlCode hackathon
Aspiring African young female coders, developers and tech enthusiasts put their skills to the test at the 10th annual GirlCode…
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News
Asus Zenbook S 14 With Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor (Series 2), 3K OLED and Slim Design Launched
Asus has unveiled its latest laptops that ship with Copilot+ and are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors…
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Epson Study: Healthcare Drowning in Print Delays
A recent study conducted by Global Technology Company Epson across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe has unveiled that inefficient…
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OPPO Reno12 Series with AI LinkBoost for a Connection You Can Rely On
Smartphones help us stay connected, keep us in touch, empower work on the go and so much more, but the…
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Featured
Win an Official Harambee Stars Jersey with 20 Bob on Odibets
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation to give Harambee Stars jerseys to fans. In…
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Google rolls out custom Gems, as image generation with Imagen 3 makes a comeback
Business and Enterprise Gemini Advanced subscribers can now start creating and chatting with Gems, the custom versions of Gemini that…
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News
ICT Authority, KeNIC sign MoU to enhance adoption of ICT standards, .Ke domains
The ICT Authority has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) to enhance…
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News
Preventing Ad Fraud with the Help of IP APIs
Ad fraud has become a major challenge for digital advertisers, siphoning off billions in wasted ad spend each year. Fraudulent…
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Financial Analytics Market to generate $32.13 Billion in revenues by 2031
The Global Financial Analytics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.53% from 2024 to 2031 according…
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Blockchain
Mansa, Bitmama partner to enhance cross-border payments through virtual crypto cards
Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, MANSA, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group elevates sustainability efforts, setting global benchmark in climate-related transactions
Equity Group has set a global benchmark with the highest number of climate-related transactions among 258 financial institutions worldwide. The…
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News
Government launches two digital platforms to boost transparency
Kenya has unveiled two new digital platforms designed to streamline the management of presidential directives and foreign travel approvals for…
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News
Canon Celebrates Miraisha Program’s Ten-Year Journey of Empowering Aspiring Photographers, Filmmakers in Africa
Launched 10 years ago by imaging solutions leader, Canon, the Miraisha program has empowered over 7000 aspiring filmmakers, photographers, and…
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Estonian flagship startup event Latitude59 is coming back to Kenya
Latitude59, the largest startup and technology event in the Baltic States is coming back to Kenya. Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024…
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Startups
Kenyan e-commerce startup Chpter raises $1.2 million
Chpter, a Kenyan AI-powered conversational commerce platform founded by Marketforce co-founders has secured $1.2 million in their Pre-Seed round. Founded…
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Kenya’s first-ever sci-fi series Subterranea coming to Showmax
Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea (Trailer), is set to premiere on 26 September 2024 on Showmax. The series has been…
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WomenInTech
Women in Tech: There’s a need to challenge stereotypes and advocate for more inclusive work environments
Female tech executives have advocated for greater inclusion of women to create a more diverse and innovative work environment. This…
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BUSINESS
Equity wins four awards at 2024 Euromoney Awards in London
Equity Group has triumphed at the 2024 Euromoney Awards in London, winning four accolades. The Group says these awards are…
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News
Nokia to build new 5G neutral host core network in Ghana
Nokia has announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core…
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News
AWS reaffirms its commitment to cloud and AI development in Africa
AWS has reinforced its commitment to expand its cloud and AI services in Africa. At the AWS Summit, 2024 held…
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News
AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024 to Boost Kenyan Startups’ Capital Raising
Nairobi’s tech ecosystem is vibrant, bustling with excitement. It’s alive with potential and promise. The upcoming AfricArena Nairobi Summit: Africa…
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CLOUD
South African-based Gold Fields Migrates its SAP Environments to AWS
Gold Fields, a South African-based global gold producer with operations across several continents has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury…
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CLOUD
SYSPRO betting on AI to empower its customers
Global ERP software provider SYSPRO is betting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes for its customers. During a media…
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COLUMNS
Kenya’s EV Revolution: Building the Infrastructure for a Greener Future
As Kenya accelerates its push towards sustainable development, the transport sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. The government’s…
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News
CA addresses Safaricom’s call for Starlink regulation
Kenya’s communications regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has responded to Safaricom’s calls for the regulation of Elon Musk’s…
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News
Jordan Schleck and Aleper Mary win LOOP Safari Gravel
Jordan Schleck who was the winner of the first leg of the series held in Tatu City, once again secured…
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BUSINESS
NCBA opens new branches in Limuru and Githunguri
NCBA Bank has officially launched two new branches in Limuru and Githunguri, bringing the total number of branches in Kiambu…
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LOOP, OPPO partner to offer financing for the new Reno12 devices
LOOP by LOOP DFS a Fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group has partnered with OPPO to offer financing for the…
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Startups
Kenya’s SUKHIBA secures $1.5M seed extension to expand WhatsApp-based e-commerce in emerging markets
SUKHIBA, a Kenyan commerce and CRM platform has completed a $1.55 million seed extension round led by EQ2 Ventures. Other…
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News
LG Hands Over Completed Projects to 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge Winners
LG Electronics (LG) has today handed over completed projects to the two community groups – in Kajiado and Nairobi – that won the 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge, an…
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BUSINESS
Bolt raises fares by 10% to address driver earnings concerns
Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories following a week-long protest from drivers…
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CLOUD
iColo adds 650 kW of solar power to its data centers in Nairobi and Mombasa
Carrier-neutral data center infrastructure provider iColo on Monday announced it has added and commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new…
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Startups
Kenyan HR payroll startup WorkPay raises $5m investment to expand across Africa
Workpay, the Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform has raised $5m in Series A funding. The funding round was…
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News
Binance Enables Crypto Purchases via Mobile Money in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
Binance users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobile money, the company…
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Nyamira County Students Shine at Young Scientists Kenya 2024 Awards
Students of Menyenya Secondary School in Nyamira County, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori have emerged as the overall winners of…
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BUSINESS
NCBA disbursed KES 478 billion in digital loans in H1 2024
NCBA Group disbursed KES 478 billion in digital loans in the first half of 2024, marking a significant milestone for…
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News
Can AI help us better prepare for climate-related disasters in Kenya?
After years of drought, the sudden arrival of heavy rain that began in Kenya late last year seemed like a…
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News
Will Tech VC Funding in Africa Rebound on Interest Rate Cuts?
VC firms and startups can look to imminent interest rate cuts to revive dealmaking but cuts alone may not bring…
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Gadgets
AI-Powered OPPO Reno12 Series Launched in Kenya
OPPO Reno12 Series: OPPO has officially announced the launch of two new AI Phones – OPPO Reno12 and Reno12 F.…
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News
HMD Named Official Global Mobile Phone Partner of FC Barcelona
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is now the official global media partner for FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most iconic football…
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News
Kenyans’ interest in AI surges by 150%, according to Google Search report
Kenyans’ interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled soaring by 150 per cent compared to the same period…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Group’s profit after tax hit Ksh.9.8billion
NCBA Group’s profit after tax has increased to KES 9.8 billion in the first half of 2024 according to the…
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News
Little App revises rates to 15 per cent
Little App Rates: Over the past month, the ride-hailing industry in Kenya has been marked by unrest, as drivers demand…
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Social Media
Kenya’s Lillian Kariuki Appointed to TikTok’s Safety Advisory Council for Sub-Saharan Africa
Kenya’s Lillian Kariuki is among the eight members appointed to TikTok’s Safety Advisory Council for Sub-Saharan Africa. The popular short…
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KRA to leverage tech to boost tax collection
Kenya’s revenue collection agency KRA is seeking to implement technological advancements to enhance tax system and increase revenue collection following…
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News
Ethiopia boosts digital financial services with its first virtual Visa card
Ethio telecom has partnered with Visa to launch Ethiopia’s first wallet-based Virtual Visa Card. The partnership which was announced on…
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News
OPPO makes a bold move into AI with the Reno12 Series
OPPO will be launching the Reno12 Series in Kenya on August 22nd 2024. The company says this latest addition to…
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News
Prudential partners with Google Cloud to advance insurance with AI
Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud are betting big on AI to revolutionize insurance through a strategic partnership announced on…
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BUSINESS
Bolt partners with Hakki Africa to finance 1,500 vehicles for its drivers
Bolt has today announced a partnership with microfinance company Hakki Africa to provide vehicle financing for drivers on its platform.…
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News
Liquid’s Group CTIO Ben Roberts is leaving the company after 22 years
Ben Roberts, the Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (GCTIO) at Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), is leaving the company. Ben…
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News
Liquid and Globalstar partner to deliver 5G access solutions across Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has partnered with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the…
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News
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Offers to Check Out Right Now
Xiaomi Kenya has launched the Redmi Note 13 Series Offers Festival 2024, running from August 9th to September 9th. This…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Supports Flood-Affected Couriers in Kenya with Crisis Relief Fund
Glovo has launched a countrywide initiative to support couriers in its ecosystem affected by the recent floods in Kenya. Through…
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BUSINESS
BNI Convention Unites African Entrepreneurs for Insightful Collaborations
The BNI Convention held in Naivasha on Friday, 16th August 2024, brought together over 400 entrepreneurs and business leaders from…
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BUSINESS
1XBet: Is it considered the leading tech driven bookmaker in Kenya?
A multi-ethnic country located in Africa’s Great Leakes region, Kenya has one of the most prominent online sports betting markets…
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News
Greenspoon taps Roam electric motorcycles for faster deliveries
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company has partnered with Greenspoon, an online retail store specializing in organic food to offer a…
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Gadgets
TCL C655 QLED TV Features and Availability in Kenya
TCL, the world’s top 2 TV brand and a leader in consumer electronics innovation has announced the launch of the…
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News
2024 LOOP Safari gravel series set for August 24th
All is set for the last leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari gravel series, set for Saturday, August 24th at…
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Gadgets
TCL C855 QD-Mini LED TV launched in Kenya
TCL has unveiled the TCL C855 Premium QD-Mini LED TV in Kenya. TCL says this television sets a new benchmark…
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New Appointments
Equity Bank Kenya appoints Moses Okoth Nyabanda as Acting MD
Equity Group announced on Friday that Mr. Moses Okoth Nyabanda, its Chief Finance & Strategy Execution Officer, has been appointed…
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News
[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking gaps in payment systems in Africa ft TBD’s Angie Jones
In this episode, we unpack the existing gaps in payments in Africa with Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of…
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News
Sophos Launches Dedicated Customer Success Team
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has launched a customer success program for its customers and channel partners across different regions. The new…
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News
MultiChoice announces a Ksh.700 price discount on GOtv Supa+
MultiChoice has announced it will be offering Kenyans a price discount for its GOtv Supa+ package starting August 13th until…
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News
MultiChoice Talent Factory Seeks Aspiring Filmmakers for 2025 Class
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has announced the call for entries for the Class of 2025, offering aspiring filmmakers across Eastern…
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News
Binance receives regulatory approval in India
Binance, the crypto exchange company announced on Thursday that it has achieved another milestone in meeting worldwide regulatory standards. The…
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News
ICT key to achieving many of the UN’s 17 SDGs, says UNIDO
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can help accelerate progress towards the attainment of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…
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Gadgets
OPPO Unveils Breakthrough Generative AI at Google I/O Connect China 2024
Following the Google Cloud Next ’24, global leading smart device brand OPPO made an appearance at the Google I/O Connect…
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News
Safaricom 5G network now available in all 47 counties
Safaricom has expanded the coverage of its 5G network to all 47 counties in Kenya growing the 5G footprint to…
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Apps
LOOP App Wants to be Your One Stop Shop Lifestyle App
LOOP App: Over the last couple of years, Africa has become one of the fastest-growing app markets in the world.…
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Startups
Startups Selected for Britam’s BetaLab Incubation Programme Announced
Britam’s innovation hub, BetaLab, has announced the six fintech startups selected for its 12-week pre-incubation program. Britam says these startups…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group’s half-year profit hit Kshs 29.6 billion
Kenya’s biggest bank by market capitalisation Equity Group has reported a 12.5% growth in net profit in H1 2024. This is…
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News
Uber Electric Boda sees significant driver sign-ups a year after launch
One year after launching its first electric mobility product in Africa, Uber Electric Boda, Uber says it has seen an…
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News
Airtel Opens New Airtel Money Branch in Mombasa
Airtel Kenya has opened a new Airtel Money Branch in Mombasa’s Central Business District (CBD). The telco says the move…
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News
NCBA is banking on zero monthly maintenance fees to attract more customers
NCBA monthly maintenance fees: Monthly maintenance fees are common among local banks. They are fees, or a monthly service fee,…
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