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Tanzania’s fintech NALA partners with Cellulant for diaspora remittance
Tanzania-based fintech startup NALA has partnered with Pan-African payments company, Cellulant to power payments from the United Kingdom and the…
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Glovo Kenya tech startup pitch competition winners announced
On-demand delivery platform Glovo has announced the winners of its tech startup pitch competition in Kenya. Glovo in partnership with…
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Startups
Solar energy provider Sun King raises $260 million in latest funding round
Sun King, a solar energy company that helps power off-grid homes in Africa and Asia has raised $260 million in…
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Showmax Customers to Enjoy Programs at 50 MB per Hour
Livestreaming platform Showmax has introduced a new plan that allows customers to make big savings on data. The Max Data…
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Blockchain
The Central African Republic Approves Bitcoin as legal tender
The Central African Republic (CAR) has approved the use of Bitcoin as an official currency. This makes it the first…
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New Appointments
Jack Ngare Leaves Microsoft ADC for Google Cloud
Former Managing Director of Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) Jack Ngare has moved to Google Cloud Office as Technical Director…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires UK-Based SOC.OS to Advance Managed Threat Response Capabilities
Sophos has announced that it has acquired SOC.OS, an innovator of a cloud-based security alert investigation and triage automation solution.…
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Startups
Nigeria’s home services subscription App Eden Life acquires Kenya’s Lynk
Nigeria’s home concierge services scheduling platform Eden Life has acquired Lynk, the former technology company connecting informal workers to job…
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We-Fi Announces $15 million Funding for Women Digital Inclusion in Africa
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced a $15 million funding to the African Development Back’s Africa Digital Inclusion…
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Huawei nova 9 SE now available for pre-order in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya is gearing up to launch the HUAWEI nova 9 SE smartphone in Kenya next month. Ahead of…
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Safaricom’s Chief of Special Projects Retires After 17 Years
Safaricom’s long-serving Chief of Special Projects Joe Ogutu is set to retire after serving the company for 17 years. Ogutu,…
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Gadgets
Nokia C21 now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh.12,500
HMD Global has today announced the addition of its newest member the C-series family – Nokia C21 in Kenya. Coming…
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Meta outlines steps to promote elections integrity during the Kenya 2022 elections
Meta has today outlined some of the work it’s been undertaking to promote election integrity for the Kenya elections on…
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Visa’s innovation studio in Kenya to offer virtual cards for local banks and fintechs
A couple of weeks ago, digital payments leader Visa opened its first African Innovation Studio in Kenya. The new studio…
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Equity Bank Announces Winners of its First Innovation Competition
The Equity Hackathon, an innovation competition backed by Equity Bank and Microsoft came to a close after weeks of intensive…
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Sa Nyoung Kim: Local entrepreneurs should partner with big firms to drive customer value
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) constitute over 90 per cent of businesses in Kenya and provide seven out of ten…
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Safaricom to launch M-pesa in Ethiopia after new law changes
There is a wave of transformation sweeping across the telecommunications sector in Ethiopia. It started with reforms effected by Prime…
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BUSINESS
5 Best Stock Brokers in Kenya
Shares in Kenyan companies are traded daily in an effort to profit from the daily fluctuations in their prices. Short-term…
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Featured
Odibets launches ‘Odi Bet Master’ promo
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has launched a new promo for its customers dubbed the ´Odi Bet Master´ that is set…
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Social Media
WhatsApp Business Subscription Plan to Introduce new Features
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp could introduce a paid service soon for users of WhatsApp Business. A new report by Wabetainfo,…
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Interviews
[Interview] Dan Kwach, Managing Director, Africa Data Centres: Africa is on the brink of a data centre boom
Dan Kwach is currently the Managing Director – East Africa Region at Africa Data Centres. His role is to lead,…
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CcHUB, Google unveil 9 Startups selected for the Fintech Incubation Programme in Rwanda
Nigeria’s technology innovation centre Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) in collaboration with Google, Ministry of ICT and Innovation Rwanda, and Mojaloop Foundation…
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ESTHER KAMAU: Why MSMEs Must Embrace Technology To Remain Competitive
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) ought to consider ‘Social Commerce’ as part of their performing business model if their…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Oppo Reno7 Series: Discussing everything you need to know
In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we talk about the Oppo Reno 7 and the Reno 7 5G…
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Oppo Reno7 series officially launched in Kenya
Oppo is finally making its new devices in the Reno series, the Oppo Reno7 available in the Kenyan market. The…
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Social Media
Elon Musk to Buy Twitter for $44 billion
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has inked a deal to…
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Reviews
Video: OPPO Reno7 5G Unboxing
OPPO Reno7 5G Unboxing: Oppo launched its next device in the Reno series in Kenya, the Oppo Reno7 on 25th…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Food inks exclusive delivery deal with Domino’s Pizza
Jumia Food has inked an exclusive partnership with Domino’s Pizza to help them reach more consumers and grow its business.…
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Gadgets
Huawei Launches Business to Business Devices
Huawei Mobile Kenya has launched a set of business to business products for the East African market. The company has…
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Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in Q1 2022
The popularity of the streaming giant Netflix worldwide has been the admiration of many competitors eyeing a piece of the…
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Google’s Equiano undersea cable lands Nigeria
Google, in partnership with West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), has laid a 12,000km subsea cable running from Portugal to…
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realme to extend ‘Go Premium’ strategy to Kenya after record global sales of flagship brands in Q1
realme is looking to extend its ‘Go Premium’ strategy in other markets including Kenya following a strong start of the…
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Blockchain
Mushe and Fantom: Why Analysts Say You Should Buy and Hold
Technological evolution has brought about many benefits and one of them is the digital currency or cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency or ‘crypto’…
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Gadgets
You can now trade in your previous Samsung device for an S22 in Kenya
Samsung has now made it possible for its customers in Kenya to trade in their old Galaxy devices for the…
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Trace and the Mastercard Foundation launch Free Learning App targeting young Africans
Trace and the Mastercard Foundation have launched a new mobile app that aims to enable 26 million young Africans to…
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Disney commences a wildlife series production for kids in Kenya
In the lead up to Earth Day 2022, The Walt Disney Company has announced that production has commenced on the National…
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Value, Quality and Discounts as LG Celebrate Something Better Campaign
The ongoing LG Something Better campaign is bound to change the way customers experience and enjoy LG products. Besides getting…
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BFA Global and FSD Africa launch a $3.3m fintech venture launcher for climate resilience in Africa
BFA Global and FSD Africa have unveiled a new venture launcher to support entrepreneurs in the fintech for climate resilience…
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Safaricom Partners with Zeraki Learning for Digital Learning Platform
Safaricom has partnered with Zeraki Learning to enable secondary school learners to access affordable education services from well trained teachers…
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Infinix enters the fintech space, launches a digital wallet
Mobile device manufacturer Infinix has launched a digital wallet to be integrated into its devices. Known as the Infinix Wallet,…
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Ashley Olson Onyango: Unlocking the transformative power of mobile money
During the last decade, rapid digitisation has revolutionised the financial industry globally, through the advent of innovative services such as…
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BUSINESS
China’s 4PX Express partners with Jumia to expand its delivery services in Africa
Jumia has partnered with Chinese global logistics company 4PX Express to help it expand its reach in Africa. The announcement…
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News
Why are African Governments Asking you to Re-Register your Sim Card?
Until last week, The Communication Authority( CA), had maintained that the April 15th SIM card registration deadline will not be…
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BUSINESS
Banks tipped on healthy competition with FinTechs
If banks are to adequately compete and address the challenge posed by the growing influence of fintechs into their space,…
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Google to open its first African product development center in Kenya
Tech giant Google has announced plans to open its first African product development centre in Nairobi, Kenya. This comes months…
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OPPO Reno7 series brings out creative portrait shooting with the Flagship IMX709 Sensor
By now we are all aware that Oppo is planning to unveil the Oppo Reno7 series in Kenya. The Reno…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Unveils Powerful Cloud Workload Protection Advancements with New Linux and Container Security Offerings
Sophos has unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities. These enhancements accelerate…
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LG is offering massive discounts in Kenya on select products this Easter season
LG East Africa is giving shoppers more reasons and ways to celebrate this Easter season. Through LG Something Better campaign,…
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realme C25Y: Premium Smartphone on a Budget
realme c25Y has earned a special position as the pioneer, affordable super smartphone in Kenya- offering users top notch specs…
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Startups
Kenyan Electric Vehicle Maker Opibus Rebrands to ROAM
Kenya’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker Opibus has changed its name to ROAM. The company was among the earliest entrants…
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KRA to Double Tax on Global Tech Giants
The Kenya Revenue Authority is set to double the tax collected from tech giants operating or facilitating digital payments in…
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Itel Kenya unveils King Kaka as its new Brand Ambassador
Yesterday, we reported that smartphone company Itel Kenya was planning to announce a new brand ambassador, well, they finally did. …
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno 7 series launching in Kenya next week
Oppo Kenya has confirmed that it will be launching its next device in the Reno seres in Kenya, the OPPO…
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Itel Kenya to announce new brand ambassador
If you follow Itel Kenya’s social media pages you will notice some teaser posts about a big reveal this week.…
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Featured
Easter Luck! 9 Kenyans Win Odibets Jackpot
Nine lucky Kenyans have won Odibets Laki tatu daily jackpot. Gladys Silei, Matthew Kipleting, Kennedy Opudo, Ravin Imbare, Omari Mokaya,…
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Apps
Apple CEO Says He’s Not Ready to Allow Third Party Apps
Apple CEO Tim Cook has raised his voice against an ongoing attempt to have his company allow third-party apps onto…
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Communications Authority connects 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has connected 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot County. The project…
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Oracle, ICT Authority launch Digital Skills Development Initiative for Presidential Digital Talent Program graduates
ICT Authority and tech firm Oracle Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a specialized training programme…
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Konza National Data Centre Cited as an Accelerator of Digital Transformation
ICT leaders at the annual Connected Summit 2022 have cited the Konza National Data Centre as an accelerator of digital…
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Government to establish citizen digital literacy training hubs across the country
The government has announced plans to establish 1450 Village digital hubs for citizen digital literacy training, film production and public…
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Sophos Achieves Perfect Scores in SE Labs’ Protection Tests
Sophos today announced that its endpoint products ranked top in all three of SE Labs’ protection tests in the first…
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Crypto exchange platform Luno hits 10 million global customers
Crypto company Luno has announced that its exchange platform has hit 10 million customers in over 40 countries. Founded by…
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Government to deploy 100,000 Kms of fiber optic infrastructure across the country
The government has announced plans to deploy 100,000 Kms of fibre optic infrastructure across the country. The recommendations are contained…
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BUSINESS
LG, Avana Laundromat and Hotpoint ink financing deal for entrepreneurs eyeing the laundry market
Entrepreneurs eyeing the fast-growing on-demand laundry market can now access financing of up to KSH 1.5 million to set up…
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CLOUD
Amazon is bringing a new AWS Local Zone cloud infrastructure to Kenya
Amazon Web Services has announced plans to launch an AWS Local Zone in Kenya. AWS, an Amazon.com, Inc. company made…
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Featured
Overnight Millionaires: 6 Lucky Kenyans win Odibets Daily Jackpot
John Oloo, Samson Otieno, Patrick Wambua, Isaac Wanzala, Daniel Musa, and Raymond Amataloh are the winners of last weekend’s Odibets…
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Government launches the Digital Masterplan 2022-2032 at Connected Kenya Summit
ICT CS Joe Mucheru has today launched Kenya’s Digital Masterplan 2022-2032 at the ongoing Connected Summit 2022 in Diani, Kwale…
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Gadgets
POCO M4 Pro smartphone launched in Kenya for Ksh. 25k
One of Xiaomi’s sub-brands POCO has announced the launch of the POCO M4 Pro in Kenya. The POCO M4 Pro…
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Mastercard and PesaLink sign MoU to drive payments sector digital transformation in Kenya
Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) which runs the PesaLink payments ecosystem has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard…
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How to pay for goods and services from your Telkom line using Safaricom’s Till number
Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel recently announced the interoperability of their mobile money service platforms that will see Kenyans from any…
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Logitech to showcase its video collaboration solutions at Connected Summit 2022
PC accessories and peripherals makers Logitech will showcase how its video collaboration solutions can support hybrid working models at the…
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County governments urged to accelerate their digital transformation
County Governments have been urged to follow the government’s steps in adopting ICT Services. Speaking at the ongoing Connected Summit…
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COLUMNS
Quentyn Taylor: 2022 and the evolving threat landscape
Ransomware is here to stay Cyber criminals are adapting every single day. In 2021, hackers realised the recipe for ransomware…
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Syinix unveils its U51 Android TV series in Kenya
Syinix has launched its new U51 series Android TV in Kenya. This new TV series according to Syinix focuses on…
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Connected Kenya Summit 2022 kicks off in Diani
ICT Authority (ICTA) is hosting the 11th edition of the Connected Kenya Summit from 11th-14th April 2022 in Diani, Kwale…
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Kenya Pipeline diversifies into fibre optic cable business
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), the parastatal mandated to transport petroleum products from the Mombasa port to all parts of…
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Telkom and Airtel users can now pay for goods and services using Safaricom’s Till number
Airtel and Telkom users will from today be able to pay for goods and services using Safaricom’s Till number. Telkom,…
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New Appointments
Lipa Later appoints AliExpress Co- Founder Tom Gong its new CTO
Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company Lipa Later has appointed Tom Gong, Co-Founder AliExpress and former Technical Program Manager for Google Wallet,…
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News
Huawei Mobile Kenya Targets Youthful Consumers with New Product lineup
Huawei Mobile Kenya plans to unveil a series of products including smartphones and PCs for the the Kenyan market, the…
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Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg to introduce Zuck Buck virtual currency
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is considering introducing virtual coins “Zuck Bucks,” to help reward users of its social media platforms.…
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Startups
Kenyan Mobile commerce startup Copia appoints former Amazon Executive to its Board
Copia Global, a Kenyan-based mobile commerce platform has appointed of former Amazon executive Jason Murray to its Board. Jason brings…
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Featured
Odibets Supports Digital Content Creators
Betting firm Odibets has come out to support two online influencers in their content creation journey by purchasing two high-end…
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News
Xiaomi Announces Xiaomi Fan Festival 2022 with Exclusive Gifts and Unique Experiences
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the 12th annual Xiaomi Fan Festival, with the theme “All for Xiaomi Fans.” The…
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News
I&M Bank and Mastercard roll out new credit and debit cards for corporate C-Suite professionals
I&M Bank Limited and Mastercard have rolled out several new world-class debit and credit cards targeted at corporate C-Suite professionals…
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Rwanda launches the first Fourth Industrial Revolution Center
The Rwandan government has consistently and deliberately worked to nurture progressive technology-oriented ideas from its youthful population. In 2019, the…
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News
Visa Opens its first African Innovation Hub in Kenya to advance payment solutions development
Digital payments leader Visa on Wednesday opened its first African Innovation Studio in Kenya. The new centre has been designed to…
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News
Kenyans trust social networks more for news, Media Council report
A report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) indicates that radio is still the favourite medium for many Kenyans.…
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News
Microsoft Launches Accelerator Program For East and West African Startups
In March 2022, Microsoft outlined plans to support 10,000 startups across Africa through a myriad of initiatives. These initiatives incorporate…
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Reviews
Vivo V23 5G review: A good performer
Vivo V23 5G review: This is the company’s first 5G device to be launched in the Kenyan market. Vivo officially…
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News
Elon Musk to Join Twitter Board of Directors Days after Buying Shares
Twitter Inc. has announced that one of its most fierce critics who is also an ardent user of the platform…
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News
TULLAH STEPHEN: Influencer marketing can unlock opportunities for fintechs
The global fintech market is valued at close to USD 7300 billion and is projected to grow at an annual…
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News
Tokea, a new ticketing platform launched in Kenya
Kenya’s online ticketing industry is set for disruption with the entry of a new ticketing platform Tokea. The ticketing platform has…
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News
Elekta Versa HD system launched in Kenya for advanced cancer treatment
HCG CCK Cancer Centre, a unit of Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited leading oncology chain in India has launched Elekta’s Versa…
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News
Google Has Developed a Tool to Detect Queries from People In Danger
Google has introduced a new AI tool called MUM (Multitask Unified Model) to help deliver more accurate and precise answers…
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News
Health Innovator Meditronic LABS Partners with MoH
Kenyans living with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure are set to benefit from a partnership between…
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News
Elon Musk has bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter
Billionaire investor Elon Musk has put a significant part of his money on the platform where his mouth often rants-Twitter.…
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BUSINESS
UPS partners with Jumia to expand its delivery services in Africa
Global logistics and package delivery company UPS has today announced a new partnership with e-commerce leader Jumia to grow its…
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Gadgets
Samsung opens pre-orders for the Freestyle portable LED projector in Kenya
Samsung has today opened pre-orders for the Freestyle portable LED projector in Kenya. The Freestyle is Samsung’s all-new portable screen…
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Startups
Kenyan open finance infrastructure startup Credrails partners with Access Bank for future of finance in Africa
Access Bank has partnered with Kenyan women-led open finance infrastructure startup Credrails to develop open finance rails that will dramatically…
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WomenInTech
Shirley Somuah named Partner at Lagos based private equity fund manager CardinalStone Capital
Lagos-based private equity fund manager, CardinalStone Capital Advisers (CCA), has appointed Shirley Somuah as its new Partner. The appointment comes…
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Gadgets
Infinix ZERO 5G available for pre-order in Kenya
Infinix’s first 5G smartphone, the Infinix ZERO 5G is now available for pre-order in Kenya. Leaks about the phone have…
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