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[Webinar] Incentro Presents: The future of work is here with Google Workspace
Incentro Webinar on The future of work is here with Google Workspace. When: 22 April 2020 From: 12:00 – 13:30 EAT Where: Online Webinar…
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Binance Charity announces $1 million crypto donation to UNICEF to help in global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Binance Charity has announced the world’s first crypto donation to UNICEF ’s role in the global COVID-19 vaccine rollout—the largest…
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Local banking apps now available on Huawei AppGallery
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that a number of local banking apps are now available on AppGallery. Huawei AppGallery is…
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Safaricom selects Ericsson’s microwave transport solution to boost mobile broadband coverage
Safaricom has chosen Ericsson to supply microwave solutions based on the E-band platform to achieve multi Gbps backhaul capacity for…
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Seven Lucky Millionaires: Why the Odibets Mega Jackpot is proving favorite for Kenyans
For Leonard Egesa winning a huge amount of money had never crossed his mind, the Jua Kali artisan from Busia…
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Nokia 5.4 Now Selling in Kenya for Ksh.24,500
HMD Global has today launched its latest addition to its 5 series smartphones – the Nokia 5.4 in Kenya. The Nokia…
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Tech
Microsoft Starts Submerging Servers in Liquid Baths for Better Cooling
Cooling is an important aspect of heat-dissipating computing devices. For servers, extensive cooling techniques have to be employed to maintain…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Prepares 5G Switch to Rival Safaricom
Being an early adopter of the fifth generation of cellular networks, or 5G, Safaricom is positioned to become the first…
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Budget Nokia 1.4 is now selling in Kenya for Ksh.12,499
After teasing the Budget Nokia 1.4 smartphone back in February, HMD Global has finally launched the device in Kenya. The…
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Gadgets
Best Phones Under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya (April 2021)
Budget phones often come with their shortcomings, but there are great phones available under Ksh 20k in Kenya. If you’re…
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Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh.15,000 (October 2022)
You don’t necessarily need to spend much on a smartphone, thanks to the wide range of options available. And the…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under KES 10,000 [April 2021]
Smartphones aim at different consumers with a wide range of price tags. There is always something for everyone. Some cost…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series Coming to Kenya on April 10
A month after making its global debut, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series is coming to Kenya. Xiaomi’s local office…
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[24Bit Podcast] A discussion on 5G Networks and what Kenyans can expect!
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss 5G. Safaricom recently launched 5G in Kenya, making this country…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud Infrastructure Spending in Africa is on the rise
Enterprises have been moving to the cloud as more increasingly rely on it other than on-premise data centres. While the…
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Mobile Subscriptions in Kenya Grow Past 60 Million for the First Time
Mobile subscriptions in Kenya have continued to grow quarter by quarter, majorly attributed to multi-SIM registration. In the three months…
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More Kenyans Take Up Fixed Internet Services
The latest Sector Statistics report from the Communication Authority of Kenya is out, detailing how various ICT industry sectors performed…
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How to buy and sell Bitcoin with Mpesa
We can all agree that buying bitcoins with Mpesa may look challenging or confusing. Today, we will show you how…
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BUSINESS
Kenyans Sent Nearly Ksh 1 Trillion to Businesses in Three Months
As the country opened from the over 3-month lockdown effective March 18, 2020, to July 7, Kenyans spend increased as…
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LG confirms it’s exiting the smartphone business
LG Electronics has confirmed that it’s shutting down its smartphone business. The move, the company says will enable it to…
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Unboxing the OPPO Reno5 F and Quick Specs
OPPO Reno5 F Unboxing: The OPPO Reno5 F is now officially started selling in Kenya. The device was unveiled recently…
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Microsoft launches second edition of Game of Learners program for university students in Kenya and Nigeria
Microsoft has announced the kick-off of Season 2 of the Game of Learners (GOL) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing…
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Startups
Applications Open for Jack Ma’s 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
The “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH) prize competition, Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program spotlighting and celebrating Africa’s entrepreneurial talent has…
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Google Will Not be Exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2021
Google has cancelled exhibiting at the Mobile World Congress, MWC, 2021 event. The company cited the pandemic. The company said, “Following…
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COLUMNS
[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development
As the global digital economy expands, and with Covid-19 changing the way we conduct business, Digital Identity is becoming increasingly…
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Konza launches ultra-modern security command centre
Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiangí and his Information Communication Technology counterpart, Mr. Joe Mucheru presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of…
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Gadgets
Huawei Mobile Kenya Announces Up to 50% Easter Discount on Products and Services
For those who’ve been looking for an upgrade, especially on accessories, Huawei Mobile Kenya is offering discounts on a variety…
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All Smartphones on Offer in Telkom Kenya’s Easter Device Promo
Telkom Kenya is offering a variety of devices as part of its Easter Device promo. The devices included range from…
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Telkom Kenya Announces Easter Device Promotion
Telkom Kenya has announced new offers on a variety of devices as part of its Easter promotion. The telco will…
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BUSINESS
Huawei 2020 Annual Report Announced, Sales Revenue up Despite US Sanctions
Chinese technology company Huawei has announced its 2020 annual report. The 2020 annual report shows stronger resilience despite the harsh…
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Xiaomi Announces Plans to Start Making Electric Vehicles with a $10bn Investment
Xiaomi has a diversified portfolio of products that goes far beyond smartphones. But it seems that it hasn’t done enough…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Registers 51% Balance Sheet Growth
Equity Bank has weathered the COVID-19 disruption to register a 51% growth in its balance sheet with total assets growing…
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Drake and Sauti Sol are the most streamed artists on Spotify in Kenya
Audio streaming platform launched in Kenya and other African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda a month ago. Data…
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The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is the most impressive Kitchen Appliance Innovations of 2021
The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is an interesting piece of tech. The refrigerators are already selling in Kenya and you…
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Xiaomi Unveils a New Logo
Xiaomi has a new logo which is just a slight adjustment from what they previously had. The company announced the…
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Blockchain
Paypal Allows Users to Buy and Pay for Goods and Services Using Cryptocurrencies
American digital payments company PayPal Inc. has announced a new cryptocurrencies checkout service to enable users to buy goods and…
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Shinda Jogoo ya Easter – Odibets Surprise to Customers
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced a new Easter promo for its customers. The betting firm will be giving…
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Gadgets
LG InstaView Refrigerators key features, price and availability in Kenya
The new LG InstaView Refrigerators that LG unveiled at CES 2021 are here with us. The refrigerators have been selling…
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Gadgets
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider Program Expands to Kenya and over 200 Other Countries
Getting an iPhone or other Apple device repaired is not cheap. This is partly due to Apple’s strict stance on…
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LG Dual Vane Air Conditioner Earns Global Recognition For Indoor Air Quality
Commercial air conditioning technology from LG Electronics has been internationally recognized for its ability to improve indoor air quality thus…
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[24Bit Podcast] Are Kenyans ready to pay for content: A discussion on Nation’s Paywall
In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the idea of having a…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud computing is shaping Africa’s technological infrastructure growth
Cloud computing remains a key part in shaping how Africa will grow when it comes to technological infrastructure. Given the…
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Bolt launches its Food Delivery service in Nairobi
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has officially launched its food delivery service, Bolt Food, in Nairobi, Kenya. The new service, the company says…
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HiiL opens applications for Justice Accelerator for Southern Africa startups
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has opened applications for this years HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge. Successful applicants will…
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Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda secures funding to expand regionally
Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda has announced that is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February…
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Microsoft and Wentors to mentor 1,000 women working in tech
Microsoft and women’s mentorship organisation, Wentors, have announced a commitment to mentor and train 1,000 women working in the technology…
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CLOUD
Incentro Africa Achieves the Work Transformation Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Specialization Program
Incentro Africa has announced that it has achieved the Google Cloud Partner “Work Transformation” Specialization, in the Google Cloud Partner…
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Odibets Jackpot: Seven lucky Kenyans become overnight millionaires
Early this week, seven Kenyans became overnight millionaires’ courtesy of the Odibets Jackpot. The seven betting fanatics had placed their…
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Gadgets
Safaricom Launches First 5G Network in Kenya
Safaricom has launched its first public 5G network trials in select parts across the country. Safaricom 5G is now available…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi to Launch Its Own Chip next Week, on 29th
Xiaomi makes a myriad of devices. Away from smartphones, the company also makes wearables, IoT devices, soundbars, TVs, laptops, PC…
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[Interview] Marundu Muturi, Customer Advocate, Incentro Africa
Marundu Muturi is a Customer Advocate at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and African…
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Gadgets
The Reason Xiaomi Could Increase Its Smartphone Prices
Thanks to the global chip supply shortage, it’s hard to get your hands on some new electronic devices. The most…
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Uptake of agriculture insurance still low in Africa, Allianz Africa
The uptake of agriculture insurance is still low in Kenya and other African countries. This revelation was made during a…
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Solar energy startup Jirogasy launches fundraising to finance its expansion in East Africa
After a year marked by the launch of its solar computer Jirodesk II, Malagasy startup Jirogasy has joined the Seedstar…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A52 alongside the Galaxy A72 in a dedicated Awesome Galaxy Event. The new mid-range phones also…
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Samsung Galaxy A72 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A72 alongside the Galaxy A52 in Kenya. The Galaxy A72 debuted with refreshed, clean minimal design,…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix HOT 10 Play Specifications: This is the company’s first phone in Kenya in 2021. Infinix HOT 10 Play costs…
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The Realities of AI in Cybersecurity: Catastrophic Forgetting
There is a lot of hype about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The truth is that the…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank, FMO-NASIRA sign guarantee program for COVID-19 support
Equity Bank Kenya has entered into a new partnership with the Netherlands FMO development bank with the signing of a NASIRA…
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Kenya’s First 5G Network Launching This Week
5G is finally coming to Kenya. As expected, Kenya’s biggest telco operator Safaricom will be the first to introduce the…
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[Column] Josh Aroner: The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Debuts in Kenya with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM at Ksh 15,499
Infinix HOT 10 Play is official. The Chinese tech company announced the device today, the latest under its Hot series.…
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Uber Eats is spamming us, they need to be stopped
Uber Eats Kenya is spamming us and they need to be stopped, it’s too much, it’s annoying. If you have…
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CYBER SECURITY
Increasing Threat of Hidden Malware in User Devices in Kenya
Widely, it’s a commonly accepted notion that surfing the web poses dangerous security threats to users. While that is not…
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Flourish Ventures and Bolt to host Webinar on Women in the gig economy
Bolt and Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, with a strong focus on Africa, are set to hold…
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CLOUD
Cloud Infrastructure Spending Surpasses On-Premise Data Centers in 2020
Enterprises have been moving to the cloud as more increasingly rely on it other than on-premise data centres. While the…
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Three Kenyan Teams Advance To Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Semi-Finals
Three teams from Kenya will represent the country at Microsoft’s annual global student technology competition, Imagine Cup. The competition has…
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LG partners with SJAK for Sport Personality of the Month Award
LG Electronics has partnered with the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) that will see the South Korean Company sponsor…
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realme C11 is the top selling realme smartphone in Kenya
Among the six smartphones that realme introduced in Kenya in 2020, realme C11 has emerged as the top-selling smartphone from…
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The OPPO Reno5 F Now Selling in Kenya
The OPPO Reno5 F has now officially started selling in Kenya. The device was unveiled recently during the launch of…
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BUSINESS
Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Game Chat Service Discord
Microsoft is in talks to purchase chat communication service Discord. The chat communication service, popular with gamers, could cost the…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption is the future of African SMEs
In our previous Africa Cloud Review report, we highlighted how cloud adoption is no longer merely an option but a necessity that…
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Gadgets
Itel A37 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Itel A37 Specifications: Itel launched its new device in Kenya this month, the Itel A37. Itel A37 includes a 5.7-inch…
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Apps
Trump Is Coming Back on Social Media but with His Own Platform
Trump was banned by nearly every major social media platform on the planet, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, in…
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Gadgets
Apple Fined $2 Million for Selling iPhones With No Chargers
A Brazilian consumer protection regulator has imposed a two million dollar fine to American tech company Apple. The fine, which…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Collective thoughts on the OPPO Reno5
In this Bonus Episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the new OPPO Reno5…
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LG’s newest fridge disinfects water dispenser with UV light
It’s exciting to imagine the kind of comfort and peace of mind that technology brings to our families especially in…
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AECF Launches US$1.2 Million Fund to Support Renewable Energy Startups in Africa
The African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has today launched a US$1.2 million Innovation Fund to support entrepreneurs using renewable energy…
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Jumia launches Food Festival campaign to support local restaurants
E-commerce platform Jumia has launched a Food Festival Campaign to support local restaurants. The campaign will run from 19th March…
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BUSINESS
Newly signed Equity SME guarantees to benefit more women owned SMEs
A bulk of the recently signed SME guarantees by Equity Bank totaling Kshs 52.25 Billion will go towards supporting women-owned…
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Boomplay and UMG partnership expands to cover 47 countries across Africa
Boomplay and Universal Music Group (UMG) have extended their licensing agreement for UMG’s global music catalogue from seven to 47…
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Here’s a Breakdown of Telkom Kenya’s New T-kash charges effective 5th March 2021
Telkom Kenya recently reviewed charges for its mobile money service T-kash. Effective 5th March, the telco said that all Person-to-Person…
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Startups
Nigerian Fintech startup TeamApt launches internship program to support women in tech
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has launched an internship program to support women in Technology. The internship program is targeting female…
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Fintech VC firm Flourish Ventures Opens new Office in Kenya
Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, has opened a new office in Kenya to support fintech startups across Africa.…
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Airtel Africa Sells Minority Stake in Mobile Money Business for $200 Million
Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of India’s Bharti Airtel, has finally offloaded a minority stake in its mobile money business. The…
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Digital adoption in Africa supersedes other regions globally, Report
Although Africa currently trails other regions in terms of digital adoption and maturity, the pace of adoption and infrastructure buildout is…
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Boda Boda Rider Wins Ksh.2M Odibets Jackpot
For John Ngumi, winning a jackpot had never crossed his mind, the forty-one-year-old Bodaboda operator placed his bet on the…
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LG Styler offer families better way to refresh and sanitize their wardrobe at home for healthy living
The pandemic has resulted in increased hygiene requirements at home and all other social places. People have no option other…
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Telkom revamps its Mzito Bundle, Scraps 30 Day Validity Period
Telkom Kenya has made the headlines in recent weeks, launching offers, reviewing its data packages, and even slashed T-Kash transfer…
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Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 Now Official
The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 are now officially. Samsung unveiled the two devices at a virtual Unpacked event on…
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Gadgets
The Cost of owning a Drone in Kenya – it’s expensive than you think!
Alas! The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has finally approved the use of drones in Kenya. Under the Civil Aviation (Unmanned…
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DearCry, prototype ransomware, takes advantage of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Following the reporting of the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities and the out-of-band release of security patches on March 2nd 2021, security researchers have…
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CYBER SECURITY
Importance of Creating a Security Culture in an Organisation
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing, with malicious actors always on the move to devise new ways to target individuals…
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Here’s how you can watch today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung has already sent out invitations for another Galaxy Unpacked event set for March 17. In Kenya, the local office…
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Gadgets
Huawei to Charge Smartphone Companies Using Its Patented 5G Technology
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will begin collecting royalties from smartphone makers using its patented 5G technology. Huawei charging for its…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Launching in Kenya Soon
Infinix is preparing to launch its first device since the onset of the new year. The new phone set to…
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Gadgets
Budget Itel A37 Launched in Kenya for Ksh 6,960
Itel has launched its first device of the year in Kenya, itel A37, a budget phone that sports a 5.7-inch…
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News
Going to the gym or cafe? LG’s wearable air purifier is cool
Physical exercise is one of the best ways to keep healthy and fit. But health restrictions due to Covid-19 have…
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BUSINESS
Flutterwave Partners with PayPal to Enable African Merchants Receive Payments from Abroad
African fintech company Flutterwave is partnering with US payments giant PayPal. The collaboration is a big sigh of relief to…
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Blockchain
India to Press Ahead with Crypto Ban – Report
India has been considering a crypto ban for some time, and the country is reportedly planning to move forward with…
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News
Apple Dominates Wearables Market Backed by Impressive Watch and AirPods Sales
Although 2020 was a challenging year with the pandemic and a global economic crisis, the wearable and hearable market had…
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