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COLUMNS
Peter Nalika: Define Business Value Before Building Your AI Strategy
Generation Z [GenZ] in Kenya uniquely incorporated AI into their activism as the world advances in this technology. During #RejectFinanceBill2024,…
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BUSINESS
Carrefour Extends its Retail Graduate Programme Across Eight Countries
Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has launched the second edition of…
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BUSINESS
NCBA bets on its digital products to grow its local footprint
NCBA Bank digital products: Initially, digital transformation was defined as organizational changes in terms of new investments in digital business…
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Startups
List of startups joining cohort 8 of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative…
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News
How to Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy 2024 Foldables in Kenya
Galaxy 2024 Foldables Pre-order: Samsung’s relentless innovation has always driven the mobile industry forward, launching the latest foldable technology and…
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Vertiv seeks to partner with Kenyan telcos to address AI Challenges
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions says it’s ready to work with Kenyan telco and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky Adds AI-Focused Module to its Security Platform
Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new AI-focused module within its Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform (ASAP). Kaspersky says…
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Effective PR Services for Increased Brand Memorability
In an increasingly crowded digital arena, where a lot of fintech and online trading industry players dwell, yet only very…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Waives Monthly Fees for Retail Banking Customers
NCBA has today announced they will not charge monthly fees for their retail banking accounts from 1st July 2024. This…
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Gadgets
Front Load vs. Top Load: Which Washing Machine is Ideal for Your Household?
When selecting a washing machine, the choice between front loads and top loads can greatly affect the efficiency and convenience…
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BUSINESS
2024 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards finalists announced
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the top 15 finalists for the 2024 VALUE4HER Women…
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News
NCBA Now App: Prioritizing safety and convenience
NCBA Now App: As of the beginning of 2024, there were 22.71 million internet users in Kenya, with 40.8% internet…
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News
Visa cardholders to get a chance to win Carrefour Shopping Discounts
Visa has partnered with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends a chance to win exclusive discounts…
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Gadgets
LG SolarDOM Microwave Oven Key Features
If you are in the market for a microwave chances are you might have bumped into the SolarDom Oven |…
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News
Dark Side of Glory, a crime documentary on cases of murder in the world of sport coming to Showmax
Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Ranked Third Among Top 100 Brands in Africa
Samsung Electronics has been recognized as the 3rd top brand on the prestigious Brands Africa 100 list Samsung said in a…
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News
Redmi A3x With Unisoc T603 Chip, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has today announced the launch of the Redmi A3x smartphone in Kenya. Featuring a glass back and ultra-smooth 6.71”…
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BUSINESS
LG records double-digit operating profit in Q2
South Korean tech giant LG Electronics posted a double-digit growth in the second-quarter operating profit driven by solid sales of…
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News
Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco exit Safaricom board
Safaricom announced on Thursday the departure of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco from its board of directors. In a statement…
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Startups
Nigerian AI startup Intron Health raises $1.6M to strengthen its African languages speech recognition tool
Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup that provides speech recognition for healthcare workers in Africa, has raised $1.6M in a…
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Featured
Olympics 2024: Dominican Republic vs Spain
Assessing the underdog’s chances In fact, the Dominican Republic team should not have been at the Olympics, but due to…
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Startups
South African climate-tech startup Plentify closes oversubscribed round to accelerate growth
South African climate-tech startup Plentify has closed an oversubscribed funding round from top African and North American venture investors to…
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Startups
Applications for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program open
Allison+Partners has opened applications for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The initiative is the first…
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Gadgets
Exclusive Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition Unveiled
Samsung has unveiled the Olympic Edition of its newly announced Galaxy Z Flip6. The phone has been exclusively designed and…
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News
Africa Data Centres doubles its CPT1 facility capacity in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies has announced it is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. This…
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News
Taking back control over business travel costs in 2024
Today, there are many more remote and hybrid collaboration options for teams than at the beginning of the decade. That…
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News
Teresa Anania Joins Sophos as Chief Customer Officer
Sophos has announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Sophos said in a statement…
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BUSINESS
Chinese EV firm NETA to set up an assembly plant in Kenya
NETA Auto, a Chinese electric car brand has revealed plans to open an electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Kenya. …
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News
NCBA Bank is investing in Robotics Process Automation to enhance business productivity
NCBA Bank Robotics Process Automation: Robotics Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as one of the leading and most accessible automation…
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Startups
South African fintech firm Peach Payments aquires software development firm Operativa
South African Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa. The acquisition which was announced…
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News
Irish government commits to support STEM education in Kenya
The Irish government says it will work closely with the Kenyan government to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…
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BUSINESS
TerraPay secures $95 million debt to financing to boost African remittances
African digital payments platform TerraPay has successfully closed a $95 million debt financing round. The financing was led by a…
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Featured
Top Wimbledon Winners in the Open Era
Wimbledon is not just a tournament; it is a legend living its history on the lawns of London. With its…
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Featured
Dive into the Excitement: Exploring the Top Slots by Leap Gaming
The world of gambling and slots has its special magnetism, attracting millions of players from all corners. Slot machines are…
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News
[Free Event] Google Workspace Roundtable
Incentro invites you for an exclusive Google Workspace Roundtable to harness the power of Google Workspace for transformation! This event will provide a…
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Best LG Microwave Ovens (July 2024) to buy in Kenya
Best LG Microwave Ovens: LG Electronics has positioned itself as a leader in home appliances in Kenya for quite some…
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I&M Bank and Mastercard launch Business Credit Card proposition
I&M Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to…
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News
Sama Partners with the UoN to Advance Generative AI Capabilities in Africa
Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced it has partnered with The University of Nairobi (UoN)…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi 13 With 108-Megapixel Camera, MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra SoC Launches in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya has today launched Redmi 13 4G smartphone in Kenya. Xiaomi says the phone promises to captivate tech enthusiasts…
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BUSINESS
Equity triumphs at The Insurance Awards 2024
Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd and Equity Life Assurance (Kenya), emerged as top achievers at the 2024 Insurance Awards, held in…
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CYBER SECURITY
Energy and Water sector ransomware recovery costs hit $3M, Sophos survey
The median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors, Energy and Water, quadrupled to $3 million over the past year,…
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Gadgets
The average smartphone price to jump by 15% by 2029, report
The average smartphone price has fluctuated significantly over the past five years, going from over $318 in 2021 to $287…
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Gadgets
HMD Skyline mid-range phone with easy repairability launches in Kenya
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has today unveiled Skyline, a new smartphone that takes inspiration from the Nokia Lumia lineup. Powered…
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Startups
Solar startup d.light closes $176 million funding round
d.light, the African startup that offers solar power solutions for low-income households in East Africa has closed a new USD$176…
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BUSINESS
Marion Serenge Wins LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month Award
Trailblazing youngster Marion Serenge was named the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month (SPOM) for June 2024. Marion was recognized…
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News
DataFest Africa 2024 conference kicks off in Nairobi
Over 250 stakeholders from government, civil society, donors, academics, students, and private industry experts have convened in Nairobi for DataFest…
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Maximize Your Email Marketing ROI: Best Practices for This Year
Email marketing has maintained its throne as the most effective method for communication between businesses and customers. However, that does…
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News
Nokia and Telecom Egypt deploy 5G network in Egypt
Nokia has announced a new partnership with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time. The…
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News
Fredrique Achieng: How OPPO is Enhancing User Convenience and Functionality With AI
Imagine a world where your smartphone is your ultimate digital companion, seamlessly integrating into your daily life to make everything…
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Startups
Vodacom Tanzania Digital Accelerator 2024 Winners Announced
Three Tanzanians have been chosen as the Vodacom Digital Accelerator Program winners for 2024. The winners are AltituteX, Frank Mussa,…
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Young Scientists Kenya Empowers Youth with STEM
Young Scientists Kenya [YSK], has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual…
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Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge vs. Galaxy Book 4 Pro: Which Should You Buy?
Thinking about getting a new laptop and wondering if you should pick the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge or the…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Football Betting Business: Current & Future Trends
Kenya’s football betting business has grown tremendously over the past ten years – a growth that has been propelled both…
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News
Samsung opens limited pre-orders for Neo QLED AI TVs in Kenya
Samsung has announced a limited pre-order phase for its Neo QLED 8K and AI TVs in Kenya. Samsung unveiled the…
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News
Will There Be Windows 12? What to Expect
Are you curious about the future of Windows? Wondering if Windows 12 is on the horizon? You’re not alone! In…
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Gadgets
AbasamiaWins: Your Premier Website for Casino Insights in Kenya
In the fast-paced world of web-based casinos, staying informed can be the best thing you ever did. AbasamiaWins, for instance,…
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News
African countries among the most targeted by malware, report
Seven African countries have been ranked in the Top 20 most attacked by malware. This is according to the Global…
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News
GSMA, ITU and World Bank partner to boost handset affordability
The GSMA, World Bank, and other global institutions have announced a new coalition to improve handset affordability for lower-income populations.…
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Startups
Kenyan Skincare firm Uncover closes oversubscribed $1.4m funding round
Uncover, Africa’s emerging beauty brand has successfully closed a $1.4m Seed II funding round. The round was led by EQ2…
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News
[Video] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, What’s New?
Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung…
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News
Bolt to celebrate its drivers with new campaign
Bolt has launched its driver reward campaign, dubbed ‘Drive for a Prize’ in efforts to celebrate its top-performing drivers in…
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News
Safaricom’s system maintenance rescheduled
Safaricom has rescheduled the system maintenance that was to happen on today, Sunday from 11 pm to 4 am on…
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News
In a booming subscription economy, consumers are looking to their banks for help in managing their recurring payments
In today’s digital age, where convenience is paramount and subscription services are on the rise – expected to reach $406…
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News
Tatu City condemns Kiambu County Governor over extortion attempt
Tatu City, one of the largest foreign direct investors in Kenya, has condemned Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his…
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Airtel opens outlet in downtown CBD to enhance Airtel Money services
Airtel Kenya has opened a new franchise shop in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The outlet, located on Gaborone Road,…
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News
Kenya universities call for infrastructure improvement to ease AI adoption
Kenyan university educators are calling for an urgent review of existing infrastructure within higher education institutions to allow for the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ben Gelman: How Much Will AI Really Help Cyber Security?
The field of information security is undergoing a significant transformation with the development of artificial intelligence [AI] technologies. New AI…
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News
Winners of NCBA Visa Paris 2024 Olympic Games Campaign Announced
NCBA Bank Kenya in partnership with Visa has announced three winners of the NCBA Visa Paris 2024 Olympic Games Campaign. …
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Gadgets
How LG on curating a more uplifting and inspiring social media feed
Last month, tech giant LG Electronics unveiled a global campaign to draw encouraging content onto social media timelines. Throughout the…
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Blockchain
Binance launches campaign for its users to celebrate its 7th Anniversary
Binance has today announced the launch of its global campaign ‘Be Binance’ to celebrate the company’s seventh anniversary. The milestone’s celebrations…
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BUSINESS
BNI East Africa Announces Annual East African Convention to Drive Inter-Country Trade
BNI (Business Networking International) East Africa is set to host its annual East African Convention this coming August in Naivasha.…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 with advanced AI features officially launched
Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung…
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News
Kenya to benefit from initial $16.2m ITU broadband mapping project
Kenya is among the 11 African countries set to benefit from an initial $16.2 million budget for Africa’s National Broadband…
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Startups
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Startups
Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage startups has launched with an initial $2.5 million rollout. Co-founded by…
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African regulators embrace strategy to unlock benefits of transformative technologies
African regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximize the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at…
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CLOUD
Data Center market to grow by 30% and hit over $430 billion value by 2028
Over the past decade, the once-niche piece of IT infrastructure- data centers- has become the talk of the investment world…
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News
LG Optimism Your Feed: Enhancing your social media experience and mental well-being
LG Optimism Your Feed: Checking your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other social media is a part of our normal routine…
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Gadgets
Samsung enables Apple AirPlay on its Hospitality TVs
Samsung has announced Samsung Hospitality TV compatibility with AirPlay, allowing hotel guests to connect their iOS and iPadOS devices to…
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News
Nigerian remittance services provider Africhange launches in the UK
Africhange, a Nigerian remittance services provider has launched its operations in the United Kingdom (UK). The platform which can be…
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News
Epson Unveils Enhanced Heat-Free Printers for A4 Printing
Epson has launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs Inkjet printers to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market. These new…
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Gadgets
Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event is happening on Wednesday, July 10. At the event, Samsung is expected to introduce…
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News
[Podcast] A Discussion on the Role of Tech in Kenya’s Ongoing Protests
In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we delve into the critical role technology has played amidst the widespread opposition…
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BUSINESS
Hotpoint offering up to 40% discounts on LG products
Hotpoint Appliances, one of the leading sales channels of LG appliances and equipment, is offering mega-discounts of up to 40%…
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News
25 Kenyan students complete digital tech immersion in China
25 Kenyan students under the Huawei Seeds for Future programme completed a one-week immersion into digital technology skills during an…
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News
24 lectures graduated from Microsoft tech training programme
24 lecturers drawn from different universities across Kenya have graduated from the Microsoft Africa Development Centre’s (ADC) intensive upskilling programme.…
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News
APA, Hollard Health launch new digital health insurance solution
APA Insurance, in partnership with South African Insurer Hollard Health, have launched a new digital health insurance solution for households…
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Featured
Motorbikes and Smartphones Up For Grabs: Odibets awards first batch of Omoka na Euro promo winners
Odibets on Friday awarded the first batch of winners of the Omoka na Euro promotion as the tournament entered its…
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News
Glass House PR, Fintech Association of South Africa to host the Africa Digital Finance Summit 2024
Glass House PR has partnered with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) to host the 3rd Africa Digital Finance…
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News
Huawei to train additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027
Huawei has announced plans to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan…
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Blockchain
Inside Bitcoin: What Makes the Consensus Mechanism Work
As a potential investor interested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, you know that understanding how Bitcoin works under the hood is…
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News
Samsung Launches the 2024 Neo QLED and OLED TVs in Kenya
Samsung has unveiled its 2024 Neo QLED 8K and 4K, OLED TV line-up at the local Unbox & Discover event…
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BUSINESS
Faulu receives over Ksh 900 million boost for digital, MSME banking
Faulu Microfinance Bank today announced a business refocus that will see it grow its digital banking offering and realign its…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Power Says 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated
Kenya Power Prepaid Meters: Kenya Power has announced that a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated…
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News
Kenyan identity startup Peleza merges with YC-backed Prembly
Kenyan identity management startup Peleza has announced that it’s merging with US-based YC-backed company Prembly. Prembly is a provider of…
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News
Safaricom donates Sh15m to assist victims of protests
Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations have made a KES 15 million donation to assist victims of protests as well as infrastructure…
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News
Eunice Kinyanjui: We Need More Digital and Innovative Financial Solutions for MSMEs Beyond Credit
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According…
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News
Glovo Appoints Daphne Kabeberi as Impact and Sustainability Lead for Africa
Glovo has announced the appointment of Daphne Kabeberi as the Impact and Sustainability Lead for Africa. In her new role,…
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COLUMNS
Anthony Hutia: Evolution of the Galaxy Z Fold Series
Foldable technology, once a figment of science fiction, has rapidly become a significant milestone in the evolution of the mobile…
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COLUMNS
Paul Colmer: The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding…
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Startups
CityBlue Hotels invests in agtech startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed which sources imperfect surplus produce directly…
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News
Tips for Implementing Customer Journey Orchestration in Omni-Channel Marketing
As businesses strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences, the incorporation of customer journey orchestration into omnichannel marketing has emerged as…
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