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COLUMNS
Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience
Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day.…
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TikTok becomes the new front door for African cinema and TV discovery
The age-old holiday dilemma of “what to watch” is increasingly being solved not by scrolling through streaming menus, but by…
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Starlink Direct to Cell Africa tests the limits of coverage
Airtel Africa’s agreement to carry Starlink’s Direct to Cell service across its footprint reads, at first glance, like a simple…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSE
Safaricom PLC has today officially listed its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a historic moment for…
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BasiGo opens EV charging station at Shell Athi River
BasiGo, Kenya’s leading provider of electric bus solutions, has announced the official opening of a new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging…
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CLOUD
Erkan Satik | Accelerated entry: How East Africa leapfrogged into the cloud age
East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises…
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How to bridge your imagination and reality this festive season with Galaxy AI
The holidays are a time for dreams, for imagining possibilities, and for sharing joy with loved ones. Samsung’s global festive…
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Featured
Odibets awards KSh 1 million to tree-hugging record breaker Truphena Muthoni for climate drive
Kenyan environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has received a significant financial boost of KSh 1 million from betting firm Odibets to…
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African finance leaders push for intra-continental investment reform at Nairobi conference
Top finance and policy leaders from across the continent have issued a collective call for accelerated cross-border investment frameworks and…
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Standard Bank injects $138 million into Safaricom Ethiopia to fuel network expansion
Standard Bank, trading as Stanbic Bank in Kenya, has announced a USD 138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) financing deal…
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i3 announces three major deals to accelerate African healthtech innovation
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced three agreements aimed at reshaping healthcare delivery across the continent. The deals were…
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Airtel Money and I&M Bank partner to enable direct merchant payments
Airtel Money customers can now make direct payments to I&M Bank merchants across the country, following a strategic partnership signed…
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Safaricom’s slow, determined march toward a technology-first identity
Safaricom spent years defined by mobile connectivity and a financial product that transformed how money moves in Kenya. That foundation…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank accelerates digital transformation agenda with new FX trading platform
I&M Bank recently launched I&M FX DIRECT, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to offer real-time foreign exchange trading. While on…
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Showmax’s Future Tested by the Netflix Warner Bros Deal
Showmax begins this period with an advantage that sets the stage for understanding how the Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery…
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Tim-Sky Media Services Scoops Double Victory at PRSK Awards
Regional communications agency Tim-Sky Media Services has claimed top honors at the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Awards of…
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TRENDING
Microsoft Exceeds African Connectivity Target, Reaching 117 Million People
Microsoft has announced it has successfully provided internet access to over 117 million people across Africa, surpassing its 2025 target…
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Airtel Money, Juba Express Unveil Offline Global Remittance Service
In a significant move to bridge the financial divide, Airtel Money Uganda has partnered with fintech firm Juba Express to…
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Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 Billion
The Government of Kenya has offloaded majority control of Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya Limited in a deal valued at…
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New Fund to Award $75,000 Grants to Innovators Transforming African Cities
The Million Lives Collective (MLC) and the Judith Neilson Foundation have announced the launch of the African Cities Innovation Fund…
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Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has emerged as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. The announcement…
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Viktoria Ventures Honoured for Advancing Angel Investing Across Africa
Viktoria Ventures, a Nairobi-based angel investment and startup support organization, has been crowned “Angel Network of the Year 2025” at…
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CLOUD
Liquid C2 Launches ‘Liquid G’ to Fast-Track Google Cloud Adoption for African Resellers
Liquid C2 has unveiled Liquid G, an AI-powered distribution program designed to simplify and accelerate the adoption of Google Cloud…
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Standard Chartered Awards KES 9.1M to 7 Women-Led Tech Startups
Standard Chartered Kenya, in partnership with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica, has awarded KES 9.1 million in seed funding to seven women-led…
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Samsung Launches Innovation Campus at JKUAT
Samsung Electronics East Africa and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have officially launched the Samsung Innovation Campus…
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Bolt and MOOKH Partner to Enhance Safety for Festive Season Event-Goers
On-demand mobility platform Bolt has announced a strategic partnership with digital ticketing platform MOOKH to provide safer and more affordable…
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12 Startups Graduate from iHUB and Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
iHUB Kenya has successfully concluded the acceleration of Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, marking a major milestone…
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TRENDING
Safaricom Unveils Daraja 3.0, Paving the Way for ‘Fintech 2.0’ with Super App Integration
Safaricom PLC has officially launched Daraja 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its M-PESA API platform. The launch marks a pivotal…
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NCBA Sets New Marker in Offshore Investing With Launch of Global Equity and Fixed Income Funds
NCBA used its platform at the Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference to introduce two offshore products designed to change how Kenyan…
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Mobile Money Agents Face a Record Cash Slowdown as Households Tighten Spending
Cash flowing through Kenya’s mobile money agents has fallen to levels not seen since the platform’s early days. This drop…
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Google Launches Gemini 3, its ‘Most Intelligent’ AI Model
Google has announced the global launch of Gemini 3, its most capable and intelligent AI model yet, which promises to…
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Safaricom Announces Scheduled Fuliza System Upgrade
Safaricom has announced a brief, scheduled system upgrade for its widely used Fuliza overdraft service, as new figures reveal the…
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Cassava and Entanglement Partner to Advance AI and Cybersecurity in Africa and Middle East
Cassava Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S-based Entanglement, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of advanced digital…
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BUSINESS
Kisumu to Host Business Ecosystem Summit 2025
Kisumu County is expected to host the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, which will take place from November 26-28, 2025.…
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Leaders Tackle Escalating Cyber Threats at Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit
Government officials, regulators, and top business leaders gathered in Nairobi today to forge a unified strategy against an escalating wave…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safaricom Cuts Customer Cyber Incidents by 90% Amidst 4.6B National Threat Alert
Safaricom today revealed that the deployment of its advanced security measures has reduced cybersecurity incidents among its business customers by…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank Launches Digital Forex Platform to Simplify Forex Transactions for Businesses
I&M Bank Kenya on Wednesday announced the launch of I&M FX DIRECT, a new online foreign exchange platform aimed at…
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Samsung Galaxy A17 Sets New Standard for the Mid-Range
Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy A17 in Kenya, a new contender in its popular A-series that appears poised to redefine…
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When Health Advice Turns Promotional: The Ozempic Dilemma on Social Media
A recent X post by fitness influencer @Gachau_Njoroge, shows how blurred the line has become between education and marketing in…
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ABSA Turns To Huawei For Private Cloud In African Banking Overhaul
When Absa decided to build a private cloud platform with Huawei, it wasn’t just a technology project. It was a…
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Safaricom vs Airtel 5G Routers Compared: Speed, Reliability, and Real Value
If you pay the Kenyan average for home internet, this matters. Most households spend roughly 2,500 KES a month for…
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Kim Kardashian’s Moon Landing Comment Revives a Familiar Battle Between Fame and Fact
On October 30, Pop Base shared a clip from The Kardashians that reignited a half-century-old argument. Kim Kardashian, referencing a…
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Jumia Kicks Off Black Friday 2025
Jumia Kenya has officially kicked off its flagship Black Friday campaign, running from October 31st to November 30th, 2025. This year’s…
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How Samsung Is Reimagining Performance With The Galaxy S26 And Its New Exynos Chipset
When Samsung executives spoke during the 2025 earnings call, the most interesting detail wasn’t what they confirmed — it was…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group’s Profit After Tax Hit Ksh.54.1 Billion
Equity Group Holdings Plc has posted a strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a 32% rise…
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Nvidia’s Investment in Cassava Hints at the Real Battle Ahead – Ownership of Africa’s Generative AI Economy
When Nvidia took a stake in Cassava Technologies this week, it wasn’t just another investment headline. It landed in a…
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BUSINESS
Millions in Africa Turn to Online Trading Amid Economic Uncertainty
A quiet revolution is reshaping personal finance across Africa. From the markets of Lagos to the tech hubs of Nairobi,…
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Featured
Comprehensive Review of Paka Kumi Bookmaker
Paka Kumi, a prominent bookmaker in Kenya, has gained significant popularity due to its user-centric features and reliable services. Catering…
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Disney Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership: Rochelle Knock Takes the Helm as the Company Repositions Its Streaming and Network Strategy for a Fragmented Market
The Walt Disney Company’s decision to name Rochelle Knock as vice president of Disney+ and Networks and as country head…
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BUSINESS
Zoho Launches New Agentic AI Features Across Collaboration, CX, and HR Suites
Zoho has announced the launch of new agentic AI features integrated across its key product categories, including collaboration, customer experience…
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Spiro Raises Record $100M to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa
Spiro, the African electric two-wheel transportation company, has announced a landmark $100 million investment round, marking the largest-ever single investment…
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High Court Suspends Controversial Sections of Cybercrimes Act
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the enforcement of contentious sections of the recently enacted Computer Misuse and…
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African Telcos Call for Tax Breaks on Entry-Level Smartphones
A new coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators is making a direct appeal to governments across the continent to immediately…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report, Reinforcing Africa’s Transformation Agenda
Equity Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa,” underscoring its continued leadership…
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Interviews
[Interview] Driving Pan-African Connectivity with CSquared’s Samuel Owusu Yeboah
CSquared is building the digital backbone that will connect Africa. In this exclusive TechTrends Media conversation, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, Group…
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NCBA Unveils ConnectPlus, a $6 Million Corporate Banking Platform
NCBA Bank has officially launched ConnectPlus, a next-generation digital transaction banking platform developed in partnership with Intellect Global Transaction Banking…
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The Conversation Around AI Access Shifted at the TechTrends AI Forum and Samsung Was at the Center of It
At the recently concluded TechTrends AI Forum in Nairobi, Ryan Mule, Product Manager at Samsung Electronics East Africa, opened his…
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MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map
MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where…
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President Ruto Launches Phase 1 of Konza Technopolis Smart City Facilities
President William Ruto has officially launched the first phase of Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward…
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The Stakes Behind the Isiolo Mandera Fibre and Its Northern Route
The government has reached a pivotal administrative step on a project that reads like a map of competing ambitions. An…
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Konza Technopolis Phase One Ready for Commissioning
Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city project under Vision 2030, is gearing up for a major milestone as Phase One…
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Google Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Tools for University Students Across Africa
Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI…
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BUSINESS
KCB Scales Up Sustainable Finance, Disburses KSh 53.2 Billion in Green Loans
KCB Group has deepened its leadership in sustainable finance, screening loans worth KSh 578.3 billion for environmental and social risks…
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Safaricom’s Trillion Shilling Impact Marks a Turning Point for Purpose and Profit in Africa’s Tech Landscape
For years, Safaricom has been more than a telecommunications company. It has become a case study in how African businesses…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Marks Customer Service Week with Special Rewards for Drivers and Riders
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility company, has launched celebrations for Customer Service Week 2025 under the theme “Bolt Says Thanks- Celebrating…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast
Safaricom’s Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business, on Friday hosted an exclusive cybersecurity breakfast session, bringing together over 50 senior IT and…
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Africa’s Parallel Payment Revolutions: Why Local Stablecoin Systems and Bank Settlement Rails Are Racing to Replace the Dollar
Africa is attempting something few regions have dared to do in public view — unwind its dependence on the U.S.…
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TechTrends AI Forum Becomes the Defining Moment for Africa’s Push Toward Ethical, Affordable and Regulated AI Deployment
The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed…
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itel SUPER 26 Ultra Named No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at TechTrends AI Forum
The itel SUPER 26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends…
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Mombasa, Bolt Partner to Boost Youth Jobs and Ride-Hailing Safety
The County Government of Mombasa is deepening its collaboration with Bolt in a new partnership that will expand youth employment…
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TechTrends Media to Host High-Level AI Business Forum in Nairobi This Week
TechTrends Media has announced the TechTrends AI Breakfast Forum, a half-day business gathering focused on real-world applications of artificial intelligence…
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Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users, but Its Biggest Decisions Still Lie Ahead
Three billion monthly users. Few platforms in history have reached that kind of global saturation. Instagram is no longer just…
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PayPal’s Middle East and Africa Investment: Can Digital Payments Outrun Regulation and Market Fragmentation?
Few regions carry as much digital promise as the Middle East and Africa. Young populations, rising smartphone penetration, and widespread…
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Ghana Re-Elected as ANCA Chair for Second Term, Steering Africa’s Cybersecurity Ambitions Into a Defining Phase
In Rabat on 17 September 2025, the 6th meeting of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) delivered a signal…
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Tunisia’s Digital Transformation: 138 Projects Using AI and Open Data to Rebuild Public Administration
For years, Tunisia has spoken of modernising its bureaucracy, but progress has often been halting. Ministries ran on outdated systems,…
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KRA’s Innovative USSD and WhatsApp Services Are Transforming How Small Businesses Comply With Taxes
KRA’s USSD code *222# allows feature phone users to access essential tax services without internet. Users can retrieve their PINs,…
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Cassava and Accenture Are Building Sovereign AI in Africa — but Who Will Really Control the Continent’s Data Future?
Cassava Technologies has cast its lot with Accenture in a partnership that promises to deliver “sovereign AI” across Africa. The…
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Gadgets
Qualcomm Pushes Windows Laptops Forward With Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme Chips
In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, Qualcomm’s introduction of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme marks a significant…
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Medusa’s Atlantic Ambitions: The Subsea Cable That Could Transform Africa’s Digital Future
In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine…
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Wired for Tomorrow: How ITU, Google, and will.i.am Are Rewiring Africa’s Future with AI and Robotics
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping economies and societies, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads.…
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Airtel Africa Foundation Sets A 2030 Target To Transform 10 Million Lives Through Digital Inclusion, Education, And Sustainability
When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of…
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M-Kopa Crosses 7 Million Users in Africa, Turning Smartphones Into Gateways for Financial Inclusion
In Nairobi, it’s not unusual to meet someone who bought their first smartphone through M-Kopa. What began as a payment…
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Africa’s Next Financial Leap: Why Local-Currency Stablecoins Could Redefine Sovereignty, Remittances, and Digital Payments
Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa…
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LOOP System Upgrade Downtime Scheduled for September 24 at 11:59 PM, Services to Resume by 2:00 AM
At 23:59 on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, the LOOP app will go dark. For just over two hours—until 02:00 on…
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iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Overview — and the Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s 2025 Playbook
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than incremental upgrades. They arrive as part of a carefully orchestrated…
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The Invisible Engine: How Vibe Coding and AI Startups Are Fueling Google Cloud’s Surge
Google Cloud is no longer just the underdog chasing AWS and Azure. In the past year, it has become the…
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Trump TikTok Deal Explained: U.S. Spin-Off, Xi’s Role, and the Multibillion-Dollar Fee at Stake
Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping has approved a deal to keep TikTok alive in the United States.…
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: How Trump’s $100K Rule Could Reshape U.S. Tech and Global Talent
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, marking…
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If xAI Is Worth $200B, What Does That Mean for OpenAI, Anthropic, and the Global AI Race?
Reports that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation have set off…
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Safaricom to Launch New M-PESA App in November Built on Fintech 2.0 for Faster and Smarter Services
When Safaricom announced that M-PESA would briefly go offline on the night of September 22, most Kenyans likely shrugged. After…
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Safaricom to Shut Down M-PESA for Three Hours on September 22 as Part of Major System Upgrade
In the small hours of Monday, 22 September 2025, M-PESA will briefly go offline. From 0:30 AM to 3:30 AM,…
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Spotify’s Video Podcasts Give Creators More Reach While Unlocking Fresh Advertising Opportunities
Spotify, long known as an audio-first platform, is layering in video content. Playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks remain central, but video…
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Six African Startups Win $400,000 in 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
Six African startups have secured a combined $400,000 in funding through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, an initiative that…
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Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026
The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on…
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Google Expands Africa Investments with New Subsea Cables, AI Tools for Students, and $9M Fund
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation with a new set of investments focused on connectivity, education, and…
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vivo X300 Series Touts 4K 60fps Portrait Video, Advanced Focus Tracking, and Ultra-High-Res Cameras Ahead of Launch
When vivo confirmed its upcoming X300 series, the message was clear: this is more than another annual refresh. It’s an…
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Regional Satellite Network Could Give East Africa Control Over Its Digital Future Amid Starlink’s Rapid Growth
East Africa is preparing to launch a shared satellite program, a step that could reduce dependence on foreign-owned systems and…
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How Nigerian Fintech Startup Cardtonic is Redefining Cross-Border Payments
When Nigerian entrepreneur Kayode “Kay” Faturoti set out to help his girlfriend order makeup from Sephora in 2018, he didn’t know he…
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Bolt Rewards Top-Performing Drivers on its Platform
Bolt has today hosted the third edition of “Drive for a Prize” campaign to celebrate and reward top-performing driver partners…
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Gadgets
Daikin Establishes New Office in Nairobi
Daikin, a global leader in air conditioning manufacturing, has officially opened its new office in Nairobi, located on the 8th…
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East African Community Pushes for Cheaper Roaming and Seamless Cross-Border Connectivity
For years, travelers within the East African Community (EAC) have carried a quiet dread in their pockets: the moment a…
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