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TCL C655 QLED TV Features and Availability in Kenya
TCL, the world’s top 2 TV brand and a leader in consumer electronics innovation has announced the launch of the…
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TCL C855 QD-Mini LED TV launched in Kenya
TCL has unveiled the TCL C855 Premium QD-Mini LED TV in Kenya. TCL says this television sets a new benchmark…
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Infinix, UNESCO and Google team up for AI workshop with university students in Kenya
Infinix recently hosted the largest CogLabs workshop bringing together more than 200 students at the University of Nairobi. Themed “Get…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom awards 5 more Kenyans with a million each
Safaricom has awarded five more winners with KES 1 million each in the ongoing countrywide Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama…
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Meta rolls new monetization features for creators in Kenya
Meta on Tuesday announced the availability of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya. In-Stream Ads on Facebook…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya GB kwa GB Campaign to give free data to new and upgrading customers
Airtel Kenya on Tuesday announced a new campaign dubbed “GB kwa GB” targeting new and upgrading customers. Airtel Kenya said…
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Startups
TRANSFORM Accelerator Announces Ksh 81m Funding to Five Kenyan Startups
TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi and EY today announced Ksh 81 million…
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Google Expands Wildfire Boundary Tracker to Kenya and 16 Other Countries
Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya. The AI-powered tool is…
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vivo Y28 with MediaTek G85 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery launched in Kenya: Price and Specifications
vivo has announced the official debut of the much-anticipated vivo Y28 smartphone in Kenya. vivo says the Y28 embodies a…
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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Finalists of Visa She’s Next Kenya grant competition announced
Visa has announced the top five finalists for the inaugural She’s Next Kenya program who will compete for the grand…
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Access Now condemns recent internet disruption in Kenya
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have condemned the the recent disruption of internet access and increased crackdown on the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Hacktivist group Anonymous sends warnings to Kenyan government to allow citizen protests
Kenyan businesses and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous sent warning salvos to the country’s government to…
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Startups
ICP Hub Kenya, Kotani Pay Partner for Olympus Accelerator Programme
ICP Hub Kenya has partnered with crypto payments startup Kotani Pay as part of the Olympus Accelerator Programme. This strategic…
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Airtel Africa activates 2Africa subsea cable connecting Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa
Airtel Africa has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, connecting Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, The…
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Kenyan woman wins KSh 8.3 million Prize for Engineering Innovation award
Esther Kimani has been named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering…
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Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon…
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Airtel Kenya unveils unlimited 5G home data plans
Airtel Kenya has launched new Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans for its customers. Tailored to meet the diverse needs…
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Interviews
[Interview] Kenya Airways Chief Information Officer on how the airline is embracing innovation
Fredrick Kitunga is the Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways. As a business technology leader, he oversees people, processes, and…
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Two Kenyan startups selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health Program
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program.…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Kenya Announces June Sales Promotion
Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of the “Xiaomi Deals Carnival,” a month-long promotion featuring deals and discounts on a…
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How Kenya is using technology to protect endangered species
In a new episode of Inside Africa, CNN highlights groundbreaking tech EarthRanger, one of the first technologies that has been…
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Oppo A60 with, Snapdragon 680 SoC 5,000mAh battery, launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO A60, the latest entry in its A series of smartphones in…
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COLUMNS
Eva Ngigi- Sarwari: The impact of digital payments on government efficiency and citizen empowerment
In today’s fast-rising digital evolution age, where security, convenience and efficiency are important, governments worldwide are recognizing the transformative power…
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Microsoft and G42 announce $1 billion comprehensive digital ecosystem initiative for Kenya
Tech giant Microsoft and G42 on Wednesday announced plans to invest an initial $1bn in Kenya’s digital ecosystem. The deal…
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Visa launches 2.5m grant competition for women business owners in Kenya
Digital payments firm Visa has launched its She’s Next global advocacy program in Kenya. She’s Next is part of Visa’s efforts…
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Key Predictions and Insights for Kenya’s Betting Market in 2024
The rapid evolution of online betting, in line with technological advancements, boosts user excitement for this entertainment. Africa is among…
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IBM software via AWS Marketplace expands to Kenya
IBM has announced that its software portfolio is now available in 92 countries worldwide including Kenya thanks to a partnership…
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Payless Africa launches in Kenya, targets the youth with new payment platform
Payless Africa, the fintech firm building digital financial solutions has launched in Kenya. With its mobile app and digital platforms,…
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First HMD branded devices launched in Kenya, and they’re very cheap
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has unveiled its first original HMD-branded smartphones in Kenya. The first handsets…
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Infinix Officially unveils the brand-new NOTE 40 Series in Kenya
Infinix has officially announced the latest addition to its NOTE series in Kenya, the Infinix NOTE 40. Launched on Thursday,…
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Bolt launches electric motorcycles in Kenya in partnership with M-KOPA
Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles as part of its latest offerings in Kenya. The electric motorcycles have been…
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vivo V30 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh 64,999
vivo has unveiled the vivo V30 5G, the addition to its V series in Kenya. Launched on Monday, the phone…
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OPPO Reno11F 5G with MediaTek 7050 with ColorOS 14 debut in Kenya: Price, specifications
After launching the OPPO Reno11 in Kenya recently, the company has introduced a new model of the phone, OPPO Reno11F…
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OPPO Kenya Celebrates A Decade of Innovation In Kenya
OPPO has announced two new achievements in Kenya. The smartphone company is celebrating two significant milestones -10 years of serving…
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Gadgets
LG WashTower that combines latest washer and dryer technologies launched in Kenya
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer…
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vivo V30 5G launching in Kenya this April
Vivo has announced that it will be bringing the vivo V30 5G, its latest addition to its V series to…
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How this healthtech startup is changing the face of Kenyan healthcare
Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa today, with research showing that as many as half of all…
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Gadgets
Redmi A3 with 6.71″ 90Hz display, glass design launches in Kenya for Ksh. 11,599
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi A3 budget smartphone in Kenya. Launched on Thursday, the phone features a 6.71″ 90Hz…
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Smart Backups for Kenyan Businesses: 3 Crucial Questions to Guide Your Choice of Method and Type
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights that data loss is the second most frequent and costly…
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Government launches digital media campaign to position Kenya as top tourism and tech hub
The Kenya Government has launched a digital media campaign dubbed, “Let’s Go to Kenya”, to promote the country as a…
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Women’s involvement accelerates digital learning access to 250,000 learners in Kenya
Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world, have historically faced barriers to accessing education and technology, but…
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Featured
Bangbet Charges Ahead with Renewed Sponsorship for Josiah Kariuki at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2024
The excitement within the sports and motorsport community is palpable as Bangbet reaffirms its commitment to the thrilling world of…
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Samsung is the fourth most-loved brand in Kenya by women
Samsung has emerged as a significant player in the hearts of Kenyan women, securing an impressive fourth position among the…
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Kenya tops the Eastern African Youth Digital Readiness Index
Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda…
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Gadgets
Itel P55+ With 5,000mAh Battery, 45W Fast Charging Launched in Kenya
Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement…
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Kenyan women journalists among most harassed online in Africa, study
In an era dominated by digital platforms and social media, the rise of disinformation and online harassment poses significant challenges…
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Startups
Sankalp Africa Summit 2024: Empowering Africa’s Entrepreneurs to Drive Global Sustainable Solutions
The recently concluded 11th Edition Sankalp Africa Summit 2024 hosted at Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, has once…
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COLUMNS
[Mark Doumba] Kenya’s Innovation Boom: Thriving on Foreign Capital, But Can It Chart its Own Course?
As Foundry Fellows at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, we have the unique privilege to travel and dissect innovation and…
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[Kgothatso Meka] Building Africa, Our Way – A Foundry Fellow’s Reflections from Kenya
South African entrepreneur in affordable housing Kgothatso Meka, reflects on his Foundry Fellowship journey, highlighting Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and the…
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Startups
Empowering Africa’s Economic Future: Fintech’s Role in Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship, with its rapidly growing population and increasing…
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News
Mastercard and Glovo launch school feeding program in Kenya and Nigeria
Mastercard has partnered with Glovo to address hunger and foster education in underserved communities. Together, they are set to provide over 300,000 meals for school…
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Kenya’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Landscape Altruist
Africa’s tech scene is experiencing a vibrant boom, and Kenya stands at the forefront, earning the moniker “Silicon Savanna.” Today,…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series now available for purchase in Kenya
Samsung has announced the official availability of the new Galaxy S24 series in Kenya. The device was launched globally last…
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Kenyan healthtech Ilara Health secures $4.2M to scale its tech-enabled primary care model
Ilara Health, the healthtech company digitising and consolidating highly fragmented primary care in Kenya, has today announced the close of…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G,…
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BUSINESS
Branch and Solv partner to extend loans to Kenyan MSMEs
Branch MFB has entered into a strategic partnership with Solv Kenya to extend loans, business development support and market linkages…
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Eighty Schools in Kenya to Benefit from Epson’s EcoTank Donation Campaign Program
Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and…
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5G in Kenya: More than 500k users now on the network but adoption is still slow
Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market featuring the latest ColorOs14 based…
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Bolt Rolls Out ‘Driver Compliment’ Feature In Kenya
Bolt has rolled out a new feature that will allow riders to appreciate drivers in addition to the star rating they…
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Xiaomi Launching the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya Soon
Xiaomi has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series, which succeeds the Redmi Note…
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Interviews
[Interview] MediaTek seeking more partnerships with Kenyan telcos to increase 5G adoption
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving 5G adoption in Kenya through partnerships with local telcos. In a recent…
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Kenyan agritech startup Shamba Pride raises $3.7M
Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Infinix’s gaming-focused HOT 40 series launched in Kenya
After months of teasing Infinix has finally unveiled its HOT 40 series in Kenya. The gaming-focused series of smartphones comprises…
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Bolt’s new feature will monitor stalled trips in Kenya
Bolt has rolled out new Trip Safety Monitoring features for ride-hailing vehicles in Kenya. The feature, which was announced today…
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eCommerce marketplace Bigstore raises undisclosed amount of funding, launches in Kenya
Bigstore.africa, the e-commerce marketplace has announced that it has raised an undisclosed angel funding round. This achievement sets the stage…
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Meta launches safety tools to protect Kenyan families online
Meta has unveiled two safety tools, Family Centre with Supervision Tools and Education Hub in Kenya to support families in…
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Xiaomi Redmi 13C launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has today unveiled the Redmi 13C smartphone in Kenya which the company says is designed to be the ideal…
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Unleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of…
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Visa and Oxfam America to scale B-READY project to Kenya
Visa recently teamed up with Oxfam America to scale the Building Resilient, Adaptive and Disaster-Ready Communities (B-READY) Project to provide preventative…
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YouTube Premium and YouTube Music now available in Kenya
YouTube today announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. YouTube Music (Individual) is priced at…
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Redington launches the iPhone 15 series in Kenya
Redington has unveiled the iPhone 15 series in Kenya. The series which comprises the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15…
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OPPO A18 with 5,000mAh Battery, MediaTek Helio G85 launches in Kenya
OPPO on Friday announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone – the OPPO A18 – in Kenya. The budget…
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CLOUD
Kenya bets on Microsoft’s cloud services to enhance public service delivery
The Kenyan government will now adopt Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy to enhance public service delivery. Microsoft will engage the National Government,…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating…
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Kenya-assembled (Safaricom) Neon Ultra First Impressions Review
Neon Ultra Review: The Kenyan-assembled smartphones were finally unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The devices feature the Neon branding…
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Samsung to showcase its B2B products at The Big 5 Building and Construction Expo in Kenya
Samsung Electronics has partnered with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) to exhibit its Business-to-Business (B2B) products at The Big…
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Improving lives with AI and digital and financial inclusion in Kenya, one smartphone at a time
Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighbourhood…
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Cloud provider Servercore launches in Kenya
Global provider of IT infrastructure and cloud services Servercore has announced its launch in the Kenyan market today. The company…
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Google expands generative AI in Search to Kenya and other countries in Africa
Google has announced that is rolling out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in the SSA region. The AI-powered experience is…
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[24Bit Podcast] Unpacking Safaricom Hook: A New Digital Horizon for Kenya’s Youth
Recently, Safaricom unveiled Hook, well of course we never saw it coming but Safaricom Hook is what replaces BLAZE. Safaricom…
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Kenya opens its first local smartphone assembly plant
In a significant move to democratize smartphone access, Kenya has finally unveiled its first local smartphone assembly plant. The East…
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Kenya among top countries receiving most DDOS attacks amid ongoing geopolitical unrest
Kenya has been listed among the top five countries hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of…
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Aga Khan Hospital to Digitize Patient Records in Kenya with a Ksh.1.5B Medical Research Database
Aga Khan Hospital has announced plans to set up a Ksh.1.5 billion medical research database as it seeks to digitize…
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Xiaomi’s Redmi 12 with 50MP Triple camera and 6.79-inch FHD+ display launched in Kenya
Xiaomi on Monday announced the launch of the Redmi 12 mid-range smartphone in Kenya. The phone comes with a number…
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