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Xiaomi Universe: Redefining Technology with Smart Integration
Xiaomi Kenya launched its global “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem earlier today at its Xiaomi Universe titled event.…
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Bolt cautions customers against offline trips during festive season
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers in Kenya to refrain from engaging in offline…
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Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom Partner to Boost Digital Skills Among African Youth
Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities focused on enhancing digital skills…
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Techstars and WirelessCar Launch Mobility Innovation Program
Pre-seed investor Techstars, and WirelessCar, the provider of connected vehicle services, are collaborating to launch the Techstars & WirelessCar Connected…
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The Benefits of Adopting Automation in Professional Services
In today’s fast-paced business environment, professional services firms seek ways to deliver quality results more efficiently while satisfying their clients’…
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Full List of TBD Hackathon Winners at Africa Bitcoin Conference
TBD Hackathon Winners: Block, Inc, the global technology company focusing on financial services, has announced the winners of the highly…
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AI-Powered Forex Robots: Transforming Currency Trading in Africa
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, and the financial sector is no exception. Among the most significant…
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LG Launches Year-End Campaign with Exclusive Customer Discounts
As the December festive season begins, LG Electronics East Africa announced a month-long End-of-Year discounts bonanza that will see customers…
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TBD Pioneers Decentralized Solutions to Bridge Africa’s Payment System Gaps
Africa’s payment systems are experiencing a rapid evolution, fueled by the increasing number of mobile penetration, the growing amount of…
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Teja Spaces Convenes Inaugural Teja Talks Speaker Series in Nairobi
Teja Spaces, a leader in co-working office solutions for professionals and entrepreneurs, partnered with Johnnie Walker and The Kenyan Wall…
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Social Media
The Pivot to Video: How YouTube, TikTok Are Redefining Podcasts
In this year’s YouTube Music Recap, my number one podcast was Waveform—it didn’t appear on my top five from Spotify’s…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Hosts 18th Johari Awards to Honor Asset Finance Market Leaders
NCBA has awarded leading vehicle dealers and insurance partners at the annual Johari Awards at Ole Sereni, Nairobi. Speaking at…
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Startups
Kenyan Fintech Leja Processes $2 Billion in Business Transactions in 2024
Kenyan fintech startup Leja has achieved remarkable growth, processing $2 billion in B2B payments since launching its B2B payments service…
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More than half of children in META region faced violent content on the Internet
Parents nowadays tend to have many concerns about the amount of time their children spend with their gadgets and what…
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Sophos XDR Excels in MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced its strong results in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK®Evaluations: Enterprise. Sophos XDR detected 100% of the adversary behaviors…
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Interviews
[TechTrends Podcast] Dupe Killa-Kafidip on her mission to alleviate food poverty in Nigeria
In this third episode, I speak to Dupe Killa-Kafidipe who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center…
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CYBER SECURITY
Abuse of Trusted Applications Grows by 51%, Sophos Report
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has released “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active Adversary Report,” analyzing adversary behaviors and…
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Safaricom Hosts its Inaugural SME Exhibition in Nairobi
More than 100 small businesses are taking part in Safaricom’s Inaugural SME Exhibition hosted in Nairobi. The Expo, under the theme,…
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Block Anounces Winners of TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference
Block, Inc., a global technology company specializing in financial services, has announced the winners of the TBD Hackathon—a competition aimed…
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Epson Wins Platinum for ESG Excellence
Epson Corporation, a leading global technology company, has announced that two of its production facilities—Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc. (EPPI) and…
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LG Partners with will.i.am to Relaunch its Xboom-Branded Audio Products
LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with creative artist, global music icon, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am, to launch a new line…
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VFS Global Hits 300 Millionth Application
VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has crossed the 300…
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Exclusive Networks Africa Named Supermicro Regional Distributor
Supermicro Inc., a leader in application-optimised total IT, has announced the appointment of Exclusive Networks Africa as its distributor for…
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Bolt Takes on Glovo with New Grocery Delivery Service in Kenya
Bolt has officially launched Bolt Market in Kenya, its new grocery delivery service aimed at making everyday shopping more convenient.…
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NCBA Bank Headlines The 2024 Kivukoni Eco-Festival in Kilifi
NCBA Bank partnered with Kivukoni School for their annual Kivukoni Eco Festival, an annual event celebrating environmental conservation, global citizenship,…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory Eastern Africa Academy Graduates Class of 2024
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Eastern Africa Academy has celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, comprising 20 talented young…
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Africa: The Emerging Frontier of Forex Trading
Africa is undoubtedly becoming one of the most promising markets for forex trading, fueled by a combination of demographic factors…
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CcHUB’s Creative Economy Unveils Incubator in Nairobi
The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB has launched the Content Creative Economy Incubator program while equally unveiling the Creative Economy…
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Google Unveils Six New AI-Powered Features for Android Devices
Tech giant, Google, has announced the addition of new AI-powered features for Android devices that aim to help users express…
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Blockchain
Nairobi Hosts Cardano Convention Highlighting Africa’s Role in Blockchain Technology
Africa’s role in blockchain technology talks took centre stage during the Cardano Constitutional Convention that took place in Nairobi, Kenya…
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GSMA and Hayo to Drive Connectivity in Africa With New Partnership
Hayo, a global digital innovator, has joined GSMA to collaborate with leaders and drive innovation in the mobile industry across…
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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Top Streamed Artists and Tracks in Kenya
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and it’s a vibrant celebration of Kenya’s love for music. Leading the pack is Bien…
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Anthony Hutia: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Driving AI and Tech Growth in Kenya
Samsung is making significant strides in the Kenyan market, by establishing innovative partnerships that are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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How to Make the Most out of LOOP App’s Money Pool feature this festive season
With the holiday and festive season almost here, it is likely that many people will begin to feel overwhelmed while…
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LG announces clearance sale at its Kenrail Towers brandshop
LG Electronics East Africa and Opalnet Ltd have announced a month-long clearance sale at LG-Opalnet Brandshop, Kenrail Towers, Westlands. Running…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Get One UI 6.1.1 Update
Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1.1 across the Galaxy S24 series and brings Galaxy AI features, camera improvements, and…
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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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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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Gadgets
One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S22 Series, Fold4 and More Devices
Samsung has announced that it’s extending Galaxy AI features to a select number of Galaxy devices through a new One…
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Gaming Is Not Just For Any Screen, A Sit-Down With An Avid Gamer
The number of gamers in Africa has more than doubled since 2015, from 77 million to 186 million players, making…
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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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LG Receives over 200 Awards and Recognitions at CES 2024
LG Electronics (LG) received more than 200 awards and recognitions for different innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home…
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Meet LG UltraGear, World’s First 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With Dual-Hz Feature
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, designed to provide superior gaming…
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Spotify Wrapped 2023: Here is what Kenyans listened to the most this year
Spotify today launched Wrapped 2023, its annual review of how people listened to artists, albums, tracks, playlists and even podcasts.…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Galaxy S23 FE specs: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung officially launched the phone last…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Launched in Kenya: Specifications and Price
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung has officially launched the phone this week alongside the…
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AWS to host masterclass sessions at Africa Money and DeFi Summit in Ghana
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will host an engaging masterclass at the Africa Money and DeFi Summit set to be hosted…
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Here is where you can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 in Kenya
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 pre-order: Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 last week,…
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The Future of Sports Betting: What to Expect in 10 Years?
Each year technologies in different spheres evolve rapidly. With the invention of AI and VR, people have started making corrections…
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Gadgets
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 are now official – Here is how much they will cost you
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, its next-generation devices with folding screens. The devices were unveiled…
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Samsung’s next foldable phones will arrive on July 26
Samsung has confirmed that it will be hosting its 2023 Unpacked event on July 26th, where we expect the company…
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Tanzania’s fintech NALA has expanded to 19 European countries
NALA, a Tanzanian fintech startup known for its remittance services to Africa has expanded to 19 more European countries. The…
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Shinda Mbuzi ya Krisi: 100 Mbuzis to be Won Daily on Odibets
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December…
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Glovo appoints Caroline Mutuku Country Manager for Kenya
Caroline Mutuku is the new General Manager for Glovo Kenya. The multi-category platform announced her appointment on Wednesday. Mutuku joins…
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Startups
B2B eCommerce platform TradeDepot acquires Accra-based Green Lion to accelerate expansion across Ghana
TradeDepot, a B2B eCommerce and embedded finance platform in Africa has acquired its competitor from Ghana Green Lion for an…
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[24Bit Podcast] Samsung’s new online brand shop launch
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2 of our 24Bit podcat. This is the very first episode we shot this year…
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Here are the top listened to songs, artists, and albums in Kenya on Spotify
International star Drake was the most streamed artist in Kenya. This is according to the Spotify Wrapped data released by…
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2 Years Later, Will Huawei Will Survive the US Ban?
Under US sanctions, Huawei’s revenue in the first half of 2021 was RMB 320.4 billion, which despite COVID-19 is a 38% decrease from…
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Six Months Later, What are Kenyans Listening to on Spotify?
Its been six months since music streaming service Spotify entered the Kenyan market. Since then, the company has been releasing…
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Samsung Smartphone Trade-in Program
Samsung is the first smartphone manufacturer in Kenya to have a trade-in program where smartphone users can return their old…
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Equity Group Records Strong Quarter One Results
Equity Group has returned strong quarter one results in a challenging environment amidst the multi-faceted Covid-19 crisis of health, economic…
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[Column] Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh: Women are playing a key role in driving impact through technology in Africa
The past year has been very challenging, from the stress of living through a global pandemic to the various lockdown…
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Social Media
TikTok sued for patent infringement by rival Triller
TikTok, the social network and video sharing platform is being sued for patent infringement. Rival Triller (less well-known than TikTok…
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Gadgets
Safaricom Launches a Ksh 6,999 Android TV Box for Internet Streaming
Safaricom has early this morning launched an Android TV Box for internet streaming. The newly announced Android TV box can be…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom, The Star and People Daily Partner for KES.10 Digital Newspapers
Safaricom has partnered with Radio Africa Group and Mediamax to enable customers purchase The Star and People Daily e-Papers for…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google Removes Avast And AVG Extensions From Chrome Web Store
Google has kicked Avast and AVG browser extensions out of the Chrome Web store. The two were found guilty of…
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CYBER SECURITY
NordVPN Announces Plans to Up its Security following Cyberattack
Following last week’s reports on NordVPN, the company has announced plans to step up its security. The first move is…
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Gadgets
Google, Xiaomi and Huawei Devices Fall Victim of a Zero-Day Flaw
Researchers from Googles’ Elite bug hunting group, Project Zero, have reported the existence of a bug in Pixel, Xiaomi, and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Growth in Fintech drives growth in cyberattacks, Kaspersky
Africa’s Fintech sector is booming! According to reports, Africa’s Fintech ecosystem has surged 60% in the last two years and the…
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Gadgets
Less Than 50% of iPhone Users Know Their Phone Model, Survey
If there’s something so close to people these days is their smartphone. But how well do you know your phone?…
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BUSINESS
Samsung opens its largest retail store in Africa at Two Rivers Mall
Samsung Electronics has opened a new interactive store at Two Rivers Mall bringing to 29, the total number of Samsung…
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BUSINESS
mkey, Finserve’s new keyboard app lets users save, borrow and connect with their friends
Finserve, an independent arm of Equity Group has launched mKey, a keyboard app that combines both financial social and lifestyle…
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Gadgets
Samsung Accidentally Leaks The Galaxy Note 9 Intro Video
We have not talked so much about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung’s next flagship device set be launched on…
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COLUMNS
The dream of connected homes could yet be closer for emerging markets
By Charles Kimari For the past several years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has remained the industry’s biggest buzzword for…
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Social Media
The importance of social media web, designs and their impact on small businesses
The internet is a heavily contested place for any business owner, either big or small. If you are a business…
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Who wants complimentary passes to the Finnovation Africa: Kenya 2018 summit?
The Finnovation Africa: Kenya 2018 summit is coming to Nairobi on 31st May 2018. The event will bring together more…
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Samsung has launched a new Mobile campaign to reward local consumers
Samsung Electronics is launching a campaign to reward consumers who purchase Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Dubbed ‘Score with Samsung’ the…
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Gadgets
What it takes to develop a slow motion capture capability on a mobile device
The camera has become an integral part of our lives with every moment presenting an opportunity to snap a photo.…
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Samsung Galaxy S8 now available in stunning Rose Pink
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S8 in Rose Pink. The S8 was initially available in Midnight Black, Arctic Silver,…
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BUSINESS
Travel Creations partners with Travelport to launch an online travel booking tool
Travel Commerce Platform Travelport, has announced a new partnership with Kenya’s travel agency Travel Creations to launch GOL, a complex solution…
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Here is how Kenyan companies should use tech tools to add value to their recruitment process
The job market in Kenya is a paradox. On the one hand, an estimated 2.5 million youth are unemployed; on…
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Winners of the 2015 Orange African Social Venture Prize Annouced
For the fifth year in a row, the Orange Group is recognizing three innovative projects that are set to stimulate…
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Orange Digital Ventures invests in Afrostream
Orange Digital Ventures has announced that it is investing in Afrostream, a subscription video on demand service (SVOD) of African,…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom gets go-ahead to import digital set-top boxes
Safaricom has applied for a digital broadcasting licence as it aims to take advantage of the convergence coming…
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Gadgets
New LG W-Fi Speakers Automatically Play Music
By TechTrendsKE writer The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in January 2015 and…
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Samsung sets price for its 105” 5K UHD curved TV at $120,000
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced the official price of its 105” curved ultra-high-definition TV-set. Now to get your hands…
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Meet the new UHD TV from Samsung
Samsung has revealed its 85 bendable TV in Las Vegas. The TV can be flat or curved with a…
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