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WomenInTech
Young Female Coders gather for Africa’s inaugural GirlCode hackathon
Aspiring African young female coders, developers and tech enthusiasts put their skills to the test at the 10th annual GirlCode…
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Blockchain
Mansa, Bitmama partner to enhance cross-border payments through virtual crypto cards
Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, MANSA, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to…
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News
Science, Technology and Policy leaders gather in Dakar for Next Einstein Forum (NEF)
From March 8th more than 700 participants from 80 countries will be gathering in Dakar, Senegal for the Next Einstein…
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Reviews
Have You subscribed to TechTrendsKE ‘s New YouTube Channel?
We have a New YouTube channel up and running. Have you subscribed? This channel will be featuring weekly roundups of…
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BUSINESS
Liquid Telecom named Best African Wholesale Carrier at Global Carrier Awards
Liquid Telecom has for the fourth consecutive year been named the Best African Wholesale Carrier at the 11th annual Global…
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News
Big Data: Why you can’t afford to ignore it.
Due to the emergence of new technologies, communication means like social networking sites & devices, the amount of data being…
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News
Hellofood: Four Safe ways to prevent over-indulgence this Labour Weekend
The holidays are here …well, not really. But we have another long weekend ahead of us and nothing can…
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BUSINESS
Interview: Old Mutual Financial Advisor talks about early investments
Many people don’t seem to be investing in shares due to what people say or have seen with collapsed stock…
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COLUMNS
Hellofood on mindless eating and other fun facts about popcorn
The rainy season is here in Nairobi and it is the perfect weather to sit back and enjoy a marathon…
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Reviews
Hands On with the Infinix Hot; The Unboxing and Review
This is the Infinix Hot as you’ve never seen it or even held it, the Unboxing and First Impressions from…
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News
United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Government Human Resources Goes Mobile with IBM
The United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced today it is transforming its eGovernment services by…
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Gadgets
Fitkat; A health wearable to help you track your steps, calories and water intake
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi If you love wearable devices and also keen on watching your fitness then Fitkat is something…
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BUSINESS
Vodafone launches M-Pesa payments between Tanzania and Kenya
Vodafone has launched Mpesa transfer services between Tanzania and Kenya. A service which it says will see M-Pesa customers from…
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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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News
Uber to make driverless cars in ‘robot taxi war’ vs. Google
In just the next few months, in fact, the taxi industry could be a messy battlefield between the hugely popular…
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News
Ghana becomes fifth country to get Internet.org application from Facebook
Ghana has become the fifth country globally to receive the internet.org application. According to an update by Mark Zuckerberg, Founder…
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Apps
Uber is finally in Kenya, promises users a seamless, efficient and safe ride
After much speculation Uber, the international smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders to drivers, has launched in Nairobi, Kenya this…
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Social Media
You can now access WhatsApp on your desktop browser
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Sometime last year, we published a report suggesting how world popular instant messaging service WhatsApp was…
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News
M-KOPA Solar wins Zayed Energy Future Energy Award
M-KOPA Solar has won the 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize at the opening ceremony of the annual Abu Dhabi…
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Social Media
Facebook puts warning labels on graphic videos
Facebook is putting warning labels on graphic videos that members upload and share with friends, the leading social network said…
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Social Media
Could Facebook be planning to be the next new YouTube?
Could Facebook Video be the next big video sharing platform after YouTube? Well, maybe yes. According to new statistics released…
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Gadgets
Hands on with the new Samsung Galaxy Note Edge,
By Nixon Kanali Samsung Electronics has launch the Galaxy Note Edge, which was showcased alongside with the Galaxy Note 4 during the Samsung…
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Social Media
Facebook rolls out new Search tool to help you seatch for old posts
Facebook has rolled out a new Search tool in what it says is to make it easier for users to…
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News
Athi Water adopts mobile water treatment units to bridge supply gap during emergencies
Davis and Shirtliff has partnered with the Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) on a Sh46m project to equip the water…
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News
Google gets rid of the ‘frustrating’ Captcha security test
Google is getting rid of the “frustrating” Captcha security test and replacing it with a much simpler method. Previously Google…
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News
Intel acquires password manager PasswordBox
Intel has acquired a password management startup to build out its Internet security efforts. Montreal-based PasswordBox will become part of…
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News
Contributor: New Google Service to make you pay to remove ads from websites you visit
Google has launched a new service that will allow people to pay to remove ads from websites they are visiting Known as…
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Social Media
Twitter Allows You Share Public Tweets Via Direct Messages
By Nixon Kanali, Twitter users will now be able to share Tweets privately using Direct Messages, Twitter has announced. This announcement…
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Gadgets
New smartphone case that can print selfies in seconds
A French start-up has developed a new smartphone case that can print selfies from the phone itself in a jiffy.…
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News
KQ Emerges Winner of the 2014 CIO 100 Awards
It was a double win for Kenya Airways as it emerged winner of the 2014 CIO 100 awards and the…
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News
Google rolls out a new standalone messenger app
Google has rolled out a new Messenger app that has been created to basically send and receive both SMS and MMS…
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News
Kenya Power Adopts IBM Real Time Data Solutions to help improve its business performance
In a move aimed at trying to bring down the cost of electricity in Kenya and also enhance the cost…
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News
Microsoft to launch First Microsoft-Branded Lumia Smartphone on Tuesday
Remember a recent report on Microsoft putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and renaming it…
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News
Facebook to create ”DONATE” button to help fight Ebola
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa seem to have attracted so much attention from across the globe. Many organisations are…
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News
TRACE patners with Mahindra Comviva as technology partner for TRACE Music Stars
TRACE TV has partnered with Mahindra Comviva as their technology partner to launch TRACE Music Stars across all Airtel operations…
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Apps
WHATSAPP NOW TELLS YOU ‘WHEN’ YOUR MESSAGE WAS READ!
Popular messaging service, WhatsApp has now rolled out a new update that allows users to know when a message they…
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Apps
New google Calendar app turns your emails into Calendar events automatically
Google wants you to spend less time managing your day, and more time enjoying it. The company has announced its latest…
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News
Google releases new Bookmark Manager extension for its Chrome browser
Google has apparently released a new extension of Google Chrome browser. Called Google Bookmark Manager the extension would provide a way…
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News
Google exploring a way to search bodies for cancer, heart disease
Google Inc is exploring a way to search inside people’s bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer…
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News
YouTube considering getting rid of ads, to introduce subscription-based billing
Ever opened youtube and the first thing you see are those increasingly annoying pre-roll ads that appear before you watch…
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News
Twitter unveils ”Digits” to replace passwords with phone numbers
Twitter declared war on passwords and unveiled a new system that will allow users to log in to mobile apps…
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Apps
Facebook unveils new anonymous chat app ‘Rooms’
Facebook has launched a new app that will allow people to set up online chat rooms. Called ‘Rooms.’, the app will let you…
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Apps
”Inbox” Googles’ new email service
By Nixon Kanali Google on Wednesday introduced a new e-mail service called Inbox, a service which it says is designed to focus…
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News
Man Claims iPhone 6 Bent and Caught Fire in His Pocket
The iPhone 6’s questionable bendiness — perhaps better known as #Bendgate — might have just become a lot more serious. A…
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News
Google’s updates search engine to crack down on piracy websites
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Google is rolling out a new version of Google Search engine to help combat piracy across its…
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News
President Uhuru Kenyatta says he supports Equity’s thin-SIM technology
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Recently, Equity bank issued smart sim powered by taisys technologies to provide mbanking and mobile communication…
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News
Apple Unveils the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display
Apple finally unveiled the much awaited 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display on Thursday. The iMac features what…
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Gadgets
Panasonic launches its Panasonic T40 smartphone in India
Panasonic has launched its new android smartphone in India. The new phone, Panasonic T40 will be priced at Rs. 5,990…
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Social Media
”Safety Check” New facebook feature that notifies your friends and family your are safe during a disaster
By Nixon Kanali Have you ever been in a tight situation? found yourself in the middle of disaster or crisis?…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now available in India at Rs 58,300
Samsung today launched its flagship phone Galaxy Note 4 in India at Rs 58,300. The phone will be available for…
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News
Samsung working on a 60GHz Wi-fi technology to accelerate data transmission
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Samsung Electronics is apparently working on a 60GHz Wi-fi technology to help accelerate data transmission. The…
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News
French Bank and twitter team up to allow customers transfer money via tweets
Groupe BPCE, one of France’s largest banks is teaming up with social media site Twitter to allow its customers to transfer money via…
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News
93 percent of Kenyans using mBanking services
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi 93 percent of Kenyans are using their mobile phones to carry out their bank transactions. This…
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Apps
Microsoft’s Android Wear keyboard lets you draw letters on your smartwatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iu7bUKKrJE Microsoft has a new keyboard app for Google’s Android Wear-powered smartwatches called Analog Keyboard for Android Wear. The “analog…
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Apps
Google Testing Doctor Patient Video Chats feature
Google is testing a new search feature that could hook you up with a virtual doctor appointment when you…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
APO to sponsor one African Journalist/Blogger to AfricaCom 2014
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Are you a journalist or a Blogger, well, African Press Organisation (APOA) is inviting you to…
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News
Oracle launches Capacity-Building Programme to close IT Skills Gap in Africa
The four-pronged program was devised as a response to the rapid adoption of new technologies by governments and businesses in…
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News
Nedbank adopts Gemalto’s plug-and-play solution to secure online banking for corporate clients
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Nedbank Ltd, a leading commercial bank in South Africa, is deploying its Ezio eBanking solution to…
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Apps
Facebook may launch an app that lets users share posts anonymously, reports
Facebook is reportedly preparing to launch an app that will let users share posts anonymously with one another,New York Times…
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News
Somalia’s first cash machine opens in Mogadishu
Somalia’s first-ever cash withdrawal machine has been installed in the capital, Mogadishu. According to BBC News Africa the machine,…
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News
Equity Bank issues smart SIM powered by Taisys Technologies to provide mBanking and mobile communication services
By Nixon Kanali Equity Bank customers can now enjoy funds transfer, micro-payments and other mobile financial services that are agnostic…
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Gadgets
US Researchers develop ‘Gigapixel’ Camera that Can Help Spot Signs of Skin Cancer
Imagine a camera that can be able to scan your entire body and detect deadliest form of skin cancer during its early stages.…
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News
EU approves Facebooks’ acquisition of WhatsApp
By Nixon Kanali The EU has finally given a green light to Facebook’s acquisition of mobile messenger service WhatsApp. According to…
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Gadgets
Motorola launches Moto 360 smartwatch in India
New Delhi: Motorola has finally launched the much-awaited Moto 360 smartwatch in India at a price of Rs 17,999. Quite…
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News
Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 4 launch information
Surprised by the impressive iPhone 6 launch sales during Apple’s launch weekend, Samsung has pushed forward the Galaxy Note 4 launch, although…
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Startups
Microsoft 4Afrika announces 2nd round of innovation grant winners
Microsoft 4Afrika has announced the 2nd round of innovation grant winners. The seven new African startups will receive funding, technical support and mentorship…
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News
Windows 10 technical preview now available
Just a few days after unveiling the Windows 10, Microsoft has now launched a technical preview of the same. The…
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News
Facebook Relaunches Atlas Ad Serving Platform
Facebook has launched its new Atlas advertising platform, which according to the company represents the next step in tracking ad…
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10
Microsoft ha announced the next version of its Windows operating system: The Windows 10 which the company says represents the first…
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News
#OracleOpenWorld2014: Oracle unveils `Oracle Analytics Cloud’ for data analysis
Oracle today announced Oracle Analytics Cloud, a comprehensive portfolio of analytics offerings built for the cloud; deployed in the cloud;…
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News
Intel Invests $1.5 Billion for Stake in Chinese Chip Makers
Intel Corp. INTC -1.76% said Friday that it would invest 9 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) for a minority stake in…
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News
Samsung Unveils Tap & Go NFC and Wi-Fi Enabled Printers in Kenya
Samsung has launched a range of laser printers in the Kenyan market. The printers which are targeted at small offices,…
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News
Twitter makes profiles on the iPhone more beautiful
Social site Twitter has made what it calls one of the biggest update to profiles to date for iPhone users.…
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News
Wiko introduces an exciting range of Smartphones in Kenya
Wiko, the No. 2 smartphone vendor in France has launched its portfolio of 10 phones in Kenya. Kenyan consumers will now…
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News
New Facebook News Feed to emphasize on fresh Trending topics
Facebook has announced that yet again it would be making changes to its News Feed. This time round, the company…
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News
SanDisk SD launches 512 GB memory card , largest memory card ever,
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Kenya How about a memory card that has more storage space that your computer, well, Flash memory storage developer…
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News
Hands on with the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Apple officially launched The iPhone 6 on Tuesday, the thinnest iPhone ever made at just 6.9mm together…
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Social Media
Facebook hits 100 million active users in Africa
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Facebook has now hit 100 million active users in Africa, 80 percent of which are mobile…
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News
HERE for Samsung: Fresh maps for the new Samsung Gear S
HERE has today announced a partnership programe with Samsung to bring its maps and location platform services to Tizen-powered smart…
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Apps
Instagram launches Hyperlapse app for capturing high-quality time lapse videos
Popular photo-sharing site Instagram has launched a new app that will let users capture high-quality time lapse videos even while in motion…
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Apps
Sanofi pediatrics ’Mommy’s Book’ App in Kenya
Sanofi pediatrics is now offering more than solutions from prevention to treatment adapted to children. In conjunction with Kenya Pediatrics Association, the…
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News
Apple launches free iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Do you own an iPhone 5? Does it run out of battery in half the time that it…
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News
Facebook makes changes to News Feed, targets ”Click-baiting” articles
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Facebook has adjusted the way its users see articles on its site to reduce what it…
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Social Media
Twitter to add tweets from non-followers to your timeline
Your twitter timeline could just be getting more crowded with tweets from people you do not even follow according to…
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News
Thermal cameras gaining popularity in Africa
Follow #TechTrendsKE Thermal imaging cameras are gaining in popularity in Africa, because the cost of these kinds of cameras are…
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News
Google’s new music subscription service to be known ‘YouTube Music key’: Report
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Kenya You might have heard about Google’s long-expected YouTube music subscription service. Earlier on, Android Police…
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News
Facebook to label satirical stories for you So You Don’t Think They’re Real
By Nixon Kanali In December last year, The Daily Currant a satirical magazine that publishes fake stories for humor published…
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Twitter introduces video advertising
Follow Nixon Kanali, Twitter is apparently testing a feature that will let brand advertisers include a playable video directly into…
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News
Taita Taveta County Govt launches First World War Centenary Commemorations Website
The County Government of Taita Taveta becomes the first to launch World War Centenary Commemorations Website in Voi. The website…
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2014 Celebrated by a Google Doodle
An annual celestial event is the latest topic of Monday’s Google doodle. The ongoing Perseid meteor shower has inspired a…
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News
Yahoo,and Google join to create spy-free email systems
Yahoo and Goole have joined hands to create a spy-free secure email system by next year that could make it nearly…
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News
Zuku rolls out a KSH. S220m network upgrade project
Wananchi Group customers will now have faster internet speeds and reduced customer downtime when using Zuku services after the company rolled…
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News
LG could be launching the G3 Stylus, A Galaxy Note Competitor
LG is reportedly set to launch a G3 Stylus smartphone, Android Police has reported. According to the report, the source of…
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News
Surface Pro 3 to be available in 25 Other countries on August 28th
Surface Pro 3, and it is set to arrive in 25 more countries this month, Microsoft has announced. This means that…
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Chinese government excludes Apple products from its procurement lists
The war between China and Apple could just be getting tougher after the Chinese government excluded products from its procurement lists because of…
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Gadgets
Microsoft’s Newest Surface Lap-Tablets Go on Sale
A little more than two months after its unveiling, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is finally available for purchase in all its…
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News
See how Nairobi has changed: Google Maps adds historical street views
Remember how the road to Thika looked before the construction of the new Thika Superhighway? well, a new function on…
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News
A ‘tap and go’ generation in Kibera
Kenya has approximately 2.5 million slum dwellers in about 200 settlements in Nairobi representing 60% of the Nairobi population, occupying…
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