September 26, 2025

    Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX Step In as TikTok USA Investors With 45% Stake, Raising New Questions Over Algorithm and Control

    TikTok’s American future has never been entirely in its own hands. After years of mounting suspicion in Washington, the video…
    September 26, 2025

    Samsung Brings Galaxy S25 FE to Kenya, Pushing AI Features Into the Mainstream

    Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing the device as its most…
    September 25, 2025

    Xiaomi Redmi 15 With a Massive 7000mAh Battery Launches in Kenya

    Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone designed to deliver long-lasting power, immersive visuals, and amplified…
    September 25, 2025

    INTERPOL-Led Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 1,200 Arrests Across Africa

    A sweeping cybercrime crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, with support from private-sector partners such as Binance, has led to…
    September 25, 2025

    DStv Active Users in Kenya Decline by 84% in a Year

    Pay-TV provider DStv has experienced one of its biggest subscriber declines in Kenya, with the provider losing more than 80%…
    September 25, 2025

    [BREAKING] Kenyan-Based Healthtech Ilara Health Announces Significant Layoffs Amid Restructuring Drive

    Ilara Health, the Kenya-based healthtech company, has confirmed that it will be cutting a substantial portion of its workforce as…
    September 25, 2025

    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…
    September 25, 2025

    Beyond the Deal: What TikTok’s New U.S. Setup Still Doesn’t Answer on Ownership, Algorithms, and Influence

    After years of threats, court battles, and high-stakes negotiations, TikTok’s American future now rests on a freshly inked deal. President…
    September 25, 2025

    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…
    September 25, 2025

    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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    INTERVIEWS

      August 4, 2025

      [Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy

      Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
      July 14, 2025

      Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing

      Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
      June 27, 2025

      World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale

      As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
      May 21, 2025

      Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments

      Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
      March 3, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule

      Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s ⁠Ryan Mule⁠ for an exclusive deep dive into…
      February 26, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge

      In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Andrew Fassnid⁠ge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
      February 21, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders

      In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
      February 18, 2025

      Yellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast

      In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Sharon Tum⁠, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at ⁠Yellow Card⁠,…
      February 17, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | dLocal’s Ed Aitken on Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions

      In this episode, we sit down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions.…
      February 6, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek – The Chinese AI App Shocking the World

      In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to…

      GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

        September 26, 2025

        Samsung Brings Galaxy S25 FE to Kenya, Pushing AI Features Into the Mainstream

        Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing…
        September 25, 2025

        Xiaomi Redmi 15 With a Massive 7000mAh Battery Launches in Kenya

        Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone designed to deliver long-lasting…
        September 25, 2025

        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…
        September 21, 2025

        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…
        September 19, 2025

        Samsung Unveils 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Kenya

        Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its most advanced television yet, the 2025 NEO QLED…
        September 17, 2025

        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…
        September 16, 2025

        Daikin Establishes New Office in Nairobi

        Daikin, a global leader in air conditioning manufacturing, has officially opened its new office in…
        September 16, 2025

        Xiaomi 17 Series Launch: Skipping 16 to Rival iPhone 17

        In a bold move, Xiaomi is skipping the 16 series and launching the Xiaomi 17…
        September 15, 2025

        PMAC 2025 Nairobi Finals Draw Record 12,318 Players as X FORCE REJECTS Capture Africa’s Biggest Esports Trophy

        The Charter Hall was packed, the noise was relentless, and for two days Nairobi became…
        September 12, 2025

        With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Turns the Spotlight on Creators and Their Workflows

        Apple has stopped pretending the iPhone is just a phone. With the iPhone 17 Pro,…

        THE TECHTRENDS PODCAST

          August 28, 2025

          Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety: Tools, Technology, and Driver-Protection Measures

          In the latest episode of the Tech Trends Podcast, now available everywhere you get your podcasts, Hazel from Bolt joined…
          August 10, 2025

          Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

          Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
          August 4, 2025

          The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
          July 14, 2025

          The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative

          How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
          July 7, 2025

          The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card

          In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Edline E. Murungi⁠, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
          May 15, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo

          In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…

          REVIEWS

            September 1, 2025

            iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge

            Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
            August 10, 2025

            Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

            Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
            August 10, 2025

            Night Mode Smartphone Photography: How AI and Sensors Capture Stunning Shots in the Dark

            There was a time when taking photos at night with your phone felt like a gamble you were destined to…
            August 5, 2025

            itel CITY 100 Combines Looks, Battery, and Real AI Into a Surprisingly Capable Phone

            Budget phones usually come with strings attached — slow performance, flimsy builds, or features that sound better on paper than…
            July 4, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost

            Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
            June 30, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy A56 Performance Review: A Midrange Phone That Feels Like a Flagship

            Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools,…
            June 30, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031

            In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
            June 30, 2025

            Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained

            Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful…
            June 24, 2025

            ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 Review: A Performance Tablet That Handles Gaming, AI, and Creative Workflows with Ease

            I’d probably raise an eyebrow if you told me a few years ago that a 13-inch Windows tablet could handle…
            May 27, 2025

            HMD Arc Camera Review: Basic. Balanced. Better Than Expected.

            Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and…

            CLOUD

              September 22, 2025

              How Subsea Cables Power the Data Centre-Driven Digital Economy

              The internet as we know it wouldn’t exist without the vast, invisible network of subsea cables lying deep beneath the…
              September 21, 2025

              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…
              September 10, 2025

              Absa Deepens Partnership with AWS to Accelerate Cloud Migration and Digital Innovation

              In a move that signals how seriously African banks are taking digital transformation, Absa Group has deepened its partnership with…
              September 5, 2025

              IX Africa Secures Major Funding from Rand Merchant Bank to Expand Nairobi Data Centre

              IX Africa Data Centre Limited has secured a multi-tranche funding package from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand…
              August 25, 2025

              Vertiv Completes Acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets

              Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire…
              July 26, 2025

              Vertiv to Acquire Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes for $200m

              Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Great Lakes Data…
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