- Liquid Dataport is seeing a surge of Internet traffic on its new West coast cable Equiano as a result of multiple subsea cables break this weekend. Liquid’s well-timed investment ensured that its Southern Africa customers...
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- Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs. Initially, 6 special needs schools will be linked to the national fiber optic cable. In the...
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- OPPO is currently the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer according to the latest data from Canalys. The Chinese manufacturer held 10% share of the global smartphone market in the first half of 2023. In China, OPPO...
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- Seerbit has unveiled Alpha, a white-label product that makes it easier for financial institutions, travel and hospitality companies, online marketplaces and other businesses to drive growth and expedite the penetration of digital payments in Africa...
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- If you are looking for a new smartphone between Ksh 30,000 and 35,000, you do have a number of options including the new Infinix Note 30 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro. The...
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- realme’s Founder and CEO Sky Li has issued an open letter announcing the upcoming ” Leap Up” five-year anniversary press conference where realme will unveil its five-year “Leap-Forward Climbing Plan” and launch its “5th Anniversary...
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- LG Electronics (LG) targets to become a smart life solutions company that connects and expands customers’ diverse experiences by 2030. The move will see the company record an estimated global annual revenue of upto KES 10.96...
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- The inaugural Moonshot by TechCabal conference has been confirmed to take place in October this year in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference is sponsored by Flutterwave and PiggyVest. Renowned Tech leaders and investors such as Gbenga...
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- Aesthetic appeal, absolute colour fidelity and an unmatched viewing and sound experience sum up the perfection that is the LG OLED TV. OLED stands for “Organic Light Emitting Diode,” and these TVs utilize organic compounds...
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- A few days back, Multichoice Kenya announced that it has rebranded the DStv App to DStv Stream. I first told you about DStv streaming availability in Kenya last year and you can read more about...
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- Indigo Air has officially commenced its direct flights between Mumbai-India and Nairobi, enhancing the air travel experience for passengers traveling between the two cities. The inaugural flight which had 173 passengers on board arrived at...
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- The Infinix Note 30 Pro was launched in Kenya not so long ago. The phone is currently available in retail stores for around Ksh 33,000. I have used this phone for a number of weeks...
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- The Camon 20 Pro is the latest camera-centric smartphone from Tecno. The phone is available in retail stores for around Ksh 32,000. This is one of the four smartphones in the Camon 20 series, the...
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- The Tecno Camon 20 series was launched in Kenya a few months back. This is the latest mid range smartphone from Tecno and I have been using it for a little over a month. This...
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- Binance has announced the appointment of its former Global Head of Corporate Compliance Kristen Hecht as its new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO) at Binance. Kristen brings 17...
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- Mastercard has partnered with Lipa Later to provide consumers and merchants with tailored Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions and improved payment capabilities. According to Mastercard, this partnership will accelerate financial inclusion and BNPL solutions...
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- The Indian government will contribute $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), housed and managed by the African Development Bank , affirming its commitment to help break down barriers to the growth...
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- M-pesa is a well known and widely used payment option all across the country. With this, you always expect companies setting up in Kenya to embrace it from the start. This has been the case...
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- By now, you have probably heard about the Worldcoin craze that has been spreading across the country. Most of us have seen those long lines of Kenyans interested in this new crypto project. Just to...
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- Last week, Samsung officially unveiled the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. These are the latest foldables from the company and are available on preorder in Kenya through Samsung Brand cart...
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- As technology continues to shape the future of work, it has become increasingly crucial for the youth to acquire digital skills that will prepare them for the digital age. Recognizing this need, the County Government...
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- Flapmax has announced its strategic partnership with Intel to foster AI innovation and drive economic empowerment in Africa. The collaboration will provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, starting...
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- The Central Bank of Kenya has unveiled a new portal that will make it easier for Kenyans to invest in Government securities. These include Government Bonds and Treasury bills that have always been a headache...
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- Tecno has added a new smartphone to its popular Spark 10 series. This new phone, the Tecno Spark 10 Magic Magenta Edition, boasts a unique combination of cutting-edge technology, captivating design, and all-round performance. It...
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- Last month, Safaricom unveiled the Gomoka na Go Monthly promotion. The promotion is currently underway and will run all the way to September. It is open to all Safaricom subscribers in Kenya. In this promotion,...
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- In Kenya’s bustling tech industry, one company has stood the test of time, continuously adapting to the ever-evolving IT landscape and emerging as a trailblazer in the field. Copy Cat Group established in 1984 by...
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- The Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) finals of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) recently took place, showcasing innovative start-ups and fintech companies from various markets. Among the winners, Nigerian-based Drugstoc emerged...
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- Ad Dynamo by Aleph has named José Gonsalves managing director for East Africa. Gonsalves will oversee the digital workstreams, deliverables, and management of Ad Dynamo by Aleph’s suite of platforms and networks. Ad Dynamo by...
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- Millions of small, independent shops in East Africa will need to look at diversifying, digitizing, and even partnering for growth in response to a challenging and rapidly evolving landscape. These cornerstones of neighbourhoods undeniably form...
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- Rwanda’s public transport system is about to embark on an electrifying journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. BasiGo has joined forces with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to introduce the first fleet of electric buses...
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- Safaricom has today announced a new partnership with EDOMx that has seen the launch of Faraja. With this new service, businesses on Lipa Na M-Pesa will be able to offer “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) ...
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- Earlier today, Samsung unveiled its latest Foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Both these are the successor’s to last year’s models but they only have a handful of upgrades....
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- Yesterday, WhatsApp expanded its Channels feature to 7 more countries including Kenya. But what exactly are WhatsApp Channels? How do you start one and where can you see them? I will try and answer these...
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- Samsung is currently the leader in the Foldable and Flip smartphone market. The company has had a number of Foldable smartphones for a few years but other phone manufacturers want a share of that pie....
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- Samsung is preparing to host its second unpacked event on 2023 on July 26th. Tech enthusiasts are looking forward to witnessing the unveiling of the new Flip and Foldable devices from the Korean manufacturer. When...
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- LG Electronics East Africa has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art dryers and dishwashers, aiming to revolutionize the way Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. Mr. Dongwon Lee, the Managing Director of LG Electronics, expressed...
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- Madica has announced the strategic appointments of Rose Odengo and Brenda Wangari. The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in the tech sector across the continent. Odengo’s extensive wealth of experience and expertise will...
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- In a recent Q&A with Janeth Kwilasa, the Country Manager of DPO Pay in Tanzania, we gained insights into DPO Pay’s experience in the travel and tourism sector, their commitment to security, financial inclusion initiatives,...
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- Last week, Safaricom announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay (Mobex Kenya). This collaboration aims to enable over 32 million M-Pesa customers to send and receive money to more than 200 million people in Bangladesh and...
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- Season 10 of the reality TV phenomenon Love Island is coming first to Showmax from the UK, with episodes 1-9 landing on Friday, 21 July, and subsequent episodes dropping every Friday. So pack your suitcase and swap...
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- The Government will work tirelessly to maintain Kenya’s competitiveness as an ideal destination for ICT-based export-led labour services; the State Department for Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Tanui has...
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- Huawei has upgraded the internet on its DigiTruck to 5G as it seeks to increase the internet speeds and numbers of youth who can benefit from training on digital skills, aiming to reach at least...
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- LG Electronics has unveiled its revolutionary Smart Cam (model VC23GA), offering users unrivaled convenience and an enhanced user interaction experience. This innovative device seamlessly integrates with LG’s webOS-powered smart TVs*, providing a host of premium...
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- Xiaomi Kenya has finally crowned the winners of the #LiveVividKe dance challenge. The campaign witnessed an outpouring of dance routines on TikTok, showcasing the diverse talent and spirit of Kenyan youth. Participants were invited to...
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- If you have been looking for a compact and portable laptop, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is worth considering. I have been using the MX Keys Mini this week and have enjoyed it. This is...
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- Visa has announced the opening of applications for its first cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This initiative is aimed at supporting startups in the fintech and payment space across Africa. With a...
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- Kenya is set to experience a significant economic boost as Sama, the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the AI models of the future, confirmed plans to enhance its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investments...
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- The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has witnessed significant breakthroughs, with generative AI captivating the public’s imagination. Today, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of Llama 2, the next generation of the open-source large...
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- Exness has announced the extension of its Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya. This initiative, in collaboration with the United States International University (USIU), aims to support outstanding university students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering,...
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- The Infinix Note 30 Pro was recently launched in Kenya and is available in retail stores for around Ksh 33,000. The price will vary depending on where you buy it from but this is what...
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