What's New?
August 14, 2026
Inside X’s newly published visibility filtering code
X published the code behind shadowbans and a tool showing which visibility labels sit on your account.
August 14, 2026
Safaricom has switched on Tap to Pay in the M-PESA Business App
Safaricom has added Tap to Pay to the M-PESA Business App, letting merchants accept contactless payments on their phone.
August 14, 2026
The New Google Pixel Supports Sign Language Translations
Google's Pixel 11 converts American Sign Language to text using DeepMind's SL2T model. Kenyan Sign Language is not supported.
August 12, 2026
Google adds tap to share to Quick Share, starting with Pixel
Google's Quick Share now sends files when two Android phones touch. Pixel 6 and newer first, Samsung and others later.
August 12, 2026
Pixel 11 series official: higher prices, more storage, less RAM, and a small new light
Google's Pixel 11, 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold are official. Full prices, specs, KES conversions and what changed.
August 12, 2026
M-Pesa customers in Ethiopia can now withdraw cash from Bank of Abyssinia ATMs without a card
The withdrawals run through the M-Pesa app, work 24 hours a day, and Safaricom Ethiopia says more banks will follow.
August 12, 2026
Tanzania now requires businesses on social media to display tax numbers on their profiles
Tanzania's new tax rules require anyone doing business on social media to display their TIN or tax clearance certificate publicly.
August 12, 2026
Kenyaβs Cyber CafΓ© ID Rules: A 2011 Solution to a 2026 Problem?
Kenya's cyber cafΓ©s must record customer names, ID numbers and session times from August 14. Here's why that's misguided.
August 12, 2026
Kenya’s first locally made ETF will let you buy 11 banks in one trade
CMA has approved the WSA Banking Index ETF for the NSE. It tracks 11 listed Kenyan banks. Here's how it…
August 11, 2026
Pixel 11 launches tomorrow night: 4 Devices, Specs and Prices
Pixel 11 prices and specs leaked in full before Wednesday's Google event. What changed, and when to watch.
