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    June 4, 2026

    KBC Free-to-Air World Cup 2026: What Kenyans Actually Get for Free

    KBC says it secured free-to-air 2026 World Cup rights. Expect selected matches in SD, not all 104 in HD.
    June 4, 2026

    Why one report says Africa’s phone market is growing and another says it is shrinking

    The gap between Counterpoint's "MEA" and Omdia's "Africa" is the whole story. One figure includes a Middle East hit by…
    June 4, 2026

    MWC26 Kigali Postponed as GSMA Pulls Africa’s Biggest Telecoms Event Off the June Calendar

    GSMA postpones MWC26 Kigali two weeks before opening, giving no reason as a regional Ebola emergency tightens Rwanda's borders.
    June 4, 2026

    How to get connected to Safaricom’s cheaper Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba plans

    After our earlier report on Safaricom’s cheaper Home Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba options, the response from our readers was…
    June 3, 2026

    Government Shelves Kenya Power Tariff Review: Relief, With a Catch

    Kenya withdrew Kenya Power's tariff increase, so base rates hold. But monthly fuel and forex charges still move your bill.
    June 3, 2026

    Meta is taking its teen content limits worldwide, and adding a feed-variety test on Instagram

    Meta is expanding its strict "13+" teen content filter globally across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, after two child-safety court losses.
    June 3, 2026

    Behind Kenya’s Ebola Block, a Bigger Fight Over Health Data.

    Kenya's High Court halted the US-backed Ebola site and demanded full disclosure, echoing December's suspended $2.5 billion health data deal…
    June 3, 2026

    NCBA Shareholders Have Until 10 July to Decide on Nedbank

    NCBA shareholders can tender at KES 105 until 10 July. Here's the premium, the cash-versus-Nedbank-shares choice, and what's still pending.
    June 3, 2026

    KNEC Wants Paperless Exams by 2027. Here’s Why Kenya May Not Be Ready

    KNEC plans paperless national exams by 2027. We weigh the cost savings against power, device, connectivity, and cybersecurity risks.
    June 3, 2026

    More VAR, a Camera on the Referee: The 2026 World Cup Rule Changes, Explained

    IFAB's 2026 World Cup rule changes explained: expanded VAR, referee body cameras, semi-automated offside, faster restarts, tougher player conduct penalties.
      June 3, 2026

      KNEC Wants Paperless Exams by 2027. Here’s Why Kenya May Not Be Ready

      KNEC plans paperless national exams by 2027. We weigh the cost savings against power, device, connectivity, and cybersecurity risks.
      May 28, 2026

      Kenya’s 16% smartphone decline should worry policymakers more than brands

      Kenya’s smartphone market just delivered one of the clearest warnings yet about what happens when devices become too expensive for…
      May 28, 2026

      Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Is this the slow death of free social media?

      Meta launches Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally with new Meta One AI and creator plans. Full…
      May 27, 2026

      Kenyan retailers are making Google Pixels easily accessible, but some prices are hard to justify

      Google doesn’t sell Pixel phones in Africa. Officially, as far as Mountain View’s hardware division is concerned, the Kenyan market…
      May 17, 2026

      Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Wants to Roll Back the EV Tax Break Parliament Passed Less Than a Year Ago

      The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.
      May 15, 2026

      Posta Kenya is Closing 125 Post Offices. Here’s Why It Can’t Recover.

      Posta Kenya is closing 125 of 625 post offices to save KES 1 billion, as couriers eat its courier business.
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