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    May 26, 2026

    What happens to M-PESA balance left in recycled Safaricom SIM cards? And can you claim it?

    Imagine waking up to discover that your phone number which is tied to your banking apps, your KRA portal, and…
    May 26, 2026

    TECNO Spark 50 vs. Spark 40: Is it worth the switch?

    Letโ€™s not mince words: if you currently own the 2025 TECNO Spark 40, there is absolutely no sane reason to…
    May 26, 2026

    How Finance Bill 2026 could finally make smartphones cheaper in Kenya

    When news first broke that the Finance Bill 2026 proposes new taxes on digital services and payments, many Kenyans immediately…
    May 26, 2026

    The New “Royalty” Rule That Could Tax Visa, Mastercard and Every Card Swipe in Kenya

    In December 2025, Kenya’s highest court handed banks a win they had chased for over a decade. The Supreme Court…
    May 25, 2026

    New Kenya-Romania Academic Corridor Could Open EU Degree Routes for Students

    Five Kenyan universities are preparing Romania-linked EU academic partnerships covering masterโ€™s pathways, dual degrees, Erasmus+ mobility, and joint research opportunities.
    May 25, 2026

    Apple may finally open the iPhone ecosystem to other platforms with iOS 27

    Apple could be preparing one of its most notable ecosystem shifts yet in iOS 27, with new reporting suggesting the…
    May 25, 2026

    Airtel Money vs. M-PESA: Did you know ALL Airtel-to-Airtel money transfers are completely free?

    For years, mobile money in Kenya has effectively meant one thing: Safaricomโ€™s M-PESA. It became so dominant that most of…
    May 25, 2026

    Why Your M-Pesa Fees Could Rise on 1 July: The 16% VAT Proposal Explained

    The Finance Bill 2026 rewrites the law a High Court used to rule payment provider fees are tax-exempt. If it…
    May 25, 2026

    iPhone and Android Can Now Text With Full Encryption. Here’s Why Kenya Misses Out

    iOS 26.5 finally secures messages between iPhones and Android phones. But the feature needs working RCS and a willing carrier,…
    May 25, 2026

    WhatsApp is showing Status updates from unsaved numbers

    WhatsApp users appear to be seeing something that should not be happening: Status updates from phone numbers they never saved,…
      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.
      May 7, 2026

      KRA Has Been Trying to Get Inside Your M-Pesa for a Decade. eTIMS Is How They Do It.

      KRA tried in 2016 and again in 2024 to legislate blanket access to your mobile money. It got blocked both…
      May 5, 2026

      Tax Cuts on Phones and Telecom Gear Could Connect Millions More Africans, Says GSMA Policy Chief

      GSMA Africa Policy Chair Daddy Mukadi calls for tax exemptions on smartphones and telecom equipment to boost digital inclusion.
      April 23, 2026

      DTB’s New Tap-to-Pay Wearables Quietly Solve Kenya’s Apple NFC Problem

      DTB launches NFC-enabled rings and wristbands in Kenya from KES 1,200. Tap-to-pay linked to your DTB debit card.
      April 22, 2026

      Apple’s Incoming CEO John Ternus Says the Company Is ‘About to Change the World’ Again

      From the first foldable iPhone to long-rumoured smart glasses, here is the speculation around Apple's first wave of products under…
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