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February 11, 2026
Airtel unveils AI-powered ‘Fraud Alert’ to stop OTP scams in real-time
One of the most pervasive methods of digital theft today isn’t some high-level hacking; it is social engineering. Fraudsters call…
February 11, 2026
CA Kenya’s phone type approval register is a hot mess, and here’s how to clean it up
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has been making headlines recently, cracking the whip on 21 mobile phone brands that…
February 11, 2026
Sun King’s new product isn’t a solar lamp – it’s a smartphone built on debt
Sun King enters the smartphone market with the EZ 1 for KES 60 daily, balancing accessibility with high long-term costs.
February 11, 2026
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Appointed CEO of Absa Personal and Private Banking
Absa appoints Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO of Personal and Private Banking, effective April 1, 2026, following his M-PESA Africa exit.
February 11, 2026
How to make your M-Shwari loan disappear: The facts you need to know
If you’ve been on Kenyan social media long enough, you’ve probably heard at least one “hack” for clearing an M-Shwari…
February 10, 2026
No Audit Trails, Expired Licences, and ‘God Mode’: How the Government’s HR System Collapsed
Kenya’s payroll system failed due to 720 "superusers" altering 4.7 million records without audit trails, amidst expired software licences.
February 10, 2026
CA Red-Flags 21 Mobile Phone Brands in Major Safety Crackdown: Is Your Device on the ‘Danger List’?
CA warns against 21 non-approved phone brands citing safety risks. Verify your device's authenticity immediately by dialling *#06#.
February 10, 2026
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Exits M-PESA Africa CEO Role
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa CEO role. No official announcement or successor has been named, creating a significant leadership vacuum.
February 10, 2026
Eveready East Africa Pivots: From “Shika Paka Pawa” to Green Energy Finance
Eveready ditches dry cells for a green platform, offering solar solutions, carbon credits, and financing for electric vehicles in Kenya.
February 10, 2026
The Mothership Calls: OPPO Absorbs Realme in Major India Restructuring
OPPO absorbs Realme India as a sub-brand, triggering sales and service layoffs to streamline operations by April 2026.
