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SEACOM East Africa Expands Investment in Practical ICT Education for Kenyan Students

SEACOM East Africa is empowering Kenyan students through academic tours, mentorship, and paid internships in ICT.

Seven Civil Society Groups Sue Over Internet Shutdowns in Kenya

Seven organizations sue Kenyan authorities over internet shutdowns; court halts further disruptions and demands preservation of all related evidence.

Absa Bank Kenya Partners with Women’s World Banking to Back Women-Led SMEs

Absa Bank Kenya partners with Women’s World Banking to boost support for women-led SMEs, starting with agribusiness.

Samsung’s new battery tech will fix swelling issues, improve capacity, and charging speed on Galaxy phones

There’s nothing quite as annoying as reaching for your old phone and finding the back cover bulging like a mandazi…

TikTok TV app to Shut Down on June 15, 2025

If you’ve been bingeing TikTok on your smart TV while comfortably sunk into your couch, we’ve got some bad news—you…

TikTok’s $2.3M Mental Health Fund Lands in Kenya, Nigeria, and More

In a new announcement, TikTok revealed it’s expanding its Mental Health Education Fund to include 31 organizations in 22 countries,…

New Car Tax Rules in Kenya Could Slash Prices or Trigger Chaos, Maybe Both!

Kenya to adopt invoice-based tax system for car imports from July 2025, replacing CRSP with document-verified transaction valuation.

KEMIS to Replace NEMIS, But Critics Say It’s Just Tenders in New Clothing

Kenya launches KEMIS to replace NEMIS, but questions emerge over timing, transparency, procurement, and data privacy.

Honor Claps Back at Samsung with a Thinly Veiled Jab Over Galaxy S25 Edge

The race for the thinnest smartphone just got spicier—and Honor has made sure to stir the pot. Following Samsung’s recent…

Starlink’s Impact? Safaricom Now Sells 5G Routers at Quickmart Nationwide

Safaricom now sells 4G and 5G routers at all Quickmart stores for KES 2,999, with easy activation and flexible plans.

These Samsung Galaxy A series phones have received One UI 7 (Android 15) update

Samsung has already wrapped up its One UI 7 (Android 15) rollout for flagship Galaxy devices, including the S, Z,…

Omniretail, Deimos, Roam Lead 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Kenya’s Roam and Serena Hotels rank among Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025, with Nigeria and South Africa dominating the Financial…

Android 16’s New ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode Is a Lifeline for At-Risk Journalists, Politicians, and Activists

Let’s be honest: if you’re a journalist, politician, activist, or even a public figure in Kenya, your phone isn’t just…

Safaricom and iXAfrica Partner to Launch Kenya’s First AI-Ready Data Centre Infrastructure

Safaricom and iXAfrica launch Kenya’s first AI-ready data centre to power AI, cloud, and enterprise solutions across East Africa.

Samsung’s One UI 8 coming soon, but have you received One UI 7 (Android 15) update yet?

Google just took to the stage at I/O 2025 to confirm what Pixel fans already suspected — Android 16 is…

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