Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
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ATIDI Approves $84 Million Counter-Guarantee to Support Rwanda’s New International Airport
ATIDI has provided an $84 million guarantee to support financing for Rwanda's ambitious New Bugesera International Airport project
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British International Investment Surges African Investments by 40 Percent as Climate Finance Hits Record High
BII’s 2024 Annual Review: African investments up 40 percent, climate finance hits record high, and net assets surge.
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M-KOPA Hits 1 Million Smartphone Sales in First Year
M-KOPA just hit 1 million branded smartphone sales in year one, proving financial inclusion embedded in devices really works. From…
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Ransomware Payments Hit $1M Median, But Sophos Report Shows Negotiation is Key to Lowering Costs
Sophos' 2025 ransomware report shows a $1M median payment, but reveals how successful negotiation is lowering costs for businesses.
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The Pixel 6a Update That Could Destroy Your Battery Is Coming—And Google Won’t Help You!
Insights At a Glance: Google is pushing a Pixel 6a update on July 8 that reduces battery performance after 400…
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Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ Officially Launches in Kenya for KES 32,799
Insights At a Glance: Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ now available in Kenya at KES 32,799 Features include 144Hz curved AMOLED,…
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Shakira Named Epson Brand Ambassador for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia
Epson names Shakira as brand ambassador for META-CWA region, launching "Imagine New Possibilities" campaign targeting creativity and innovation across diverse…
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Sama Boosts B Corp Score, Showcasing Dedication to Ethical AI and Social Good
Sama, a leader in AI data solutions, recertified as B Corp with improved score, showcasing social, environmental, and workplace achievements.
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Private Courier Firms Handle Over 17x More Domestic Parcels Than Posta Kenya, CA Reveals
Insights At a Glance: Private couriers delivered 17x more domestic parcels than Posta Kenya, handling over 2.76M vs Posta’s 161K…
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Starlink Loses Over 2K Subscribers in Kenya, But Top 10 Fixed Internet Market Share Remains Unchanged
Insights At a Glance: Safaricom leads with 678K+ users; Jamii Telecom (Faiba) holds steady at #2 with 418K+ subscribers. Poa…
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CA Report: Kenya’s 5G Subscriptions Up 17.1%, 4G by ~1.5M Users; 2G Usage Also Increases
Insights At a Glance: 5G subscriptions: 1.18M (up 17.1%) 4G subscriptions: 36.26M (up 1.5M) 3G subscriptions: 6.99M (down 600K) 2G…
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Kenya’s Digital Growth Surge: Smartphones, Mobile Money & Cyber Threats on the Rise
Insights At a Glance: SIM subscriptions hit 76.16 million; smartphone usage now at 80.8%. Mobile money subscribers reach 45.36 million.…
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Hayo Launches National Mobile Registry Platform: Revolutionizing Digital Tax Collection in Emerging Markets
Hayo launched National Mobile Registry platform helping emerging market governments regulate mobile imports, combat counterfeits, and boost digital tax revenues.
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CAK Cracks Down on Estate ISP Monopolies, Urges Kenyans to Report Non-Compliance
Insights At a Glance: CAK has outlawed exclusive internet service agreements between ISPs and residential estate managers or developers. The…
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Google Chrome to Stop Working on Older Android Phones from August 2025
Insights At a Glance: Chrome 138 is the last version for Android 8 and 9 users. Chrome 139 (coming August…
