Interesting Reads
Explore thought-provoking articles, deep dives, interesting reads, and long-form content that goes beyond the surface. Perfect for readers who want to explore tech in a more engaging way.
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From hype to proof: what Africa’s 2026 business shift means for Kenyan tech
TheBoardroom Africa's 2026 report says African business is trading growth stories for provable performance. We unpack what it means for…
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Anthropic Is Now Worth More Than OpenAI
Anthropic raised $65 billion at a $965 billion valuation, passing OpenAI. We break down what is real, what is hype.
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The iPhone 17 is now selling one in every 17 phones globally. And that is breaking the smartphone market.
A 25% concentration, a 19% Xiaomi collapse, and a 50% RAM price jump: inside the Q1 2026 smartphone market
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China-Africa Trade Hits $275 Billion as Africa Repays More Than It Borrows
A 2026 Boston University and AERC report finds ChinaโAfrica trade hit a record $275 billion, but Africa now repays Beijing…
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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…
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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: Safaricomโs M-PESA. It became so dominant that most of…
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Report: Over 15% of all motorbikes sold in Kenya in 2025 were electric
Fuel prices in Kenya are once again becoming a major concern for households, businesses, and especially bodaboda riders who rely…
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Safaricom ordered to pay KES 1.4 billion to the innovator behind M-PESA Go’s idea, plus a permanent royalty on M-PESA revenue
Safaricom must pay Kenyan innovator Peter Muoki KES 1.4 billion plus indefinite royalties for copyright infringement in building M-PESA Go.
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After M-PESA & MySafaricom merger, here are 10+ other Safaricom apps you probably never heard of
Safaricomโs recent merger of the M-PESA and MySafaricom apps tells you exactly where the company wants to go. The telco…
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All Safaricom employees are now AI trained, and the reason says a lot about where the telco is headed
Safaricom has revealed that every single employee, regardless of role, was required to complete AI 101 training last year. That…
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KONVERSATIONS is Here: Pawa IT Launches AI Platform Built for African Customer Support
Kenyaโs pawaIT launches KONVERSATIONS, an Africa-first AI platform built on Googleโs Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience for enterprise customer support.
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Africa Just Agreed on a Continental Playbook for Telecommunications Sovereignty. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The Algiers Declaration commits African governments to sovereign cloud, local data centres, and continental infrastructure integration by 2030.
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Kenya’s 2025 in Numbers: How Four Quarters of Data Reveal a Digital Economy in Overdrive
Mobile money hit 98%, smartphones overtook feature phones, and 5G users doubled their data appetite across 2025.
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KeNHA didn’t “partner” with Waze: Debunking the latest government PR spin
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) took to social media this week to proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership with the…
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More Kenyans Are Earning More โ But 4 in 10 Are Still Borrowing to Eat
Old Mutual's 2025 report shows Kenyans are more financially optimistic but still stretched thin by debt and rising costs. Option…
