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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After a Year with Airtel 5G Router, I’m Ready to Try Safaricom 5G Router but for One Major Reason
There was a time not too long ago when I swore I’d never go back to Airtel. Then, in 2024,…
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Switching from Safaricom to Airtel? Here Are 4 Reasons to Do It (and 4 Reasons You Might Regret It)
Switching mobile networks in Kenya isn’t just about signal bars or which SIM sits in SIM slot 1. It’s about…
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From Floodlights to VAR: The Technology Powering CHAN 2024 in Kenya
Insights At a Glance: Digital-only tickets, no paper accepted Kasarani + Nyayo upgraded: floodlights, VAR, media centers, medical zones Still…
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Kenyan Matatus Have Finally Gone Cashless, And M-PESA Is King
Insights At a Glance: Matatus in Nairobi and beyond have fully embraced M-PESA as the primary mode of fare payment.…
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Telecom and Pay TV Spending in Middle East and Africa Hit $149 Billion in 2024
Insights At a Glance: Telecom and pay TV spending in MEA reached $149B in 2024, up 7.7% from the previous…
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Smartphone Market Share in Kenya as of June 2025: The Big Winners and Losers
Insights At a Glance: Samsung leads the pack, rising from 24.32% to 30.32% and extending its dominance in Kenya. Transsion…
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Top 15 AI Cities in the World Leading with 5G Advanced
From Singapore to Shanghai, a new era of intelligent cities is taking shape, and it’s powered by a not-so-secret weapon:…
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Africa’s Growing Vulnerability: How Complacency Exposes the Continent to Rising Cyber Threats
Africa faces escalating cyber threats as criminals exploit the continent's rapid digital transformation. With only 9 out of 54 African…
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Why Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Won’t Launch in Kenya and Why That Actually Makes Sense
Why Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Won’t Launch in Kenya and Why That Actually Makes Sense
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is Packed with Tech Innovations, But Here are My Top 3 Picks
As a Chelsea fan watching the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 all the way from Kenya — yes, even those…
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Inside Kenya’s Underground Data Market: Your Personal Info Might Already Be on Sale for As Little as KES 50
Insights At a Glance: A website called Data Kenya Shop is openly selling detailed personal data of Kenyans — including…
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Android 16’s “Fake Cell Tower” Alerts Could Be a Gamechanger in Fight Against State Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: Android 16 is adding a new privacy feature that warns users when their phones connect to…
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Kenya’s Digital Surveillance Controversy: Safaricom, CA Deny Role in Albert Ojwang Case
Safaricom and CA deny involvement in Albert Ojwang's tracking death, contradicting police surveillance claims amid Kenya's declining internet freedoms.
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AI vs Cancer: How Google’s Breakthroughs Are Inspiring Hope — and Why Kenya is Ready for the Future
Insights At a Glance: Google’s AI innovations like AlphaFold are revolutionizing cancer research, accelerating drug discovery, and improving diagnostic accuracy.…
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5 Reasons Why Africa’s Smartphone Market Grew 7% in Q1 2025
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) smartphone market finally found its spark again — growing 7% year-on-year in Q1 2025,…
