News
Get the latest updates and breaking news from the tech industry. This category covers everything from new product releases to major industry developments.
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Showmax might be dead
Showmax has lived many lives. It launched as MultiChoice’s answer to Netflix, stumbled, and then dramatically relaunched in 2024. It…
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Canal+ eyes bringing Apple TV+ and HBO Max content to DStv subscribers
If you thought the big changes at MultiChoice ended with the takeover last September, think again. The new French owners,…
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Rose Njeri, the viral Finance Bill email tool dev, is back with ‘Tuma Report’, a citizen journalism app for Kenya
If you followed the intense civic engagement around the Finance Bill 2025 last May, you likely remember the “Civic Email”…
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KRA announces 36-hour shutdown of customs system (ICMS) this weekend
If you are an importer, exporter, or clearing agent, you need to move fast. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has…
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KRA tax filing changes: How the taxman is using tech to end the ‘June rush’
For years, the month of June in Kenya has been synonymous with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) system downtimes, long queues,…
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The KES 5 Billion Gamble: Why Your New Green Plate Might Not Save You Money
Kenya launches green number plates and e-mobility policy, but personal electric cars miss key tax breaks. Here is the reality.
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From Boardrooms to Operations: How AI Kenya’s 3rd Industry Breakfast is Redefining Efficiency
Ai Kenya held the 3rd edition of their industry breakfast recently concluded on the 29th of January bringing industry leaders…
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Infinix Note Edge arrives with a massive 6,150mAh ‘self-healing’ battery and Android 16
Infinix debuts NOTE Edge in Kenya: world's first Dimensity 7100 , Android 16 , 6150mAh battery for KES 32,999.
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Amazon Fire TV now blocks installation of piracy apps completely
If you thought Google’s recent crackdown on apps like Cricfy TV was annoying, Amazon just said, “Hold my beer.” Back…
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Uber exits Tanzania again after 10 years
10 years after opening office in Tanzania, Uber’s permanent exit happened on January 30th 2026. This happened after what Uber…
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I’ve finally ditched Google Chrome for Firefox for this one HUGE reason
For years now, we’ve been told that AI is inevitable. That it’s “enhancing” our experience. That it’s making the web…
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Spotify increases Premium prices in Kenya
A little over a year after its last adjustment, Spotify is once again raising subscription prices for users in Kenya.…
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CBK Issues Strict Warning on Money Bouquets and Currency Misuse
CBK warns Kenyans against using banknotes in flower bouquets, citing legal risks and damage to currency processing machines.
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WhatsApp is working on a subscription plan with premium features
WhatsApp is the undisputed king of communication in Kenya. From family gatherings and “Chamas” to official work channels and informal…
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The Galaxy S26 series finally gets a launch date, and Galaxy Buds4 will tag along
The first month of 2026 is nearly behind us, and the silence from Samsung regarding its next flagship lineup has…
