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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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Heavy-lift cargo drones are coming to Kenya, and they are aiming where Zipline isn’t
Kenya's drone delivery market gains a 25kg hybrid cargo drone as GDC teams up with local operator ThatcherX. Here's why.
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YouTube Premium Lite now available in Kenya at KES 299/month
Google has quietly expanded YouTube Premium Lite availability in Kenya, giving users a more affordable way to enjoy ad-free YouTube…
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YouTubeβs Gemini-powered βAsk YouTubeβ search expands to smart TVs
Just a month after launching its experimental Ask YouTube feature for desktop users, Google is now bringing this powerful conversational…
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An update on Galaxy S22 One UI 8.5 release, plus bad news for Galaxy A53 & A33 owners
Last weekend, we reported the news about Samsung community chatter suggesting the Galaxy S22 series could still get the One…
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A strange One UI 8.5 bug is trapping some users on the Galaxy AI welcome screen
Samsung is currently rolling out the One UI 8.5 update, and while it brings a host of exciting features, it…
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5 Safaricom Home Fibre plans that cost as low as KES 800/month for up to 20Mbps
When Safaricom announced that it was doubling its Home Fibre speeds late last month, the internet naturally buzzed with excitement.…
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Google I/O Extended 2026 returns to Nairobi on June 20 after one year hiatus
After a one-year hiatus, the Google Developer Group (GDG) Nairobi has announced the return of Google I/O Extended Nairobi 2026…
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Airtel Kenya set for $100M IFC loan to accelerate mobile network expansion
Airtel Africa is on an absolute tear this month. From record-smashing fiscal results to major backend shareholding shuffles, the telecom…
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One UI 8.5 update expands to more budget Galaxy phones and tablets
As we head into yet another weekend, Samsung is making sure Galaxy users have something exciting to look forward to.…
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DStv subscribers in Kenya to get free bouquet upgrades throughout June 2026
Corporate acquisitions rarely result in immediate wins for the consumer. However, ever since Canal+ completed its $2 billion takeover of…
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Samsung Galaxy A27 official specs and renders leak ahead of launch
Just after Samsung unveiled its mid-range lineup in Kenya with the recent arrival of the Galaxy A37 and A57 packed…
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The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G has an 8,000mAh battery and is somehow only 7.42mm thick
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G debuts in Manila at PHP 16,999 with curved AMOLED, Dimensity 7100, and 8,000mAh. Kenya pending
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NTSA Brings Back Traffic Fines on June 1, This Time Without the Courtroom
From June 1, 2026, Kenyan motorists who commit minor traffic offences get a police notice instead of an automatic court…
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Every DStv Package in Kenya Will Stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DStv Kenya will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup matches on every package, with cheaper decoders, signalling Canal+'s strategic shift.
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CA to fine Safaricom and Airtel for poor voice calls and slow internet
For millions of Kenyans, including myself, this regulatory crackdown is long overdue. We constantly pay premium prices for aggressively marketed…














