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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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Google Play seeks feedback from Kenyan devs on app publishing & verification challenges
Over the past few years, Google has significantly tightened its Play Console developer verification requirements to improve user trust and…
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The UK Is Banning Social Media for Under-16s. The Hard Part Is Making It Work
Britain is following Australia with a full ban on social media accounts for children under 16. The announcement was the…
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Ghana International Bank names Ian Greenstreet CEO, pending UK regulatory approval
Ghana International Bank appoints Ian Greenstreet as CEO, pending UK regulatory approval. He succeeds Dean Adansi, whose abrupt departure the…
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A New Layer of Blockchain Innovation Is Emerging Through Geolocation
Blockchain innovation is often associated with smart contracts, decentralized finance, and digital assets. Investors researching new opportunities frequently explore a…
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Facebook is down for some users, META looking into it
Some Facebook users are experiencing issues accessing the social media platform, with reports of disruptions affecting Facebook and Messenger in…
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Fitbit Air is selling in Kenya at crazy high prices, but not for long
If there’s one unspoken rule about buying new tech, it’s that being first almost always costs you extra. We’ve seen…
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Xiaomi is hiring a Key Accounts Manager to drive Safaricom channel growth in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya is expanding its team once again, this time with a role that could reveal where the company sees…
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MacBook Neo price in Kenya drops to KES 90,000
When the MacBook Neo launched in Kenya at KES 130,000, I said the pricing made it a hard sell for…
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Scams on Legitimate Shopping Sites Are Now the Biggest Source of Fraud Losses in Kenya
TransUnion says third-party seller scams on legitimate shopping sites caused most fraud losses in Kenya, with KES 108,132 median loss.
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Ask Gemini in Chrome arrives in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
Google is bringing Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, marking a notable expansion of its AI-powered…
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89% of Kenyans Now Use AI to Shop, But Only 29% Would Trust It to Pay, Visa Study Finds
Visa's Stay Secure 2026 study: 89% of Kenyans shop with AI, but only 29% trust AI agents at checkout.
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Google drops Pixel 6 and 6 Pro from latest Android 17 update
If you are holding onto a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro and checking your settings for the latest…
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Faiba Home Internet has cheaper entry-level plans starting at KES 3,000 for 35Mbps
When we last covered Faiba Home Plus plans in Kenya a year ago, the cheapest option on offer was the…
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Starlink’s 100Mbps plan expands globally, could land in Kenya at KES 2,000/month
If you’ve been closely watching the home internet wars in Kenya recently, you know the pressure is mounting. Local giants…
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Starlink crashed mobile data usage in Kenyan schools from 67% to 4% in a month, new study finds
For years, internet access in many Kenyan schools has depended on a familiar mix of mobile data bundles, fibre subscriptions…
