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KBC Free-to-Air World Cup 2026: What Kenyans Actually Get for Free
KBC says it secured free-to-air 2026 World Cup rights. Expect selected matches in SD, not all 104 in HD.
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MWC26 Kigali Postponed as GSMA Pulls Africa’s Biggest Telecoms Event Off the June Calendar
GSMA postpones MWC26 Kigali two weeks before opening, giving no reason as a regional Ebola emergency tightens Rwanda's borders.
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How to get connected to Safaricom’s cheaper Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba plans
After our earlier report on Safaricom’s cheaper Home Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba options, the response from our readers was…
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Government Shelves Kenya Power Tariff Review: Relief, With a Catch
Kenya withdrew Kenya Power's tariff increase, so base rates hold. But monthly fuel and forex charges still move your bill.
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Meta is taking its teen content limits worldwide, and adding a feed-variety test on Instagram
Meta is expanding its strict "13+" teen content filter globally across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, after two child-safety court losses.
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Behind Kenya’s Ebola Block, a Bigger Fight Over Health Data.
Kenya's High Court halted the US-backed Ebola site and demanded full disclosure, echoing December's suspended $2.5 billion health data deal…
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KNEC Wants Paperless Exams by 2027. Here’s Why Kenya May Not Be Ready
KNEC plans paperless national exams by 2027. We weigh the cost savings against power, device, connectivity, and cybersecurity risks.
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More VAR, a Camera on the Referee: The 2026 World Cup Rule Changes, Explained
IFAB's 2026 World Cup rule changes explained: expanded VAR, referee body cameras, semi-automated offside, faster restarts, tougher player conduct penalties.
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Why Kenya’s Gaming Culture Isn’t Ready for Virtual Casino Slots (But That’s Changing Fast)
Last month in a matatu, I counted seven people betting on football through their phones. Slots? Zero. When I asked…
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MultiChoice Offers Former Showmax Users in Kenya DStv Stream at KES 550. The Catch Comes in Month 13
MultiChoice is giving former Showmax users in Kenya DStv Stream Compact at KES 550/month for a year. That’s roughly the…
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PayPal Freezes and Blocks Kenyan Accounts Over Money-Laundering Checks
PayPal is freezing and blocking Kenyan accounts, demanding work contracts and proof of address as part of an anti-money-laundering crackdown.
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MySafaricom app starts nudging users to switch to My OneApp
Safaricom appears to be taking the next big step in its app shake-up, and this one is hard to miss.…
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vivo brings Android 17 Beta to X300 Pro users in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania
For years, Android beta testing has largely been a privilege reserved for users in a handful of countries. Now, vivo…
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Android 17 Beta: List of all non-Google devices that have received the update
Google’s push to make Android 17 its most ambitious cross-device and large-screen OS is charging forward. Following the major announcements…
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DStv Stream app disappears from some Android TVs, flagged as ‘unsupported’
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is practically on our doorstep, and the excitement is palpable. Over at MultiChoice, now owned…
