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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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Is Now Official in Kenya: Price and Specs
Samsung's Galaxy A27 5G is now official in Kenya from KES 41,300. We break down the specs, changes, and pricing.
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Starlink Mini 2 leaks reveal built-in battery, USB-C charging in what could be SpaceX’s most Africa-friendly dish yet
Just days after SpaceX quietly unveiled the new Starlink V5 dish aimed at customers on the more affordable Residential 100Mbps…
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Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update?
If you’re still rocking a Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ or Galaxy S22 Ultra, you’re probably wondering whether your phone…
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Huawei’s Pura 90s Pro Max Goes Global: 5G Returns, a 200MP Zoom Camera Arrives, and Google Is Still Missing
Huawei's Pura 90s Pro Max launches globally with 5G, a 200MP telephoto camera, 100W charging, and no Google services.
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Uber is buying Glovo’s parent company. In Kenya, that means Uber will own Glovo
Uber is buying Delivery Hero, owner of Glovo. In Kenya that means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats.
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Ex-Safaricom’s Michael Mutiga Named Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
Stanbic Bank Kenya has named Safaricom's Michael Mutiga as its new CEO, effective 1 August, pending Central Bank approval.
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Starlink V5 dish launched, and it could make Starlink more affordable
When I first wrote about Starlink’s biggest challenge in Kenya, one thing stood out above everything else: the internet itself…
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BREAKING: OnePlus & Realme phones to receive ColorOS 17 with Android 17 update
It is officially the end of the road for two of the most popular custom Android skins on the market.…
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Airtel Money changes Rudishiwa transaction rewards from airtime to cashback
When Airtel Kenya launched the Rudishiwa Transaction Fee campaign in December 2023, it positioned the promotion as a simple way…
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Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lands in Nairobi With The BAG
Spotify opens Greasy Tunes in Nairobi, a 12-day food and music pop-up with The BAG, plus new Kenyan Gen Z…
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Pixel 6 & 6 Pro are back in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update
It’s been exactly two weeks since Google pushed out Beta 6, and today, they are keeping the momentum going with…
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Spotify’s new free Managed Accounts finally give kids their own Wrapped
For parents sharing a Spotify account, the struggle is real. You pay KES 669 per month for Spotify Premium Family…
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Airtel Money quietly hikes M-PESA transfer fees to match Safaricom’s rates
For years, one of Airtel Money’s biggest selling points has been its cheaper transaction costs compared to M-PESA. Whether you’re…
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Spotify adds an AI chatbot that lets Premium users talk to the app
Spotify is expanding its AI ambitions with the launch of a conversational voice assistant that allows users to talk directly…
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DCI’s new good conduct system may scan your face & iris for optimum results
We all know how painful getting a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) is in Kenya. You pay your…
