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Airtel Kenya launches 5G Smart Connect outdoor Wi-Fi router to fix poor indoor signal reception
Airtel Kenya appears to be making a strong, calculated move into the lucrative home internet market. Following news of their…
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YouVersion Bible App Hits 1 Billion Installs, Reports 18% Daily Usage Growth
YouVersion's Bible App surpassed one billion installs, seeing 18% daily usage growth, largely driven by its "Lite" app in Africa.
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TECNO Spark Slim opens for pre-order in Kenya priced at KES 27,999
After launching in Ghana and Uganda last week, TECNO has now opened pre-orders for the Spark Slim in Kenya. The…
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Vivo V60 Lite 5G and 4G up for pre-order with a 6500mAh battery and AI cameras, price starts at KES 34,999
Update (November 10): The Vivo V60 Lite is now available to buy across all authorized and third-party retailers in Kenya.…
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MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?
MultiChoice's festive decoder price cut is criticized for ignoring the real issues: high subscription costs and the need for streaming.
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TikTok pulled over half a million videos in Kenya last quarter
TikTok pulled 592,000 videos in Kenya in Q2 2025, using AI to proactively remove 92.9% before a single view.
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It’s Happening Again: Telegram Blocked in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin
Kenya illegally blocks Telegram again during KCSE exams, an unconstitutional move critics warn sets a dangerous precedent for wider state…
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KCB Group to Acquire Minority Stake in Payment Gateway Pesapal
The deal is KCB's second major fintech acquisition in 2025, signaling a massive strategic push to build a "full-stack" financial…
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Android now leads iOS in AI-powered scam protection
Google is making a bold claim as Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up — Android is now significantly better protected against…
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[U: Tab S8 too] Samsung rolls out Android 16-based One UI 8 to East African Galaxy Tab S9 series
Update (October 31): Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 update to the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+…
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Safaricom is pumping KES 30 billion into a plan to digitally overhaul 600 Kenyan schools
Safaricom's M-PESA Foundation is investing KES 30 billion to digitally upgrade 600+ schools and fund 10,000 scholarships in Kenya.
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Safaricom upgrades entry-level 5G Home plan to 15Mbps and raises FUP to 450GB
Safaricom has quietly rolled out an upgrade to its 5G Home Internet plans, improving the value of its entry-level option…
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Xiaomi kicks off Black Friday deals with Redmi Note 14, Poco C71, & more seeing huge price drops
November is practically knocking on our doors, and with it comes the biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday.…
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Vivo Y21d launches in Kenya with 6,500mAh battery and IP69+ protection
Vivo has quietly expanded its long-running Y21 series in Kenya with the launch of the new Vivo Y21d, a device…
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Infinix nominated for Esports Commercial Partner of the Year at the 2025 Esports Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 Esports Awards, and among the global giants competing for recognition this year is…
