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Dropped calls, call termination, & billing disputes take longer to resolve than issues in other digital services, CA data shows
For many Kenyans, network issues are more than an inconvenience. They’re a recurring frustration. New consumer complaints data from the…
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Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to bring satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya and 13 other countries
Airtel Africa has officially cemented its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity to its 174 million customers.…
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NTT DATA is deploying 1,000 Starlink sites to weatherproof African businesses
The IT services giant has already deployed 100 Starlink sites in Kenya and plans to hit 1,000 across Africa in…
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You can now pay for Showmax directly with Airtel Money
Airtel Money users in Kenya can now pay for Showmax subscriptions directly via mobile wallet, simplifying access to streaming plans.
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Kenya hands second-generation Smart Driving License supply to Pesa Print in a KES 45B deal for 21 years
After months of speculation and alarming audit reports regarding the backlog at the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the…
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Instagram comes to TVs, starting with Reels
After dominating mobile screens for the last decade, Meta is officially making its move to capture the biggest screen in…
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Safaricom Home Fibre to introduce flexible ‘Pay-as-you-go’ hourly, daily, and weekly plans
For years, Home Fibre in Kenya has operated on a rigid, monthly subscription model. You pay your KES 2,999 (or…
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Spiro Kenya backlash explained: Battery repossessions, remote lockouts, and the EV model under fire
Spiro Kenya’s electric motorbikes were once marketed as a lifeline for boda boda riders squeezed by high fuel prices. By…
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Netflix killed casting, but Apple TV just brought it back on Android
For years, Google Cast has been one of Android’s quiet superpowers. Tap a single icon and your phone hands off…
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Kenya Power’s new MyPower app is a sleek, modern upgrade—if you have an iPhone
Kenya Power quietly rolled out a redesigned version of its MyPower app a few months ago, pitching it as faster,…
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Half of 2025’s leaked passwords were already compromised years ago
New data reveals 54% of 2025’s leaked passwords were reused. Here is why it is finally time to switch to…
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Why Kenya’s mobile data & electricity prices are among the most expensive in the region, according to the World Bank
Kenya’s persistently high mobile data and electricity prices are not primarily the result of technology limitations or lack of investment.…
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GOtv and DStv record massive subscription jumps despite streaming pressure
Kenya’s broadcasting sector recorded a strong rebound in Q1 FY 2025/26, according to the latest CA report, with total broadcasting…
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Safaricom leads fixed Internet market as fibre and wireless subscriptions hit 2.29M
Kenya’s fixed broadband sector continues to strengthen, with the CA’s latest Q1 FY 2025/26 report revealing a 6.9% quarterly jump…
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Voice traffic in Kenya is actually growing, and Airtel users are the most talkative
The latest Q1 FY 2025/26 sector report from the Communications Authority offers a telling snapshot of how Kenyans now communicate,…
