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Kenyan Starlink users now required to complete fresh ID verification or risk losing service
Kenyan Starlink users are now required to complete fresh identity verification or risk losing service, following updated regulatory requirements from…
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Safaricom Ziidi MMF user claims M-PESA account locked on maturity day of over KES 1M investment
A Kenyan man, Kithinji Muriungi, has posted a nearly 10-minute YouTube video (linked at the bottom) accusing Safaricom of restricting…
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Airtel unveils AI-powered βFraud Alertβ to stop OTP scams in real-time
One of the most pervasive methods of digital theft today isn’t some high-level hacking; it is social engineering. Fraudsters call…
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Sun Kingβs new product isnβt a solar lamp – itβs a smartphone built on debt
Sun King enters the smartphone market with the EZ 1 for KES 60 daily, balancing accessibility with high long-term costs.
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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Appointed CEO of Absa Personal and Private Banking
Absa appoints Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO of Personal and Private Banking, effective April 1, 2026, following his M-PESA Africa exit.
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No Audit Trails, Expired Licences, and ‘God Mode’: How the Government’s HR System Collapsed
Kenyaβs payroll system failed due to 720 "superusers" altering 4.7 million records without audit trails, amidst expired software licences.
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CA Red-Flags 21 Mobile Phone Brands in Major Safety Crackdown: Is Your Device on the ‘Danger List’?
CA warns against 21 non-approved phone brands citing safety risks. Verify your device's authenticity immediately by dialling *#06#.
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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Exits M-PESA Africa CEO Role
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa CEO role. No official announcement or successor has been named, creating a significant leadership vacuum.
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The Mothership Calls: OPPO Absorbs Realme in Major India Restructuring
OPPO absorbs Realme India as a sub-brand, triggering sales and service layoffs to streamline operations by April 2026.
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Safaricom M-PESA users hit with ‘ghost’ update loop as Ziidi Trader launches
Safaricom is currently rolling out a major expansion to its financial ecosystem with the launch of Ziidi Trader. But for…
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Safaricom Deploys Tech Infrastructure and Super App Integration for HSBC SVNS2 with KES 10 Million Sponsorship
Safaricom invests KES 10M in rugby infrastructure, leveraging high-speed connectivity and M-PESA App rewards to drive digital ecosystem engagement.
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Six Kenyan Creatives Bound for Cannes as Digital and Design Sectors Take Centre Stage
Six Kenyan creatives secured Cannes Lions slots in France after winning KBL and Safaricomβs Digital, Film, and Design national competition.
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Redmi Note 14 Pro allegedly catches fire while charging in Kenya
A reported incident involving a Redmi Note 14 Pro user in Ngong, Kenya, has drawn attention after claims that the…
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M-Shwari outage locks Kenyans out of funds as Safaricom confirms system issues
Kenyan users of M-Shwari, the popular mobile savings and loan service operated by NCBA Bank in partnership with Safaricomβs M-Pesa,…
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KRA restores NIL filing, but 2025 NIL returns can only be filed after March 31
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has restored the NIL return filing functionality on the iTax platform, a move coming after…
