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Airtel is Using AI to Tackle SMS Fraud at the Network Level

Airtel Kenya launches a free AI-powered SMS spam alert system to protect users from fraud and unsolicited messages.

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Sign Agreement to Expand Starlink Connectivity Across the Continent

Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellite internet, expanding rural connectivity and enterprise services across multiple African countries.

Kenya High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data After Illegality Ruling

Kenya’s High Court rules Worldcoin acted illegally, orders biometric data deletion, setting major precedent amid global scrutiny and expansion.

NCBA Opens Applications for Its 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort: What Graduates Should Know

NCBA opens applications for its 2025 Go-Getter Internship, offering 50 graduates a year-long corporate mentorship and training opportunity.

Zipline Drones to Deliver Blood, Vaccines and Emergency Drugs in Homa Bay County

Homa Bay County expands Zipline drone deliveries to 84 clinics, improving access to emergency medicines amid Kenya’s ongoing supply crisis.

Kenya is Sliding Back on Internet Freedoms—Here’s What the Londa Report Found

The 2024 Londa Report ranks 27 African countries on digital rights, exposing shutdowns, inequality, and weak protections.

AI Agents Will Soon Shop for You, and Visa Wants to Secure Every Transaction

Visa launches Intelligent Commerce to enable secure AI-driven shopping, letting trusted agents make purchases using tokenized credentials and user controls.

Kenya Shuts Down Gambling Ads and Illegal Betting Sites in Major Regulatory Sweep – But Here’s the Problem!

Kenya suspends gambling ads, blocks 50+ betting sites, and forms a multi-agency task force—but deeper regulatory questions remain.

I&M Bank Increases Fees for Mobile Payments, Transfers, Cheques and More

I&M Bank revises fees for mobile banking, EFTs, standing orders, cheque services, and SWIFT transfers effective May 2025. See full…

ZAUMU Launches Claiming to Solve Kenya’s Influencer Marketing Problems

ZAUMU Claims New Marketplace Will Fix Kenya's Influencer Economy — But Will It Work?

Experts Sound Alarm Over Fake ‘QLED’ TVs in Kenya Lacking Quantum Dots

Experts warn that many 'QLED' TVs in Kenya lack true quantum dots. Buyers urged to verify before purchase

MojaEV Kenya to Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vehicles from August

MojaEV Kenya will start assembling electric vehicles locally in August, boosting production and regional exports, Bloomberg and ITWeb.africa report.

Slate’s Radical Truck Lets You Build Your Own EV – But Can It Beat China?

Slate Auto unveils a $20,000 DIY electric truck, emphasizing customization, simplicity, and affordability, but facing major survival challenges.

Spotify Reports Huge Global and Local Growth for Kenyan Music

Spotify data shows Kenyan music surging globally with 95M+ new listeners, 277% local growth, and rising female artist streams.

Call for Entries: 2025 Connected ICT Innovation Awards Open to African Tech Trailblazers

Connected ICT Innovation Awards 2025 invites African tech innovators to apply by May 2 for recognition at Connected Africa Summit.

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