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Kenya’s crypto scene now regulated after President Ruto signs VASP bill (2025) into law
In a landmark move for Kenya’s burgeoning digital economy, President William Ruto has today signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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Transsion’s sub-$200 strategy pays off as it tightens grip on East Africa in Q3 2025
If you’ve walked into any phone shop in Nairobi, Kampala, or Addis Ababa lately, you’ve probably noticed Transsion brands are…
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Standard Bank Eyes Major Kenya Banking Deal in Reported NCBA Acquisition Talks
Standard Bank's Kenyan unit reportedly discussing NCBA Group acquisition, potentially creating Kenya's third-largest bank with KSh 1.1 trillion assets.
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X finally rolls out synced drafts across web and app
After years of user requests, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a long-awaited feature: synced drafts between its mobile app and…
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Hisa Kenya and Nigeria’s Chaka merging into one “super app” after a year of broken experience
Hisa is gearing up for a comeback, at least if its new online teasers are anything to go by. A…
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Apple TV+ Drops the “+”—Now Just “Apple TV”: What the Rebrand Means and Why It’s So Confusing
Apple rebrands its streaming service from Apple TV+ to Apple TV, joining app and device names, causing widespread consumer confusion.
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G starts getting One UI 8 update globally
Samsung has flipped the Android 16 switch for the Galaxy A73 5G in several markets, and the rollout is already…
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WAKA TV underground network exposed in Eldoret as DCI raid cuts off 64 subscribers, starts court prosecutions
Authorities have tightened the noose on illegal Internet TV streaming in Kenya after a sting operation in Eldoret led to…
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Infinix AI Buds debut in Kenya at KES 8,999, cheaper from 3rd-party retailers
Infinix has officially introduced its AI-powered Infinix AI Buds (model XE37) to the Kenyan market, months after the earbuds launched…
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X is testing changes to how it handles web links to external sites
If you’ve ever posted a link on X and watched your reach plummet into oblivion, you’re not alone — and…
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Samsung set to launch Galaxy Tab S11 & S11 Ultra in Kenya soon
Samsung’s latest flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, were unveiled globally in early September, and markets…
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Samsung brings One UI 8 update to Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A16 5G in Kenya & East Africa
Samsung isn’t slowing down with its Android 16 push. After blessing the Galaxy A17 5G and A54 with the latest…
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If Nokia Asha had lived on in 2025, this is probably what it would look like
HMD has unveiled a new hybrid device dubbed the HMD Touch 4G, a feature phone dressed in touchscreen clothing, drawing…
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OPPO A6 Pro 5G goes global with weaker specs than China model
OPPO quietly launched the A6 Pro 5G in China in early September before shipping a “global” version to markets like…
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Maseno University is getting a KES 120 million tech hub, courtesy of the M-Pesa Foundation
M-Pesa Foundation is investing KES 120 million in a new innovation hub at Maseno University to boost students' digital skills.
