News
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Airtel Kenya is waiting on the CA to switch on Starlink satellite calling
Airtel Kenya finished testing Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite calling and awaits Communications Authority approval. Here is what it does, and what…
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Caroline Wambugu now runs Safaricom’s books, treasury and investors
Safaricom names Caroline Wambugu Group Lead for Finance Controls, Performance and Investor Relations, adding controlling, treasury, tax and collections.
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Google’s August 2026 Android 17 update excludes Pixel 6 & Pixel 7 series
If you are still holding onto a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 device, Google has a subtle yet clear message…
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No new affordable iPhone until 2027
Apple launches only iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable in September. We checked what that does to Kenyan iPhone…
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KRA is moving cargo clearance to a blockchain platform. Here is what changes on Monday
KRA adopts the TLIP blockchain platform for cargo clearance. From 3 August, containerised imports need an ACD code before loading.
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Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra launches into a shape Samsung proved, with iPad apps ready. Design and price will decide everything.
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Carrefour, KCB and Mastercard launch a prepaid card for grocery shopping
Carrefour, KCB and Mastercard launched a prepaid card topped up from any country. Fees, exchange rates and usage limits are…
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Safaricom doubles monthly data bundles under new Pata More promo
Kenya’s mobile data battle is heating up once again. Just a week after Airtel Kenya revamped its Amazing Data Bundles…
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Safaricom reduces M-PESA fees: the new Pochi and Buy Goods tariffs explained
Safaricom cuts M-PESA fees: Pochi payments free up to KES 200, Buy Goods collections free up to KES 500.
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TECNO says it has built the world’s first phone with a true 0mm bezel
TECNO's Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone claims a true 0mm display border, debuting at IFA 2026 after Samsung said 0.4mm.
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Visa hires Airtel Money Kenya’s Anne Kinuthia-Otieno to run its East Africa business
Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as head of East Africa from 4 August, five days after she left Airtel Money.
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Google excludes Pixel 8, Pixel 7, & Pixel 6 from idle battery drain fix
For months, Pixel owners have been hoping Google would squash a frustrating idle battery drain bug that appeared after the…
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Kenya Power token purchases down after nationwide outage
If you’ve been trying to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens this morning without success, you’re not alone. Following last night’s…
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Samsung launches Digital Classroom in Kenya: tablets, smart boards and one control screen
Samsung launched Digital Classroom in Kenya: tablets, interactive boards, Knox device management. No pricing given and no Kenyan school named.
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Spotify’s Greasy Tunes has wrapped in Nairobi. Here is what the 12 days looked like
Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi ended 26 July after 12 days at Heltz House. Full programme, plus the new 25.3 million…
