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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.

OnePlus 13T is Tiny but has a Tablet-Size Battery

OnePlus 13T is a compact flagship with a massive 6,260mAh battery, Silicon Carbide tech, and top-tier performance.

CapCut vs Instagram Edits: Meta Just Entered the Creator Tools War

Instagram launches Edits app to compete with CapCut. We compare both tools and ask: is Meta already too late?

This New Redmi Phone in Kenya Has a 120Hz Display, Android 15, and Costs Under KES 10K

Redmi A5 lands in Kenya with 120Hz display, 5200mAh battery, and AI cameras starting at KES 9,499.

This Thin Infinix Phone Has 5G mmWave Support and Built-In Perfume

Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ is an ultra-thin phone with mmWave 5G, Android 15, and a scented back panel.

Every Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO Phone with 6 Years of Android and Security Updates

Xiaomi promises 6 years of updates across devices, challenging Samsung, Google, and exposing gaps from Transsion, OPPO, Realme.

Kenya Podcasters Now Rival TV and Radio in Audience and Influence

Kenya’s podcast industry is booming, drawing massive audiences, disrupting mainstream media, and attracting advertisers, according to Odipo Dev’s report.

OPPO Easter Offers Go Live: Reno and A-Series Deals Now Available via LOOP

OPPO Kenya launches Easter Sale with discounts, campus events, and installment plans for A5 Pro, Reno12 F, and more.

Twiga Accused of Secretly Orchestrating Mass Layoffs and a Fake Liquidation Plan

Whistleblower alleges Twiga is laying off staff, hiding debts, and secretly relaunching under a new company to avoid obligations.

CBK to Lift Moratorium on Licensing New Commercial Banks in Kenya from July 1, 2025

CBK to lift banking moratorium in July 2025 with new KES 10B capital rule, opening doors to digital-first banks.

Instagram Is Finally Working on an iPad App, Possibly in Response to TikTok

Instagram is finally working on an iPad app, possibly to better compete with TikTok’s optimized tablet and foldable support.

CBEX Collapses: Over ₦1 Trillion Vanishes in Nigeria and Kenya’s Latest Ponzi Tragedy

CBEX promised 100% returns, then vanished. Over ₦1 trillion lost across Nigeria and Kenya in what’s now a cross-border Ponzi…

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