News
Get the latest updates and breaking news from the tech industry. This category covers everything from new product releases to major industry developments.
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Safaricom silently deducting M-PESA balances for ‘unbilled’ Fuliza loans
A section of Kenyans is raising alarm after noticing unexpected deductions from their M-PESA balances, with many saying Safaricom quietly…
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Savanna Fibre is promising 100Mbps internet in Kenya for KES 2,000
As someone who relies heavily on a stable home internet connection to get literally any work done, my relationship with…
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Hayo Is Expanding Into Rwanda. Here’s What That Actually Means for the Country’s Digital Push
Hayo launches voice, messaging, IoT and eSIM solutions in Rwanda; betting big on a country where two-thirds are still offline.
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vivo V70 Coming to Kenya with ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera
vivo wants the V70 to be the phone that finally makes your concert photos worth posting. ZEISS telephoto. Coming to…
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Standard Group fights KTN News & Spice FM shutdown order, citing KES 1.2B unpaid GOK debt
Just days after the historic acquisition of a controlling 54.08% stake in Nation Media Group (NMG) by Tanzanian billionaire Rostam…
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Infinix NOTE 60 Pro Lands in Kenya: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, Active Matrix Display, and Pro-Grade Tools
The Infinix NOTE 60 Pro packs Snapdragon power, a hidden interactive screen, and 6000mAh for KES 41,999.
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Nigeria and South Africa lead in X (Twitter) reply spam, new data shows
If you spend as much time on the platform as I do, you’ve probably noticed the bizarre new product development…
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The MacBook Neo is in Kenya, but for KES 130,000, there are better alternatives
Apple recently made waves by launching the MacBook Neo, a budget laptop with a stunning $599 price tag (around KES…
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Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 arrive early in Kenya, but the prices are absolutely wild
Samsung is set to officially launch the highly anticipated Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in India today. But if you’re…
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Safaricom M-PESA Timeline 2020 to 2026: Fuliza, GlobalPay, Fintech 2.0, Ziidi and Every Major Update
The complete Safaricom M-PESA timeline from 2020 to 2026 — every product launch, expansion, upgrade and strategic milestone, sourced and…
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Airtel Africa preps full voice calling over satellite using Starlink Mobile V2
If you thought today’s news about Airtel Africa testing satellite-to-phone messaging was a big deal, buckle up. While being able…
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Safaricom PLC names Mark Oyier as new Director of IT
Safaricom PLC has officially appointed Mark Oyier as its new Director of IT, moving to fill a critical leadership gap…
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Airtel Africa just tested Starlink satellite-to-phone connectivity, and it actually works
If you’ve been following the telecom space lately, you know that the battle for the African sky is heating up.…
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CA publishes new 2026 technical specifications for mobile phones sold in Kenya
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially released its 2026 Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular Devices. This comes after…
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Philips ditches Google TV for Titan OS across its entire 2026 TV lineup
In a major shakeup for the smart TV landscape, major TV brand Philips is officially exiting Google TV. During its…
