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Google AI Plus expands to 20 African countries, price in Kenya is KES 500/month
Google has quietly flipped the switch on a big AI rollout, and Kenya is right in the middle of it.…
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Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI: Forging an AI power couple that could rule the future
In a move that sent shockwaves through the tech world, Nvidia, the undisputed titan of AI chips, announced an investment…
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Vivo gives OriginOS 6 (Android 16) a global launch date
Vivo fans, we finally have some clarity on OriginOS Global, and itβs a mix of good and βmehβ news. After…
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DStv lost 84.2% of active subscribers in Kenya between June 2024 and June 2025
The latest sector stats from the Communications Authority are brutal for MultiChoice. By the end of June 2025, DStvβs active…
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Kenya has 2.14 million fixed internet subscribers as of June 2025
Kenyaβs fixed internet sector is expanding, but the reality on the ground isnβt as rosy as the subscription numbers suggest.…
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Voice calls & SMS are still alive in Kenyaβs digital age
Kenya has nearly doubled its 5G data subscriptions since June 2024 thanks to a growing smartphone user base that has…
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Kenyaβs Data Wars β 5G Surges, Airtel Stays Cheapest
If you thought Kenyaβs data story had peaked, think again. The CAβs latest report shows 4G remains king, 5G is…
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Mobile money penetration in Kenya now stands at 91%
If there was any doubt that Kenya is the home of mobile money, the latest CA stats have settled it…
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Smartphones have officially overtaken feature phones in Kenya, decisevely this time
According to the CAβs latest ICT sector report (Q4 2024/25), Kenya had 43.8 million smartphones in use by June 2025…
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Kenya now has more SIM cards than people, and almost all are prepaid
Kenya officially has more SIM cards than citizens. According to the latest CA sector statistics (Q4 2024/25), active mobile subscriptions…
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Genetec Is Still Running the Video Surveillance World, and Now Itβs Coming for the Cloud
If you work in a building with security cameras, thereβs a good chance Genetecβs software is running behind the scenes.…
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Lagos Prepares to Host the Dealmakers Set to Fuel Africa’s Next Tech Boom
The African tech scene is sending a clear signal: the funding winter is thawing, and itβs time to make deals.…
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M-KOPA surpasses 3 million active customers, unlocking $2 billion in credit for the unbanked
M-KOPA, the fintech firm known for its pay-as-you-go financing for everything from smartphones to electric motorbikes, has hit a major…
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The DStv you know is gone: Canal+ completes its $2 billion takeover of MultiChoice
French giant Canal+ acquired MultiChoice for ~$2 billion, creating a pan-African media powerhouse to challenge global streaming services.
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What the New M-PESA Upgrade Means for Everyday Kenyans
For most Kenyans, M-PESA isnβt just a mobile wallet β itβs a daily lifeline. From buying vegetables at the market…
