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I&M Bank Increases Fees for Mobile Payments, Transfers, Cheques and More
I&M Bank revises fees for mobile banking, EFTs, standing orders, cheque services, and SWIFT transfers effective May 2025. See full…
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Experts Sound Alarm Over Fake ‘QLED’ TVs in Kenya Lacking Quantum Dots
Experts warn that many 'QLED' TVs in Kenya lack true quantum dots. Buyers urged to verify before purchase
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Video Generation for Gemini Advanced and Whisk Users
Google launches Veo 2 for Gemini and Whisk, enabling AI-generated 8-second videos from text or image prompts globally.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Huawei Graduates 210 Youth in Migori Through Digitruck, Targets Rural Digital Transformation
Huawei’s Digitruck program trained 210 youth in Migori with digital, entrepreneurship, and financial skills, advancing rural digital inclusion.
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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.
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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.
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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.














