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Airtel Kenya zero-rates Kenya Education Cloud and Elimika, expanding access to CBC learning
Airtel zero-rates KICD’s Education Cloud and Elimika, expanding free CBC content and teacher training across Kenya.
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Galaxy A35 users in Kenya get One UI 8 but A55 still missing
Samsung has now started rolling out the One UI 8 update (Android 16) to users of the Galaxy A35 in…
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Two Middle East fintech giants are merging to create a payments powerhouse
Network International and Magnati have merged, creating a massive fintech powerhouse aiming to dominate the payments market across MEA.
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itel SUPER 26 Ultra Launched in Kenya: Features 144Hz Curved Display, 6000mAh Battery
Under the hood, the itel SUPER 26 Ultra is one of the first phones to be powered by the new…
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TikTok is betting big on African creators with a new government partnership in Kenya
TikTok partners with Kenya's government to expand its #LevelUpAfrica program, training 3,000 creators to boost the digital economy.
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TechTrends Forum Explores Africa’s AI Future, Highlighting Both Promise and Peril
TechTrends Forum Explores Africa's AI Future, Highlighting Both Promise and Peril
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Apple’s M5 Macs are coming, and the first taste just leaked out of Russia
Apple’s M5 Chipset leaked from Russia, boasting faster CPUs, GPU improvements, and likely launching early 2026, pending confirmation.
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Microsoft is force-feeding Windows 11 users a new 365 app they didn’t ask for
Microsoft is automatically installing its new 365 Companion app on Windows 11, and users are not happy about it.
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Itel’s New $175 Phone with a Curved Screen Won an Award at TechTrends Breakfast Forum
Itel's sub-$175 S26 Ultra, with a premium curved screen, won an award at a forum on Africa's AI future.
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Safaricom Pitches Its Managed Security Center to Enterprise IT Leaders
Safaricom pitched its Managed Security Centre (MSOC) to enterprise leaders in Nairobi, stressing urgency amid 4.6 billion recorded cyber threats.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 & WH-1000XM6 update adds audio sharing and Gemini Live support
I’ve noticed a sudden parade of Sony headphones on my X timeline lately, and its clear that the XM crowd…
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Gen Z is tired, loud and global: New report shows Kenya among 10 countries rocked by large-scale youth protests
It turns out Kenya’s Gen Z isn’t just making noise online. They’re part of a global wave that’s shaking governments,…
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Redmi 15 goes on sale with 7,000mAh battery and free power bank priced at KES 17,050
Xiaomi Kenya has quietly kicked off sales of the Redmi 15 4G, days after teasing its arrival on September 25.…
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Google Drive Mobile Apps Gain Superpowers with Gemini AI, But There’s a Catch
Scrolling endlessly through documents, switching between files, and piecing together details manually has long been the hidden frustration of Google…
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IEBC Rolls Out Iris Scans in New Voter Registration Drive
When Kenyans head to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Elections, they will be met with a process…
