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Google I/O Extended 2026 returns to Nairobi on June 20 after one year hiatus
After a one-year hiatus, the Google Developer Group (GDG) Nairobi has announced the return of Google I/O Extended Nairobi 2026…
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Airtel Kenya set for $100M IFC loan to accelerate mobile network expansion
Airtel Africa is on an absolute tear this month. From record-smashing fiscal results to major backend shareholding shuffles, the telecom…
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One UI 8.5 update expands to more budget Galaxy phones and tablets
As we head into yet another weekend, Samsung is making sure Galaxy users have something exciting to look forward to.…
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DStv subscribers in Kenya to get free bouquet upgrades throughout June 2026
Corporate acquisitions rarely result in immediate wins for the consumer. However, ever since Canal+ completed its $2 billion takeover of…
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Samsung Galaxy A27 official specs and renders leak ahead of launch
Just after Samsung unveiled its mid-range lineup in Kenya with the recent arrival of the Galaxy A37 and A57 packed…
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The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G has an 8,000mAh battery and is somehow only 7.42mm thick
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G debuts in Manila at PHP 16,999 with curved AMOLED, Dimensity 7100, and 8,000mAh. Kenya pending
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NTSA Brings Back Traffic Fines on June 1, This Time Without the Courtroom
From June 1, 2026, Kenyan motorists who commit minor traffic offences get a police notice instead of an automatic court…
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Every DStv Package in Kenya Will Stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DStv Kenya will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup matches on every package, with cheaper decoders, signalling Canal+'s strategic shift.
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CA to fine Safaricom and Airtel for poor voice calls and slow internet
For millions of Kenyans, including myself, this regulatory crackdown is long overdue. We constantly pay premium prices for aggressively marketed…
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TRANSSION still dominates Africaโs smartphone market, but HONOR can’t be ignored
Africaโs smartphone market still belongs to TRANSSION. That much remains undisputed. According to Omdiaโs latest Smartphone Market Pulse for Q1…
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Africaโs Q1 2026 smartphone market grew 3%, but affordability is starting to crack the foundation
Africaโs smartphone market is still growing, but the latest numbers from Omdia suggest the continent may be approaching a difficult…
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Samsung claims 5 spots in global top 10 best-selling smartphones for Q1 2026
Looking at Counterpoint Researchโs latest Global Handset Model Sales Tracker for Q1 2026, I canโt help but notice a glaring…
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Safaricom’s Masoko quietly drops Google Pixel phones from its store
Just a couple of years ago, the local smartphone enthusiast space breathed a collective sigh of relief. Out of nowhere,…
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How Finance Bill 2026 could finally make smartphones cheaper in Kenya
When news first broke that the Finance Bill 2026 proposes new taxes on digital services and payments, many Kenyans immediately…
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New Kenya-Romania Academic Corridor Could Open EU Degree Routes for Students
Five Kenyan universities are preparing Romania-linked EU academic partnerships covering masterโs pathways, dual degrees, Erasmus+ mobility, and joint research opportunities.
