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TCB Joins Stanbic Bank on Ramani’s Financial Marketplace to Boost SMB Access to Credit in Tanzania
Ramani partners with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand SMB financing via its digital marketplace, surpassing $210M in loans.
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Faiba Leads Kenya’s 2025 Fixed Internet Rankings as Safaricom Excels in Streaming and Zuku Offers Best Latency
Faiba leads Kenya’s fixed internet in 2025, Safaricom tops streaming, Zuku has best latency, Mawingu offers basic access.
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Kenya Partners with Huawei to Build Next-Generation ICT Talent Nationwide
Kenya and Huawei launch a 3-year partnership to establish 150 ICT Academies, training 3,000 students and 450 instructors nationwide.
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Samsung and Stanford Medicine Partner to Advance Sleep Apnea Detection and Management via Galaxy Watch
Samsung and Stanford Medicine partner to enhance Galaxy Watch sleep apnea tools with AI-driven daily monitoring and research-led validation.
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Fake Software Sites Spreading Dangerous TookPS Trojan, Experts Warn
Hackers spread TookPS malware via fake software sites, targeting users with backdoors for remote access under popular brand disguises.
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Mart Networks Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio in Africa Through Strategic Partnership with Infopercept
Mart Networks partners with Infopercept to distribute advanced cybersecurity platforms in Africa, focusing on threat exposure management and compliance solutions.
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Sophos 2025 Active Adversary Report: Over Half of Attacks Use Valid Credentials as Cyber Threats Accelerate
Sophos reveals 56% of cyberattacks used valid credentials; attackers exfiltrate data in 3 days, emphasizing rapid response importance.
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Infinix and PUBG MOBILE Bring Competitive Esports to Kenyan Campuses with Inclusive Championship
Infinix and PUBG MOBILE host Kenya’s first national campus esports championship, empowering young gamers with prizes and pro gear.
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Global AI Summit in Rwanda Sets the Stage for Africa’s Bold $2.9 Trillion AI Revolution
Kigali hosts Africa’s first Global AI Summit, launching bold initiatives to drive inclusive growth, governance, and AI infrastructure continent-wide.
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Visa Appoints John Njoroge as New Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia
Visa names John Njoroge as Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia to lead digital payment growth.
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Google Makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Free for Everyone
Google makes its most powerful AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, free for all users, unlocking premium reasoning and multimodal features.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A56, A36, A26 5G in Kenya: Advanced AI, 50MP Cameras, and 6 Years of Updates
Samsung launches Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 in Kenya, bringing flagship AI, durability, and long-term updates to midrange phones.
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Faiba Home Internet Plans Now Start at 90Mbps for KES 5,000 — Up to 1Gbps With Free Mobile Data
Faiba launches Home Plus plans in Kenya with speeds up to 1Gbps, free mobile data, and no price increase.
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OPPO A5 Pro Packs Military Grade Build, IP69 Water Protection, and Big Battery for KES 29,999
OPPO A5 Pro launches in Kenya with IP69 rating, military-grade durability, AI features, big battery, and flexible payment options.
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At Safaricom Decode 3.0, Ericsson Unveiled the Blueprint for Africa’s 5G and Sustainable Connectivity Future
Ericsson showcased 5G, AI, and sustainability solutions at Safaricom Decode 3.0, reinforcing support for Kenya’s digital and inclusive future.














