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Google Adds Kiswahili and Afrikaans to NotebookLM Audio Overviews in Latest Language Expansion
Google's NotebookLM now offers Audio Overviews in Kiswahili and Afrikaans, expanding accessible, AI-powered audio learning across multilingual African regions.
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Airtel is Using AI to Tackle SMS Fraud at the Network Level
Airtel Kenya launches a free AI-powered SMS spam alert system to protect users from fraud and unsolicited messages.
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX Sign Agreement to Expand Starlink Connectivity Across the Continent
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellite internet, expanding rural connectivity and enterprise services across multiple African countries.
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Over 150 Exhibitors Set to Showcase Eco-Friendly Innovations at Propak East Africa 2025 in Nairobi
Propak East Africa 2025 will feature 150+ exhibitors championing sustainable packaging and food processing solutions in Nairobi.
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NCBA Opens Applications for Its 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort: What Graduates Should Know
NCBA opens applications for its 2025 Go-Getter Internship, offering 50 graduates a year-long corporate mentorship and training opportunity.
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Zipline Drones to Deliver Blood, Vaccines and Emergency Drugs in Homa BayΒ County
Homa Bay County expands Zipline drone deliveries to 84 clinics, improving access to emergency medicines amid Kenyaβs ongoing supply crisis.
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Kenya is Sliding Back on Internet FreedomsβHereβs What the Londa Report Found
The 2024 Londa Report ranks 27 African countries on digital rights, exposing shutdowns, inequality, and weak protections.
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AI Agents Will Soon Shop for You, and Visa Wants to Secure Every Transaction
Visa launches Intelligent Commerce to enable secure AI-driven shopping, letting trusted agents make purchases using tokenized credentials and user controls.
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Central Bank of Kenya Opens Applications for 2025 Internship Program
Apply now for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program 2025. Open to recent graduates in finance, IT, HR, and…
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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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Slateβs 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.
