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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.
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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.














