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Android 16 (One UI 8) update for the Galaxy A06 5G arrives in Kenya & East Africa
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update for the Galaxy A06 5G in Kenya and…
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Airtel Kenya launches time-based ‘UnlimitedFUN’ bundles w/ up to 3 hrs of unlimited browsing from just KES 19
Airtel Kenya is officially joining the time-based internet bundle race, launching its new UnlimitedFUN Bundles just a couple of months…
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Tanzania’s internet shutdown and X ban have cost its economy over $238 million
Tanzania's recent internet shutdown and ongoing X ban have cost its economy over $238 million, a new report warns.
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Zuku & Simbanet officially have a new owner as AXIAN Telecom’s Yas fully acquires Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company behind Zuku and…
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Samsung extends 50% off parts + free labour repair offer until Nov. 14 for 28 Galaxy phones & select UHD TVs
Samsung Kenya has announced an extension of its nationwide discounted repair campaign, giving customers more time to service their devices…
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Airtel Kenya launches 5G Smart Connect outdoor Wi-Fi router to fix poor indoor signal reception
Airtel Kenya appears to be making a strong, calculated move into the lucrative home internet market. Following news of their…
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YouVersion Bible App Hits 1 Billion Installs, Reports 18% Daily Usage Growth
YouVersion's Bible App surpassed one billion installs, seeing 18% daily usage growth, largely driven by its "Lite" app in Africa.
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TECNO Spark Slim opens for pre-order in Kenya priced at KES 27,999
After launching in Ghana and Uganda last week, TECNO has now opened pre-orders for the Spark Slim in Kenya. The…
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Vivo V60 Lite 5G and 4G up for pre-order with a 6500mAh battery and AI cameras, price starts at KES 34,999
Update (November 10): The Vivo V60 Lite is now available to buy across all authorized and third-party retailers in Kenya.…
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MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?
MultiChoice's festive decoder price cut is criticized for ignoring the real issues: high subscription costs and the need for streaming.
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TikTok pulled over half a million videos in Kenya last quarter
TikTok pulled 592,000 videos in Kenya in Q2 2025, using AI to proactively remove 92.9% before a single view.
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It’s Happening Again: Telegram Blocked in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin
Kenya illegally blocks Telegram again during KCSE exams, an unconstitutional move critics warn sets a dangerous precedent for wider state…
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KCB Group to Acquire Minority Stake in Payment Gateway Pesapal
The deal is KCB's second major fintech acquisition in 2025, signaling a massive strategic push to build a "full-stack" financial…
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Android now leads iOS in AI-powered scam protection
Google is making a bold claim as Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up — Android is now significantly better protected against…
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[U: Tab S8 too] Samsung rolls out Android 16-based One UI 8 to East African Galaxy Tab S9 series
Update (October 31): Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 update to the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+…
