Opinion
Insightful commentary, opinion and personal viewpoints on the latest trends, products, and issues in the tech world. Expect bold takes and thoughtful analysis.
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I’ve finally ditched Google Chrome for Firefox for this one HUGE reason
For years now, we’ve been told that AI is inevitable. That it’s “enhancing” our experience. That it’s making the web…
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Matatus vs Boda Boda Strike: “We Want A Monopoly on Bad Behaviour”
Why the Nairobi strike is a tragedy of irony. Matatu owners aren't fighting for road safety; they are fighting Boda…
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Opinion: The “Global” Smartphone Top 10 is an echo chamber, and Africa isn’t listening
Every year, Counterpoint Research drops the list of the top 10 best-selling smartphones globally. And every year, looking at it…
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Is OnePlus shutting down?
In Swahili wisdom, there is a saying that never fails to hold water in the corporate world: “Lisemwalo lipo, na…
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Xiaomi’s Africa push is starting to look deliberate with localized websites for Kenya, Nigeria, & South Africa
NOTE: The article has been updated (on Feb. 27) to include websites for Xiaomi in Egypt and Morocco. For some…
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The 5 most disgraceful moments that marred AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially wrapped up, with Senegal hoisting the trophy after a gritty victory…
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Microsoft’s Forced ‘Copilot’ Pivot: A Year Later, the ‘Office’ Rebrand is Finally Going Viral
Microsoft’s $135 billion OpenAI gamble forces a controversial "Office" rebrand to "Copilot," sparking a viral delayed reaction across social media.
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Safaricom used to remember my birthday, but now it needs a ticket number
There’s a peculiar thing about being born in early January in Kenya. By the time your birthday rolls around, the…
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Why Africa’s Next Banking Revolution Won’t Be Led by Banks
Expert James Booth analyses how embedded finance, cross-border payments, and AI-driven risk models will redefine African fintech by 2026.
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COP30 Missed the Point: Africa Needs a Workforce, Not Just Commitments
COP30 ignored human capital. To succeed, Africa must redirect climate finance to upskill its youth and fix the green workforce…
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Beyond the Hype: Why Agentic AI is Kenya’s Next Big Digital Leap
Zoho Kenya’s Country Head explains why moving from Generative to Agentic AI requires clean data and practical automation strategies.
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Banking That Moves at the Speed of Creativity
Discover how the KCB App offers instant, flexible credit solutions designed to bridge cash flow gaps for Kenya’s creative economy.
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Jumia Is Winning a Rural War It Can’t Seem to Afford
Jumia's report claims rural victory, but shrinking margins reveal a two-front war. An analysis of Kenyan e-commerce.
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Creativity is Africa’s New Currency. It’s Time to Invest.
Africa's booming creative talent needs investment in skills and infrastructure to unlock its massive economic potential.
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Okoa Jahazi and Okoa Data are Safaricom’s silent profit engines
Safaricom is a behemoth of Kenyan finance and connectivity, a company so successful that its operations often feel like a…
