Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
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Kenya hands second-generation Smart Driving License supply to Pesa Print in a KES 45B deal for 21 years
After months of speculation and alarming audit reports regarding the backlog at the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the…
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Instagram comes to TVs, starting with Reels
After dominating mobile screens for the last decade, Meta is officially making its move to capture the biggest screen in…
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Binance launches ‘Binance Junior’ to help kids learn crypto savings under parental control
Binance has announced the launch of Binance Junior, a new sub-account feature designed specifically for children and teenagers aged 6-17.…
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BAKE Awards 2025 voting extended to December 11 as Gala pushed to December 13
Voting for the BAKE Awards 2025 has officially been extended, giving creators and their audiences more time to rally support…
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Spotify Wrapped 2025: Can the 10-Year Anniversary Redeem the ‘AI Flop’ of 2024?
Will Spotify Wrapped 2025 redeem the AI flop of 2024? Here are our release date predictions for the 10th anniversary.
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The Galaxy as a Canvas: How Samsung is Pivoting from Utility to Digital Identity
Samsung moves beyond utility, leveraging deep customisation and behavioural AI to mirror user identity and ensure ecosystem retention.
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KCB new loan pricing rolls out as banks start shifting to CBK’s new risk-based lending model
KCB Bank has rolled out a new way of calculating interest on loans, becoming the first major bank in Kenya…
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Kenya Power plans to let customers scan their own meters using phone cameras
Kenya Power is working towards a future where regular customers will no longer have to manually type in their meter…
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You Can Now Check for Malware Directly Inside Microsoft Teams via Sophos
Sophos integrates real-time threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot, allowing instant malware checks directly within Teams and security workflows.
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YouTube is rolling out direct messaging feature on Android & iOS app
Social apps are increasingly blurring the lines between consumption and communication. Just weeks after Spotify rolled out its own messaging…
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WhatsApp users can finally chat with users on other messaging apps
Meta has started rolling out a new feature that lets users exchange messages with contacts on select third-party messaging services…
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Safaricom Plans One Hour Fuliza Upgrade On 17 November 2025
Fuliza will undergo maintenance on 17 November, with intermittent service between 1 am and 2 am.
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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…
