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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vivo brings Android 17 Beta to X300 Pro users in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania
For years, Android beta testing has largely been a privilege reserved for users in a handful of countries. Now, vivo…
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Heavy-lift cargo drones are coming to Kenya, and they are aiming where Zipline isn’t
Kenya's drone delivery market gains a 25kg hybrid cargo drone as GDC teams up with local operator ThatcherX. Here's why.
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YouTubeβs Gemini-powered βAsk YouTubeβ search expands to smart TVs
Just a month after launching its experimental Ask YouTube feature for desktop users, Google is now bringing this powerful conversational…
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Google I/O Extended 2026 returns to Nairobi on June 20 after one year hiatus
After a one-year hiatus, the Google Developer Group (GDG) Nairobi has announced the return of Google I/O Extended Nairobi 2026…
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Google teams up with Meta to fix Instagram’s long-running Android camera problem
Google partners with Meta to bring Ultra HDR, Night Sight and stabilisation to Instagram on flagship Android 17 phones.
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Little announces fare increase as fuel prices bite
Little is notifying customers of a new temporary fare increase, with the ride-hailing company saying it will now charge an…
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16% to 13% to 8%: Kenya’s Chaotic Fuel Price U-Turn, Explained
Two Legal Notices, two EPRA releases, two sets of prices, one day. Kenya's fuel market just had its most confusing…
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Kenya Space Agency Sends Climate Camera to the ISS in Historic African Space Collaboration
The Kenya Space Agency's ClimCam payload reaches orbit, marking a milestone in African space technology collaboration.
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Autopax Launches Cheche Electric Motorcycle in Nairobi with 12 Battery Swap Stations
Cheche electric motorcycle and battery-swapping network go live in Nairobi as Autopax targets boda boda fleet operators.
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Murang’a County Launches MyMurang’a App to Put Permits, Bursaries, and Jobs on Your Phone
MyMurang'a app lets residents handle permits, licences, bursaries, and county payments from their phones. Public launch April 18.
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Infinix XOS 16 Rollout Plan: Every Device Getting the Android 16 Update in 2026
Infinix confirms XOS 16 rollout timeline for 2026. Check which phones are getting the Android 16 update and when.
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Mdundo says it has only 1,500 direct paying subscribers in Africa despite millions of active users
Mdundoβs latest Q3 FY 2025/26 quarterly statement, which covers the period from January to March 2026, comes with a number…
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KUCCPS 2026 application window is open: Deadline, eligibility, funding & what students need to know
Every year, the KUCCPS application window turns into a national stress test. Students rush to cybercafΓ©s, parents start calling everyone…
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Fuel Dealers Warn Petrol Could Hit KES 231 as EPRA Review Looms
The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya says the maths is simple: new shipments cost more, and the current KES 178…
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CityBlue Hotels and Inntelo AI bring Agentic AI to African hospitality
If youβre wondering exactly how fast the world of Artificial Intelligence is moving, you arenβt alone. Iβve been incredibly fascinated…
