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
- News
X raises its photo limit from 4 to 20 per post
X now supports up to 20 photos per post, replacing its four-image limit. Here is how to check your access.
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You can now send DHL parcels from 60 Rubis petrol stations in Kenya
DHL and Rubis Energy Kenya are turning 60 Rubis petrol stations into DHL drop-off points for local and international parcels.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 sold over 20% more the week iPhone Duo arrived
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in Korea jumped over 20% the week the iPhone Duo launched, as operator subsidies also rose.
- Business
Safaricom’s half-year profit jumps 36% as M-PESA revenue passes KES 100 billion
Safaricom made KES 58.2 billion in six months, up 36%. Kenya's profit grew 13.8%, and M-PESA passed KES 100 billion.
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Apple sets an 18+ App Store minimum for dating and some virtual companions
Apple sets an 18+ minimum for dating apps and romantic virtual companions. Developers must submit answers by 12th January 2027.
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Akuna opens free AI filmmaking training to Kenyan and Nigerian creators until 15th November
Akuna's free AI filmmaking academy accepts Kenyan and Nigerian creators until 15th November 2026. Check eligibility, application requirements and dates.
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Kenya to host Bayern Munich v Ajax in January 2027
Bayern Munich and Ajax open Nairobi's new stadium on 5th January 2027. Tickets go on sale on 5th November online.
- Business
CMA asks the public for crypto wallet details in its QVSE and Global Investment Group probe
The CMA wants wallet addresses and transaction IDs linked to QVSE and Global Investment Group, and where to send them
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Petrol rises to KES 226.96 in Nairobi and kerosene jumps KES 28.49
EPRA raises Nairobi fuel prices from midnight: petrol KES 226.96, diesel KES 227.76 and kerosene KES 219.87 until 14th November.
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University of Nairobi’s Hotrods Quartet wins the first Open Lanes Varsity Invitational
UoN's Hotrods Quartet took 30 points to win On's Open Lanes Varsity Invitational and a paid trip to South Africa.
- News
Realme P4s Lite’s HI-RES mode saves 50MP photos from a 13MP camera
Realme says its P4s Lite takes ultra-detailed 50MP photos. The camera is 13MP, and software enlarges each picture to 50MP.
- News
Spotify Audiobooks go global: what Kenyan listeners get and what we don’t know yet
Spotify audiobooks are coming to Kenya before 2027, mainly through Audiobooks+, a paid add-on. There's no Kenyan price set yet.
- Business
Kenya clears Volkswagen to take sole control of car rental firm Europcar
Kenya's Competition Authority has cleared Volkswagen to take sole control of Europcar, which operates in Kenya only through independent franchisees.
- Business
Eric Muriuki, NCBA’s digital head and LOOP DFS CEO, is leaving for Absa
Eric Muriuki, NCBA's digital head, is leaving for Absa Group to lead growth strategy, platforms and digital ventures across Africa
- News
Abdi Mohamed takes over at I&M Bank Kenya
Abdi Mohamed took over as I&M Bank Kenya CEO on 5th October after CBK approval, replacing interim chief Kihara Maina
