Apps
All articles about apps, what they do, when they’re launched, or updated or reviewed are found here.
- News
AbsaPay brings Effortless Tap-to-Pay with Your Smartphone in Kenya
Absa launches AbsaPay, enabling secure tap-to-pay transactions via smartphones, promoting convenience and contactless payments across Kenya.
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Kenyan iPhone Users Get iOS 18, But RCS Support is Missing on Safaricom and Airtel
iOS 18 launches in Kenya with new features, but RCS support is unavailable on Safaricom and Airtel networks.
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Unexplained WhatsApp Ban Currently Affecting Users Globally
WhatsApp users worldwide face sudden, unexplained account suspensions, with no official explanation or communication from Meta yet.
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Safaricom Mali Investment Tool Finally Open to the Public
Safaricom Mali is now live, allowing M-Pesa users to invest in unit trusts with daily interest and instant withdrawals.
- How To/ Explained
Kenyan Businesses Can Now Run Ads on TikTok
Kenya's TikTok now allows business accounts to promote videos using TikTok coins, but service fees and limited access to ads…
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HELB Opens 2024/2025 Undergraduate Subsequent Scholarship and Loan Applications
Comprehensive Guide to the HELB 2024/2025 Undergraduate Subsequent Scholarship and Loan Applications
- Business
Visa and Carrefour Team Up for Exclusive Weekend Offers in Kenya
Visa and Carrefour offer exclusive weekend discounts and giveaways to Kenyan Visa cardholders, promoting digital payment adoption and enhancing shopping.
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The Alarming Rise of Cybercrime on Telegram: 53% Surge in 2024
Cybercriminal activity on Telegram surged by 53% in 2024 due to its popularity, perceived security, and ease of use.
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What is SC Juza, and Why Should You Care?
Standard Chartered launches SC Juza in Kenya, a mobile app providing short-term loans directly through mobile wallets with flexible repayments.
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Twitter/X Makes All Your “Likes” Private
X makes 'Likes' private to enhance privacy, affecting engagement and user dynamics, following other significant content policy updates.
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Move Ride Rwanda Announces Price Adjustments Due to Economic Factors
Move Ride Rwanda revises ride prices due to inflation and regulatory changes; rates now include time, increasing from Rwf450 to…
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Ubongo Kids Season 6 Sets New Standards in African Edutainment
Ubongo Kids unveils a refreshed look for Season Six, enhancing educational engagement with modernized content and a focus on inclusivity.
- Opinion
Google Does Not Know What to Do With Its AI, and It’s Sad to Watch
Google I/O overshadowed by OpenAI's GPT-4o, revealing Google's confusion and inconsistent strategy in the rapidly evolving AI race.
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America Will Ban TikTok if ByteDance Doesn’t Sell, Itβs Now Law
U.S. Senate passes bill mandating TikTok's sale by ByteDance or face ban, amid national security and control concerns.
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Kenya Rejects TikTok Ban, Proposes New Moderation Approach
Kenya seeks to regulate TikTok rather than ban it, emphasizing content moderation and collaboration with the platform to address concerns…
