Apps
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- Announcements
Meta Loses Appeal in Kenya, Set to Face Lawsuit Over Mass Moderator Firings
A Kenyan court ruled Meta can be sued over the dismissal and working conditions of content moderators in Kenya.
- How To/ Explained
Simplifying Investments with LOOP Invest: Grow Your Wealth Easily
LOOP Investment simplifies borrowing, investing, and saving with a user-friendly app, offering personalized, flexible, and convenient financial solutions for consumers.
- Announcements
First it was Ads you can’t skip, now it’s Ads when you Pause a Video
YouTube launches Pause ads, displaying ads when videos are paused, available on connected TVs, with advertiser support.
- 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.
- News
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.
- News
Unexplained WhatsApp Ban Currently Affecting Users Globally
WhatsApp users worldwide face sudden, unexplained account suspensions, with no official explanation or communication from Meta yet.
- News
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…
- News
HELB Opens 2024/2025 Undergraduate Subsequent Scholarship and Loan Applications
Comprehensive Guide to the HELB 2024/2025 Undergraduate Subsequent Scholarship and Loan Applications
- Announcements
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.
- News
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.
- News
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.
- News
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…
- News
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.
