China
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- News
Kenya is a founding member of China’s new global AI body, WAICO
Kenya is a founding member of WAICO, China's new global AI body launched in Shanghai on 16 July 2026.
- News
US bans new Chinese humanoid robots. The catch: the biggest maker got in first
The US FCC has blocked new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters from its market, targeting China.
- News
AI girlfriends are now illegal for Chinese teenagers.
China's AI companion rules took effect 15 July. What is banned for minors and adults, why firms shut features, Kenya's…
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TECNO and Infinix phones got more expensive on purpose
Transsion, maker of TECNO, Infinix and itel, expects 45% higher half-year profit after raising phone prices while selling fewer units.
- Startups
Spiro raises another $55M, closing its biggest round at $270M and nearing unicorn status
Spiro closed its biggest round at $270M after $55M from a Chinese fund, nearing unicorn status and China-Africa EV ties.
- Interesting Reads
China-Africa Trade Hits $275 Billion as Africa Repays More Than It Borrows
A 2026 Boston University and AERC report finds China–Africa trade hit a record $275 billion, but Africa now repays Beijing…
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TikTok Signs Historic Deal: How Trump and Oracle Engineered the US Buyout
TikTok averts US ban as ByteDance signs historic sale deal with Oracle-led consortium. Here is what the new ownership means.
- News
Jetour Enters Kenya with 4 New SUVs, KES 1.4B Local Assembly Plan
Jetour launches 4 new SUVs in Kenya with disruptive pricing and a KES 1.4B local assembly investment.
- Opinion
Kenya Wants to Regulate Influencers Like China. Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea.
A Kenyan MP wants to copy China's law requiring influencers to have degrees. This op-ed explains why it threatens free…
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iPhone 17 sales outpace iPhone 16 by 14% driven by strong base model demand
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is off to a strong start, outselling last year’s iPhone 16 series by 14% in its…
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China Bans Nvidia AI Chips as it Bets Big on Homegrown Alternatives
When Nvidia’s Jensen Huang flew into Beijing in July, unveiling the RTX Pro 6000D as a special, China-only AI chip,…
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OPPO A6 and A6 Pro Officially Launched
Earlier this year, OPPO treated Kenyan shoppers to the OPPO A5 and OPPO A5 Pro – two surprisingly rugged devices…
- Opinion
China’s Starlink Rival Could Soon Make Satellite Internet Cheaper in Kenya and Africa
When Elon Musk’s Starlink officially landed in Kenya, it felt like a game-changer. Finally, blazing-fast internet from space, reaching even…
- News
Kenyan ICT Stars Excel in Huawei’s Prestigious ‘Seeds for the Future’ 2025 Program
5 Kenyan ICT students are making us proud in China! They're part of Huawei's prestigious Seeds for the Future 2025…
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Huawei LEAP Job Fair Creates 1,700 Job Opportunities for Kenyan Youth Through Strategic China-Kenya Partnership
Huawei LEAP Job Fair offers 1,700 jobs, showcases China-Kenya digital skills partnership and youth empowerment.
