Information Technology
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Starlink crashed mobile data usage in Kenyan schools from 67% to 4% in a month, new study finds
For years, internet access in many Kenyan schools has depended on a familiar mix of mobile data bundles, fibre subscriptions…
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Quiet plans for a new 199-hectare Tech City in Nakuru emerge – New Konza City?
Kenyaβs “Silicon Savannah” ambitions could soon expand deep into the Rift Valley. According to project planning documents first shared by…
- Opinion
Kenyaβs 16% smartphone decline should worry policymakers more than brands
Kenyaβs smartphone market just delivered one of the clearest warnings yet about what happens when devices become too expensive for…
- News
TRANSSION still dominates Africaβs smartphone market, but HONOR can’t be ignored
Africaβs smartphone market still belongs to TRANSSION. That much remains undisputed. According to Omdiaβs latest Smartphone Market Pulse for Q1…
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Africaβs Q1 2026 smartphone market grew 3%, but affordability is starting to crack the foundation
Africaβs smartphone market is still growing, but the latest numbers from Omdia suggest the continent may be approaching a difficult…
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Nairobi forum lays out what Africa actually needs to own its AI future, not just consume it
Nairobi forum hosted by AITHOS argued Africa must move from AI adoption to ownership, with ethics, infrastructure, and local data…
- Interesting Reads
The Spec Sheet is Dead: How African Tech Media is Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
Tech media in Africa is evolving beyond specs. Discover how contextualised , omnichannel storytelling builds compounding trust. Read the full…
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Boeing and FASESA Bring βThe First African Spacesuitβ Challenge to 2,000 Students in 2026 Expansion
In 2026, Boeing and FASESA expand their space education programme , training over 2,000 African students in aerospace engineering design…
- Opinion
IEBC bans phones in polling stations, so we’ll just use smart glasses (like the Russian guy)
Ahead of the February 26th by-election polls, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) dropped a presser that has sent…
- Opinion
The Problem With Subscription-Based Fitness Tech
Subscription fitness tech creates problems like "bricking" hardware, cloud-dependency risks, paywalled safety features, and massive electronic waste, shifting ownership to…
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Government says 5M smartphones retailing at KES 6,000 to KES 8,000 have now been assembled in Kenya
The “Made in Kenya” dream for mobile devices seems to be scaling up faster than anticipated. During the launch of…
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Safaricom Connect Academy hands 98% of Cohort 1 graduates job offers: Why you need to apply for Cohort 2
Safaricomβs newest talent bet isnβt another flashy product launch or limited-time data bundle. Instead, itβs a quiet but consequential investment…
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Kenya’s new computer misuse and cybercrime law: A tool for protection or control?
President William Ruto has officially signed the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law. While you were…
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Kenyans turn voter registration into a TikTok trend
It seems Kenyans will really do anything to push their peers to register as voters. And honestly, we love to…
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Safaricom Pitches Its Managed Security Center to Enterprise IT Leaders
Safaricom pitched its Managed Security Centre (MSOC) to enterprise leaders in Nairobi, stressing urgency amid 4.6 billion recorded cyber threats.
