Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
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Kenyan Starlink users now required to complete fresh ID verification or risk losing service
Kenyan Starlink users are now required to complete fresh identity verification or risk losing service, following updated regulatory requirements from…
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No Audit Trails, Expired Licences, and ‘God Mode’: How the Government’s HR System Collapsed
Kenya’s payroll system failed due to 720 "superusers" altering 4.7 million records without audit trails, amidst expired software licences.
- Opinion
The New Antivirus is Critical Thinking: Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 shifts from basic safety to AI readiness, emphasizing critical thinking, media literacy, and collective digital responsibility.
- Business
Why Your Next Flight to Doha Will Have Better Internet Than Your House
Starlink on Qatar Airways delivers 500 Mbps, 25ms latency—faster than most home internet. Here's why it matters for travelers.
- News
Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to lead Fixed Business as pay-as-you-go fibre plans near rollout
Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu Fixed Business director as it readies pay-as-you-go fibre, aiming to expand Kenya’s broadband access.
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Starlink Cuts Hardware Barrier With Monthly Installments in Kenya
Starlink launches monthly installment plan for Kenya's mini kit, cutting upfront costs to KES 6,750 amid stagnant growth and terrestrial…
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Uganda Shuts Down Internet Two Days Before Election
Uganda's government orders nationwide internet shutdown 36 hours before January 15 election, blocking all public connectivity amid opposition and international…
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PSA: Beware of fake ‘Starlink Bundles’ for Safaricom and Airtel circulating on TikTok
If you have been scrolling through TikTok recently, you might have stumbled upon legitimate-looking ads offering “Starlink Bundles” for your…
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Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to bring satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya and 13 other countries
Airtel Africa has officially cemented its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity to its 174 million customers.…
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NTT DATA is deploying 1,000 Starlink sites to weatherproof African businesses
The IT services giant has already deployed 100 Starlink sites in Kenya and plans to hit 1,000 across Africa in…
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Safaricom Home Fibre to introduce flexible ‘Pay-as-you-go’ hourly, daily, and weekly plans
For years, Home Fibre in Kenya has operated on a rigid, monthly subscription model. You pay your KES 2,999 (or…
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Half of 2025’s leaked passwords were already compromised years ago
New data reveals 54% of 2025’s leaked passwords were reused. Here is why it is finally time to switch to…
- How To/ Explained
How to check the 2025 KJSEA results & Senior School placement online & via SMS — plus key announcement details
With the Ministry of Education officially releasing the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, thousands of parents and…
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Safaricom leads fixed Internet market as fibre and wireless subscriptions hit 2.29M
Kenya’s fixed broadband sector continues to strengthen, with the CA’s latest Q1 FY 2025/26 report revealing a 6.9% quarterly jump…
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The average Kenyan 5G user consumes 40GB of data a month, as per CA report
Kenya’s mobile device and data economy continues its upward trajectory, with the latest CA sector statistics showing that the country…
