Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
- How To/ Explained
Safaricom Business Internet plans explained: Standard Fibre vs. Secure Fibre
Whenever I talk to startup founders or local business owners, the conversation almost always drifts to internet connectivity. We spend…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Digital Rights Score Went Up in 2025. The Year Behind It Was Far Messier
Kenya's Londa 2025 digital rights score rose to 37 of 60 and 7th in Africa, despite arrests, shutdowns and data…
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How to get free Faiba Home and Business internet upgrades for the World Cup season
Just last week, we shared the good news that Faiba Home Plus made high-speed fibre internet much more affordable by…
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The UK Is Banning Social Media for Under-16s. The Hard Part Is Making It Work
Britain is following Australia with a full ban on social media accounts for children under 16. The announcement was the…
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Scams on Legitimate Shopping Sites Are Now the Biggest Source of Fraud Losses in Kenya
TransUnion says third-party seller scams on legitimate shopping sites caused most fraud losses in Kenya, with KES 108,132 median loss.
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Ask Gemini in Chrome arrives in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
Google is bringing Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, marking a notable expansion of its AI-powered…
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Faiba Home Internet has cheaper entry-level plans starting at KES 3,000 for 35Mbps
When we last covered Faiba Home Plus plans in Kenya a year ago, the cheapest option on offer was the…
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Starlink’s 100Mbps plan expands globally, could land in Kenya at KES 2,000/month
If you’ve been closely watching the home internet wars in Kenya recently, you know the pressure is mounting. Local giants…
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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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Safaricom Public Wi-Fi plans: Prices, validity, and how it works
The battle for internet users in Nairobi is no longer just happening inside homes. Over the past few months, several…
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How to get connected to Safaricom’s cheaper Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba plans
After our earlier report on Safaricom’s cheaper Home Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba options, the response from our readers was…
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5 Safaricom Home Fibre plans that cost as low as KES 800/month for up to 20Mbps
When Safaricom announced that it was doubling its Home Fibre speeds late last month, the internet naturally buzzed with excitement.…
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CA to fine Safaricom and Airtel for poor voice calls and slow internet
For millions of Kenyans, including myself, this regulatory crackdown is long overdue. We constantly pay premium prices for aggressively marketed…
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Zuku doubles home internet speeds without raising prices
Kenya’s home internet market is no longer moving slowly. Over the past few months, nearly every major player in the…
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Truecaller Launches Travel eSIM in 29 Countries as Ad Revenue Slides
Truecaller launched travel eSIMs across 29 countries as ad revenue fell 44% last quarter. Here's what the move really means.
