Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
- News
Airtel Africa just tested Starlink satellite-to-phone connectivity, and it actually works
If you’ve been following the telecom space lately, you know that the battle for the African sky is heating up.…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s $1 Billion Gig Economy Is Built on Workers Who Have No Plan B
While Kenya over-regulates ride-hailing, an unregulated KES 132 billion social e-commerce sector secretly dominates 42% of the local gig economy.
- Interesting Reads
The ‘Always-On’ Epidemic: Why Your Weekend Hustle is a Cybersecurity Nightmare
Our inability to disconnect from work is not just driving burnout; it is the ultimate cybersecurity vulnerability hackers actively exploit
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Co-op Bank security scare exposes a potential crisis across Kenya’s banking websites
A screenshot shared on X (formerly Twitter) has reignited a long-running debate about the technical foundations of Kenya’s banking infrastructure,…
- News
Exclusive: Poa Internet is coming soon to Kisumu
For a long time, the fixed home internet landscape in Kisumu has felt somewhat restrictive. Having lived in the lakeside…
- Opinion
Starlink Mini’s ridiculous activation fee is holding back adoption in Kenya
I’ve been closely watching Starlink’s aggressive pricing maneuvers in Kenya, and honestly, the company is so close to getting it…
- News
Airtel Kenya quietly upgrades Smarta monthly bundles, now offering up to 90GB
Airtel continues to cement its position as the king of affordable mobile plans in Kenya. The telco has been consistently…
- News
MTN successfully tests Starlink Direct to Cell in Africa, first on the continent
The space race for smartphone connectivity is officially heating up across Africa. While 2026 was already poised to be the…
- News
Court Strikes Down Kenya’s ‘Fake News’ Laws, But Upholds Police Spying Powers.
Kenya's fake news law is dead, but state surveillance and ambiguous harassment clauses remain. Read our complete analysis here:
- News
Safaricom deploys COWs & 5G upgrades to keep networks running at the 2026 Safari Rally
If you read my reviews last year, you might remember the absolute network blackout I experienced at the Mumias Sports…
- News
After Starlink, now Safaricom has Amazon Leo via Vodafone
Vodafone Group has inked a deal with Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network, to connect remote 4G and…
- News
Airtel doubles Amazing Daily data bundle to 4GB at 99 bob
Airtel Kenya is turning up the heat on the competition. In a move that solidifies its reputation as the value…
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Canva Pro has daily & weekly subscription plans in Kenya starting at KES 130
Canva is on an absolute tear lately. Between buying up world-class animation studios like Cavalry and snapping up stealth AI…
- Interesting Reads
Safaricom shares 5 ways to stay safe online in the AI era
As the world marked Safer Internet Day on February 10, the conversation has shifted from basic password hygiene to a…
- News
INTERPOL smashes African scam rings with 651 arrests in 2 months, millions recovered
Another month, another sweeping cybercrime crackdown across Africa, and once again, Kenya and Nigeria are right in the middle of…
