Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
- News
Kenya has 2.14 million fixed internet subscribers as of June 2025
Kenya’s fixed internet sector is expanding, but the reality on the ground isn’t as rosy as the subscription numbers suggest.…
- News
Kenya’s Data Wars — 5G Surges, Airtel Stays Cheapest
If you thought Kenya’s data story had peaked, think again. The CA’s latest report shows 4G remains king, 5G is…
- News
Genetec Is Still Running the Video Surveillance World, and Now It’s Coming for the Cloud
If you work in a building with security cameras, there’s a good chance Genetec’s software is running behind the scenes.…
- Interesting Reads
Report: Only 23.8% of Kenyan smart TV owners access digital content on TVs
Kenya is weirdly skilled at two things at once: we’re search-happy and we also still suffer from painfully slow fixed…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya Ranks Among the Slowest in the World for Fixed Internet Speeds
Kenya’s fixed internet story is starting to feel like that friend who’s always “on the way” but never actually shows…
- Business
Maximizing Online Presence with Effective Domain Name Strategies
Strategic domain names boost brand trust, SEO, and traffic. Use varied TLDs, protective portfolios, security, and future proof planning smartly.
- Interesting Reads
Connecting the Next Billion: Can a $30 Smartphone and Global Collaboration Close the Digital Divide?
Exploring solutions to the digital divide, including the GSMA's call for a $30 smartphone and global collaboration to foster digital…
- Business
Beyond Coverage: Why Handset Costs and Digital Skills Keep Billions Offline
A deep dive into why billions remain offline despite internet coverage, focusing on the top barriers: prohibitive handset costs and…
- Interesting Reads
The Digital Divide’s New Frontline: 3.1 Billion People Have Internet Access They Can’t Use
A new GSMA report reveals the "Usage Gap"—3.1 billion people have mobile internet coverage but remain offline, redefining the digital…
- Interesting Reads
Porn Websites Forcing Age Verification Laws Lost 90% of Online Traffic, Study Reveals
When the United Kingdom rolled out its new Online Safety Act, politicians patted themselves on the back. Finally, a bold…
- News
Safaricom Targets Boda Boda Riders and Cab Drivers with New All-in-One Bundles
Safaricom launched new bundles for boda boda and cab drivers, offering zero-rated navigation data, insurance, and Shell fuel discounts.
- Reviews
Safaricom Baicells 5G Router Battery Lasts Longer Than Advertised
When Safaricom first listed the Baicells 5G router on their website, I zeroed in on one particular spec: the battery…
- News
Airtel Kenya Slashes 5G Home Internet Prices, 15Mbps is now KES 1,999/m
Airtel Kenya has quietly made a bold move in the home internet space, slashing prices on its 5G Home plans,…
- News
Facebook & Safaricom Are Building a Subsea Internet Superhighway to Kenya
Facebook, Kenya’s favourite social media giant, is literally diving into Safaricom’s internet future, this time, under the sea. According to…
- 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…
