Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
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Milimani Court Acquits Student in Cybercrime Case, Raising New Questions About Kenya’s Digital Rights Laws
Milimani court acquits student, spotlighting weak digital attribution, telco data concerns, and growing scrutiny of Kenya’s cybercrime law enforcement.
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A new forensic report reveals how Israeli tech is fueling DCI’s crackdown on political dissent
A new forensic investigation by Canada-based research group Citizen Lab has placed Kenya’s security agencies at the center of an…
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TikTok Purges Over 580,000 Videos in Kenya: Inside the Q3 2025 Enforcement Report
TikTok removed over 580,000 Kenyan videos in Q3 2025, with 99.7% deleted proactively before user reports to ensure platform safety.
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How a ‘Russian Creator’ Weaponised Wearables Against African Women
Russian creator faces charges in Kenya and Ghana for secretly recording and monetising intimate videos of women using smart glasses.
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Buy those Safaricom & Airtel 5G home routers now, b/c a global memory crisis is pushing prices up
Safaricom and Airtel are locked in a quiet but aggressive war for your living room. Not through fiber trenches or…
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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.
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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.
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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…
