Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
- Announcements
Version Sophos Firewall v21.5 now includes Sophos NDR-Essential and brings several improvements to simplify daily management
Sophos Firewall v21.5 adds free NDR Essential with AI threat detection, EntraID integration, enhanced VPN capabilities, and improved management features.
- News
Airtel Kenya Warns of a 5-Hour Internet Disruption Due to Scheduled Maintenance
Insights At a Glance: Airtel Kenya has announced scheduled maintenance that may disrupt your router’s internet from midnight to 5…
- Interesting Reads
Warning: New Kenyan Law Could Track Your EVERY Click Online – Here’s Why!
Kenya's proposed metered internet bill sparks outrage over privacy, cost, and digital freedom, potentially harming national progress.
- News
Your Internet Could Soon Be Billed Based on How Much You Use, Just Like Electricity and Water
Insights at a Glance: Metered Billing is Coming: Your internet could soon be billed based on how much you use,…
- Polls
[Poll] Do You Buy Your Phones and Other Gadgets Online or Offline?
Update: Poll results now available — scroll to the bottom for what readers had to say! It’s 2025, and we’ve…
- How To/ Explained
Inside The CA’s KES 29 Billion Strategy to Bridge Digital Divide in Underserved Communities
A few months ago, something unexpected happened in my rural backyard: a brand-new cellular booster tower quietly rose from the…
- News
CA Sets October 2025 Deadline for Enforcing Child Online Safety Guidelines in Kenya
The internet is a vast, wondrous place, a digital playground where we all learn, connect, and explore. Yet, for many,…
- News
CA Report: Nairobi (77%) and North Eastern (80%) Lead in Internet Accessibility, Western and South Nyanza came in last
A sharp digital divide remains in Kenya, with access to the internet significantly influenced by location and socioeconomic status, the…
- News
Smartphones Dominate Internet Access in Kenya, CA Report Confirms
Smartphones have cemented their place as Kenya’s most critical digital tool, according to the latest audience measurement report by the…
- News
Seven Civil Society Groups Sue Over Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations sue Kenyan authorities over internet shutdowns; court halts further disruptions and demands preservation of all related evidence.
- Opinion
Safaricom’s New 5G Router Deal is Great – Until You Realise it Limits You to Just 4 Devices on The Base Plan
Update: So… That “Device Limit” Thing? Turns Out It Doesn’t Stick. I finally got my hands on the Safaricom 5G…
- News
Starlink’s Impact? Safaricom Now Sells 5G Routers at Quickmart Nationwide
Safaricom now sells 4G and 5G routers at all Quickmart stores for KES 2,999, with easy activation and flexible plans.
- Interesting Reads
“Ati syntax error? Hio si upigie KRA!” — Kenyans Turn CS Kabogo Into a Meme as Tech Activism Evolves
What do you get when you combine a country full of frustrated, digitally-savvy youth with a Cabinet Secretary many feel…
- Opinion
The Hidden Legal Battles of Kenya’s Glovo Riders, Uber Drivers, and Digital Moderators
Kenya’s platform workers face legal uncertainty, lacking labour protections due to outdated laws amid rising algorithmic control and global reforms.
- News
Airtel Africa and SpaceX Sign Agreement to Expand Starlink Connectivity Across the Continent
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellite internet, expanding rural connectivity and enterprise services across multiple African countries.
