Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
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News
What the New M-PESA Upgrade Means for Everyday Kenyans
For most Kenyans, M-PESA isn’t just a mobile wallet — it’s a daily lifeline. From buying vegetables at the market…
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News
Google Pixel 10 is World’s First Phone to Offer WhatsApp Calls Over Satellite
The Google Pixel 10 series has just launched, and it already has one jaw-dropping feature: it’s the world’s first smartphone…
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News
Kenya’s Digital Future is Being Held Hostage by County-Level Bureaucracy
At the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, the big tech conversation wasn’t about new gadgets or AI hype. Instead,…
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News
Africa Plots Insurance Against Internet Collapse with New Resilience Framework
A single undersea cable snaps, and suddenly half your apps don’t load. A national power outage hits, and even paying…
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Announcements
MTN Shakes Up Leadership Across Africa as Profits Bounce Back
MTN South Africa is ringing in a new era and the timing couldn’t be more symbolic. Fresh from reporting a…
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Interesting Reads
Tissue Paper Hawker Alleges Kenyan Banks Stole His Pesalink Innovation, Petition Reaches Parliament
Pesalink moves billions of shillings every month, connecting Kenya’s banks in a fast, cheap, and convenient way. It’s the product…
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Interesting Reads
I Wanted to Live-Tweet the KSSSA Finals at Mumias Complex. Instead, I Jumped a Fence to Escape Teargas
I knew Mumias Complex was going to be packed because the Kenya Secondary School Games finals are always an absolute…
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News
CHAN 2024’s Ban on These Electronic Devices from Stadiums Might Just Be Meant for the Cops
Insights At a Glance: CHAN 2024 organizers have banned signal-blocking devices from stadiums in Kenya. The hilarious twist? Regular fans…
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Interesting Reads
Switching from Safaricom to Airtel? Here Are 4 Reasons to Do It (and 4 Reasons You Might Regret It)
Switching mobile networks in Kenya isn’t just about signal bars or which SIM sits in SIM slot 1. It’s about…
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Interesting Reads
Telecom and Pay TV Spending in Middle East and Africa Hit $149 Billion in 2024
Insights At a Glance: Telecom and pay TV spending in MEA reached $149B in 2024, up 7.7% from the previous…
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News
CA Report: Consumer Complaints Dropped by 28% Between April and June 2025
Insights At a Glance: Total complaints down from 235 in January-March 2025 (Q3) to 169 in April-June 2025 (Q4). Billing…
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News
Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising: Digital Blackout Meets Street Defiance on June 25 Anniversary
Kenya's government imposed media blackouts and Telegram restrictions during Gen Z anniversary protests demanding Ruto's resignation, while president remained silent.
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Safaricom FY25 Results Explained: M-PESA Growth Solid, Ethiopia Losses Deepen Despite Expansion
Safaricom’s FY25 revenue hit KES 388.7B, driven by M-PESA growth in Kenya, while Ethiopia posted heavy losses.
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News
Hayo Secures Key Licences from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Eyes Major Role in Kenya’s Digital Growth
Hayo obtains Communication Authority of Kenya licences to offer digital services in Kenya, aiming to accelerate growth in the country’s…
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News
Faiba Home Internet Plans Now Start at 90Mbps for KES 5,000 — Up to 1Gbps With Free Mobile Data
Faiba launches Home Plus plans in Kenya with speeds up to 1Gbps, free mobile data, and no price increase.