- If you are looking for the Google Pixel 8a in Kenya, you can get it starting from Ksh 60,000. This is one of the latest smartphones from Google and is available through platforms like GadgetsLeo...
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- In recent years, eSIM technology has gained significant traction, revolutionizing the way we connect to mobile networks. Let us explore why eSIMs are better and how they enhance our communication experience. 1. Multiple phone numbers,...
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- NCBA this evening announced that it has acquired AIG Kenya Insurance Kenya. The Insurance Company joins six other NCBA Group subsidiaries and they are NCBA Investment Bank, NCBA Leasing LLP, NCBA Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd, NCBA...
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- By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head – Kenya, Zoho Corp. Business growth worldwide is increasingly being influenced by data-driven innovation. In Kenya, for instance, private and public institutions are also gradually turning to generative AI to...
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- In global trade, technological innovation is important to maintain efficiency and stay competitive. Webb Fontaine, a leader in the field of Port Community Systems (PCS), is one of the companies leading this revolution. I recently...
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- Visa has announced the top five finalists for the inaugural She’s Next Kenya program.The finalists who will compete for the grand prize of up to KES 2.5 million are Busu Naturals, Cladfy, Code with Kids,...
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- There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful medium that transcends borders and cultures. Its ability to disseminate information, entertain, and influence public...
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- The era of buying “just” any TV is gone. Nowadays, a TV is not just about showing pictures and entertaining the household. It is all about decoration, minimalism, the mounting, the projection, and the sound....
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- Two hundred and twenty-one (221) youths from Trans Nzoia graduated last week after undertaking ICT courses offered by Huawei under its Huawei DigiTruck initiative, bringing close to 5,000 the total number of those who have...
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- Sophos has released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” According to the report, 97% of those with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses...
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- Huawei is attending MWC Shanghai 2024 under the banner of “Advancing the Intelligent World” and offering “Commercial 5G-A Experience Tours”. At its booth in SNIEC Hall N1, Huawei is showcasing its latest products and solutions...
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- JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY KICTANet, PARADIGM INITIATIVE, CIPESA, AIRA, AND INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER We, the undersigned, express deep concerns about the Internet shutdown in Kenya. Despite assurances on Monday, June 24th, from the Communications...
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- Kenyan business and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous* sent warning salvos to the country’s government to allow its citizens to protest freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024. The bill proposed by the Kenyan...
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- Written by Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist The advent of 5G technology marks a significant leap in the realm of telecommunications, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented connectivity. It’s the next generation of mobile...
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- During the 2024 MWC Shanghai, Zhao Dong, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line and Chief Marketing Officer, released the AI Network Opening Plan at the 5G-A & AI Roundtable. The plan aims to cooperate...
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- Vertiv has introduced the new, highly efficient Vertiv Liebert PDX-PAM direct expansion perimeter units with low global warming potential (GWP) and non-flammable R513A refrigerant. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the system is designed to...
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- Andela has announced the latest evolution of its AI-driven end-to-end platform, Andela Talent Cloud (ATC), that matches global technologists with companies seeking skilled talent. The platform now features the ability to play back candidates’ technical coding tests,...
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- Bolt has announced that the target to raise KES 10 million to assist flood victims was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the ‘Flood Assist’ category, Bolt riders supported victims of the floods...
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- A number of users are reporting major internet disruptions in Kenya. This is happening as the protests opposing the 2024 Finance Bill are happening across the country. My internet connection has been slow and I...
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- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat The demand for cloud computing services in East Africa is constantly growing, with providers allocating significant budget amounts to building data centres and...
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- Breega announced the launch of its first African fund, “Breega Africa Seed I” which aims to become the leading early-stage investor in African start-ups. Since closing its first fund in 2015, in just nine years,...
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- By now, you probably know about the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. While the protests have been peaceful, the Police have been criticized for using excessive force on unarmed protestors. This seems to...
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- Epson has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June,...
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- (By Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist) What makes a good smartphone? A sane person would argue for functionality, battery life, and features. However, our egos and need for social validation often insist it’s the brand....
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- There are partner programmes aplenty in the IT industry – and then there are partner programmes that make a tangible difference to all parties involved in the relationship. One example of a programme making an...
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- Safaricom is set to partner with Kenyan fintech, Pezesha, as it rolls out a new credit facility for small business owners. This is according to TechCabal citing Safaricom’s updated product’s terms and conditions page. The...
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- Ampersand plans to buy 40,000 high-tech batteries from BYD by the end of 2026. These batteries will be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells have a long lifespan, an excellent...
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- NTT DATA has found that 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organizational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 94% of C-suite executives believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...
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- Farada Group, a Polish Drone manufacturer is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya. “We intend to take up a parcel of land here at Konza Technopolis to establish a drone manufacturing company...
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- The 2024 Huawei Seeds for the Future program kicked off today admitting 25 excellent students from different local universities into the program. This is the tenth cohort of students to go through the program since...
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- ICP Hub Kenya has announced a new partnership with Kotani Pay that will see the two organizations use their unique strengths and resources to drive the adoption of blockchain technology and empower aspiring and existing...
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- The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with more and more people becoming interested in investing in digital assets. However, with the rise of crypto wallet apps, concerns about privacy and security...
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- The intriguing relationship between video games and the punting world has grown considerably, with virtual and real experiences converging. This article examines how video game wagering parlours are evolving, the appeal of gaming simulations, and...
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- Africa Data Centres has secured over $109 Million funding that will assist it expand its data centre capacity in South Africa. This was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. “This funding is...
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- Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This...
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- Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the...
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- EcoFlow has announced its highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale. The event kicks off on 14th June and runs through 28th June, offering customers in South Africa incredible discounts on a range of EcoFlow’s most popular products....
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- OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone while pointing out the full-stack technological revolution and ecosystem restructuring of AI phones in the future. Further to this, OPPO also shared a...
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- Visa has announced a partnership with ThriveAgric, an innovative start-up that champions technology to transform the payments landscape for smallholder farmers, to support their expansion into Kenya. ThriveAgric, the global winner of the 2022 Visa...
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- For agriculture in East Africa to sustainably feed a growing population, farmers must adopt AI tools to enhance productivity, increase yields, protect environments and reduce costs. Sama has seen the potential improvements firsthand with deployments...
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- The digital identity and verification landscape is changing and pawaPass stands out as a key player pushing innovation. I had the opportunity to talk to Sylvia Brune, CEO of pawaPass, to discuss the company’s start,...
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- Visa is giving 3 NCBA Visa cardholders an exclusive experience to be part of this year’s Olympic Games. The spend and win campaign will send the lucky winners and their plus ones to Paris for...
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- While artificial intelligence (AI) use cases are growing at an unprecedented rate, expert information is scarce for pioneering data centres. Vertiv recognises this knowledge gap and the urgency of accessing this information, leading to the...
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- By now, you have probably heard the news that Copia is in administration after failing to raise funding. The startup has not had difficulties raising funding before and has so far raised a total of...
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- British International Investment (‘BII’), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has sold its 10.1 per cent stake in I&M Group PLC, the Eastern African banking group, to AfricInvest, a leading Pan-African Asset Management...
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- Smartphone batteries have been getting bigger with every new release. At the moment, a 5000 mAh battery is standard but we do have a number of phones with 6000 mAh batteries and even some with...
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- NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Thembeka Ngugi as its Head of Marketing & Demand Generation for NTT DATA Middle East & Africa. The move aims to continue the acceleration of business growth in...
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- Binance has announced that its platform now has over 200 million registered users. This is impressive for the platform to achieve 7 years since its inception. 30 million of the users were added to the...
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- Samsung is set to hold yet another unpacked event next month. The company is expected to unveil new foldable devices at this event. This will be the second unpacked this year as the first one...
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- If you are looking for a new smartphone under Ksh 10,000, the Itel A50 might be the right one for you. The phone is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 9,500 and is available through...
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