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TechTrends Africa13h ago · 1 min read

How AI EdTech Startups Are Rebuilding African Education from the Ground Up

Africa has a youth problem in the most consequential sense. The continent is home to the world’s fastest-growing youth population,... The post How AI EdTech Startups Are Rebuilding African Education from the Ground Up appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechMoran17h ago · 1 min read

Proparco Commits $17.25 Million to the Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund

French development finance institution Proparco has committed $17.25 million to the Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund LP (AAA Fund), a pan-African growth equity fund managed by Alterra Capital Partners. The commitment underscores Proparco’s confidence in Alterra’s strategy of backing high-quality Afri

James Musoba0
TechMoran1d ago · 1 min read

CEO Weekends: Maria Buza on How Digital Policy Alert Tracks Global Digital Regulation

Digital Policy Alert, an independent, public repository tracking policy changes shaping the digital economy is quickly becoming an essential infrastructure in a regulation-driven tech landscape. Launched in 2021, Digital Policy Alert (DPA), is available in more than 50 jurisdictions and covers areas

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TechMoran2d ago · 1 min read

CEO Weekends: Gaming is a Young Industry in Africa, But it’s Promising-Leti Arts’ Wesley Kirinya

“Gaming is a young industry in Africa, but it’s promising,” Leti Arts CTO and Co-Founder Wesley Kirinya told TechMoran on the sidelines of the recent Games & SDG Summit in Nairobi. “It’s still a young industry in Africa, but it’s promising especially because the continent has rich stories and conten

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TechTrends Africa2d ago · 1 min read

Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap

A new fellowship programme is targeting a persistent but often overlooked problem in Africa’s venture capital landscape: the shortage of... The post Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechTrends Africa2d ago · 1 min read

WATISE 4.0 Set for June as Experts Tackle AI’s Impact on Telecoms, Fintech, ERP & HR

West Africa’s leading regional telecommunications, technology and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), will be... The post WATISE 4.0 Set for June as Experts Tackle AI’s Impact on Telecoms, Fintech, ERP & HR appeared first on TechTrends Af

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Innovation Village3d ago · 1 min read

SecureID Opens Second African Smart Card Plant in Kenya, Expanding Beyond Nigeria

SecureID has opened East Africa’s first smart card manufacturing and personalization facility in Nairobi, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across the continent and a broader shift toward localising Africa’s digital infrastructure. Developed by SecureID, the high-security plant i

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

Government Just Quietly Made Kenya’s Fuel Dirtier for Six Months. Your Engine Will Pay.

Kenya waives fuel sulphur standards from 10ppm to 50ppm for six months. Here's what it means for your car, lungs, and wallet.

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

Why You Got That Starlink Email in Kenya, And What To Do Right Now

Today is the deadline for Starlink Kenya ID verification. Here's exactly what to do and why the app alone is not enough.

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

Safarilink Goes Direct: Non-Stop Nairobi to Entebbe Flights Take Off Tomorrow

Safarilink launches direct non-stop Nairobi to Entebbe flights from May 1, 2026, while keeping its twice-daily via-Kisumu service running.

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Innovation Village3d ago · 1 min read

Starlink to Suspend Kenyan Users Who Fail ID Verification Deadline

Starlink has started suspending users in Kenya who failed to comply with a mandatory identity verification requirement, following the expiration of an April 30, 2026 deadline set for registration compliance. Affected customers began receiving suspension notices shortly after the deadline passed, con

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TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Apple Rolls Out New Subscription Model: Monthly Payments with 12-Month Commitment

Apple has introduced a new App Store subscription option that could reshape how users pay for digital services: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment period. The update gives developers a fresh way to offer more affordable entry pricing while still securing long-term revenue stability acr

Ronald Bwire0
TechAfrica News3d ago · 1 min read

GITEX Comes to East Africa: What Nairobi’s Moment on the Global Tech Stage Really Means 

For years, the dominant narrative around Africa’s tech ecosystem has been one of potential. Talented developers. Young populations. Leapfrog-ready markets. But the actual convening power: ......

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TechAfrica News3d ago · 1 min read

Kenyan Court Begins Hearing Petition to Block Sale of 15% Safaricom Stake

A Kenyan court has begun hearing a petition filed by opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka challenging the proposed sale of a 15% government stake in Safaricom.  ......

Jennifer Onyeagoro0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

How to Make Your Phone Unreachable Without Switching It Off

In Kenya’s fast-moving mobile world, your phone is always active. Whether it’s calls from work, spam promotions, or constant check-ins, staying reachable 24/7 can become overwhelming. Networks like Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, and Telkom Kenya keep millions of users connected every second but sometimes,

Terryanne Koech0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Rockefeller Foundation Unveils Africa Big Bets Fellows to Scale Energy, Health & Climate Tech

The Rockefeller Foundation has launched its inaugural Africa Big Bets Fellows cohort, selecting 10 innovators from six countries to scale solutions addressing energy access, food security, healthcare, climate resilience and financial inclusion. The fellows were announced at the AfricaXchange Summit

James Musoba0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Novastar Ventures Closes $147m Africa People and Planet Fund III

Novastar Ventures has closed its third fund, Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII), at $147 million, strengthening its position as one of the largest Africa-focused venture capital firms investing in climate-aligned innovation. The fund, supported by international investors including French deve

James Musoba0
TechTrends Africa3d ago · 1 min read

The Invisible Hand That’s Missing: Ecosystem Intermediaries and the Governance Gap in Africa’s Digital Economy

Every functioning digital economy runs on a layer most people never see. In mature markets, this layer includes trade associations... The post The Invisible Hand That’s Missing: Ecosystem Intermediaries and the Governance Gap in Africa’s Digital Economy appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

Tony Ajah0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Samsung Posts Record Q1 2026 Profit of $41.8 Billion on Surging AI Memory Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips used in data centres and advanced computing systems. The South Korean tech giant said consolidated revenue rose to 133

James Musoba0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Airtel Africa Eyes up to $2 Billion IPO for Mobile Money Unit Amid Fintech Push

Airtel Africa is planning to list its mobile money business in a deal that could raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, as the telecom operator seeks to capitalize on rapid growth in digital financial services across the continent, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed initi

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TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

NEC Launches Africa Startups Innovation Program to Tackle Agriculture, Food Security

NEC Corporation has launched a new initiative to deepen collaboration with African startups, targeting agriculture and food security challenges through technology-driven innovation. The program, dubbed the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, will be implemented in partnership with Shell Foundation

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

SBM Bank backs Kenya’s EV transition with KES 1 Billion fund and a leased BYD fleet

SBM Bank launches KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility and leases five BYD plug-in hybrids through Avenue Lease.

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TechTrends Africa3d ago · 1 min read

Chika Nwosu Champions Embedded Finance at PAFON 3.0 as Key to Africa’s Digital Economy

PalmPay’s Managing Director, Mr. Chika Nwosu, delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of embedded finance in Africa, at... The post Chika Nwosu Champions Embedded Finance at PAFON 3.0 as Key to Africa’s Digital Economy appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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Weetracker3d ago · 1 min read

Kenyan Data Workers Who Flagged Meta Smart Glasses Sex Videos Fired

When Kenyan data workers told Swedish newspapers in February that their job involved The post Kenyan Data Workers Who Flagged Meta Smart Glasses Sex Videos Fired appeared first on WeeTracker.

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

GreenAfrica’s $100K Win Caps the World’s Largest Web3 Hackathon

Hedera's $1M Africa Hackathon ends with GreenAfrica winning $100K. A new Investment Committee signals long-term capital for builders.

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Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom’s 15TB FUP Promise is Gone. Back to as low 1.5TB Limit. WHY?

Safaricom has quietly cut Home Fibre FUP limits from a uniform 15TB to between 1.5TB and 7TB without explanation.

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Tech in Africa4d ago · 1 min read

Kenyan Startups Lead African Interest in Latitude59’s €400,000 Pitch Competition

Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org said the competition’s international reach has expanded significantly over the years. “This year, strong teams from five continents and 53 countries competed for the investment. The jury will not have an easy task, but our investors are highly motivated to carefully assess a

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Tech-ish4d ago · 1 min read

Amazon Officially Applies for Satellite Internet Licence in Kenya, Setting Up a Direct Showdown With Starlink

Amazon has applied for a Tier 2 satellite internet licence in Kenya, setting up direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.

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Tech-ish4d ago · 1 min read

Airtel Kenya launches XStream Fibre for home and business users, price starts at KES 1,999

Airtel appears to be laying groundwork for deeper SIM self-service inside My Airtel, including PUK lookup, SIM upgrade, SIM swap reason selection, OTP verification, and new SIM serial capture.

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ish4d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom Home Fibre speeds jump again: Bronze now 40Mbps, Gold hits 150Mbps

Safaricom has upgraded Home Fibre speeds across all tiers and added a discount, with Bronze now 40Mbps for KES 2,250.

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TechTrends Africa4d ago · 1 min read

Kaspersky Reports 37% Surge in Malicious Packages Targeting Global Supply Chains

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19,500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a... The post Kaspersky Reports 37% Surge in Malicious Packages Targeting Global Supply Chains appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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IT News Africa5d ago · 1 min read

Stanbic Bank Kenya Designs Enhanced Insurance Cover for Commercial Vehicles

The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport, logistics, and tra

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TechTrends Africa5d ago · 1 min read

Energy’s Digital Big Bang: 75% to Go Digital in 2 Years – But at What Cost?

A recent joint study by Kaspersky and VDC revealed that over half of energy organisations have already faced cyber incidents... The post Energy’s Digital Big Bang: 75% to Go Digital in 2 Years – But at What Cost? appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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Tech-ish6d ago · 1 min read

MECS Invests KES 97 Million in Kenyan Clean Cooking Startups

Ecobora, PowerUp, and Sun-Power Box receive fresh capital to drive the transition from biomass to electric cooking.

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Tech-ish6d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom My OneApp preps huge improvements for 5G Home Wi-Fi internet users

Safaricom’s My OneApp is still dealing with the baggage of its messy rollout, but a teardown of recent APK builds shows the company may be preparing meaningful improvements for home internet users, especially those with 5G Wi-Fi routers. This matters because the current MySafaricom app is not exactl

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ish6d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom My OneApp APK teardown hints at better eSIM requests without shop visits

Safaricom already lets users request for an eSIM through the current MySafaricom app, but the experience has never felt fully digital. Under the “Account” section in MySafaricom, there is an eSIM option. But tapping through the option still pushes users toward visiting a Safaricom shop for registrat

Hillary Keverenge0
TechTrends Africa6d ago · 1 min read

Why African Startups Are Rethinking Growth, And Building Better Because of It

The rules have changed. Across Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo, and Dakar, the founders raising money today are not the ones who... The post Why African Startups Are Rethinking Growth, And Building Better Because of It appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechTrends Africa6d ago · 1 min read

AUDA-NEPAD Opens Applications for 2026 Accelerator, Expanding Beyond Health Into Climate

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its Home Grown Solutions Accelerator, with... The post AUDA-NEPAD Opens Applications for 2026 Accelerator, Expanding Beyond Health Into Climate appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechTrends AfricaApr 26 · 1 min read

The Cybersecurity Talent Gap Is Africa’s Most Urgent Tech Problem

The numbers are difficult to ignore. Across the African continent, organisations are absorbing thousands of cyberattacks weekly, yet the pool... The post The Cybersecurity Talent Gap Is Africa’s Most Urgent Tech Problem appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechTrends AfricaApr 25 · 1 min read

Smart Cities in Africa: The Infrastructure Gap, the Promise, and What It Will Actually Take

Africa’s cities are growing faster than any on earth. By 2050, the continent’s urban population is projected to reach 1.4... The post Smart Cities in Africa: The Infrastructure Gap, the Promise, and What It Will Actually Take appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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Tech-ishApr 25 · 1 min read

After M-PESA & MySafaricom merger, here are 10+ other Safaricom apps you probably never heard of

Safaricom’s recent merger of the M-PESA and MySafaricom apps tells you exactly where the company wants to go. The telco clearly wants to tidy up its digital house, and honestly, I like the idea. Safaricom is no longer just a mobile network operator. It is payments, savings, loans, insurance, enterta

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Tech-ishApr 24 · 1 min read

Infinix GT 50 Pro Goes Official: Liquid Cooling, Pressure-Sense Triggers, and 144Hz Gaming

Infinix unveils the GT 50 Pro with HydroFlow liquid cooling, dual-pressure GT Triggers, Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, 144Hz AMOLED, and 6500mAh battery.

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Tech-ishApr 24 · 1 min read

Kenyans are installing unapproved software at a higher rate than META average, Kaspersky warns

Kenyan organisations may be doing better than some regional peers when it comes to having cybersecurity policies in place, but a new Kaspersky survey suggests the bigger problem is what employees actually do once they sit behind a work computer. According to Kaspersky’s latest META region survey, 29

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 24 · 1 min read

Safaricom is giving My OneApp users 1GB free data as an apology. Did you get yours?

Safaricom appears to be doing more than just apologising for the chaotic My OneApp rollout. After weeks of complaints from customers who were automatically moved from the old M-PESA app to the new unified My OneApp, the company is now sending some users 1GB of free data as a token of apology. This c

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Tech-ishApr 24 · 1 min read

Safaricom 5G router speeds are becoming painfully slow at night

When I switched to Safaricom’s 5G router, I thought I had finally escaped the nightly internet misery that had pushed me away from Airtel 5G. For months, that mostly proved true. As I noted in my detailed review of the Safaricom Baicells 5G router, the experience had been largely solid, especially c

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

Little announces fare increase as fuel prices bite

Little is notifying customers of a new temporary fare increase, with the ride-hailing company saying it will now charge an extra KES 2 per kilometre in response to the recent jump in fuel prices. In an email sent to customers, Little says the adjustment has become necessary after fuel costs in Kenya

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

Apple teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3rd. Here’s hoping it’s less of a slog than Season 2

Apple TV teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3 with weekly episodes. Dual timelines reveal how the silos began.

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Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

Apple’s Gemini-Powered Siri Is Still On Track for 2026, Google Confirms

Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian confirmed at Cloud Next 2026 that a Gemini-powered, personalised Siri remains on track for 2026.

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Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Malaysia. Kenya Still Isn’t on the Map

Apple brings Tap to Pay to Malaysia, expanding iPhone-as-POS globally. Kenyan merchants still wait, held back by missing Apple Pay.

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Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

DTB’s New Tap-to-Pay Wearables Quietly Solve Kenya’s Apple NFC Problem

DTB launches NFC-enabled rings and wristbands in Kenya from KES 1,200. Tap-to-pay linked to your DTB debit card.

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Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

DTB & Premier Bank Kenya revive M-PESA 1Tap dream with NFC wearables for tap-and-pay

About a decade after Safaricom tried to make contactless payments mainstream with the now-defunct M-PESA 1Tap, Kenyan finance players are still chasing the same promise: make paying at the till feel as effortless as tapping and walking away. I actually used the M-PESA 1Tap sticker back then, and the

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

All Safaricom employees are now AI trained, and the reason says a lot about where the telco is headed

Safaricom has revealed that every single employee, regardless of role, was required to complete AI 101 training last year. That means AI literacy is no longer being treated as a specialist skill for engineers and product teams alone, but as a basic workplace capability across the entire business. Ac

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

BasiGo starts local assembly of electric vans in Kenya, delivery of 500+ units begins this April

BasiGo has hit another important milestone in Kenya’s e-mobility journey. Last week, the company announced that it has started local assembly of its electric vans in Kenya, becoming the first to deliver locally assembled electric vans in the country. For a company that launched in 2021 and brought i

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

Safaricom’s latest My OneApp updates finally fix the most annoying bug

Safaricom’s My OneApp rollout has been rough from the start, and that is putting it politely. What was supposed to simplify life by merging M-PESA and MySafaricom apps into one platform instead launched into a storm of login failures, lag, broken mini apps, and user frustration so loud that Safarico

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

Co-op Bank to Split Into a Holding Company Structure, Paving the Way for Regional Expansion

Co-op Bank plans to convert into Co-opbank Group PLC non-operating holding company, with Co-op Bank Kenya handling banking business.

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

Apple’s Incoming CEO John Ternus Says the Company Is ‘About to Change the World’ Again

From the first foldable iPhone to long-rumoured smart glasses, here is the speculation around Apple's first wave of products under its new boss.

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

Xbox Game Pass Just Got Cheaper. Here’s What You’re Giving Up.

Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99, removes day-one Call of Duty.

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

Google’s New Deep Research Agents Can Now Search Both the Web and Your Private Files

Google's Deep Research and Deep Research Max agents now blend web search with private company data through the Gemini API

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

OPPO Find X9 Ultra Arrives Globally with Dual 200MP Cameras and a World-First 50MP 10x Periscope

OPPO's new Find X9 Ultra arrives with five rear cameras, 8K video, Hasselblad partnership, and pricing from USD 1,499 globally.

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Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

vivo Teases V70 FE for Kenya: 7000mAh battery, 200MP Camera For Travel Photography

vivo previews the V70 FE in Kenya with a 200MP camera and 7000mAh battery, targeting travel and social users.

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

KIM issues clarification for students from 2018 to present after TVETA shutdown notice [U]

Update: KIM has now issued yet another statement, this time saying the High Court has officially stayed the enforcement of TVETA’s revocation notice. On the strength of that order, the institution says it has resumed normal operations and is back to full operational status. According to KIM, all aca

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

I regret buying the EcoFlow River 2

I’ve spent the last 365 days with the EcoFlow River 2. It has saved my workflow multiple times. It has kept my laptop alive during long Kenya Power outages, the latest one as recent as April 2026. It has powered my Airtel 5G and Safaricom 5G routers when the grid disappeared without notice, and live

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, VunaPay: Kenya Lands 4 Spots in Google’s Class 10 Accelerator

Four Kenyan AI startups join Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 from a record 2,600 global applications.

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

Safaricom Beats Airtel on Every Mobile Internet Metric in Kenya, nPerf’s 2026 Report Says

The operator swept download, upload, latency, browsing and streaming in the nPerf barometer for April 2025 to March 2026. Airtel's upload speeds did improve, but download actually got worse.

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

WhatsApp Ads Arrive in Kenya: What It Means for the 25 Million Kenyans Who Live on the App

Meta rolls out WhatsApp ads in Kenya inside Status and Channels. How targeting works, why now, and what Kenyan users should expect.

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

Wall Street Just Flagged the Kenya Shilling as One of Africa’s Most Vulnerable Currencies

Wall Street banks warn the Kenya shilling is Africa's most vulnerable currency. Here is what a weaker KES means for tech

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Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years, John Ternus Takes the Reins

From Jobs to Cook to Ternus: Apple Begins a New Era With Its Hardware Chief as CEO

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Gadgets AfricaFeb 16 · 1 min read

What Is MetaTrader 5? A Quick Guide for Financial Traders in Kenya

Before beginning any form of trading in Kenya, such as forex, crypto, indices, or commodities, it is wise to research For More Posts Like This, Visit Gadgets Africa.

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Gadgets AfricaFeb 11 · 1 min read

Sun King Launches EZ 1 Smartphone in Kenya

Sun King today announced the launch of EZ 1, its first-ever Sun King–branded smartphone, giving Kenyans access to a smooth, reliable smartphone For More Posts Like This, Visit Gadgets Africa.

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Gadgets AfricaFeb 6 · 1 min read

Deepfake Scams and AI co-generated Malware Among Key Cyber Risks for Kenya 

ESET Research has released its latest Threat Report summarising the threat trends observed in ESET telemetry and analysed by ESET For More Posts Like This, Visit Gadgets Africa.

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