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04/07/2025

Microsoft Layoffs, OpenAI’s Mega Deal & Kenya’s Tech Growth

04/07/2025

Bye Google Translate? Opera now has its OWN built-in webpage translator—Opera Translate—joining X in ditching third-party tools for privacy-first AI smarts. Also: custom cursors, smarter tab groups, and better split screens.

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Just days after X (formerly Twitter) shocked the web by quietly booting Google Translate in favor of its own in-house AI tool, Grok, another big player has

04/07/2025

Samsung is rolling out fresh Android security patches for the Galaxy A56, A*5, A54, A53 & A15 4G in Kenya.

Have you received yours yet?

Samsung is giving several Galaxy A series phones in Kenya a much-needed security refresh, with new Android patches now rolling out gradually to users across

04/07/2025

A Pixel 6a update that slows down your battery is landing next week. Google is offering free replacements—but only in 7 countries. If you're in Kenya or another unsupported market, you're out of luck. Here's what to do:

If you own a Pixel 6a and live in Kenya, or any country where Google doesn’t officially sell Pixel devices, here’s a heads-up: a software update coming next

03/07/2025

Stanbic Kenya just leveled up their app! Now you can open savings accounts, invest in Money Market & USD Fixed Income Funds, pay for T-Bills, and even request certified statements—all from your phone.

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If you're like me and use Stanbic Bank, you’ve probably received the SMS alert or spotted the new update sitting on your app store. And let me tell you—it’s

03/07/2025

Xiaomi Kenya just dropped its second-ever tablet — the Redmi Pad 2!

- Massive 11" 2.5K screen
- Huge 9000mAh battery
- 4G support
- Free Redmi Buds 6 Play

All starting at just KES 20,999.

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When Xiaomi Kenya teased “Massive Views, Massive Fun” last week, I was pretty convinced it was pointing to the Redmi 15C. I even wrote a whole article

03/07/2025

TECNO’s Spark 40 Pro and Pro+ pre-orders are coming with gift bundles in Uganda—including bags, power banks, and discount vouchers.

Here's what to expect when the phones arrive in Kenya:

Thinking of pre-ordering the TECNO Spark 40 Pro or Pro+ when they hit Kenyan shelves? Uganda just showed us what to expect—and it’s not just a phone in the box.

03/07/2025

TECNO Spark 40 Pro and Pro+ are now up for pre-order in Uganda with Kenya next in line.

Expect sleek AMOLEDs, powerful Helio chips, and fast charging magic.

Who’s ready to Spark up?

After weeks of global build-up, TECNO Mobile Kenya has finally joined the conversation, teasing the arrival of its much-anticipated Spark 40 series. While the

03/07/2025

Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ is now available to buy in Kenya!

- 144Hz AMOLED | 64MP Sony cam | 5G mmWave | Scented Back
- KES 32,799 | Available countrywide
- Yes, it smells good too.

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After teasing us for months, Infinix Kenya has officially rolled out the Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ into the local market, priced at KES 32,799. Yep, the sleek,

02/07/2025

Ecobank Group has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate African financial inclusion using AI-powered digital banking solutions across 33 countries

Ecobank Group has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate African financial inclusion using AI-powered digital banking solutions across 33 countries

02/07/2025

African students are building AI tools to predict crop prices and guide farmers, showcasing a new wave of innovation in Africa's Agri-Tech sector.

African students are building AI tools to predict crop prices and guide farmers, showcasing a new wave of innovation in Africa's Agri-Tech sector.

01/07/2025

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways signed strategic partnership MoU introducing third daily Doha-Nairobi flight and comprehensive codeshare agreement.

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways signed strategic partnership MoU introducing third daily Doha-Nairobi flight and comprehensive codeshare agreement.