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20/08/2025

NEW: Twitch has paused monetization for all Kenyan streamers due to new regulations. Channels can still go live, but payouts have been suspended, meaning no income from subs, ads or bits. Many creators are now weighing next steps.

Twitch’s decision isn’t just about policy — it’s a reminder of how fragile creator economies can be when platforms choose to pull out.

19/08/2025

From the days when SIM cards cost more than houses to a market of over 76 million active lines, Kenya’s mobile landscape has transformed dramatically. Airtel’s rapid growth and Safaricom hitting 50 million subscribers show how competition, innovation, and digital adoption are reshaping how Kenyans connect and communicate. The story of Kenya’s mobile market isn’t just about numbers — it’s about accessibility, technology, and the future of connectivity.

What began as a luxury for the few has transformed into a story of accessibility, innovation, and rapid subscriber growth across the country

19/08/2025

Chrome has always been the window to the web, but now it’s becoming a stage for AI innovation. Perplexity’s bold moves, OpenAI’s expanding reach, and Google’s Gemini integration are transforming the browser into an intelligent assistant that could redefine how we interact online. For anyone curious about where browsing is headed, this is a moment worth watching.

Behind the billion-dollar offers and AI integrations, the browser you use every day is becoming a battleground for tech’s biggest players

19/08/2025

Ethiopia still runs largely on cash, but change is on the horizon. Safaricom is taking on the challenge of bringing mobile money to millions of users, aiming to transform the way people pay, save, and interact with finance across the country. The journey is ambitious, with network expansion, trust-building, and navigating a complex market all on the table. How this Kenyan telecom shapes Ethiopia’s digital future will be a story to watch.

The Kenyan telecom faces the challenge of building trust and infrastructure in a cash-dominated country

19/08/2025

Android users are abandoning X while iOS downloads continue to climb. Crashes, glitches, and competition from platforms like Threads and Grok are reshaping the mobile social landscape. How X responds could define its growth for the rest of 2025.

As competitors like Threads and Grok gain traction, X faces mounting pressure to fix its Android experience quickly.

19/08/2025

Nairobi’s latest social media trend is turning private relationships into public drama. Are women uncovering the truth or creating a digital tribunal? Follow the viral stories, the debates, and the legal risks here:

As personal lives are laid bare online, legal experts warn that the thrill of public drama comes with serious risks

19/08/2025

Bolt has introduced dashboard cameras (dash cams) for driver partners nationwide , as part of ongoing efforts to increase safety on the e-hailing platform.

According to a statement, the service, provided in partnership with dash cam and safety technology provider Driver Technologies, allows Bolt driver partners to turn their mobile phones into a forward-facing exterior and driver-facing interior dash camera, with videos backed up in the cloud.

The feature enables riders and drivers to record video during a trip for evidence collection, in the case of a safety incident.

Bolt has introduced dash cams for driver partners in Kenya, as part of ongoing efforts to increase safety on the e-hailing platform

16/08/2025

This Week in Tech with Tawheda Ali

15/08/2025

We hear a lot about how tech is connecting us — but not enough about how it’s also hurting us.
In our 5th episode, we had to talk about cyberbullying: body shaming, fake accounts, leaked info, mental breakdowns.
It’s wild how someone can push a person to depression then still write “RIP” under their photo like nothing happened.

Maybe the real tech upgrade we need is learning how to treat people better online.

🎧 Episode 5 out now — Youth & Changing Tech Trends: https://youtu.be/c2TfIC8zU84?si=TNoKnaqSzR9x-KLf

15/08/2025

Samsung just gave its most premium foldable a second act. The Galaxy Z Fold5 is back — fully renewed, certified, and actually affordable this time. Same display, same power, less pain for your wallet.

One of Samsung’s most expensive phones just became a lot more attainable — and it still feels high-end

15/08/2025

Empowering the next generation of African women in tech — Absa Kenya and GirlCode are back with a Pan-African hackathon designed for bold ideas in AI, fintech, and cybersecurity.

Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with GirlCode, has launched the 2025 edition of GirlCodeHack, a Pan-African women-in-tech hackathon