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Security researchers say Tecno phones were shipped with malware to steal money from users
Some disturbing reports from security researchers indicate that Tecno devices which are popularly used here in Kenya were shipped with money stealing malware. This...
Google assistant will now let you send audio messages to your friends and family
There are a couple of ways the Google assistant has so far been useful in our daily endeavors, you can easily ask for the...
Egerton University is set to embrace online learning to provide lectures to learners
Egerton University is set to offer online lectures after upgrading the current infrastructure to support the move. The institution expects to offer online lessons...
MediaTek intros Dimensity 800U a 5G-capable chip aimed for use by affordable flagships
Looks like the 5G future is shaping up in our very own eyes, and MediaTek has unveiled what looks like a 5G chip we...
Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya unveils BIMS to capture member details and curb crime
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) has unveiled a centralized database to capture member details and help curb crime by rogue operators...
StanChart customers to acquire solar energy and water treatment equipment at reduced rate
Standard chartered bank customers will be offered solar energy and water treatment equipment from Davis and Shirtliff at subsidized rates thanks to the partnership...
Foreign tech companies now required to relinquish 30 percent stake to operate in Kenya
Much like other countries such as India that require foreign companies to first relinquish a percentage of ownership to locals before setting up shop...
Safaricom raises minimum amount you can borrow from M-Shwari to Ksh. 2000
M-Shwari - a mobile lending service from NCBA that’s available on Safaricom’s MPESA service will now require customers to borrow a minimum of Ksh....
WhatsApp could soon allow users to sync chats between iOS and android on multiple devices
If you’ve used WhatsApp for a while and at some point switched from android to iOS or vice versa, then you are aware of...
Telkom, Airtel merger deal suspended, instead Telkom is opting for alternative strategic options
The expected merger deal between Telkom and Airtel Networks Kenya Limited isn’t happening after all, this is after Telkom alleged continued challenges in receiving...
Samsung donates Galaxy A2 core devices to health workers as Safaricom extends monthly bundles
Safaricom has today extended its support to our frontline health workers with monthly communication bundles that were first unveiled in April this year. The...
WhatsApp adds a Google search feature for forwarded messages to fact-check fakes
WhatsApp is introducing a nifty feature that’s targeted at double checking forwarded messages in an effort to discover fakes. The feature works by tapping...
BUSINESS
KRA Cuts Fringe Benefits Tax to 13% as CBK Lowers Lending Rates to Stimulate Economic Growth
KRA has reduced the tax rate for employee welfare benefits, including fringe benefits and deemed interest rates, in line with the recent CBK rate...
HOW TO
Kenya Kwanza’s Push for a Fast, Interoperable Payment System to Rival M-Pesa
The Kenya Kwanza government is building on its digital finance momentum by developing a fast, interoperable payment system to boost financial inclusion and reduce...
GADGETS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series: Unveiling Features, Pricing, and Exclusive Offers in Kenya
Xiaomi has launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 series in Kenya with new features and improved durability across all models. Building on the...