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Apple rejected Kenya’s request to have two iPhones unlocked in a police investigation
Most of us are privy to how Apple goes out of its way to ensure unrivaled user privacy on its devices, the US tech...
Dispute between US government and Huawei forces Safaricom to postpone launch of 5G network
Safaricom has put on hold plans to unveils what would have been Kenya’s first 5G network following the ongoing squabble between US government and...
Mombasa county unveils electronic Development and Application Management System platform
The county government of Mombasa unveiled an electronic management system that will avail important services to residents in a bid to eliminate corruption and...
Lamu police arrest man suspected of flying unmanned aircraft (drone) above its post
Police in Lamu have arrested a man suspected of flying unmanned aircraft popularly referred to as drone above a police post in the region....
Huduma cards expected to replace traditional Identity cards as main form of identification in Kenya
Long awaited Huduma Namba that elicited all forms of controversies when launched may be on the way to Kenyans after all. This comes after...
Safaricom out to support e-waste management efforts from the informal sector
Kenya’s largest mobile service provider – Safaricom has announced plans to support the informal sector in management of the electronic waste. The announcement was...
New law seeks to punish misleading online advertising and inaccurate mileages on vehicles
A new law that is up for debate in parliament, if passed, will seek to punish online retailers that provide inaccurate information regarding items...
YouTube Shorts set to take on TikTok in the short video segment with familiar features and approach
Google is bracing itself for a slice of the pie in the short video social segment that TikTok has so far dominated with its...
TikTok opts for a partnership with Oracle, abandons popularized sale to Microsoft
Chinese short video social networking platform TikTok won’t be sold to Microsoft after all, this comes days after the much-anticipated sale to the American...
New draft regulations require Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom to compensate users on network outages
Mobile service providers will be required to compensate subscribers on instances of outages affecting access to various services from the telecommunication companies according to...
Telkom Kenya unveils Kadunda T-Smart device with 4G capability and running on KaiOS
Telkom Kenya has officially unveiled an affordable Kadunda T-smart phone with 4G capability in the country. The telco seeks to tap into those Kenyans...
Safaricom gifts subscribers with free 500MB’s in “Browse Bila Waas” campaign
Safaricom has unveiled a promo that will reward subscribers who opt in their personalized non expiry data plans with free 500MB’s that expire at...
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...