Technology

  Ethiopia launches Fayda Wallet to advance digital ID, enable eKYC, and boost financial inclusion with Visa, TECH5, and Coopbank. Read More

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  Safaricom revamps MSME credit offerings with Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi loans for flexible business financing. Read More

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  Samsung’s One UI 7 update, powered by Android 15, is finally dancing its way to your Galaxy A35 and A16 4G devices. After dazzling users in Korea, Europe, India, and even Egypt, this sleek update is now ready to bring some serious pizzazz to your smartphones right here in Nairobi and beyond. Released yesterday, it’s … Read More

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  iHUB launches 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship cohort with 75% female-led startups, redefining Africa’s education innovation landscape. Read More

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  A fresh global study on AI has just dropped, and guess what? When it comes to embracing Artificial Intelligence, it looks like Africa isn’t just at the table – we’re helping build it. The “Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025” by KPMG and the University of Melbourne has painted a … Read More

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  In a surprising twist to the AI-driven future of work, IBM has been forced to walk back a key automation initiative after laying off thousands of employees in favor of artificial intelligence. The company, which cut nearly 8,000 jobs in 2023—primarily in its human resources division—now finds itself rehiring in droves after realizing that replacing … Read More

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  Kenya just hit the brakes on the wild ride of biometric data collection and age verification—at least to check if we’re all still buckled in. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has released two major draft guidance notes: one on processing biometric data and another on handling children’s data, including age assurance online. … Read More

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  A few months ago, something unexpected happened in my rural backyard: a brand-new cellular booster tower quietly rose from the soil. For a region where even sending a simple WhatsApp message used to feel like launching a satellite, this was no small feat. It turns out, this wasn’t a one-off miracle — it’s part of … Read More

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  Jony Ive and OpenAI Are Building What Comes After the iPhone – Without Apple Read More

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  The internet is a vast, wondrous place, a digital playground where we all learn, connect, and explore. Yet, for many, it can sometimes feel like a digital Wild West, full of hidden corners and unexpected dangers. Parents, guardians, and concerned citizens often worry about what lurks beyond the screen for their children, which is where … Read More

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