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Meta, Safaricom Launch Oman-Kenya Submarine Cable
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has entered into a strategic partnership with Safaricom to roll out a new high-capacity submarine cable linking Oman and Kenya. The project aims to strengthen digital connectivity, improve internet speeds, and enhance network reliability across East Africa, a region increasingly dependent on fast and stable online access. The agreement,…
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Safaricom, Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Video Ring Tones
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launched Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service dubbed VybCall, marking a new era in mobile personalization and entertainment. The innovation, modelled off the popular Skiza service introduced nearly two decades ago, allows customers to replace traditional caller tunes with short-form videos, offering a fresh twist to the…
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Pay TV Subscribers Drop as CA Changes Metrics
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has changed how it measures Tv subscription by shifting from the previous used cumulative sign ups to active subscription a bold move that has been used to generate revenue for the last 90 days According to the latest data for Q4 2024/25, the active subscribers numbers stood at 1.48…
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Kenya Rakes in Billions from Global Digital Giants
Kenyan has received a total Sh2.3 billion from foreign digital services providers, of which Sh200 million has been collected under the new Significant Economic Presence (SEP) frame work. However, the majority of the total income collected came from the Digital Service tax (DST) that was used before hand, which was introduced back in June 2020…
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KRA Launches USSD Code to Ease Tax Services for SMEs
In a bid to make tax services accessible to small businesses the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a USSD that will enable taxpayers to access tax services without internet connectivity. KRA acknowledges that not every taxpayer in the country has access to digital devices, stable internet and digital literacy to use the internet-based…
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Airtel Launches the Biggest Data Centre to Boost Digital Growth
Airtel has officially launched construction of East Africa’s largest data centre, a project aimed to redefine the region’s digital infrastructure. Through its data centre subsidiary, Nxtra by Airtel Africa, the company broke ground at Tatu City, Nairobi, unveiling plans for a 44-megawatt (MW) facility purpose-built for cloud and AI services. The Nxtra Data Centre is…
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Doubt AI’s Power in Music and Miss the Revolution
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is subtly disrupting every aspect of the creative industry from content creation to music and art. This trend is taking the music industry by storm, sending shivers across sectors on the uncertainty around the future of music and if AI algorithms will one day overtake the artists who pour their soul and…
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$4M Boost to Poa Internet – Affordable WiFi Coming Your Way
Finnish development financier Finnfund has signed a Sh516.8 million ($4 million) debt investment agreement with Kenyan internet service provider Poa Internet to expand its network and improve access to affordable broadband in underserved communities. The investment, supported by the European Union (EU) and the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus, aims to bridge Kenya’s digital…
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Apple to Launch iPhone 17 Series with Major Upgrades
Apple is set to launch the new iPhone 17 series and other devices on September 9 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The company will introduce four new iPhone models including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and a new iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 will look almost the same as…
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YouTube Launches New “Hype” Feature But Africa Left Out
YouTube has introduced a new tool called the “hype” feature to help small creators get noticed. Fans can now show extra support for videos they enjoy, giving smaller channels a better chance to grow. But many are asking why African countries were left out of this global rollout. YouTube said one of the reasons for…
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Canal+ Set To Acquire MultiChoice in a Landmark $ 3B Deal
French media powerhouse Canal+ has received regulatory approval to acquire South African broadcasting giant MultiChoice in a landmark $3 billion ( Sh 390 billion) deal, setting the stage for a major shake-up in Africa’s media landscape. The decision by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal, announced on Wednesday, July 23, paves the way for Canal+ to become…
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VACC Backs Crypto Regulation Bill to Unlock Kenya’s Blockchain Potential
The Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has expressed strong support for the proposed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Bill, 2025, describing it as a crucial step toward establishing a safer and more robust digital asset environment in Kenya. The bill, which aims to regulate the licensing, compliance, and registration of crypto platforms, could mark…
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Why YouTube Seeks to Crackdown on AI-generated Videos
YouTube has announced major revisions to its Partner Program (YPP) monetization policies and ad-sensitive content categories, with the new changes set to take effect on July 15, 2025. The platform focuses on rewarding creators who produce authentic, original videos, while clamping down on low-effort uploads that weaken viewer experience and advertiser trust. Crackdown on Mass-Produced…
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Isuzu Launches Wellness Drive to Curb Rising Road Deaths
In a bid to combat rising road fatalities, Isuzu East Africa and its partners have launched the third edition of the “Eyes on the Road” campaign, offering free medical and vehicle wellness checks to over 300 commercial drivers along Mombasa Road. The wellness drive focused on public service vehicles, school buses, and long-distance trucks areas…
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How Livestock Sector Could Benefit From AI Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been touted as a technology that has the potential to disrupt every aspect of life and economy in unprecedented ways. While this is true, since AI has begun this disruption, one sector in Kenya still operates in a brick-and-mortar model. That is agriculture. To some extent crop production has witnessed adoption…
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Elon Musk unveils screen-based advertising pricing model on X.
Billionaire entrepreneur and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk has announced a major change to the platform’s advertising pricing model. In a post on X, Musk revealed that the platform will begin charging advertisers based on the vertical size of their ads rather than traditional engagement-based metrics. “X is moving to charging for ads based…
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CFAO And Almasi in Deal to Finance Commercial Vehicles
CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services Limited have partnered to offer customers 90 percent financing for commercial vehicle purchases, payable over 60 months at convenient rates. The strategic agreement is expected to boost the transport and logistics sector by providing entrepreneurs with affordable access to heavy commercial trucks, through a Sharia-compliant finance partner. READ…
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MTN Uganda Unveils Plans To Restructure Mobile Money Operations
MTN Uganda Limited has announced plans to restructure its mobile money business through the separation and reorganization of its wholly owned subsidiary, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MTN MoMo), as part of its ongoing fintech strategy. In a cautionary statement issued to shareholders and the public in compliance with Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) Listing Rules…
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Kenya Ranked Top in Africa for ICT Regulation by UN Telecom Agency
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6 – Kenya has been ranked the most progressive country in Africa in terms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) regulation, according to the latest ICT Regulatory Tracker released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency. The report, which assesses 194 countries, gave Kenya a score of 93 points,…
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Jubilee Insurance Uncovers Sh400 Million Fraud Using AI
Jubilee Insurance has revealed that it thwarted fraudulent insurance claims amounting to Sh400 million through the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The company utilized AI-driven systems to detect and prevent these fictitious claims, enhancing its fraud detection capabilities. Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich said that the adoption of AI has drastically improved the insurance company’s…
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