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Konza Technopolis partnered with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to host the Magical Kenya Trail Series 2026 Youth Hackathon in Nandi County. This 24-hour innovation sprint was focused on leveraging technology to enhance Kenya's tourism economy, culture, and local growth. In other digital service news, Safaricom has quietly removed the “Make Ur Bundle” feature from its latest MySafaricom app (v1.27.1.10). The company now forces users to access custom bundle creation via the *544# USSD code. Additionally, Netflix Kenya has announced a packed roster for January 2026. The new content includes a wide array of new films, series, documentaries, and stand-up comedy specials for its subscribers.

How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy

How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy

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Safaricom quietly axes ‘Make Ur Bundle’ option from MySafaricom app

Safaricom quietly axes ‘Make Ur Bundle’ option from MySafaricom app

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What’s coming to Netflix Kenya in January 2026

What’s coming to Netflix Kenya in January 2026

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How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy
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How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy

Konza Technopolis partnered with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to host the Magical Kenya Trail Series 2026 Youth Hackathon in Nandi County. This 24-hour innovation sprint focused on leveraging technology to enhance Kenya's tourism economy, culture, and local growth.

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Network International Expands in Sudan Through Strategic Partnership with Saudi Sudanese Bank
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Network International Expands in Sudan Through Strategic Partnership with Saudi Sudanese Bank

Network International has expanded its presence in Sudan by signing a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, aiming to modernize the country's digital payment infrastructure. This partnership will introduce advanced fintech solutions and enhance payment services across the region.

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Safaricom quietly axes ‘Make Ur Bundle’ option from MySafaricom app
tech16h ago

Safaricom quietly axes ‘Make Ur Bundle’ option from MySafaricom app

Safaricom has quietly removed the popular “Make Ur Bundle” feature from its latest MySafaricom app (v1.27.1.10), forcing users to access custom bundle creation via the *544# USSD code.

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How Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Enable Up-Time within the Nigerian Oil & Gas and Mining Industries
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How Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Enable Up-Time within the Nigerian Oil & Gas and Mining Industries

Nigeria's recent national power grid collapse highlights severe energy issues impacting crucial sectors like oil and gas, and mining. This instability causes significant economic losses, estimated by the World Bank at $29 billion annually, emphasizing the urgent need for reliable backup power solutions.

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Google Pixel phones finally get 5G in Nigeria, thanks to Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2
tech1d ago

Google Pixel phones finally get 5G in Nigeria, thanks to Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2

Google Pixel phones in Nigeria can now access 5G networks, thanks to the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 update. This marks a significant change as Google previously restricted 5G in regions where Pixel devices weren't officially sold.

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Government says 5M smartphones retailing at KES 6,000 to KES 8,000 have now been assembled in Kenya
tech1d ago

Government says 5M smartphones retailing at KES 6,000 to KES 8,000 have now been assembled in Kenya

The Kenyan government announced a significant milestone in local device assembly, with 5 million smartphones now assembled in the country, retailing between KES 6,000 and KES 8,000.

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What’s coming to Netflix Kenya in January 2026
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What’s coming to Netflix Kenya in January 2026

Netflix Kenya has announced a packed roster for January 2026, featuring a wide array of new films, series, documentaries, reality shows, and stand-up comedy specials. Subscribers can anticipate the return of popular shows and the debut of highly anticipated adaptations.

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How LG Is Using Mobile Service Units to Fix a Broken After-Sales System in Kenya
tech1d ago

How LG Is Using Mobile Service Units to Fix a Broken After-Sales System in Kenya

LG is revolutionizing its after-sales service in Kenya with the introduction of its mobile Best Care Trailer. This initiative aims to address common consumer frustrations like unreliable technicians, long wait times, and substandard parts by bringing certified repairs directly to customers.

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Here is why Netflix killed Chromecast support
tech1d ago

Here is why Netflix killed Chromecast support

Netflix has reportedly removed the casting button from its mobile apps because only a small percentage of users were still utilizing the feature. This decision, initially baffling to many, is now understood to be a calculated move based on declining usage data.

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Safaricom Appoints Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business
tech1d ago

Safaricom Appoints Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as its new Director of Fixed Business, signaling a strategic shift towards more flexible, prepaid broadband options. This move aims to expand internet access for homes and businesses across Kenya.

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Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to lead Fixed Business as pay-as-you-go fibre plans near rollout
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Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to lead Fixed Business as pay-as-you-go fibre plans near rollout

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business, effective January 5, 2026, to lead the rollout of flexible pay-as-you-go fibre plans in Kenya.

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Back-to-School is Now Stress-Free with Prepaid Card for Students
tech4d ago

Back-to-School is Now Stress-Free with Prepaid Card for Students

Equity Bank has introduced a new Prepaid Card for students, aiming to alleviate stress for parents during the back-to-school season by offering a safer and more convenient way to manage children's pocket money and expenses.

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Binance Research 2025: How Regulation, Stablecoins, and DeFi Turned Crypto into a Real Financial System
tech4d ago

Binance Research 2025: How Regulation, Stablecoins, and DeFi Turned Crypto into a Real Financial System

Binance Research's 2025 report reveals that the crypto market achieved significant structural progress despite macroeconomic headwinds, with a shift towards regulated, institutional involvement and practical applications. The market capitalization surpassed $4 trillion, and Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,000.

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NTT DATA Named a Top Employer in Kenya for 2026
tech4d ago

NTT DATA Named a Top Employer in Kenya for 2026

NTT DATA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Kenya for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, affirming its strong people practices and commitment to an inclusive workplace. This local certification contributes to NTT DATA’s third consecutive Global Top Employer status, placing it among only 17 organizations worldwide to achieve this highest level of certification.

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Starlink Cuts Hardware Barrier With Monthly Installments in Kenya
tech4d ago

Starlink Cuts Hardware Barrier With Monthly Installments in Kenya

Starlink has introduced monthly installment payments for its internet hardware in Kenya starting January 2026, a strategic move to boost market penetration amid intense competition from terrestrial providers.

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Microsoft and Zendawa Deploy AI Platform to Help Kenyan Pharmacies Cut Wastage and Boost Sales
tech5d ago

Microsoft and Zendawa Deploy AI Platform to Help Kenyan Pharmacies Cut Wastage and Boost Sales

Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to launch an AI-powered platform designed to enhance efficiency, reduce medicine wastage, and boost sales for independent pharmacies across Kenya.

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Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1 Million to Power Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
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Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1 Million to Power Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon

Hashgraph Ventures has pledged an additional $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, Africa’s largest Web3 innovation event, bolstering its mission to accelerate digital transformation and economic inclusion across the continent. This commitment brings the total equity investment for exceptional projects to $2 million, complementing a $1 million prize pool.

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Netflix partners with CAF for exclusive AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights show
tech5d ago

Netflix partners with CAF for exclusive AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights show

Netflix has reportedly partnered with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to broadcast an exclusive Daily Highlights show for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Wikipedia Marks 25 Years as the Backbone of the Global Internet
tech5d ago

Wikipedia Marks 25 Years as the Backbone of the Global Internet

Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia and a cornerstone of the internet, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of providing free, reliable, human-powered knowledge globally. The Wikimedia Foundation has launched a global campaign, emphasizing the platform's evolution, the vital role of its 250,000 volunteer editors, and its future amidst challenges like AI and the need for verified information.

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Massive piracy crackdown: 1337x, Fmovies, and 150+ others facing global shutdown (full list inside)
tech5d ago

Massive piracy crackdown: 1337x, Fmovies, and 150+ others facing global shutdown (full list inside)

A global crackdown on piracy is underway, initiated by a New Delhi High Court order targeting over 150 illicit streaming and torrent websites, including popular sites like 1337x and Fmovies.

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Kenyans Borrowed Ksh. 109.8 Billion via Digital Lenders in 2025 as Cost Pressures Persist
tech5d ago

Kenyans Borrowed Ksh. 109.8 Billion via Digital Lenders in 2025 as Cost Pressures Persist

Kenyans borrowed a staggering Ksh. 109.8 billion through licensed digital lenders in the first 11 months of 2025, distributed across more than 6.6 million loans, highlighting the growing reliance on mobile-first financing solutions for quick liquidity.

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Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift
tech5d ago

Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift

Uber has stopped accepting Visa card payments in Kenya, a significant shift attributed to rising global payment processing costs. This change, which took effect in December 2025 and became widespread in January 2026, highlights a restructuring of how global platforms operate in African markets.

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Capital.com Secures CMA Licence to Operate as Online Forex Broker in Kenya
tech5d ago

Capital.com Secures CMA Licence to Operate as Online Forex Broker in Kenya

Global fintech trading platform Capital.com has been granted a regulatory license by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, allowing it to operate as a licensed Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker in the country.

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Vertiv Introduces New Modular Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Solution to Support High-Density Compute Requirements in North America and EMEA
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Vertiv Introduces New Modular Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Solution to Support High-Density Compute Requirements in North America and EMEA

Vertiv has unveiled new configurations for its MegaMod HDX, a pre-fabricated infrastructure solution designed to support high-density computing environments for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) deployments.

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Safaricom says SHA can deduct money from M-PESA account without asking for your PIN
tech6d ago

Safaricom says SHA can deduct money from M-PESA account without asking for your PIN

Safaricom has addressed concerns raised by Kenyans about money being deducted from their M-PESA accounts for the Social Health Authority (SHA) without a PIN prompt. The company clarifies that this is not a security flaw but a feature of the M-PESA Ratiba service, a standing order facility that allows for pre-authorized automatic deductions.

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Here’s the Complete List of African Countries with Paused US Immigrant Visas
tech6d ago

Here’s the Complete List of African Countries with Paused US Immigrant Visas

The U.S. State Department has indefinitely frozen immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including 22 African nations, effective January 21, 2026. This policy targets permanent residency applicants seeking green cards, citing concerns about welfare usage rates.

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Uganda Temporarily Suspends Public Internet During Election Period
tech6d ago

Uganda Temporarily Suspends Public Internet During Election Period

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary suspension of public internet access and some mobile services during the ongoing election period, effective January 13th at 18:00. This directive, based on the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Security Committee, aims to combat misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud, and incitement to violence online.

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OPPO A6x price and specifications in Kenya
tech6d ago

OPPO A6x price and specifications in Kenya

OPPO has launched the OPPO A6x in Kenya, an entry-level smartphone designed for endurance and durability, featuring a large battery and high refresh rate screen at an accessible price point.

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How to check KILEA and KPSEA 2025 results online
tech6d ago

How to check KILEA and KPSEA 2025 results online

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the performance reports for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA). Parents can now access KPSEA results online, while KILEA results require school visits.

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Pentagon moves to deploy Musk’s Grok AI even as concerns grow over deepfakes
tech1w ago

Pentagon moves to deploy Musk’s Grok AI even as concerns grow over deepfakes

Despite international alarm over deepfakes, the Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's Grok AI into its network this month, alongside Google's generative AI systems, while the United Kingdom and other nations are taking regulatory action against Grok for non-consensual deepfakes.

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