Infinix has officially launched its AI-powered Infinix AI Buds (model XE37) in Kenya, months after their initial global debut. These earbuds are now available through authorized partners and third-party retailers, with a recommended retail price of KES 8,999.

• The AI Buds feature real-time translation for up to 162 languages across conversation, live listening, and transcription modes.
• A standout feature is the transparent touchscreen charging case, enabling control over music, calls, and translation without touching a phone.
• The earbuds offer hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), providing up to 45dB of noise reduction.
• They boast a total playback time of up to 36 hours with ANC off and are rated IPX4 for splash resistance.

Authorities in Kenya have cracked down on illegal streaming services by arresting Kelvin Kiplang’at Singoéi in Eldoret. He is accused of operating an underground network distributing pirated WAKA TV and other IPTV content, leading to the disconnection of 64 subscribers.

• 64 subscribers were instantly disconnected from unauthorized IPTV streams.
• Kelvin Kiplang’at Singoéi was arrested in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County.
• The suspect appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Eldoret on October 7, 2025, and was released on a cash bail of KES 300,000.
• The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), led the operation.
• A "WAKA TV pirate control panel" and 135 marketing flyers were seized.

Four young Kenyan women from Team Avytria will represent Kenya at the continental finals of the Absa Bank Kenya–GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. Their AI-powered fintech platform, "Jasho – Powering Your Hustle," designed to assist gig economy workers and persons with disabilities, won the national round.

• The solution utilizes AI for real-time expense tracking, personalized financial coaching, and fraud prevention, with support for facial recognition and voice commands for accessibility.
• The 2025 GirlCode Hackathon involved 112 participants and a 30-hour coding challenge, with the top three teams gaining access to an incubation program through Absa Kenya Foundation and ALX.
• The pan-African winner will receive USD 5,500 (approximately KES 700,000), and the competition saw participation from over 450 young women across seven African cities, an increase from 280 in 2024.