Kenyan News: Tech

Safaricom’s Mobile Connectivity Business Accounted for 52.2% of Its 2024/2025 Half-Year Revenue
Safaricom has announced its 2024/2025 half-year revenue figures showing a strong first 6 months of the year ending September 30th 2024.
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The LOOP Visa Card Unlocks Financial Convenience and Lifestyle Rewards
LOOP Visa card is a lifestyle brand that blends mobile money with banking to give its users a convenient way to access financial tools.
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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces
Free Data on Uber Apps for Kenyans as Safaricom Zero-Rates Access
Uber and Safaricom’s partnership zero-rates the Uber apps, providing free data to enhance accessibility, reduce costs, and boost digital inclusion.
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Former TikTok and Twitch Exec Jeff Li Joins Binance as VP of Product
On the first day of Binance Blockchain Week, Binance announced the appointment of Jeff Li as Binance’s new Vice President of Product.
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Growing Data Needs in West Africa Demand New Infrastructure Strategies, Vertiv Execs Say
Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments
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Kenya Leads in Retail Fraud Attempts, Digital Scams Surge Across Industries, Reveals TransUnion Report
Kenya’s digital fraud rate ranks high globally, with retail most targeted. TransUnion urges stronger fraud prevention as fraud tactics evolve rapidly.
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Binance Blockchain Week 2024 Wraps Up in Dubai with 4600 Attendees
Binance Blockchain Week 2024 has officially concluded, marking a historic gathering of over 4600 attendees in Dubai
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Kenya Ranked 10th Globally for Suspected Digital Fraud in H1 2024
In the first half (H1) of 2024, 4.6% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in Kenya.
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Kenya’s New Mobile Phone Tax Compliance Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns
Kenya's new IMEI tax registration rules raise privacy, cost, and practicality concerns, impacting consumers, businesses, and tourists.
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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Completes First Cohort with Investments in Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORDA
Visa has announced investments in four start-ups that graduated from the inaugural cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments reflect Visa’s ongoing dedication to championing digital innovation in Africa, helping drive fintech... The post Visa Afri
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Mastercard and DTB Partner to Drive Digital Payments in East Africa
Mastercard and (DTB) have announced a 10-year agreement to offer tailored digital payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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Canon Unveils Three New RF Hybrid Lenses
Canon has announced three important new additions to its RF series of hybrid lenses; which join an ever-growing range of L-series primes and zooms for the EOS R system. The RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF 50mm...
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Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years
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Epson Unveils an OCXO Solution for Power Efficiency in Data-Intensive Industries
Epson has announced the introduction of the OG7050CAN, an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO)
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Prescribing innovation: Cloud computing and the potential for AI in Kenya’s healthcare sector
Today, information technology plays an important role in the provision of healthcare. Kenya has recognised that role.
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Equity Bank Named 2nd Runner-Up for Best Use of Technology at 2024 ICX Service Excellence Awards
Equity has e second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category, at the Service Excellence Awards 2024 hosted by the ICX.
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Xiaomi Black Friday 2024: Huge Discounts on Smartphones Starting at KES 8,999
Xiaomi Kenya’s Black Friday 2024 sale offers discounted smartphones starting at KES 8,999, available on Jumia and Xiaomi stores nationwide.
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Safaricom Zero-Rates Uber App for Drivers Raising Net Neutrality Concerns
Safaricom and Uber have today announced a new partnership that will allow free use by drivers and delivery partners on the Uber app.
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Instagram is Intentionally Lowering Your Content Quality
Instagram lowers video quality for low-engagement posts to manage resources, reserving higher quality for popular content, sparking creator concerns.
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You May Need to Pay to Keep Windows 10 Protected After 2025
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in 2025, requiring users to pay escalating fees for critical security updates through ESU.
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POCO Returns to Kenya with POCO C75 and POCO M6 Pro Launch
POCO re-enters Kenya, launching the high-performance M6 Pro and versatile C75, offering affordable mid-range smartphones with strong features and design.
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POCO Relaunches in Kenya with the New POCO C75 and M6 Pro Smartphones
POCO has officially relaunched in Kenya and introduced two new models, the C75 and the powerhouse POCO M6 Pro.
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Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ Launched in Kenya: The Slimmest 3D-Curved Smartphone
The Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ combines ultra-slim 6.8mm design, 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP camera, 5000mAh SiC battery, and JBL-tuned speakers.
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Binance Blockchain Week 2024 Day 1 Highlights
Day 1 of Binance Blockchain Week 2024 concluded on October 30 with presentations, panels and networking sessions.
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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya Appoints Murali Natarajan as New CEO
The Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has today announced the appointed Mr Murali Natarajan as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
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Xiaomi Kenya Announces Black Friday Offers on Smartphones With Deals Starting at Ksh 8,999
Xiaomi Kenya has announced it will be offering unbeatable deals on its latest smartphones this Black Friday.
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Safaricom Denies Allegations in Explosive Daily Nation Report on Police Surveillance
Safaricom denies *Daily Nation* claims of allowing police unrestricted access to customer data, countering allegations of privacy violations and data misuse.
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Vertiv Appoints Scott Armul as Executive Vice President
Vertiv has announced that Scott Armul will be promoted to executive vice president, global portfolio and business units on January 1, 2025.
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Binance Partners with AWS to Improve User Onboarding and Support
Binance has announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the user onboarding experience and customer support.
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Janngo Capital Closes a $78M Fund to Support Tech Startups Across Africa with Gender Equality Focus
Janngo Capital has announced the final closing of its second fund at $78 million, 20% beyond its initial target.
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Bolt Kenya Hosts Wellness Workshop for Female Drivers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers.
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Standard Chartered Reports Q3 2024 Results with 41% Profit Surge
Standard Chartered has announced their Q3 2024 results, highlighting a strong performance that reflects the success of their strategic focus.
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Engineers Gather in Mombasa to Drive Kenya’s Path to Industrialization and Job Creation
Over 3,000 engineers gathered in Mombasa for IEK's convention, focusing on sustainable engineering to drive Kenya's industrialization and job creation goals.
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ICP HUBs Kenya and Turkey Announce Partnership to Launch Web3 Bootcamp for Blockchain Developers
ICP HUBs Kenya and Turkey are happy to announce an exciting new partnership aimed at advancing Web3 development.
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Wasoko and MaxAB Appoint Mo Elshenawy as Board Director and Technical Advisor
Wasoko and MaxAB has announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy as an Independent Board Director and Technical Advisor.
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Safaricom Foundation, Vodafone and Ministry of Education Launch Ksh 240M Digital Skills Program for Teachers
Safaricom Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Vodafone Foundation to launch a Ksh 240 million programme.
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EFTCorp and Visa Partner to Improve Digital Payments in Africa
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a transformative five-year partnership to boost financial inclusion.
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Network International and Ant International Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in Middle East & Africa
Network International (Network) and Ant International, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore extension of innovative digital
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Bridging the AI Gap in Kenya: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Explained
Samsung’s partnerships with Google, Watu Simu, and Absa drive AI adoption in Kenya, enhancing tech accessibility and economic growth.
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