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TCL Takes Over Nairobi for Arsenal vs Man City, Puts Its New SQD Mini-LED TVs in the Spotlight

TCL Africa leveraged the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Nairobi for a product showcase of its new SQD Mini-LED TVs.

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tech3h ago

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years, John Ternus Takes the Reins

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with John Ternus set to take the helm on September 1, 2026.

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tech2h ago

Wall Street Just Flagged the Kenya Shilling as One of Africa’s Most Vulnerable Currencies

Wall Street strategists now view the Kenyan shilling as one of Africa's most vulnerable currencies, predicting the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) may soon scale back dollar sales, allowing the shilling to weaken.

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tech4d ago

Safaricom Apologises for My OneApp Chaos, but the Damage Is Already Done

Safaricom has publicly apologized for the chaotic rollout of its new My OneApp, which merged the M-PESA and MySafaricom apps but has caused widespread technical issues for customers since its 1 April launch.

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tech1d ago

Samsung’s New SmartThings Update Turns Your Phone Into a Long-Distance Caregiver

Samsung's SmartThings platform has received a significant update designed to aid long-distance caregivers, particularly for ageing parents. The update enhances its Family Care service, integrating new features for monitoring and communication.

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tech1d ago

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra arrives 28 April in China with a bolted-on “Gun God” controller that turns it into a handheld console

OnePlus has unveiled the Ace 6 Ultra, launching in China on 28 April 2026, with a standout accessory designed for mobile gamers.

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tech4d ago

Sama to Lay Off 1,108 Nairobi Employees After Meta Ends Major Contract

Sama, a Nairobi-based AI data annotation firm, is laying off 1,108 employees following the termination of a major contract by its client, Meta.

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tech4d ago

YouTube Now Lets You Turn Off Shorts From Your Feed Entirely

YouTube has quietly rolled out a new feature allowing users to effectively turn off the Shorts feed entirely from their main feed. This long-awaited option addresses a persistent user complaint about the platform's short-form video content.

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tech5d ago

16% to 13% to 8%: Kenya’s Chaotic 48-Hour Fuel Price U-Turn, Explained

In a chaotic 48-hour span, Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) drastically revised fuel prices twice, ultimately lowering the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 13% to 8% after initial increases. This U-turn followed public outcry over record-high fuel prices.

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tech6d ago

Craft Silicon’s TouristTap Now an Authorised Payment Option at Kenya’s Parks, Hotels and Attractions

The Kenyan government has officially endorsed TouristTap, a new payment solution by Craft Silicon, to streamline cashless transactions across the nation's tourism sector.

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tech6d ago

Bitcoin Is Already Running in Kibera. Now Nairobi Hosts the Conference That Could Shape Its Future.

Nairobi is set to host Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026, a major conference that will bring together global Bitcoin enthusiasts and Kenyan regulators. The event highlights the growing grassroots Bitcoin economy in Kibera, a stark contrast to the government's developing regulatory framework for digital assets.

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tech6d ago

Petrol and Diesel Prices Jump by Up to KES 40 as EPRA Announces Biggest Fuel Hike in Years

Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced significant fuel price hikes, with super petrol and diesel prices jumping by up to KES 40. These new maximum retail prices are effective from April 15 to May 14, 2026.

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tech1w ago

Kenya’s Satellite Operators Now Face Up to KES 45 Million in Licensing Fees. Here’s What Changed and Why It Matters.

Kenya's Communications Authority (CA) has significantly increased satellite operator licensing fees, replacing the old Satellite Landing Rights (SLR) licence with the more expensive International Gateway Systems and Services (IGSS) licence.

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tech1w ago

Kenya’s Treasury Ditches Petrol Cars for 3,000 Locally Assembled EVs

Kenya's National Treasury is making a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) by ditching a planned purchase of 2,500 petrol and diesel cars for government use in favor of 3,000 locally assembled EVs.

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tech1w ago

More Kenyans are making voice calls through Airtel as Safaricom’s market share slips

Airtel is steadily gaining ground in Kenya's mobile voice call market, chipping away at Safaricom's dominant share throughout 2025. While Safaricom remains the market leader, its share of domestic voice traffic has seen a slight decline.

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tech1w ago

Kenya’s latest mobile network quality report ignores gaming and video

Kenya's Communications Authority (CA) has released its latest mobile network quality report for FY 2024-2025, ranking Safaricom first, followed by Airtel and Telkom. However, the report is criticized for its omission of crucial testing for modern mobile usage.

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tech1w ago

Murang’a County Launches MyMurang’a App to Put Permits, Bursaries, and Jobs on Your Phone

Murang'a County has launched the MyMurang'a mobile application, a platform aimed at digitizing various county services, including permits, bursaries, and job listings, to enhance convenience for residents.

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tech1w ago

Autopax Launches Cheche Electric Motorcycle in Nairobi with 12 Battery Swap Stations

Autopax has launched the Cheche electric motorcycle in Nairobi, featuring a network of 12 battery-swapping stations. This initiative brings together Autopax (Kenya), Kofa (Ghana), and TailG (China) to create an integrated electric transport system.

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tech1w ago

TECNO Wants to Put an AI Agent on Your Phone. EllaClaw Is Its First Attempt.

TECNO is aiming to democratize agentic AI with the introduction of EllaClaw, an AI agent designed to operate autonomously on smartphones.

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tech1w ago

Kenya Space Agency Sends Climate Camera to the ISS in Historic African Space Collaboration

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has successfully sent its AI-equipped Climate Camera (ClimCam) payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in African space collaboration.

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tech1w ago

Samsung Leads Global Gaming Monitor Market for Seventh Straight Year, but Rivals Are Closing In

Samsung has secured the top spot in the global gaming monitor market for the seventh consecutive year, however, its market share saw a decline in 2025, indicating increased competition.

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tech1w ago

Huawei Just Showed the World What Apple’s Foldable Will Look Like

Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max, a wide-format foldable phone that launches on April 20, showcasing a design expected from Apple's upcoming foldable.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom rolling out new My OneApp updates to fix bugs on Android

Safaricom is rapidly deploying updates to its My OneApp following a recent launch, aiming to address user-reported bugs on the Android platform.

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tech1w ago

iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Every Leak You Need to Know Before September 2026

Apple is rumored to be launching its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026.

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tech1w ago

Infinix XOS 16 Rollout Plan: Every Device Getting the Android 16 Update in 2026

Infinix has officially announced the rollout plan for its XOS 16, the Android 16-based custom operating system, which will extend through the end of 2026.

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tech1w ago

TECNO’s HiOS 16 Rollout Plan Is Here. Is Your Phone on the List?

TECNO has officially announced its rollout plan for HiOS 16, based on Android 16, with a phased release scheduled throughout 2026. The update will be delivered in three waves, beginning in Q2 and concluding in Q4.

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tech1w ago

My OneApp is forcing users to set Safaricom as SIM 1, and you are right to be annoyed

Safaricom's new My OneApp is frustrating users by forcing them to set their Safaricom SIM card in the SIM 1 slot for setup, a requirement that ignores the common use of dual-SIM phones in Kenya.

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tech1w ago

Mdundo launches native Android app, iPhone version coming as it expands music gaming to Kenya

Mdundo has launched its native Android app, with an iPhone version expected in April 2026, and has expanded its music gaming product to Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and the DRC.

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tech1w ago

Samsung Confirms Which Galaxy Phones Are Getting AirDrop Support

Samsung has officially confirmed a list of Galaxy devices receiving AirDrop compatibility through its Quick Share tool via the One UI 8.5 beta.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom My OneApp now requires at least Android 7.0 or iOS 13, locking out older phones

Safaricom's new My OneApp has updated its minimum software requirements, effectively locking out users with older smartphones.

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