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tech14h ago

Poll: Should Safaricom allow multiple phone (M-PESA) numbers in My OneApp?

A recent poll highlights a significant limitation in Safaricom's My OneApp: its inability to support multiple M-PESA numbers simultaneously.

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tech13h ago

Samsung ramps up One UI 9 testing for Galaxy S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE & S25 Edge

Samsung is reportedly accelerating internal testing for One UI 9, based on Android 17, with new firmware builds appearing for several Galaxy Fan Edition (FE) models and the Galaxy S25 Edge.

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tech19h ago

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Is Now Official in Kenya: Price and Specs

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A27 5G in Kenya, featuring upgraded hardware and software at a price point that has raised some eyebrows.

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tech18h ago

BasiGo and Rubis Are Putting Public EV Fast Chargers at Petrol Stations Along Kenya’s Highways

BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya are launching a network of public EV fast chargers at the company's petrol stations across Kenya's highways, aiming to expand charging infrastructure beyond Nairobi.

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tech18h ago

KCB and KDF Launch a 4% Mortgage Scheme for 50,000 Soldiers. Here’s How It Actually Works

KCB Bank Kenya and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have launched a 4% fixed-rate mortgage scheme for over 50,000 active military personnel. Unveiled on 16 July 2026, this initiative falls under the existing Civil Servants Housing Mortgage Scheme and is administered by KCB.

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tech16h ago

Will Samsung Galaxy A series get One UI 9 Beta update?

Samsung appears poised to extend its One UI beta testing program to its Galaxy A series mid-range phones for the upcoming One UI 9 update, following a successful trial with the Galaxy A36 5G.

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tech20h ago

Starlink Mini 2 leaks reveal built-in battery, USB-C charging in what could be SpaceX’s most Africa-friendly dish yet

SpaceX is reportedly developing the Starlink Mini 2, featuring a built-in battery and USB-C charging, a significant upgrade for users in areas with unreliable power, such as Kenya.

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tech3d ago

Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update?

Samsung has officially ended major operating system upgrades for the Galaxy S22 series, meaning these devices will not receive the upcoming One UI 9 update based on Android 17.

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tech4d ago

Huawei’s Pura 90s Pro Max Goes Global: 5G Returns, a 200MP Zoom Camera Arrives, and Google Is Still Missing

Huawei has launched its new flagship Pura 90s Pro and Pura 90s Pro Max globally, marking a significant return of 5G connectivity to its international devices and featuring a groundbreaking 200MP zoom camera.

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tech4d ago

Ex-Safaricom’s Michael Mutiga Named Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO

Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Abraham Ongenge who has been acting CEO.

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tech4d ago

Uber is buying Glovo’s parent company. In Kenya, that means Uber will own Glovo

Uber is set to acquire Glovo's parent company, Delivery Hero, in a deal valued at approximately €13.0 billion (roughly $14.8 billion). This acquisition means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats in Kenya.

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tech4d ago

Starlink V5 dish launched, and it could make Starlink more affordable

SpaceX has launched its new Starlink V5 dish, featuring a smaller, lighter, and more power-efficient design that could make Starlink internet more affordable in markets like Kenya.

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tech4d ago

Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lands in Nairobi With The BAG

Spotify has launched 'Greasy Tunes' in Nairobi, a 12-day pop-up café and kitchen in partnership with The BAG, blending Kenyan street food with local music and culture.

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tech4d ago

Airtel Money changes Rudishiwa transaction rewards from airtime to cashback

Airtel Money has transitioned its Rudishiwa transaction rewards from airtime top-ups to cashback deposited into a new Bonus Wallet. This shift, yet to be formally announced by the telco, offers greater flexibility to users.

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tech4d ago

BREAKING: OnePlus & Realme phones to receive ColorOS 17 with Android 17 update

In a significant industry shift, OnePlus and Realme are retiring their custom Android skins, OxygenOS and Realme UI, respectively. Both brands' eligible devices will now receive updates based on ColorOS 17, the operating system of their parent company, OPPO.

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tech5d ago

Airtel Money quietly hikes M-PESA transfer fees to match Safaricom’s rates

Airtel Money has quietly increased its fees for sending money to M-PESA, effectively matching Safaricom's rates without prior notification.

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tech5d ago

Spotify’s new free Managed Accounts finally give kids their own Wrapped

Spotify has launched free "Managed Accounts" for young listeners, allowing children under 13 their own personalized music experience with parental controls.

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tech4d ago

Pixel 6 & 6 Pro are back in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update

Google has surprising reinstated the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update, following their earlier removal from beta testing.

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tech5d ago

DCI’s new good conduct system may scan your face & iris for optimum results

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is launching a new system, the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS)-ABIS version 5, starting Monday, July 20, 2026, to streamline the process of obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct).

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tech5d ago

Spotify adds an AI chatbot that lets Premium users talk to the app

Spotify has launched a new AI-powered conversational voice assistant for Premium subscribers, allowing users to interact with the app using natural language to discover music, control playback, and learn more about their listening habits.

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tech5d ago

Chrome for Android is finally fixing installed Web Apps’ edge-to-edge annoyance

Chrome for Android is finally addressing an inconsistency with installed Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) that prevented them from rendering edge-to-edge, unlike regular browser tabs.

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tech6d ago

We’re giving away a brand new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i: Here’s how to get it

Techish is hosting a giveaway for a brand-new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i, offering one lucky reader the chance to win the feature-packed smartwatch for free.

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tech6d ago

Xiaomi 17 series stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update starts rolling out

Xiaomi has commenced the rollout of its stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Europe. This update signals the beginning of Android 17's public deployment on Xiaomi devices.

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tech6d ago

Your KCB app PIN is weaker than you think, but a fix is coming

A discovery by a KCB customer revealed that the bank's mobile app appears to only authenticate the last four digits of a six-digit PIN, a revelation confirmed by KCB and slated for a future update.

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tech6d ago

Safaricom’s quietly launched Akiba Bundles turn data purchases into ZiiDi investments: Here’s how

Safaricom has quietly launched Akiba Bundles, a new product that integrates data purchases with automatic savings deposits into customers' ZiiDi accounts.

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tech6d ago

When will Samsung Galaxy S23 get stable One UI 9 update?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is nearing the end of its major Android OS upgrade cycle. The upcoming One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, will be the final feature upgrade for these devices.

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tech1w ago

Anthropic starts pricing Claude in rupees for India. Kenya still pays in dollars, plus 16% VAT.

Anthropic has begun displaying subscription prices for its AI chatbot, Claude, in Indian rupees for users in India. This marks the first time the company has localized pricing beyond the US dollar.

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tech1w ago

Court Rules a Correct PIN Is Not a Defence: Safaricom and DTB to Pay KES 4.4M SIM Swap Victim

The High Court at Machakos has ordered Safaricom and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to jointly pay KES 4.4 million to a customer whose funds were stolen following a fraudulent SIM swap.

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tech6d ago

iOS 27 Public Beta Is Out: Every iPhone That Supports It, and What Installing It Actually Costs You

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 27, making it available for compatible iPhones. This beta version, which is the same build as developer beta 3, aims to gather wider testing before the official September release.

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tech6d ago

WhatsApp is building its own cloud for backups, and iPhone users are next

WhatsApp is developing its own cloud storage for chat backups, a feature now being tested for iPhone users after initial development on Android.

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