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You will soon be able to buy NSE shares directly from your M-PESA with Ziidi Trader

Safaricom is piloting Ziidi Trader, a new feature within the M-PESA super app, allowing users to buy and sell shares directly on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) from their phones. This initiative aims to democratize stock market participation for millions of Kenyans by removing traditional barriers.

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tech2d ago

Samsung extends 50% off parts + free labour repair offer until Nov. 14 for 28 Galaxy phones & select UHD TVs

Samsung Kenya has extended its discounted repair campaign until November 14, 2025, offering 50% off repair parts and free labour for 28 Galaxy phones, tablets, and select Crystal UHD TVs.

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tech2d ago

Zuku & Simbanet officially have a new owner as AXIAN Telecom’s Yas fully acquires Wananchi Group

AXIAN Telecom, through its subsidiary Yas, has officially acquired 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet. This acquisition significantly expands Yas's presence in East Africa's fixed broadband market.

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Airtel Kenya launches 5G Smart Connect outdoor Wi-Fi router to fix poor indoor signal reception

Airtel Kenya has launched its 5G Smart Connect Outdoor Unit, a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution designed to improve home internet connectivity, particularly by addressing poor indoor signal reception.

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tech3d ago

TECNO Spark Slim opens for pre-order in Kenya priced at KES 27,999

TECNO has opened pre-orders for its new smartphone, the Spark Slim, in Kenya, following its launch in Ghana and Uganda. Priced at KES 27,999, the pre-order period runs from November 3 to November 9, ahead of the official sale date on November 10.

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tech3d ago

Mastercard demos new payment tech in Nairobi, eyes $1.5 trillion African digital economy

Mastercard held its first “Africa Edge” summit in Nairobi, demonstrating new payment technologies and outlining plans to tap into Africa's projected $1.5 trillion digital economy by 2030. The summit addressed key challenges including expanding low-cost payment acceptance for small businesses, improving interoperability, and enhancing security.

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tech3d ago

MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?

MultiChoice Kenya, now under CANAL+ ownership, has announced significant price cuts on its DStv and GOtv decoders for the festive season, aiming to attract new customers. However, critics argue this move misses the core issue of high subscription costs and rigid package structures.

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tech3d ago

Vivo V60 Lite 5G and 4G up for pre-order with a 6500mAh battery and AI cameras, price starts at KES 34,999

Vivo Kenya has opened pre-orders for the new Vivo V60 Lite 5G and 4G smartphones, featuring a 6500mAh battery, fast charging, and AI cameras. Pre-orders are available from November 3rd to November 9th, with prices starting at KES 34,999.

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tech4d ago

Stanbic Bank wants to put solar on your roof with 100% financing and 10-year loans

Stanbic Bank Kenya has launched a new financing package for solar adoption, offering up to 100% financing and 10-year loan tenors to remove upfront cost barriers for homeowners and businesses. This initiative, in partnership with Safer Power Limited, aims to boost solar energy uptake in Kenya.

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tech3d ago

TikTok pulled over half a million videos in Kenya last quarter

TikTok removed over half a million videos in Kenya in the second quarter of 2025 for violating its community guidelines, with the vast majority detected and removed by automated systems.

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tech4d ago

It’s Happening Again: Telegram Blocked in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin

For the third consecutive year, Kenya has reportedly restricted access to the Telegram messaging app coinciding with the start of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national exams. Millions of users, primarily on the Safaricom network, experienced an outage on Monday, November 3, 2025.

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tech4d ago

KCB Group to Acquire Minority Stake in Payment Gateway Pesapal

KCB Group, a major East African bank, announced its agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, a prominent payment gateway in Kenya. This move is part of KCB's strategy to transform into a full-fledged fintech giant, following its acquisition of Riverbank Solutions eight months prior.

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tech1w ago

[U: Tab S8 too] Samsung rolls out Android 16-based One UI 8 to East African Galaxy Tab S9 series

Samsung has rolled out its One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to the Galaxy Tab S9 series in East Africa, including Kenya. This significant update introduces new features such as expanded Galaxy AI, major improvements to DeX, and an overall refined tablet experience.

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tech1w ago

Vivo Y21d launches in Kenya with 6,500mAh battery and IP69+ protection

Vivo has launched the new Vivo Y21d in Kenya, expanding its Y21 series with a focus on battery life and durability. This budget-friendly smartphone features a massive 6,500mAh battery and robust IP69+ dust and water resistance.

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tech1w ago

Xiaomi kicks off Black Friday deals with Redmi Note 14, Poco C71, & more seeing huge price drops

Xiaomi Kenya has launched an early Black Friday sale across its smartphones and ecosystem products, available exclusively on Jumia Kenya. The month-long event, running from October 31, 2025 to November 30, 2025, offers significant discounts on popular models like the Redmi Note 14 and POCO C71.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom upgrades entry-level 5G Home plan to 15Mbps and raises FUP to 450GB

Safaricom has upgraded its entry-level 5G Home Internet plan, increasing speeds and data limits without a price hike in response to user feedback.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom is pumping KES 30 billion into a plan to digitally overhaul 600 Kenyan schools

Safaricom, through its M-PESA Foundation, is launching a Kshs 30 billion initiative to digitally transform over 600 Kenyan schools, aiming to create "Schools of the Future" over the next five years.

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tech1w ago

Infinix nominated for Esports Commercial Partner of the Year at the 2025 Esports Awards

Infinix, a smartphone manufacturer, has been nominated for Esports Commercial Partner of the Year at the 2025 Esports Awards, a significant global recognition for its growing involvement in the esports industry, particularly in Africa.

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tech1w ago

YouTube not working on your Vitron smart TV? Here’s what’s going on

Hundreds of Vitron smart TV owners in Kenya are reporting that the YouTube app has stopped working, displaying a "YouTube is not supported on this device" message.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom’s KES 2,999 5G router is in Naivas. Is it time to ditch Home Fibre?

Safaricom has significantly expanded the retail availability of its 5G home internet routers, now selling them for KES 2,999 in all Naivas supermarkets nationwide. This aggressive strategy aims to make 5G a dominant home internet choice, potentially cannibalizing Safaricom's own Home Fibre service.

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tech1w ago

Telegram’s ‘Liquid Glass’ UI, a hit on iPhone for matching iOS 26 aesthetics, is sparking a backlash on Android

Telegram's "Liquid Glass" UI, a visual update that was well-received on iOS for matching iOS 26 aesthetics, is facing strong negative reactions from its Android beta user base.

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tech1w ago

NetBlocks reports a total internet disruption in Tanzania during the presidential election

Tanzania experienced a nationwide internet disruption on its General Election day, confirmed by global watchdog NetBlocks, as citizens went to the polls to elect a new president and parliament. This "digital blackout" coincided with significant political developments, including the barring of major opposition parties from the presidential race.

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tech1w ago

Kenya’s ODPC confirms investigation into alleged M-Tiba data leak

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has confirmed an active investigation into an alleged massive data breach involving the mobile health-wallet platform M-Tiba. Reports suggest that highly sensitive medical and personal data of up to 4.8 million Kenyans was exfiltrated and offered for sale online.

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tech1w ago

How a WhatsApp Tweet About ‘lol’ Ignited a Firestorm Over Privacy

A recent WhatsApp post on X.com, a lighthearted cultural observation, ignited a widespread debate and reignited user concerns about privacy and the platform’s ownership by Meta.

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tech1w ago

Galaxy S21 FE finally joins the One UI 8 party in Kenya, East Africa

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now receiving its final major OS upgrade in East Africa, with the stable One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, rolling out to users in Kenya and surrounding countries.

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tech1w ago

OPPO ColorOS 16 release schedule for global devices

OPPO officially unveiled ColorOS 16 for global devices yesterday, October 28, built on Android 16, with an initial rollout schedule planned from late 2025 to early 2026.

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tech1w ago

Xiaomi Redmi and Samsung Galaxy A-series phones set to cost more due to higher DRAM prices

The prices of budget and mid-range smartphones, particularly Xiaomi Redmi and Samsung Galaxy A-series phones, are set to increase due to a global shortage and escalating cost of general-purpose DRAM, driven by the booming demand for AI servers.

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tech1w ago

Samsung rolls out One UI 8 update to Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in Kenya and East Africa

Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in Kenya and across East Africa. This update, version P625XXU6CYJ5, brings significant new features and the September 2025 security patch.

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tech1w ago

Safaricom announces major partnership with Meta on new Oman–Kenya subsea internet cable

Safaricom has partnered with Meta to expand internet infrastructure in Africa with a new high-capacity subsea cable connecting Oman and Kenya.

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tech1w ago

TECNO Spark Slim set for launch in Kenya as pre-orders go live in Uganda and Ghana

The TECNO Spark Slim smartphone, initially unveiled as a concept, is set to launch in Kenya soon, following pre-orders going live in Uganda and Ghana. This device is notable for being the world’s slimmest 3D-curved smartphone at just 5.93mm thick, while still housing a massive 5,200mAh battery.

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