Latest from Techish Kenya

tech2h ago

FIFA “Regrets” the Free World Cup Tickets. The Fans Have a Week to Pay.

Approximately 60 football fans who were mistakenly sold 2026 World Cup tickets for 0 USD due to a website glitch now have seven days to pay the correct price or forfeit their seats.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2h ago

We Made Songs With Gemini. They Came Back With Stock Music Watermarks

Google's Gemini app, which generates music using the Lyria 3 model, has been found to include stock music watermarks in its AI-generated tracks, suggesting potential issues with its training data.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

MWC26 Kigali Postponed as GSMA Pulls Africa’s Biggest Telecoms Event Off the June Calendar

The GSMA has postponed MWC26 Kigali, Africa's largest mobile and connectivity event, originally scheduled for 16 to 18 June. This is the second postponement in three years for the significant industry gathering.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech16h ago

KBC Free-to-Air World Cup 2026: What Kenyans Actually Get for Free

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has announced it has secured free-to-air rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially allowing millions of Kenyans to watch the tournament without a subscription.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

How to get connected to Safaricom’s cheaper Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba plans

Safaricom has launched more affordable Home Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba internet plans, but their availability is strictly limited to specific, geo-fenced estates across Kenya.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

More VAR, a Camera on the Referee: The 2026 World Cup Rule Changes, Explained

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved significant rule changes, many of which will be implemented at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, starting June 11.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

KNEC Wants Paperless Exams by 2027. Here’s Why Kenya May Not Be Ready

Kenya's exam body, KNEC, aims for a paperless national examination system by 2027, but significant hurdles threaten its readiness.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

Behind Kenya’s Ebola Block, a Bigger Fight Over Health Data.

A Kenyan court has extended a block on a United States-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, demanding the government publish the full terms of the deal within seven days, highlighting a larger dispute over control of Kenya’s health decisions and data.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

Meta is taking its teen content limits worldwide, and adding a feed-variety test on Instagram

Meta is globally rolling out its strictest teen content controls to Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, making the "13+" setting the default for teen accounts. The company is also testing a new feature on Instagram to limit repetitive content in teen feeds.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1d ago

Government Shelves Kenya Power Tariff Review: Relief, With a Catch

The Kenyan government has halted Kenya Power's application to increase retail electricity tariffs, providing temporary relief to consumers. However, this decision comes with significant implications for the financially strained utility sector.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

MultiChoice Offers Former Showmax Users in Kenya DStv Stream at KES 550. The Catch Comes in Month 13

MultiChoice is offering former Showmax subscribers in Kenya a year of DStv Stream Compact at a discounted rate, following the shutdown of the standalone Showmax service.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

Why Kenya’s Gaming Culture Isn’t Ready for Virtual Casino Slots (But That’s Changing Fast)

While Kenya is heavily invested in sports betting, virtual casino slots have remained largely unadopted due to a perceived lack of control and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, this is rapidly changing as platforms improve localization and payment integration.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

PayPal Freezes and Blocks Kenyan Accounts Over Money-Laundering Checks

PayPal has begun freezing and permanently blocking accounts for users in Kenya, demanding extensive documentation to verify identities and transaction legitimacy.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

Android 17 Beta: List of all non-Google devices that have received the update

Google has released Android 17 Beta 4.1, focusing on bug fixes and expanding its availability to a wider range of third-party devices, including those from Xiaomi, OnePlus, and HONOR.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

vivo brings Android 17 Beta to X300 Pro users in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania

vivo is breaking new ground by including Kenya, Egypt, and Tanzania in its Android 17 Beta Program for the vivo X300 Pro, a rare opportunity for African users to test upcoming Android features.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

MySafaricom app starts nudging users to switch to My OneApp

Safaricom is actively encouraging users of its MySafaricom app to transition to the newer My OneApp, signaling a potential phase-out of the older application.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech2d ago

DStv Stream app disappears from some Android TVs, flagged as ‘unsupported’

Many DStv Stream app users on Android TVs are experiencing a frustrating blackout, being told their devices are 'unsupported' just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech3d ago

WWDC 2026: A New Siri and Tim Cook’s Last Keynote as CEO

Apple's WWDC 2026 kicked off on June 8th, featuring a major overhaul of Siri and marking what is likely Tim Cook's final keynote as CEO before handing over to John Ternus.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech3d ago

Safaricom quietly revamps B-Live bundles to include voice calls

Safaricom has quietly integrated voice call functionality into its popular B-Live data bundles, an upgrade not yet reflected on their official website.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech3d ago

Hackers Hijacked Instagram Accounts by Asking Meta’s AI Support Bot

Hackers exploited a significant flaw in Meta's AI support bot to gain unauthorized access to numerous Instagram accounts over the weekend. This sophisticated attack bypassed traditional security measures like password theft, highlighting the risks of AI-driven customer support.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech6d ago

YouTube Premium Lite now available in Kenya at KES 299/month

Google has launched YouTube Premium Lite in Kenya, offering a more affordable ad-free viewing experience.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech5d ago

Heavy-lift cargo drones are coming to Kenya, and they are aiming where Zipline isn’t

Kenya's drone delivery landscape is set to expand with the entry of The Good Drone Company (GDC) and its partner ThatcherX, focusing on heavier, longer-range commercial cargo deliveries, a segment distinct from current medical-focused services.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech6d ago

YouTube’s Gemini-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ search expands to smart TVs

Google is expanding its Gemini-powered conversational search feature, 'Ask YouTube,' from desktop to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1w ago

Google I/O Extended 2026 returns to Nairobi on June 20 after one year hiatus

Google I/O Extended 2026 is returning to Nairobi on June 20, 2026, after a one-year break. The event, hosted by GDG Nairobi, will bring the latest announcements from Google's main conference to the local developer community.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech6d ago

5 Safaricom Home Fibre plans that cost as low as KES 800/month for up to 20Mbps

Safaricom has quietly introduced and upgraded budget-friendly Home Fibre and "Wi-Fi Bamba" plans, offering speeds as low as 10Mbps for just KES 800 per month.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech6d ago

A strange One UI 8.5 bug is trapping some users on the Galaxy AI welcome screen

A bug in Samsung's One UI 8.5 update is causing some Galaxy S23 and S24 users to get stuck on the Galaxy AI welcome screen.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech6d ago

An update on Galaxy S22 One UI 8.5 release, plus bad news for Galaxy A53 & A33 owners

Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, and A53/A33 will not receive the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. This decision stems from the update being built on a significantly different Android base, Android 16 QPR2, rather than the original Android 16.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1w ago

Airtel Kenya set for $100M IFC loan to accelerate mobile network expansion

Airtel Kenya is set to receive a substantial $100 million equivalent in local currency from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to bolster its mobile network expansion and refinance existing debt.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1w ago

One UI 8.5 update expands to more budget Galaxy phones and tablets

Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8.5 update to a wider range of Galaxy devices, including many budget-friendly phones and tablets.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story

tech1w ago

DStv subscribers in Kenya to get free bouquet upgrades throughout June 2026

DStv subscribers in Kenya are set to receive complimentary upgrades to higher-tier bouquets throughout June 2026 as part of a new promotion.

T

Techish Kenya

📰 Read Full Story