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Jun 16, 2025 at 03:24PM
Insights At a Glance: X (formerly Twitter) has finally ditched vague update blurbs on iOS, now offering detailed changelogs that clearly show what’s new or fixed. This comes after years of using the same generic “bug fixes” line, a lazy trend I previously called out — and hopefully, other app developers will follow suit. Back …
Jun 16, 2025 at 02:34PM
Insights At a Glance: 42 law courts in 29 counties have been digitally connected through a KES 250 million Local Area Network (LAN) project by the CA and the Judiciary. The upgrade enables virtual hearings, remote case management, and faster access to justice, especially for underserved and remote areas. Counties from every corner of Kenya …
Jun 16, 2025 at 01:17PM
Insights At a Glance: The Redmi 15C has appeared in the GSMA database, signaling an imminent launch, likely in July 2025, with broad global coverage and multiple regional variants. Redmi 14C set a high bar by becoming the 8th best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 2025, making expectations for the 15C even higher. Despite regional variations, …
Jun 13, 2025 at 11:00AM
Insights At a Glance: MultiChoice is actively considering unbundling SuperSport into a separate subscription package to cater to sports-only viewers. The move comes after the company posted a R800 million (about KES 6B) loss and lost 1.2 million DStv subscribers due to high costs and competition from streaming services. SuperSport continues to thrive with over …
Jun 13, 2025 at 04:12AM
Massive Google Cloud outage on June 12 disrupted Spotify, Discord, Gmail globally for hours, affecting millions of users worldwide.
Jun 13, 2025 at 03:43AM
Absa Bank partners with Visa to launch innovative business credit cards for MSMEs in Kenya, offering flexible financing and digital management tools.
Jun 12, 2025 at 05:04PM
Insights At a Glance: The upcoming Safaricom’s M-PESA Sokoni Festival Nairobi edition, scheduled for June 16, may face delays or cancellation due to ongoing protests over police brutality and the pending #RejectFinanceBill2025 demos. This uncertainty threatens to deny Nairobi’s small businesses and residents the economic and networking benefits seen during the Mombasa edition of the …
Jun 12, 2025 at 04:35PM
Equity Bank sponsors Murang'a Investment Conference 2025 with KES 15 million, promoting county's industrial development and investment opportunities.
Jun 12, 2025 at 03:15PM
Insights At a Glance: Get KES 2,000 cashback when you book a flight via the Trips app on the M-PESA Super App — limited to the first 40 bookings daily until July 10, 2025. Part of the ongoing M-PESA Sokoni Festival, which lands in Nairobi on June 16 with more deals, rewards, and digital experiences. …
Jun 12, 2025 at 01:21PM
Insights At a Glance: TECNO’s Android 15 rollout for the CAMON 30 series (via HiOS 15) has been riddled with bugs, from refresh rate issues to battery drain and audio glitches. While HiOS 15.0.3 (with the May 2025 patch) is now rolling out, many users still report problems or mixed experiences, even after multiple updates. …
Jun 12, 2025 at 11:54AM
Insights At a Glance: TECNO Phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2, along with Infinix ZERO Flip, have yet to receive the stable Android 15 update in most regions as of June 2025. Cheaper Samsung phones like the Galaxy A15 already run Android 15, with Android 16 currently rolling out to Google Pixel users. …
Jun 12, 2025 at 10:00AM
Insights At a Glance: Kenya blacklisted by EU for weak anti-money laundering systems—while Uganda is removed from the list, signaling a role reversal in East Africa’s financial credibility. Kenya’s once-celebrated digital leadership is crumbling under Ruto’s regime, with recent blunders like the metered internet bill, digital rights violations, and tech stagnation. The EU blacklist is …
Jun 11, 2025 at 08:17PM
Safaricom and CA deny involvement in Albert Ojwang's tracking death, contradicting police surveillance claims amid Kenya's declining internet freedoms.
Jun 11, 2025 at 07:35PM
Twelve Kenyan university students won four prestigious awards at Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025, earning national recognition from Parliament Speaker.
Jun 11, 2025 at 07:24PM
WhatsApp usernames coming soon - chat without sharing phone numbers for enhanced privacy protection.
Jun 11, 2025 at 07:09PM
CDSC successfully immobilized 16 billion Safaricom shares from Vodafone, advancing Kenya's capital markets toward full electronic securities digitization.
Jun 11, 2025 at 03:56PM
Insights At a Glance: OPPO’s ColorOS 15 packs powerful privacy features — from hiding photos and notes to locking screen notifications. Tools like Screen Recording Privacy and App Hiding give you control over what others see (or don’t). With OPPO’s growing presence in Kenya and Africa, now’s the time to make the most of these …
Jun 11, 2025 at 01:59PM
Insights At a Glance: The Files by Google app still doesn’t allow users to rename files by changing only the capitalization, a surprisingly persistent limitation in 2025. Despite a bug report filed in 2023 and marked high-priority in 2025, the issue remains unresolved as of the latest update. It’s 2025. AI is writing novels, cars …
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:28PM
4DX Ventures appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors to strengthen global network and support African tech portfolio growth.
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:10PM
Kenya positions itself as Africa's premier creative economy investment destination following successful U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum, targeting 10% GDP contribution by 2025.
Jun 10, 2025 at 04:05PM
Insights At a Glance: XChat, launched by Elon Musk on June 1, 2025, is an upgraded version of X’s DMs with features like encryption, vanishing messages, audio/voice calls, and file sharing, but it mirrors Facebook Messenger’s model. In Kenya, where WhatsApp dominates instant messaging and X is a social platform, XChat will likely struggle to …
Jun 10, 2025 at 02:21PM
Insights At a Glance: Apple just switched all its OS names to year-based versions (iOS 26, macOS 26, etc.) — and I’m betting Xiaomi will copy the idea with HyperOS 26 or newer versions. Xiaomi has a long, well-documented history of copying Apple — from UI design and gestures to even keynote outfits and naming …
Jun 10, 2025 at 11:29AM
Insights At a Glance: Android 16 stable update is officially rolling out today—but only to Google Pixel 6 and newer devices, which aren’t officially sold in Kenya or Africa. Most Kenyans will get the update much later this year through brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, TECNO, and Infinix. While all eyes were glued to Apple’s …
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:32AM
Apple expanded its AI features at WWDC 2025 but focused more on UI updates, with mostly incremental, not groundbreaking, improvements.
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:32AM
Apple announces macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final update for Intel Macs; macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon only.
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:37PM
iPadOS 26 brings Mac-style windowing, menu bars, background tasks, and enhanced multitasking, finally transforming iPad into true laptop replacement.
Jun 09, 2025 at 04:23PM
Insights At a Glance: Open the My Airtel app, choose Buy Airtime or Buy Bundles. Under payment options, enter your Safaricom number to pay via M-PESA. Enter your M-PESA PIN, confirm, and receive instant airtime or bundles. We’ve all been there—your Airtel line is running low on airtime, or your bundles have hit rock bottom …
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:47PM
Sama secured third place in 2025 Middle East Africa Inspiring Workplaces Awards for exceptional employee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:37PM
Japan's ancient 'Sho-Sho-Sei' philosophy guides modern businesses to reduce plastic waste by 86% while improving efficiency and profitability.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:31PM
Sophos Firewall v21.5 adds free NDR Essential with AI threat detection, EntraID integration, enhanced VPN capabilities, and improved management features.
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:27PM
Onafriq celebrates 15 years, connecting 1 billion mobile wallets and 500 million bank accounts across Africa's digital payments network.
Jun 09, 2025 at 02:27PM
Insights At a Glance: Over 700 users responded to Eric Jiang’s viral post about Grok feature requests—ranging from offline mode to better summarization and even OSINT capabilities. People want Grok to be more personalized, more integrated with X, and a better voice/chat experience, including fiction writing and life advice. The wishlist reveals a growing demand …
Jun 09, 2025 at 12:11PM
Insights At a Glance: Samsung Galaxy A05s and A15 5G in Kenya now receiving One UI 7 (Android 15) with a refreshed design, improved customization, and enhanced security features. Update includes new camera UI, productivity tools, and wellness features, plus the May 2025 security patch. Samsung smartphone users in Kenya have reason to celebrate. The …
Jun 09, 2025 at 11:04AM
Insights At a Glance: Kenya’s smartphone market grew just 1% in Q1 2025 while Africa hit 6%, according to a Canalys report. HONOR (283%), Xiaomi (32%), and OPPO (17%) saw major gains across Africa, challenging TRANSSION’s dominance as shifting consumer preferences favor better specs and sleek design. Canalys forecasts a modest 3% full-year growth for …
Jun 05, 2025 at 11:14PM
Tanzania blocks X citing pornography concerns, costing $8.9 million economically while critics allege election-period digital repression tactics.
Jun 05, 2025 at 10:51PM
Trump and Musk’s alliance implodes into a public, meme-fueled feud over policy, subsidies, and personal insults on social media.
Jun 05, 2025 at 03:45PM
Kenya's innovation ecosystem shows strong potential but faces challenges: 81% foreign funding dependence, Nairobi concentration, gender gaps, and delayed policy reforms need urgent attention.
Jun 05, 2025 at 02:14PM
Vibe coding uses AI to generate software through natural language prompts, democratizing programming while introducing new complexity challenges.
Jun 05, 2025 at 01:44PM
Insights At a Glance: Airtel Kenya has announced scheduled maintenance that may disrupt your router’s internet from midnight to 5 AM. The notification was sent via SMS to those using Airtel routers at home or office. Customers should prepare for possible internet outages during the maintenance window. Airtel Kenya has sent out an important service …
Jun 05, 2025 at 12:46PM
Insights At a Glance: Google’s AI innovations like AlphaFold are revolutionizing cancer research, accelerating drug discovery, and improving diagnostic accuracy. Kenya is leading Africa in breast cancer control, with major strides in affordability, early detection, and commitment to universal health coverage. The fusion of AI and local healthcare reforms presents a powerful opportunity to transform …