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TechTrendsKE is a leading Kenyan news blog that covers technology and business trends, product and service reviews in Kenya and across Africa.
Mar 14, 2025 at 11:51AM
Elon Musk’s Starlink is rapidly expanding into the African continent, looking to become part of the Internet infrastructure landscape. Lately, however, there have been intriguing changes in regulation in both Kenya and the U.S., which seem to suggest that governments are rethinking their approach to satellite internet providers. At the same time, while on one …
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Mar 14, 2025 at 10:51AM
Netflix’s dedication to telling African stories has become entrenched, with a diverse range of original local and transnational content resonating on a local and global scale. In 2024, the subscribers of Netflix on the continent stood at an estimated 1.8 million to 5 million, according to industry analysts. The number illustrates the growth as well …
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Mar 14, 2025 at 09:41AM
Oracle has emerged as the foremost candidate in a high-stake deal to assist in running TikTok’s U.S. operations, attempting to position itself as a principal player in one of the most scrutinized tech negotiations in recent years. ByteDance is advocating for Oracle as a partner but wants to retain significant influence over the app’s daily …
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Mar 14, 2025 at 09:19AM
The death of Carl Lundström in a plane crash on March 10, 2025, marked the departure of a key individual in the history of digital piracy and internet freedom. His personal legacy is mixed- business, political, and controversial- but he left a lasting mark on how we access and share content online today through his …
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Mar 14, 2025 at 08:15AM
For a newly minted young Kenyan‘s national ID, the natural follow-on is to register for a SIM card and bank account. But many are now finding that the new ID documents are being denied by banks and telecom companies. The bureaucratic nightmare is turning what should be a seamless progression into adulthood into an agonizing one. The majority of the affected have taken to the internet to complain, among them delayed issuance and back-and-forth trips from Huduma Kenya, where the Kenyan ID cards are issued, to Integrated Population Registration System (IPRS) offices at Nyayo House(3rd …
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Mar 14, 2025 at 07:38AM
OPPO makes incredible midrange smartphones for the Kenyan market, especially with their Reno series. This year, it brought the F series under the Reno lineup by launching the OPPO Reno13 F 5G and the 4G version. This is our review of the 5G version. The Reno13 F 5G is great. It builds on previous Reno …
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Mar 13, 2025 at 03:16PM
Digital payments are playing a very important role in changing Africa’s economy by promoting financial inclusion and minimizing dependency on cash transactions. African countries are fast approaching a virtually cashless economy with services such as M-Pesa and digital banking plus the adoption of cryptocurrencies. All this is supported by ever-increasing smartphone penetration rates, expanding internet …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:06PM
MultiChoice in Kenya is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA), with multiple wins across key categories for its productions airing on Maisha Magic and Showmax. Now in its sixth year, WIFA honors outstanding contributions by women in the film and television industry, recognizing excellence in directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, and …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 06:57PM
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference was hosted against a backdrop of rapid AI adoption by Kenyan organisations across various sectors. It brought together developers, innovators, and business leaders from both the public and private sectors alongside Microsoft executives. Speaking during the …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 02:59PM
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has announced the launch of Paratus Tanzania. The company has entered the country through a joint venture with Tanzanian-based Green Telecom. The announcement comes just four months after the group opened Paratus Kenya, further strengthening the Group’s entry into East Africa and its ambitious sub-equatorial expansion plans …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 01:29PM
With the rise of digital transformation in recent years, businesses have become increasingly reliant on multiple partners and suppliers. This shift has led to more complex IT infrastructures and significantly expanded the attack surface that cybercriminals can exploit. Attackers now tend to target the weakest links in the supply chain to gain access to corporate …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:46AM
Semiconductors are the lifeblood of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence systems and military defense systems. Taiwan, a small island country, is at the center of this industry, with it dominating most of the world’s chip production. But how did Taiwan get so powerful, and why is its semiconductor industry a U.S.-China …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:46AM
Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip, which represents a monumental strategic shift for the social media giant, which has so far depended on external suppliers such as Nvidia for their advanced computation and AI applications. A Step Toward AI Independence The tech giant has introduced the chip on a tiny pilot and, …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:46AM
AI-powered search engines had promised an accelerated, improved way of finding information. Yet while applications like ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok are dominating, the reality is evident: these chatbots aren’t simply making citations wrong—they’re actually killing off the open web. The Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University recently published a report which …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:46AM
Podcasting is undergoing a dramatic change from an audio-based platform to one where video is the focus. The recent switch by Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, from Spotify‘s premium video platform to YouTube is part of a bigger trend: YouTube is becoming the destination for podcasting. Spotify, however, has launched revenue-sharing programs to get …
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Mar 12, 2025 at 07:00AM
Africa has witnessed a significant growth in Forex trading in recent years. With increased internet penetration, enhanced levels of financial literacy, and the widespread adoption of mobile technology, forex trading apps have become a go-to option for many young Africans looking to invest and generate income. But what is really driving this momentum? Africa is …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 06:19PM
When you’re watching a film, you may not even notice the phones, computers, or cars that the characters drive. But in Hollywood, those decisions aren’t always arbitrary. Behind the scenes, Apple, Google, and Tesla are among the companies that are proactively dictating how their products look—making sure that they look good for their brand. A …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 05:54PM
Internet Society has announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand affordable, reliable, and sustainable Internet access globally, with both the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation committing a $30 million investment through 2030. Meta has joined as the …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 05:07PM
Equity Bancassurance: In this continuously growing world, financial institutions are evolving to offer more than just traditional banking services. One of these offerings is Bancassurance, which is a collaboration of a bank and insurance companies, where insurance products from different underwriters are made available through a bank’s channels. It is part of initiatives meant to …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 02:07PM
Months after rolling out Uber One in South Africa, Uber has officially rolled out the service in Kenya. Uber One is a membership program that offers fee-paying members discounts on rides and deliveries. According to Uber, Uber One provides members with savings and an elevated experience in everyday moments. ”Whether it’s a ride to and …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 01:42PM
The public relations (PR) industry is undergoing a significant shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly important role. According to recent data, 46.43% of PR firms have already integrated AI tools into their daily workflows. However, AI adoption across the industry still remains in its early stages, presenting both challenges and opportunities for growth. …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 11:50AM
Kenya’s motor vehicle industry is poised for a significant overhaul as Middle East-based investor Silver Box takes over Mobius Motors Kenya. Mobius Motors, who produced rugged, locally made vehicles, had been a bastion of local auto technology for decades but has faced financial setbacks in recent years. Under Silver Box, the venture is poised to …
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Mar 11, 2025 at 11:32AM
Social media site X (formerly Twitter) experienced intermittent outages on Monday, which owner Elon Musk attributed to an “unusually powerful” cyberattack. “We get attacked every day, but this was accomplished with many resources. Either a large, organized group and/or state actor is involved,” Musk tweeted on X earlier Monday. But cybersecurity professionals are less certain. …
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Mar 10, 2025 at 05:51PM
Officially, AI.com is now on the market at an eye-popping $100 million asking price, which dwarfs Voice.com that was sold for $30 million back in 2019. If sold for anywhere near that figure, it will set all-time records as the most expensive domain sales ever. But, is AI.com worth $100 million, or are we witnessing …
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Mar 10, 2025 at 05:08PM
In an Air Force One briefing on Sunday, Donald Trump stated that he has been negotiating with “four different groups” of potential TikTok buyers. Trump, known for his public statements, said, “A lot of people want it,” adding that “ownership is for me to decide.” The details of the negotiations surrounding this prospective acquisition remain …
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Mar 10, 2025 at 02:59PM
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a new lineup of niche phones designed for users who seek alternatives beyond the typical iPhone and Android flagships. The devices were unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. HMD says the new family portfolio demonstrates better technology for families with the aim to solve a global …
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Mar 10, 2025 at 08:53AM
Ndovu, the Kenyan wealth tech startup is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making financial markets more accessible to a broader segment of the population. Founded in 2020 by Radhika Bhachu, Ro Nyangeri and Gianpaolo De Biase, and available on iOS and Android, Ndovu allows users to invest as little as KES1000 in local and global …
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Mar 08, 2025 at 02:26PM
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while highlighting the ongoing disparities and advocating for equality, ensuring that progress continues. This year’s theme is “Accelerate action for gender equality”. This theme emphasises that inclusion is not just a box-ticking exercise …
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Mar 07, 2025 at 06:39PM
Safaricom’s mobile financial service M-PESA has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available in more than 170 countries globally serving over 70 million customers. The mobile financial services provider has grown to over one million businesses and agents in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, …
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Mar 07, 2025 at 03:27PM
One of Africa’s rapidly growing sectors is Kenya’s telecom sector, boasting over 65 million mobile subscriptions and a growing demand for affordable data and mobile money services. Consumers are, however, more digitally connected today than ever before. What is it that has led them to this choice? Experience with data bundles more than coverage of …
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Mar 07, 2025 at 02:49PM
OPPO Reno13 F 5G is the company’s latest smartphone in the midrange Reno lineup alongside the 4G version. The phone delivers an impressive blend of design, performance, and camera capabilities at a mid-range price. With a sleek look, a powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, and a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, the Reno13 F 5G aims …
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Mar 07, 2025 at 09:55AM
Kenya’s dream of becoming Africa’s technology hub is coming true as its flagship smart city project – Konza Technopolis – continues to attract global technology firms. Dubbed the “Silicon Savannah,” Konza is fast becoming home to a number of foreign investment firms from South Korea, America, and beyond, heralding an economic and technological transformation. Konza’s …
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Mar 07, 2025 at 09:36AM
Fast urbanization, industrial growth, and growing acceptance of electrically powered options are pushing Kenya’s electricity demand to unprecedented levels. In February 2025, the peak national electricity demand in Kenya reached a high of 2,316 MW against the record of 2,304 MW set barely one month earlier in January 2025. As the number of residential units, …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 07:53PM
An investigative report by the BBC published on March 3, 2025, raises an alarm over children’s exploitation on TikTok livestreams in Kenya. Titled “TikTok Profiting from Sexual Livestreams in Kenya Involving Children,” the report claims that minors are exploited through sexualized livestreams, whereby TikTok is allegedly pocketing some of the proceeds. In response, the Communications …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 04:17PM
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech. As the competition intensifies, these innovators are vying for the prestigious US$1 million Grand Prize. The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech aims to recognize groundbreaking solutions that expand financial inclusion for small businesses …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 03:49PM
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Rwanda, with 28 new electric buses set for delivery. The first batch of buses is already on the way and will arrive in Kigali next month. As a result, the expanded fleet will soon serve both city and inter-city routes. …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 10:05AM
Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to enhance cybersecurity across the continent. This partnership announced on Thursday will expand cybersecurity capabilities in Africa through joint initiatives and expertise-sharing. The partnership focuses building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy — an international educational venture established …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 09:50AM
Bolt Food is enhancing the Ramadan experience by partnering with over 250 restaurants across Nairobi to meet the increased demand for meal deliveries during the evening hours. As the holy month begins, the platform has curated exclusive Ramadan menus featuring traditional favorites such as Biryani, Kebab, Bhajia, Samosas, Grilled Meats, and Fresh Juices. Participating restaurants …
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Mar 06, 2025 at 09:35AM
BCS Group, a leading Pan-African wholesale telecom infrastructure provider, has announced the completion of its Lake Tanganyika Submarine Cable Project. This milestone marks the deployment of the deepest inland undersea fiber optic cable in the world. BCS Group CEO officially announced this achievement at MWC Barcelona. Spanning 400 kilometers across Lake Tanganyika, the newly installed …
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Mar 05, 2025 at 04:29PM
Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services company has announced its new MDR solution called ‘Real MDR Solution.’ Delivered through Infopercept’s consolidated cybersecurity platform ‘Invinsense,’ the solution offers comprehensive cybersecurity coverage that goes beyond traditional MDR offerings. The Real MDR Solution provides detection and response services through Extended Detection and Response [XDR] and Deception Technology. …
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Mar 05, 2025 at 04:21PM
Epson has unveiled its latest power management IC, the S1A00210B, designed for hearing aids and other compact electronic devices. Advancements in Power Management for Hearing Aids Power management integrated circuits [PMICs] play a crucial role in managing power within electronic devices, including rechargeable battery control. Epson has been developing PMICs for hearing aids since 2016, …
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