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Kenya’s Belva Digital Shines in a Global AI Hackathon
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Kenya’s Belva Digital Shines in a Global AI Hackathon

Belva Digital, in partnership with WildMango, has been awarded a Distinction for Innovation at the PMG AI & Tech Global Hackathon, held during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, for developing BelvaOS, besting other…

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Smartphones Most Kenyans Are Buying in 2026
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Smartphones Most Kenyans Are Buying in 2026

Samsung remains the most popular smartphone brand in Kenya, according to the latest mobile vendor market share data by StatCounter. The data showed Samsung accounted for 26.09 percent of Kenya’s smartphone market in June 2026, maintaining…

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Why Many Kenyans Prefer Android Over iPhone
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Why Many Kenyans Prefer Android Over iPhone

Kenya’s smartphone market has been dominated by Android, largely due to the availability of affordable devices. According to StatCounter data, the mobile operating system market share in Kenya showed Android at over 92% and iOS at around…

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Affordable Gadgets Every Kenyan Content Creator Needs
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Affordable Gadgets Every Kenyan Content Creator Needs

In 2025, Kenyan content creators earned millions within a single year through TikTok brand partnerships. TikTok for Business marked its first anniversary in Kenya, with its data showing that more than 200 local creators collectively made…

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Cheapest Smartphones With Good Cameras in Kenya
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Cheapest Smartphones With Good Cameras in Kenya

Many smartphone users now prioritize camera quality as one of the key factors before purchasing a phone. According to Gadget Kenya’s list of budget camera phones, several models stand out by delivering strong camera performance at highly…

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Most Downloaded Apps in Kenya Right Now
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

Most Downloaded Apps in Kenya Right Now

The use of mobile applications (Apps) has become essential in Kenya, with millions relying on them daily for communication, entertainment, financial transactions, and access to services. According to Digital4Africa’s latest data, sports…

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How M-Pesa Changed Kenya’s Tech Industry Forever
The Kenya TimesSci-Tech

How M-Pesa Changed Kenya’s Tech Industry Forever

Mobile money platform M-Pesa began as a small mobile phone experiment to help microfinance institutions send and recover small loans more efficiently. The idea was developed in 2003 by Nick Hughes while working at Vodafone, which was a…

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