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Internet Safer Week: How safe are you today on Safer Internet Day?
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Internet Safer Week: How safe are you today on Safer Internet Day?

Safer Internet Day is marked annually to raise public awareness of new and emerging Internet issues. A safer online environment benefits everyone, and education on the responsible use of the internet is critical for driving Bitcoin…

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ColorOS 14; OPPO’s new OS with cool features
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ColorOS 14; OPPO’s new OS with cool features

When OPPO launched its new flagship, the Oppo Reno11 series, in the market market, it also announced that it would come with a new version of its operating system i.e. ColorOS 14. The new ColorOS 14 is based on Android 14 and comes…

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Safer Internet Day: Building a Digital World Free from Harm
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Safer Internet Day: Building a Digital World Free from Harm

Like any instrument, the internet is not inherently beneficial or harmful; it is our responsibility to use it wisely and ensure our safety. Comparable to how fire has transformed human existence, the internet has revolutionized our way of…

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Mastering Aviator: A Guide to Sky-High Wins
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Mastering Aviator: A Guide to Sky-High Wins

Introduction to Aviator: The Ultimate Online Betting Adventure With its unusual gameplay and interface, Aviator has become very popular overnight. Unlike other casino games, Aviator game is built on an ascending curve that can fall…

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Vivo V30 Arrives with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and New Design
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Vivo V30 Arrives with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and New Design

Vivo has officially launched the Vivo V30. This is their latest camera-centric midrange and succeeds the V29[Full Review] and V27[Full Review] from last year with neat upgrades. Vivo V30 comes with the same 3D curved 6.78-inch AMOLED…

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Redmi Note 13 Series: Five Reasons Why You Need to Upgrade
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Redmi Note 13 Series: Five Reasons Why You Need to Upgrade

Xiaomi plans to launch the new Redmi Note 13 series in the country later this week and the new smartphones will be the company’s latest midrange lineup to start the year. Redmi Note 13 series will succeed the Note 12 series from last year…

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Mpesa Unregistered Users Given Deadline to Withdraw Funds
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Mpesa Unregistered Users Given Deadline to Withdraw Funds

Safaricom, will no longer allow unregistered mobile money accounts to transact via mpesa. The company becomes the first telco to issue such a directive in the country. Part of Safaricom’s statement on Twitter said ” Effective February 5th,…

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New: Senegal Shuts Down Mobile Internet, Election Postponed
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New: Senegal Shuts Down Mobile Internet, Election Postponed

The government of Senegal has officially suspended Mobile internet in the country. Beginning yesterday 10 pm, the Senegalese ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs ordered all mobile telecommunications companies…

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Redmi Note 13 Series Launching Feb 10: Win Exciting Giveaways
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Redmi Note 13 Series Launching Feb 10: Win Exciting Giveaways

The Xiaomi Redmi 13 series was expected to launch in Kenya on January 31 but the launch date was pushed forward. The company pushed the launch date to February 10 (this weekend). This will be the first major smartphone release by the…

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Multichoice Says No To French Takeover Offer
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Multichoice Says No To French Takeover Offer

The French are known for romance and courtship. However, in their latest venture, it appears they have failed. African media giant Multichoice has said no to a lucrative deal from French company Vivendi. “After careful consideration, the…

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What technology there is behind an online casino
TechweezTechnology

What technology there is behind an online casino

This article explains what are the most common programming languages found in online casinos, the technology behind online slots and live dealers, and also an explanation of a Random Number Generator. What programming languages are…

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SafeCar, The New Taxi Hailing Service Under SafeBoda
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SafeCar, The New Taxi Hailing Service Under SafeBoda

SafeBoda is returning to the Kenyan market after after a break up with Kenyans that lasted 3 years. Perhaps a case of second time is a charm, the startup comes back with some changes. SafeBoda is transitioning from being solely a…

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Showmax User Troubles: Bad UX and No Mpesa Integration
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Showmax User Troubles: Bad UX and No Mpesa Integration

Streaming platform Showmax finally transitioned to it’s new home and introduced new packages. The Multichoice owned platform with about 22 million subscribers in Africa has a new platform that has been receiving not so good reviews from…

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Co-op Bank Raises ATM Withdrawal Limit After a Decade
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Co-op Bank Raises ATM Withdrawal Limit After a Decade

Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) increased its daily ATM withdrawal limit by 50% to KES 60,000, aligning with other banks that are reevaluating transaction ceilings in response to customers’ diminished spending power. Going forward,…

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UMG vs TikTok: A Battle of Two Bulls
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UMG vs TikTok: A Battle of Two Bulls

Most official songs from artists signed under Universal Music Group have been removed from TikTok following the expiry of licensing agreements between the app and UMG. Negotiations to renew the licenses by the record label weren’t…

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7 ChatGPT Prompts That Can Help Improve Your Resume
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7 ChatGPT Prompts That Can Help Improve Your Resume

Many people were sceptical about ChatGPT at first as they thought it would take over their jobs and render them useless. However, it soon became apparent that it’s a great tool to make life and work easier. One of the benefits of using…

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