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NCBA Group Posts KSh 5.5 Billion Q1 Profit
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NCBA Group Posts KSh 5.5 Billion Q1 Profit

NCBA has reported a profit after tax of KSh 5.5 billion in its Q1 of 2025. This is a 3% growth year-on-year from Q1 2024 when it reported KSh 5.3 billion profit after tax. These are very impressive numbers but they are sort of what is…

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Signal Blocks Microsoft Recall Feature to Protect Private Chats
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Signal Blocks Microsoft Recall Feature to Protect Private Chats

Signal, the renowned encrypted messaging app, has taken a major step to protect its users from potential privacy breaches caused by Microsoft’s new AI-powered Recall feature on Windows 11. In its latest update, Signal has updated its…

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The Infinix XPad GT Gaming Tablet Makes Its Debut at $400
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The Infinix XPad GT Gaming Tablet Makes Its Debut at $400

The gaming tablet market just got more interesting with Infinix’s latest entry. The Infinix XPad GT has arrived as a budget-friendly gaming powerhouse that makes a surprisingly smart bet on older flagship hardware to deliver decent…

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Choice Microfinance Rebrands to Choice Bank
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Choice Microfinance Rebrands to Choice Bank

Choice Microfinance Bank has officially rebranded to Choice Bank and unveiled a fully digital, purpose-driven banking model. The announcement came during a vibrant celebration in Nairobi to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary since…

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How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport Online in 2025: A Complete Guide
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How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport Online in 2025: A Complete Guide

If you’re planning to travel abroad from Kenya, the first official document you’ll need is a valid passport. Fortunately, you can now apply for a Kenyan passport without numerous hassles, thanks to the government’s digital platform,…

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Google Chrome Will Start Automatically Replacing Your Weak Passwords
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Google Chrome Will Start Automatically Replacing Your Weak Passwords

At the Google I/O 2025 developers’ conference, Google introduced a major security enhancement for its Chrome browser: the ability to automatically replace weak or compromised passwords. This new feature will be integrated into Chrome’s…

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Telegram Turns a Huge Profit as Revenue Soars to $1.4 Billion
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Telegram Turns a Huge Profit as Revenue Soars to $1.4 Billion

Telegram has reported a remarkable financial turnaround, posting a profit of $540 million in 2024 after a $173 million loss the previous year. This shift comes amid soaring revenues that jumped from $343 million in 2023 to $1.4 billion in…

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These Are the VC Firms Ready to Back African Startups in 2025
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These Are the VC Firms Ready to Back African Startups in 2025

Despite a more cautious global venture capital environment, the African startup ecosystem is proving it still has momentum and value. Over the last 12 months, a number of new VC firms and funds have raised fresh capital specifically to…

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KCB Group Records KShs. 16.5B Profit in Q1 2025
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KCB Group Records KShs. 16.5B Profit in Q1 2025

KCB has reported a solid start to 2025, posting a KShs. 16.53 billion profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31. This is a marginal uptick from last year’s KShs. 16.48 billion. The Group’s total revenue rose 2% to KShs. 49.4…

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Volvo to Pioneer Google’s Gemini AI in Vehicles
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Volvo to Pioneer Google’s Gemini AI in Vehicles

Volvo Cars will be the first automaker to integrate Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its vehicles, the company revealed Tuesday, building on its long-standing collaboration with the tech giant. Unlike the present Google Android Auto, which…

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ID Checks May Soon Be Required for Social Media in Kenya
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ID Checks May Soon Be Required for Social Media in Kenya

Kenya is taking steps to protect children online. New guidelines from the Communications Authority (CA) require “age verification mechanisms” for digital platforms, including social media, but what does this really mean for Kenyan internet…

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Safaricom Unveils Revamped Business Credit Solutions for MSMEs
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Safaricom Unveils Revamped Business Credit Solutions for MSMEs

Safaricom has today unveiled revamped business credit solutions, including Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi. The telco is doubling down on its commitment to financial inclusion and easing the credit crunch faced by thousands of…

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G42 and Mistral AI Partner to Build Next-Gen AI Infrastructure
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G42 and Mistral AI Partner to Build Next-Gen AI Infrastructure

G42 and France’s Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation artificial intelligence platforms and infrastructure. The collaboration is part of a broader trend that could soon ripple across the…

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Kenyan Team Among Top 3 at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Finals
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Kenyan Team Among Top 3 at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Finals

A team of students from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and the United States International University – Africa, have been recognized as one of the top three finalists of the…

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Safaricom Unveils Business Credit via M-PESA and Pochi Wallets
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Safaricom Unveils Business Credit via M-PESA and Pochi Wallets

Safaricom has launched enhanced credit solutions targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya, expanding financial access for businesses previously underserved by traditional banking systems. The telecommunications…

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African Companies Brace for AI Skills Crunch, SAP Report Warns
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African Companies Brace for AI Skills Crunch, SAP Report Warns

A new report by SAP is sounding the alarm as African companies are not ready for the AI revolution, at least not from a skills perspective. The report, titled ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, offers a timely look into how…

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Spotify Expands Global Ad Partnership with Aleph to 80+ Markets
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Spotify Expands Global Ad Partnership with Aleph to 80+ Markets

Aleph and Spotify have announced an expanded partnership that makes Aleph Spotify’s advertising sales partner in 80+ markets, providing access to 20,000+ advertisers. Spotify Advertising has been modernising its ad tech, strengthening its…

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Vertiv Prepares to Power AI Data Centres with 800V DC Infrastructure
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Vertiv Prepares to Power AI Data Centres with 800V DC Infrastructure

Vertiv has announced its strategic alignment with NVIDIA’s AI roadmap. Vertiv will introduce its 800V Direct Current (DC) power portfolio in the second half of 2026. This move is aimed at supporting the next generation of AI-centric data…

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Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch New Generation of ePassports
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Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch New Generation of ePassports

The Government of Kenya has partnered with Veridos to roll out a new generation of ePassports. This will hopefully speed up issuance times and incorporate advanced security features and design elements that reflect Kenya’s cultural…

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Huawei Debuts Foldable Laptop Running on HarmonyOS 5
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Huawei Debuts Foldable Laptop Running on HarmonyOS 5

Huawei has officially entered the foldable laptop market by introducing the MateBook X Fold Ultimate Design, which was unveiled yesterday. This innovative device is Huawei’s first attempt at a foldable PC and debuts HarmonyOS 5, the…

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Google Meet Brings Real-Time Language Translation with Gemini
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Google Meet Brings Real-Time Language Translation with Gemini

At its I/O 2025 developer conference, Google announced a new feature in Google Meet that enables real-time speech translation using its Gemini AI model. This update is designed to bridge language barriers during virtual meetings by…

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Kaspersky Appoints Chris Norton to Lead Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion
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Kaspersky Appoints Chris Norton to Lead Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion

Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. With over three decades of IT industry experience, Norton is to drive Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. This appointment underscores Africa’s…

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NSSF Denies Allegations of Massive 2.5TB Data Breach
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NSSF Denies Allegations of Massive 2.5TB Data Breach

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has denied claims that its systems were hacked. The social scheme firmly assured Kenyans that no compromise or breach of its database was made, insisting that its core system and financial…

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How much does crypto news weigh for users’ investing strategies?
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How much does crypto news weigh for users’ investing strategies?

As the cryptocurrency industry evolves, the media coverage intensifies in influence. Investors and traders follow news on social media and blogs to determine their next move, considering how fast crypto prices can change. News is…

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