KRA’s digital cargo insurance enforcement has begun: what importers must do
KRA now requires digital cargo insurance certificates before customs declarations. Here is the process, responsible parties and unresolved transit guidance.
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Nothing Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a) and (3a) Pro are getting Android 17 now
Nothing OS 5.0, built on Android 17, is rolling out to the Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a) and (3a) Pro.
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vivo X500 series goes global with less RAM, same prices
The vivo X500 Pro costs the same in Europe as last year’s X300 Pro, but with less RAM and storage.
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TECNO and Infinix’s parent Transsion saw third-quarter revenue fall 27% as memory costs rose
Transsion, maker of TECNO and Infinix phones, saw third-quarter revenue fall 27% as memory costs rose and inventory nearly doubled.
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Redmi K100 launches with a 10,000mAh battery and separate D2 gaming chip
Xiaomi’s Redmi K100 combines a 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging. Some advertised 165fps gaming modes need updates arriving this November.
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Honor WIN2, RT2 and Turbo2 compared: the differences and prices
Compare Honor WIN2, RT2 and Turbo2 processors, cooling, batteries, cameras and Chinese prices, with standard prices separated from subsidised offers.
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These OPPO phones are scheduled to receive ColorOS 17 in November
OPPO lists Reno15 and Reno14 variants, plus Find N3 and Find N3 Flip, for ColorOS 17 in November. Availability on Kenyan handsets is still unconfirmed.
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Infinix Note 70 Pro benchmark leak shows Android 17 and an unidentified Snapdragon chip
Infinix Note 70 Pro leak lists unusual CPU frequencies, Android 17 and Geekbench scores, without confirming the Snapdragon processor’s identity.
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Akuna opens free AI filmmaking training to Kenyan and Nigerian creators until 15th November
Akuna’s free AI filmmaking academy accepts Kenyan and Nigerian creators until 15th November 2026. Check eligibility, application requirements and dates.
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Airtel Kenya acquires 100MHz of spectrum for its next 5G expansion
Airtel Kenya’s new 100MHz spectrum acquisition could support more traffic. Customers still need local deployment, compatible equipment and suitable plans.
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OPPO Reno17 series launches this month
OPPO will launch the Reno17 series in China this month, with no date, price or specs, and nothing for Kenya.
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One hidden text can crash Android’s Phone service
One hidden text crashes Android’s Phone service and drops emergency calls. Google’s fix skips phones on Android 12 and 13.
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WhatsApp groups can now pin messages forever and share history after joining
WhatsApp adds permanent pins, retrospective history sharing, group Status and unread mention filters. Understand the changes and existing administrator controls.
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FBI says North Korea stole more than USD 6 billion from Binance as withdrawals start to reopen
Binance reopened Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals on Sunday after a USD 6.3 billion hack the FBI blames on North Korea.
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US “ghost student” fraud charges allege college aid was diverted to Kenya
US prosecutors charge five over alleged ghost student aid fraud involving stolen American identities, Kenyan associates and seized cryptocurrency funds.
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Binance pauses withdrawals after more than USD 3 billion leaves its hot wallets in a suspected hack
Binance paused withdrawals after USD 3.3 billion left its hot wallets in a suspected hack. It says funds are safe.
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Google Wallet now works in Kenya, but Kenyan cards still can’t tap to pay
Google Wallet now works in Kenya for loyalty cards and passes, but Google Pay tap to pay is still off. Nigeria got it on 28th October 2026.
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LOOP BIZ+ explained: the till, card machine, loans and what they cost
LOOP has launched LOOP BIZ+ for merchants: a till, card machine, stock tool and loans up to KES 3 million.
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The iPhone Duo is in Nairobi shops, prices from KES 435,000
Abufulan Store in Nairobi now sells the iPhone Duo at KES 435,000 for 256GB and KES 475,000 for the 512GB.
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Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro charges more for an OLED screen and keeps the same M5 chips
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro has OLED and a Dynamic Island, from USD 2,899 shipping 6th November.
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Africa is Adopting AI. But who is shaping its future?
African startups have an opportunity to do more than use AI. They can help shape technology that reflects the continent’s languages, markets and ambitions.
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iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 price, specs and how it compares with the Pad Ultra
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 keeps the Pad Ultra’s screen, fan and battery for at least KES 35,100 less. Full prices.
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iQOO Neo12 launches with a cooling fan and a 9,000mAh battery
iQOO’s Neo12 is out with a cooling fan, a 185Hz screen and a 9,000mAh battery.
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How Modern Online Game Platforms Balance UX, Security and Safer Play
Online game platforms have changed a great deal from the clunky websites many of us remember. They’re now mobile-first technology products, built around the reality that people often browse, sign in and play from a phone rather than a…
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