Samsung is the world’s biggest phone brand again
Samsung took 24% of global phone shipments in Q2 2026, beating Apple’s record 20%. Memory costs crushed budget brands.
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NCBA, KCB and Co-op Bank CEOs charged over KES 363 million they allegedly failed to report
The DPP has charged NCBA, KCB and Co-operative Bank CEOs with failing to report suspicion over KES 363 million. Plea 11 August.
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Kenya could put KES 64.7 billion into Dangote’s refinery IPO. Here is what that money actually buys
Reuters says Kenya could supply US$500 million of Dangote’s US$5 billion refinery IPO. Here is how Kenyans would buy in.
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Airtel Kenya is waiting on the CA to switch on Starlink satellite calling
Airtel Kenya finished testing Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite calling and awaits Communications Authority approval. Here is what it does, and what still blocks launch.
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Caroline Wambugu now runs Safaricom’s books, treasury and investors
Safaricom names Caroline Wambugu Group Lead for Finance Controls, Performance and Investor Relations, adding controlling, treasury, tax and collections.
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The New Tricks Fraudsters Use, and How to Stay Ahead of Them
A scammer needs a few seconds of your voice, one photo, or one careless SMS. Here are the tricks running in Kenya right now, and the habits that beat them.
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Google’s August 2026 Android 17 update excludes Pixel 6 & Pixel 7 series
If you are still holding onto a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 device, Google has a subtle yet clear message for you: it’s time to upgrade. With the rollout of the latest August 2026 security update, Google is once again giving older Pixel hardware…
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The iPhone 18 Pro could be the first iPhone you rent instead of buy
Apple now leases iPhones, and the iPhone 18 Pro is next. We ran the numbers on what renting actually costs.
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Airtel Money launches ‘Bizna Wallet’, its Pochi la Biashara Rival
Airtel Money launched Bizna Wallet against Pochi la Biashara. Payments are free to KES 250,000, and Rudishiwa now pays cash.
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Kenya’s used car prices keep climbing
Jiji says car listing prices rose 72% since 2024. We check the figures and explain Kenya’s tax rules behind them.
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No new affordable iPhone until 2027
Apple launches only iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable in September. We checked what that does to Kenyan iPhone prices.
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KRA is moving cargo clearance to a blockchain platform. Here is what changes on Monday
KRA adopts the TLIP blockchain platform for cargo clearance. From 3 August, containerised imports need an ACD code before loading.
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Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra launches into a shape Samsung proved, with iPad apps ready. Design and price will decide everything.
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Carrefour, KCB and Mastercard launch a prepaid card for grocery shopping
Carrefour, KCB and Mastercard launched a prepaid card topped up from any country. Fees, exchange rates and usage limits are unannounced.
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Vodacom can now name Safaricom’s CEO shortlist after shareholders rewrite the rules
Safaricom shareholders approved 14 special resolutions giving Vodacom CEO nomination rights, five board seats, and a deciding vote in deadlocks.
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Safaricom B-LIVE a year later: Algorithmic games & sneaky tactics must stop
When Safaricom launched the B-LIVE data bundles in August 2025, the promise was clear: affordable, time-based internet access tailored for high-bandwidth users who needed dedicated hourly access without worrying about volume caps. One year…
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Safaricom doubles monthly data bundles under new Pata More promo
Kenya’s mobile data battle is heating up once again. Just a week after Airtel Kenya revamped its Amazing Data Bundles with improved value, Safaricom has unveiled its own response as part of a wider Pata More campaign, increasing data…
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Same Money, Same Day, Different Price: What Actually Makes a Bank “Modern”
A modern payments bank is judged by its rails, not branches. We measure SBM Bank Kenya against a five-point checklist.
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Safaricom reduces M-PESA fees: the new Pochi and Buy Goods tariffs explained
Safaricom cuts M-PESA fees: Pochi payments free up to KES 200, Buy Goods collections free up to KES 500.
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TECNO says it has built the world’s first phone with a true 0mm bezel
TECNO’s Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone claims a true 0mm display border, debuting at IFA 2026 after Samsung said 0.4mm.
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Visa hires Airtel Money Kenya’s Anne Kinuthia-Otieno to run its East Africa business
Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as head of East Africa from 4 August, five days after she left Airtel Money.
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Google excludes Pixel 8, Pixel 7, & Pixel 6 from idle battery drain fix
For months, Pixel owners have been hoping Google would squash a frustrating idle battery drain bug that appeared after the March 2026 update. While the company now says it has fixed the issue for several recent Pixel models, its latest…
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Kenya Power token purchases down after nationwide outage
If you’ve been trying to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens this morning without success, you’re not alone. Following last night’s widespread power outage that affected large parts of the country, many customers are reporting they cannot…
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7 Best AI Virtual Assistants and How to Pick the Right One
The 7 best AI virtual assistants for 2026, matched to the jobs they do best, plus how to pick the right one for your team.
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