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The OPPO Find X8 is Now Available in Kenya for Ksh 140,000
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The OPPO Find X8 is Now Available in Kenya for Ksh 140,000

OPPO Find X8 has officially launched in Kenya and is available across the country for Ksh 140,000. This is currently the most expensive phone from the company in the country and was launched globally on 21st November 2024. Kenya is one of…

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Vertiv Launches PowerUPS 9000 for Large Data Centres
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Vertiv Launches PowerUPS 9000 for Large Data Centres

Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, an energy-efficient, high-power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a compact footprint. The system is engineered to support IT applications from traditional computing to…

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Ethical AI research is the key to widespread trust and adoption
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Ethical AI research is the key to widespread trust and adoption

By Dong Won Lee, LG Electronics East Africa Managing Director. Artificial Intelligence has become a transformative force in today’s world, revolutionising every industry, and reshaping the interaction between humans and technology. So…

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Egypt’s Nowlun Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding
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Egypt’s Nowlun Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding

Nowlun, an Egyptian digital freight forwarding platform, has announced it has raised $1.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and prominent angel investors. This…

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How to Pay for the Nairobi Expressway Using Airtel Money
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How to Pay for the Nairobi Expressway Using Airtel Money

Airtel Money has partnered with Moja Expressway Company that will see the introduction of Airtel Money as one of the payment options. M-Pesa has been the default mobile money payment option for those settling toll fees at expressway exits.…

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Samsung’s AI Products Recognized at CES 2025 Innovation Awards
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Samsung’s AI Products Recognized at CES 2025 Innovation Awards

Samsung has announced that its newest products and services have been recognized by the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including four “Best of Innovation” winners, from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). These recognitions…

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Moringa School Celebrates Graduation of 1,644 Tech Professionals
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Moringa School Celebrates Graduation of 1,644 Tech Professionals

Moringa School has announced its graduation ceremony, which took place on November 29th, 2024, at Visa Oshwal Center, Nairobi. In line with Moringa’s mission “To build talent and opportunities through transformative tech-based learning…

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Safaricom Increases 5G Speeds for SMEs with ‘5G for Business’
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Safaricom Increases 5G Speeds for SMEs with ‘5G for Business’

Safaricom has increased the speeds for 5G for Business customers. The company says with the faster speeds, it will be able to provide SMEs with faster, more reliable connectivity that supports their growing digital needs. These include…

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The Fit 3’s Fall Detection and Its Easy Link to the S24 FE
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The Fit 3’s Fall Detection and Its Easy Link to the S24 FE

The Fit 3, a popular wearable device, has garnered attention for its advanced fall detection feature. This is a feature that uses sensors to monitor movements and detect sudden changes that might mean you have fallen. In which case if you…

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HMD Fusion Launches in Kenya for Ksh 34,499
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HMD Fusion Launches in Kenya for Ksh 34,499

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has introduced the HMD Fusion to the Kenyan market. So What is HMD Fusion? It is one of the latest smartphones by HMD (Human Mobile Devices,). The phone was unveiled to a global audience in September 2024.a…

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I&M Bank Slashes Lending Interest Rates by 0.75%
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I&M Bank Slashes Lending Interest Rates by 0.75%

In response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent reduction of the Central Bank Rate (CBR), I&M Bank has announced a further reduction of its Interest Rates by 0.5%, effective 23rd December 2024. This move, combined with a prior…

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74% of East African Businesses Prioritize Cyber Risks
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74% of East African Businesses Prioritize Cyber Risks

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and persistent, organisations across East Africa are rising to the challenge. The latest Digital Trust Insights (DTI) Survey for the East Africa region, titled “Strengthening Cyber Defences: The…

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Top 5 Reasons to Consider Getting the Galaxy S24 FE
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Top 5 Reasons to Consider Getting the Galaxy S24 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was unveiled in Kenya in October and offers flagship features at a more affordable price. You can get it in stores for around Ksh 80,000. This makes it an attractive choice for those looking for a reliable and…

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