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Paripesa Kenya – Use Lucrative Bonuses And Win As a Pro
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Paripesa Kenya – Use Lucrative Bonuses And Win As a Pro

In 2025, Paripesa is a popular platform offering a wide range of sports betting products, a large selection of gambling titles and attractive promotions. Paripesa Kenya is aimed at both sports and casino enthusiasts, offering a…

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Liquid Graduates First Fibre TechCelerate Cohort
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Liquid Graduates First Fibre TechCelerate Cohort

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced the successful completion of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme in South Africa. The first cohort of 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University received their…

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specifications and Price in Kenya
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specifications and Price in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is one of the latest devices in the Samsung A series to launch in Kenya. You can get this phone for as low as Ksh 25,999 for the 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of internal storage space. There is also an 8GB RAM model…

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Truecaller Hits 100M Monthly Users in Middle East and Africa
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Truecaller Hits 100M Monthly Users in Middle East and Africa

Truecaller just crossed 100 million users in the Middle East and Africa bringing safer, smarter mobile experiences to a growing wave of smartphone users across the region. Truecaller, the caller ID and spam-blocking app, has officially…

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Absa Kenya Unveils 110% Eco-Home Loan
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Absa Kenya Unveils 110% Eco-Home Loan

Absa Bank Kenya has released 2024 Sustainability and Climate Report. The lender introduced Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up to 110% financing for homeowners looking to build or retrofit houses with sustainable features. Think solar…

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Zoho Launches Zia LLM and Reports 39% Growth in Kenya
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Zoho Launches Zia LLM and Reports 39% Growth in Kenya

Zoho today announced the launch of its proprietary large language model, Zia LLM, along with new AI tools such as Zia Agent Studio, over 25 pre-built AI agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. The announcements were made during…

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Stanbic Bank Reports KES 6.5B Profit in H1 2025
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Stanbic Bank Reports KES 6.5B Profit in H1 2025

Stanbic Bank has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 billion for the first half of 2025. The bank delivered a Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.4% even with a dip in net interest income caused by macroeconomic pressures. The bank also…

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Ghana Pushes DStv to Cut Prices – Should Kenya Do the Same?
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Ghana Pushes DStv to Cut Prices – Should Kenya Do the Same?

Ghana has issued an ultimatum to MultiChoice, demanding a 30% reduction in DStv subscription prices by August 7, 2025 or face a suspension of its broadcasting licence. This has sparked debate even in Kenya where DStv subscribers are also…

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NTT DATA Powers New Nairobi HQ with Solar Energy
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NTT DATA Powers New Nairobi HQ with Solar Energy

NTT DATA has announced a significant sustainability milestone with the installation of a solar energy system at its newly launched East Africa headquarters at The Cube, Riverside Drive. The system is expected to cut the company’s reliance…

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Safaricom Invests KES 3M in Young Scientists Exhibition
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Safaricom Invests KES 3M in Young Scientists Exhibition

Safaricom has announced a KES 3 million sponsorship for the 8th edition of the National Science and Technology Exhibition hosted by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK). The week-long event is currently underway at Moi Educational Centre in South…

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ViFi Labs Acquires Uganda’s OneRamp to Scale Stablecoin Payments
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ViFi Labs Acquires Uganda’s OneRamp to Scale Stablecoin Payments

ViFi Labs has announced the acquisition Uganda’s OneRamp, a stablecoin-powered platform simplifying digital payments through mobile money and banking integrations. This deal gives ViFi Labs immediate market access across Kenya, Uganda,…

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PUBG Mobile Launches Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge Across Africa on TikTok
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PUBG Mobile Launches Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge Across Africa on TikTok

PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on TikTok, inviting players and dance enthusiasts across Africa to showcase their moves and creativity.…

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Dashlane to Discontinue Free Plan in September
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Dashlane to Discontinue Free Plan in September

Dashlane is phasing out its free password manager plan by September 16, 2025. This is so that it can focus on premium security innovations and streamline its offerings. The company announced that all Free plan users have already been…

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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Opens Applications for Fifth Cohort
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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Opens Applications for Fifth Cohort

Visa has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator. This program is designed to fast-track the growth of innovative startups across the continent. Applications are open until August 15,…

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How technology is changing financial services
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How technology is changing financial services

This article is extracted from the recent episode of Connecting Africa by CNN’s Eleni Giokos and Victoria Rubadiri Fintech companies in Kenya are expanding their reach and transforming how businesses hire, pay, and grow in the digital…

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OPPO Reno14 Series Launches in Kenya
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OPPO Reno14 Series Launches in Kenya

OPPO has announced the availability of the OPPO Reno14 Series. The devices come pre-integrated with Google Gemini AI and this allows users to execute complex tasks across multiple apps through natural language prompts. “By integrating…

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