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Instructions for Downloading the Accessbet App
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Instructions for Downloading the Accessbet App

Smartphones have long been an integral part of everyday life, and the convenience of using an online casino directly depends on the availability of a mobile application. More and more users from Kenya and other countries are paying…

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HoneyCoin Secures $4.9M to Expand Stablecoin Payments
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HoneyCoin Secures $4.9M to Expand Stablecoin Payments

Kenya-based fintech HoneyCoin has raised $4.9 million in seed funding led by Flourish Ventures, with backing from Visa and TLcom. The fintech plans top use the funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment platform across Africa and…

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Verto Unveils Automated Bill Pay for Global Businesses
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Verto Unveils Automated Bill Pay for Global Businesses

Verto has rolled out a slick new bill-pay feature integrated into Verto Accounts that automates invoice processing, cuts down manual errors, and supports payments in 49 currencies, making international financial ops a breeze, especially…

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Absa Kenya Posts KSh 11.7B Profit in H1 2025
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Absa Kenya Posts KSh 11.7B Profit in H1 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has reported a profit after tax of KSh 11.7 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025. This is up 9% year-on-year as its return on equity standing at 26.5%. CEO Abdi Mohamed says the growth is due to “disciplined…

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Vertiv Appoints IPCS as Malawi Distribution Partner
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Vertiv Appoints IPCS as Malawi Distribution Partner

Vertiv appointed International Power Control Systems (IPCS) as its official distribution partner in Malawi. IPCS will distribute Vertiv’s full range of solutions, including single-phase and three-phase AC power systems, surge protection…

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Itana Opens Applications for Digital Residency Launchpad
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Itana Opens Applications for Digital Residency Launchpad

Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has announced the launch of its Digital Residency Launchpad, a curated programme designed to connect founders, business owners, and diaspora professionals to strategic opportunities…

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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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