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Huawei Launches ICT Competition 2025/26 Bootcamp in Kenya
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Huawei Launches ICT Competition 2025/26 Bootcamp in Kenya

Huawei today officially kicked off the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training, bringing together 21 exceptional students selected from nearly 3,000 applicants from universities and TVET institutions across Kenya.…

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LG to Debut Next-Generation MAGNIT Micro LED Display at ISE 2026
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LG to Debut Next-Generation MAGNIT Micro LED Display at ISE 2026

LG Electronics (LG) is set to showcase its latest LG MAGNIT Micro LED display (LMPB model) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, Europe’s largest commercial display exhibition, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 3–6. The…

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Automate your monthly bills to keep your budgets on track
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Automate your monthly bills to keep your budgets on track

Many Kenyans still rely on manual processes to manage recurring payments like SACCO contributions, rent, school fees, water and loan repayments. While this approach may have worked in the past, it often leads to missed deadlines,…

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OPPO Launches Reno15 Series in Kenya With 200MP Camera
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OPPO Launches Reno15 Series in Kenya With 200MP Camera

OPPO Kenya has officially unveiled the Reno15 Series. This brings three new smartphones to the local market: the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G. At the heart of the Reno15 Series is a strong focus on imaging and AI-powered…

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Zenith Bank Enters Kenya With Paramount Bank Acquisition
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Zenith Bank Enters Kenya With Paramount Bank Acquisition

Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc is officially entering the Kenyan banking market after receiving regulatory approval to acquire 100 percent of Paramount Bank Limited according to the Business Daily. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK)…

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Paymentology Appoints Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa
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Paymentology Appoints Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa

Paymentology has announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets.…

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How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments
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How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments

By Ramon Villarreal, global architect and payments lead, Financial Services, Red Hat Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global migration to the ISO 20022…

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Nedbank Moves to Acquire 66% of NCBA
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Nedbank Moves to Acquire 66% of NCBA

South Africa’s Nedbank Group has announced plans to acquire a controlling 66% stake in NCBA Group. If completed, the deal will see NCBA become a subsidiary of Nedbank, while the remaining 34 per cent of shares will stay listed on the…

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Infinix Note Edge Specifications and Price in Kenya
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Infinix Note Edge Specifications and Price in Kenya

The Infinix Note Edge is the latest smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to come to Kenya. The phone will be available in stores for Ksh 32,500. The price may vary from one retailer to another, so shop around before making a decision.…

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5 Blockchain Trends to Watch in 2026: Insights from D24 Fintech’s CTO
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5 Blockchain Trends to Watch in 2026: Insights from D24 Fintech’s CTO

Osama Bari, CTO at D24 Fintech, shares his views on how blockchain technology will evolve in 2026 The blockchain market is on track to continue its growth this year, with estimates from McKinsey putting it on track to reach $2 trillion by…

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Safaricom to Launch Tokenised Wi-Fi With Hourly and Daily Plans
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Safaricom to Launch Tokenised Wi-Fi With Hourly and Daily Plans

Safaricom is preparing to launch a new tokenised Wi-Fi service that will allow customers to buy internet access in hourly, daily, and weekly packages. This will be a major shift in how fixed broadband is sold in Kenya and Ethiopia…

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Why SMEs Need Tailored Digital Banking Solutions
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Why SMEs Need Tailored Digital Banking Solutions

The evolution of SME banking has for a long time been tied around technology, but many business owners are left to figure it out on their own. Rather than adapting to evolving business needs and market dynamics, SMEs often find themselves…

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Meaningful AI May Matter a Lot More than Powerful AI
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Meaningful AI May Matter a Lot More than Powerful AI

By Donghun Lee In little more than a decade, artificial intelligence has transitioned from an obscure terminology to a central component of global business discourse. Today, hardly any corporate strategy, product launch or policy speech is…

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How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy
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How Youth-Led Tech Is Reshaping Kenya’s Tourism Economy

Konza Technopolis partnered with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to host the Magical Kenya Trail Series 2026 Youth Hackathon in Nandi County. This 24-hour innovation sprint explored how technology can be used to unlock new value in tourism,…

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