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Kenya’s biggest telecommunication company Safaricom let go of 33 members of staff in the financial year ended in March 2023. In its latest sustainability report, the telco has disclosed the staff were let go due to corruption and fraud…
In an ever-evolving business landscape, the demands of modern professionals on the move have shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when business travelers relied solely on heavy laptops and printed documents. In today’s world, technology…
How to Boost YouTube Views? With millions of videos being uploaded on YouTube on a daily basis (by various Content Creators all over the world), learning proven ways to increase views on your content is the only way for you to stand out…
Kenya’s parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on Worldcoin operations has released its report. The committee was established on 15 August 2023 to investigate Worldcoin’s activities in the country. Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency firm whose…
A significant breakthrough for Kenyan detectives has led to the apprehension of 11 suspects. The suspects are linked to a high-level motor vehicle registration fraud within the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). This operation…
Today, Sylvia Mulinge officially marks one year as Chief Executive Officer MTN Uganda. Her appointment last year made a mark as she is the telco’s first female CEO. Sylvia’s tenure has been successful so far. MTN Uganda has kept up with…
The Uganda Communications Commission(UCC), has closed down 6 Ugandan radio stations. The commission closed the radio stations for “repeated failure’ to obtain a valid broadcasting license. “According to section 26(1) of the Act, a person…
X is gearing up to train its AI and thus will be collecting more of your data. xAI will rely on data from your posts on the platform and information you share via Direct Messages (DMs). “How you interact with others on the platform, such…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) yesterday officially joined the Pan African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS). This is a step expected to ease trade and financial transactions between Kenyans and the rest of the continent. Cabinet…
Maryanne Kitany, a Member of Parliament representing Aldai, has introduced a motion in the National Assembly. The motion advocates for government regulation of internet billing by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through the Ministry of…
It is now more convenient and easier to load money on your Airtel Money wallet directly from M-PESA without requiring a withdrawal code. Here are detailed step on how to send money from MPESA to Airtel money and from Airtel Money to MPESA.…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a sim swap fraudster. The fraudster was arrested by DCI officers based in Thika. According to a statement from the DCI: “ The swindler was arrested right in the act after…
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has unveiled a new grading system that will be implemented in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). The new grading system will have grade candidates based on two…
The year 2023 kicked off with an AI fever. Such was the storm that NVDIA became the first chip maker to hit a $1 trillion valuation. The good fortunes of NVDIA may not be same everywhere. The threat of job losses became apparent. Just how…
You may be receiving unwanted calls repeatedly from unknown callers. From vishing (voice phishing) attacks to random marketing calls, and unexpected and unwanted calls from an incessant stalker. Phone numbers have become a unique digital…
In today’s fast-paced financial markets, traders are constantly seeking ways to gain an edge. With the advent of smartphones, trading has become more accessible than ever before. Traders can now execute trades from the palm of their hands,…
Esports, also known as competitive gaming, isn’t just a casual pastime anymore. It’s soared to become a billion-dollar sensation, with platforms like Twitch and big-time investments making it possible for gamers globally to earn big while…
KCB to MPesa and vice versa are frequent transactions. The Kenya Commercial Bank (Kenya) Ltd is a financial services provider licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The bank has also been running an Agency…
On the 4th of September, Wim Vanhelleputte began work as the second CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. He took over after the departure of the first CEO, Anwar Soussa at the end of July. Mr. Vanhelleputte has extensive leadership experience and…
Africa Coast to Europe (Ace) subsea cable, runs along the west coast of Africa between France and South Africa. This crucial cable of 17,000 km connects 19 countries in Europe and Africa. Last month, four undersea cables snapped off the…
The M-Pesa ecosystem is proving to be a crucial infrastructure for businesses and customers on the African continent. Currently, M-Pesa is enabling more than one million businesses fulfill different transactions. According, to M-Pesa…
Meta’s Facebook continues to dominate Africa’s social media despite TikTok surge. This is according to a recent Social Media Usage report by GeoPoll. Africa’s social media users have risen continuously, amounting to over 384 million. With…
The African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC), Africa’s Regional Internet Registry has been placed under receivership with board elections expected to be held in six months. This follows a ruling by the Supreme Court of Mauritius on a…
Since 2015, the year Kenya ditched the traditional television model, its TV industry has experienced a seismic shift, with consumers moving to digital subscription-based TV and streaming platforms, the popular ones being Showmax and…
