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In the budget statement by Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, the digital and ICT sector in Kenya has been hit with new tax proposals. A quick look at the proposal shows that cost of calls, internet subscription, money transfer and…
The government of Kenya is set to establish a Treasury Single Account (TSA) system in order to improve public cash management. Under the TSA, government funds will be centralized in a main account at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), with…
The State Department for Immigration under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has been allocated KES. 15.13 billion in the budget statement for the 2024/25 financial year. According to a statement from the department,…
Today, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning delivered the Budget Statement for the FY 2024/25 in Parliament. For the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget, which runs from July 1 this year to June…
The world of online shopping in South Africa is taking on a new shape as local courier services face a new frontier. With e-commerce giants like Amazon entering the market, the demand for efficient and reliable delivery solutions has…
MultiChoice’s latest annual results are in, and one of the major highlights is the impressive performance of its streaming service, Showmax. The company has released its financial figures for the year ended March 31, 2024, and Showmax’s…
You can now hide your likes on X. Private likes have started rolling out on Twitter, meaning your likes may be hidden by default. The option available to X premium users now will be rolled out to all users. Elon Musk said that it was…
There are many instances where you can find yourself stranded with the Kenya Power prepaid tokens system. You might have lately bought some tokens to avoid a power cut but end up having the token SMS delayed for hours which can be a huge…
Kenya Power recently notified its subscribers of the intention to upgrade the prepaid token meter purchase system. Prepaid token meter users were asked to purchase tokens before the upgrade. The process completed last week requires all…
The streaming revolution has well and truly taken hold in Kenya, with a growing number of streaming services in Kenya battling it out for viewers’ attention (and subscription fees). From global giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to…
The events of Apple’s WWDC 2024 still seem to leave trails, especially with the company’s announcement about its new push into the world of AI. One individual who seems to have not taken this news well is Elon Musk who has let everyone…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed its plan to issue payment licenses to fintech startups that operate in the country soon. The move is one that signifies a huge shift from CBK’s previous stance and opens up East Africa’s…
Music streaming platform Spotify is set to introduce a new expensive plan for its users later this year, as reported by Bloomberg News. The streaming giant is reported to be an add-on for existing users and is likely to cost up to $5 more…
Last night was a big moment for Apple who were introducing their software products including the new operating systems across all their devices. iOS 18 took the main stage with millions of iPhone users waiting to see what new features they…
Airtel Kenya has launched unlimited 5G data plans. In a push to take advantage of the growing number of users with devices with 5G capability in the country. Airtel says they currently have over 690 5G sites nationwide and plan to roll out…
American tech company Apple took to the stage yesterday at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference to unveil its new software products. As expected, iOS 18 took centre stage with various new features that users should expect to start rolling…
The government of Kenya (GoK) has pending bills totaling up to KES 2.5 billion. As a major advertiser, this huge bill is affecting cashflow for Kenyan media houses leading to layoffs. Last week, the Nation Media Group (NMG) announced it…
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference event (WWDC 24) is set to kick off today June 10th at 8 pm EAT. Unsurprisingly, it looks like AI will be the main theme of the event as we expect new software launches including iOS 18,…
Copia staff have officially received termination letters. Yesterday, Techweez broke the news that the B2B ecommerce platform is letting go of all its staff members. Under the guidance of Insolvency Practitioners from KPMG, the company now…
TECNO seems to already have their second flip phone on the way as its design sketches have reportedly started making rounds. This was confirmed on an FCC website where the phone was certified showing how the phone will look like. The…
Horror fans, prepare yourselves for the wildest and most meta-horror experience of the year. Ti West’s MaXXXine, the highly anticipated final installment of the X trilogy, is almost here, and it promises to be an absolute bloodbath. For…
The gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for the PlayStation 5 Pro, rumored to launch later this year. This next-generation console is expected to bring thrilling enhancements that could change how we play and experience games.…
If you are among the many who’ve been captivated by the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us on HBO, the creative minds behind the series have some exciting news in store. Craig Mazin, the showrunner who has breathed life into the…
Apple is set to launch its new iPhone 16 lineup later this year so it’s only a matter of months before we see what’s new. However, it’s not new seeing that rumours already flying in about how the iPhone 16 lineup will look. Action Button…
