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The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to reduce the number of players in the local gambling sector. Spearheaded by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), the government has pledged to act against unauthorised betting…
Nigerian authorities have accused four Kenyan nationals of participating in an online fraud scheme, leading to a warrant for their arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) listed Johnson Okiroh Otieno, Israel Mbaluka,…
The Kenyan government has made it mandatory for all gambling companies to now obtain filming licenses for their recorded audiovisual advertisements from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB). Under the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap…
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has ordered an immediate 30-day suspension of all gambling advertisements across all media platforms, effective today. The decision comes as the government expresses “grave concern” over…
Renowned radio personality Edward Carey Kwach passed away yesterday night while receiving treatment for meningitis at a Nairobi hospital. The family spokesperson, Michael Okwiri, confirmed his death in a statement released earlier this…
YouTube is preparing to roll out a major redesign of its video player interface, its most significant visual overhaul in more than a decade. The new design is set to enhance the user experience across all devices, from smart TVs and mobile…
Managing communication for big companies is not always easy. Different departments have different needs, and finding the right balance between calls, data, and messaging can be tricky. Safaricom’s Corporate PostPay makes it easier by…
The next product to potentially join Google’s growing list of discontinued services is the Google Play Games app for Android. According to insights from AssembleDebug, Google is subtly transitioning core Play Games functionalities into the…
Google Maps for Android has received a major redesign aimed at enhancing the user experience with a cleaner and more intuitive layout. The latest update introduces a floating sheet interface for the “You” and “Contribute” tabs, which now…
Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a major smartwatch release with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which recently received Bluetooth SIG certification under model number SM-L505U. This development confirms that the new wearable is…
Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil its most powerful mobile chip yet, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, with a launch expected at the end of September 2025. The new platform is tipped to arrive in devices starting October 2025, just in time for the…
If you run a PCF (Parody, Commentary & Fan) account on X (formerly Twitter), you are now required to include specific keywords at the beginning of your name and in your bio. Using the same profile image as the original account is also not…
Microsoft is preparing to officially launch a subscription-based hotpatching service for Windows Server 2025. This will be a shift in how updates will be handled for enterprises running Windows Server outside Azure. Starting July 1, 2025,…
Meta is facing criticism following revelations that its AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in sexually explicit conversations with users posing as minors. Some bots, which impersonated celebrities such as John Cena and…
YouTube is testing a new feature called AI overviews. This is an experimental feature designed to make video discovery faster, smarter, and more user-friendly. Inspired by Google’s AI Overviews in search, YouTube’s version uses artificial…
Yesterday, the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) submitted a comprehensive memorandum providing detailed feedback on Kenya’s Draft Cybersecurity Strategy 2025-2029. KICTANet highlighted some of the critical gaps that need to be filled…
Samsung has inadvertently revealed the pricing for its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, a sleek addition to its flagship lineup. The leak occurred on Samsung Canada’s website, where the 256GB model was listed at CAD 1,678 (approximately KES…
Google is taking a step in expanding the reach of its Gemini AI by integrating it into vehicles and Wear OS smartwatches. Announced ahead of Google I/O 2025, this move is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambitions to create a seamless AI…
This Message Is Not for the IT Department This message is for CEOs, board members, policy makers, and entrepreneurs whose decisions steer organizations. This information serves as an early warning system for cybersecurity threats that can…
Industry experts, including Samsung, are raising alarm bells about counterfeit QLED TVs flooding the Kenyan market. Many products are now using the premium label without incorporating the essential quantum dot technology that defines true…
Ziff Davis, the digital media powerhouse behind popular tech sites like PCMag, IGN, Mashable, and Lifehacker, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging widespread copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the US,…
Baidu has launched two next-generation AI models: Ernie 4.5 Turbo and Ernie X1 Turbo. These models aim to challenge leading AI players such as DeepSeek and Alibaba in an increasingly competitive market. Ernie 4.5 Turbo This model is…
Netflix has rolled out a welcome update for subtitle users: a new option that displays only the spoken dialogue, removing background sound cues, speaker labels, and other on-screen clutter. The feature made its first appearance with the…
Africa’s largest telco, MTN Group, has alerted customers about a data breach that compromised the private information of some individuals in specific regions. In a statement, MTN said, “An unknown third party has claimed to have accessed…
