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In July 2024, the Kenyan government replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The new SHIF system is part of Kenya’s push toward universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen…
Google has officially admitted to using YouTube videos to train its AI models, including the latest versions of Gemini and the video-generation tool Veo 3. This revelation has stirred a lot of concern among creators and digital rights…
When we hear about AI, we tend to associate it more with negative connotations than anything good. But that is not the case for Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, which has just unveiled one of the most remarkable conservation success stories of…
itel has launched the CITY 100, the first smartphone in its new CITY Series, targeting young users with a combination of AI capabilities and durability at a budget price point of KES 11,200. Design and Build Quality The CITY 100 features a…
Kenya is set to implement new regulations governing the sale and use of digital TV receivers starting July 1. The rules, introduced by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), require all set-top boxes and integrated digital TVs (IDTVs)…
It is no surprise to find a random person across the globe who hates their ex; this is the norm. In the East African nation of Kenya, there appears to be an overwhelming hatred towards X, which is not a former partner but rather the social…
Drones are reshaping healthcare logistics across Kenya, with operators reporting remarkable improvements in delivery times and cost efficiency for medical supplies to remote areas. According to Business Daily, the technology has cut…
TikTok, the wildly popular short-form video app with over 170 million U.S. users, is once again staring down the barrel of a ban. Its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has until June 19 to either sell off TikTok’s U.S. operations or shut…
Meta has launched its first ads initiative on WhatsApp, a major shift for the messaging platform which has long positioned itself as private and ad-free. The ads will appear only in the Updates tab, the section where WhatsApp users view…
Infinix has rolled out its latest Smart 10 series, targeting budget-conscious consumers who don’t want to compromise on essential smartphone features. The lineup consists of three devices: the Smart 10 HD, Smart 10, and Smart 10 Plus, each…
The upcoming Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ is set to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge with an impressive engineering feat: cramming a 5,160 mAh battery into a body that’s just 5.95mm thick. For comparison, Samsung’s slightly thinner S25 Edge at…
A GitHub page, briefly made public before being taken down, has revealed the Trump administration’s upcoming plan to launch AI.gov, a new federal website designed to bring artificial intelligence tools to U.S. government agencies.…
MultiChoice Kenya, which owns DStv, has reported a significant decline in its subscriber base, dropping by 15% over the past year. This trend indicates a broader contraction in the pay-TV market across Africa, driven by economic pressures,…
Huawei has overtaken Apple to become the top vendor in the global wrist-worn wearables market. According to a new report from IDC China, Huawei’s wearable shipments surged by over 44% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024,…
In a move toward building sovereign and ethical AI governance, MindHYVE.ai, DV8 Infosystems, and the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial…
YouTube is introducing two important updates aimed at helping creators grow their audiences more efficiently: an in-app “Promote” feature and the ability to upload alternate thumbnails for translated or dubbed videos. These changes are…
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric vehicle maker, has officially launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, an improved electric motorcycle developed with input from boda boda riders across the country. The upgraded model boasts over 40…
Google has officially launched Android 16, with a feature-packed rollout beginning on supported Pixel devices, making it the earliest release of a major Android version in recent years. One of the most anticipated features is Live Updates,…
Kenya’s National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee has dropped a bombshell in its latest budget recommendations: KES 150 million specifically allocated to purchase and operate the Optimus 3.0 system, designed to monitor social…
Snapchat has officially launched a dedicated app for Apple Watch, giving users the power to view and respond to chats directly from their wrists. Designed for quick, on-the-go communication, the app brings essential messaging features to…
The AfriLabs Annual Gathering is coming back to Nairobi this October, denoting its 10th year as Africa’s largest innovation conference. The three-day event runs from October 7-9, 2025, bringing together startup founders, investors,…
Kenya’s booming solar sector is bracing for a major contraction after the government proposed reinstating 16% VAT on solar equipment in the 2025 Finance Bill. The tax would add KES 2,000 to the cost of basic solar home systems, potentially…
Infinix recently dropped something pretty wild for mobile gamers in India: the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G. Launched on June 3, the flashy smartphone is aimed at gamers who want their phone to be as flashy as it is efficient. The most…
At the recently concluded Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) officially unveiled two new handheld gaming PCs: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices represent Microsoft’s most serious move…
