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For those looking to stash away money for at least a year, the KCB M-Pesa Fixed Savings Account provides a secure way to save while earning some of the most competitive interest rates available in the country. Offered through a partnership…
Uber has upgraded its motorcycle ride-hailing service, Uber Boda, by introducing new safety technologies and professional driver training. These upgrades aim to set higher standards for safety and reliability in Kenya’s boda boda industry.…
Many Android and Samsung users want a simple way to lock individual apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, or Gallery, without relying on Samsung’s Secure Folder, which can be bulky and restrictive. One of our readers, Meshack Mahugu, recently…
A sweeping new order by the Tanzania government, published on July 28 2025 under the Business Licensing Act (Cap.101), has been a point of contention and conversation across the East African region and beyond. While key sectors like…
If you own a car or motorcycle in Kenya, you’ve got some paperwork to tackle. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) wants every vehicle owner to get their duty records and tax status sorted out. NTSA Director General George…
This week, Tesla’s embattled CEO Elon Musk unveiled the first Tesla Diner, located on the famous Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles’ Media District. The 24/7 outlet garnered quite a lot of buzz and has been described as a…
Mark Zuckerberg’s company, Meta, is reportedly working to develop its first smartwatch, a project that had been abandoned since 2022. According to reports, the smartwatch is now set for a September 2025 launch, sporting features like…
A new AI-powered system called Who-Fi can identify and track individuals using only Wi-Fi signals; no cameras, phones, or wearable devices are required. Developed by researchers at La Sapienza University of Rome, the system analyzes how a…
Even in an age dominated by cloud storage, accidentally losing local files, like photos, videos, or crucial WhatsApp messages, can still hit hard. In times like these is where Stellar Data Recovery for Android proves its worth. Stellar has…
You’ve definitely come here because PayPal has put your money on hold, and we won’t keep you for long, as you’re trying to find a solution. If you’re new to selling online and using PayPal to receive payments, don’t be surprised if you…
Samsung phones rarely exude outrageous designs or specs that scream for attention, and the Galaxy A56 is not about to change that. What you’re getting instead is a compact smartphone that has all the telltale signs of reliability,…
Kenyan PayPal users were treated to good news last week regarding Safaricom’s new update on the M-PESA app, bringing the ability to directly make PayPal withdrawals. The move, although anticipated for years, was a welcome one as it will…
American payment card service provider Visa has officially built its first data centre in Africa as part of its $57 million investment over the next three years. Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the data centre was set up as a…
Xiaomi has officially ended the development of HyperOS 2 and is now fully shifting focus to HyperOS 3, which will be based on Android 16. The decision came to light after a user inquiry on the Xiaomi Feedback app was met with a response…
Stanley Kamanguya has resigned from his position as CEO of Kenya’s ICT Authority, less than two days after a court reinstated him to the role. The trouble started brewing earlier this year when Kamanguya’s initial term as CEO was set to…
Kenyans seeking essential government documents like ID cards or birth certificates may soon have a much faster experience, thanks to a new technological upgrade coming to Huduma Kenya. On July 24, the Huduma Kenya Secretariat (HKS)…
Kenyans looking to travel to the United States will now have to include more than just travel documents and financial records in their visa applications. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a new directive requiring all applicants to…
Apple officially opened access to the iOS 26 public beta on July 24, allowing iPhone users to explore upcoming features ahead of the official launch later this year. For iPhone users eager to experience Apple’s next major software release,…
In its latest update, AdGuard for Windows v7.21 has introduced a powerful new privacy feature: the ability to disable Microsoft’s Recall, the screen-recording tool integrated into Copilot+ PCs. This move places AdGuard alongside Signal and…
T-Mobile has officially launched T-Satellite, its highly anticipated satellite messaging service, checking off a target in the company’s mission to eliminate mobile dead zones. The service is powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network,…
Google announced its new commitment to accelerate AI innovation across Africa by investing up to $37 million and launching an AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana. The investment is set to include new and previously announced funding…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced one of its worst global outages yesterday, leaving users around the world offline for over two hours. The rare disruption, which hit users in North America, Europe, Asia,…
Kenyan electric mobility firm, BasiGo, appears to be expanding its presence and operations across the country after announcing the launch of its first pilot program for electric matatus on inter-city routes. The program is a huge milestone…
Google is expanding its AI-powered shopping experience in Search with the official rollout of Virtual Try-On and intelligent price tracking for apparel. The updates, announced today, mark the end of the experimental phase in Search Labs…
