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New Leak Reveals Infinix Phone Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
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New Leak Reveals Infinix Phone Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

Infinix might be breaking its long-standing tradition with MediaTek by preparing to launch a smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s recently introduced Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. The device, carrying the model number X6878, appeared in…

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Safaricom Reports 90% Fall in Enterprise Cyberattacks
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Safaricom Reports 90% Fall in Enterprise Cyberattacks

Safaricom has reported a drop in cybersecurity incidents affecting its business customers. The number of cases has fallen by nearly 90% after the company introduced advanced security tools through its Managed Security Operations Centre…

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The New GTA 6 Delay Is So Massive It Could Push Back the PS6 Entirely
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The New GTA 6 Delay Is So Massive It Could Push Back the PS6 Entirely

Last week, Rockstar Games officially postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), again, to November 19, 2026. Originally expected in May 2026, this delay marks the second major postponement for the title, which is arguably the…

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GPT-5.1 Arrives with Customizable AI Voices and Personality Tweaks
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GPT-5.1 Arrives with Customizable AI Voices and Personality Tweaks

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.1, the latest upgrade to its flagship AI model, bringing major improvements in reasoning, performance, and personality customization. The launch follows the mixed reception of GPT-5, which many users felt offered…

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How Safaricom Business Cloud Fuels Enterprise Growth
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How Safaricom Business Cloud Fuels Enterprise Growth

In today’s digital-first world, a company’s growth is no longer defined by how many branches it has or how big its team is. Instead, it’s measured by how agile, efficient, and scalable its technology can be. Across Kenya’s fast-growing…

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Apple Pulls Plug on iPhone Air 2 After Disappointing Sales
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Apple Pulls Plug on iPhone Air 2 After Disappointing Sales

Apple’s experiment with ultra-thin smartphone designs seems to have hit a roadblock. The company has reportedly put the second-generation iPhone Air on hold, which was expected to launch next year, after the first model failed to connect…

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KRA to Roll Out Automated Tax Return Validation From January 2026
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KRA to Roll Out Automated Tax Return Validation From January 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it will begin automated validation of income and expense declarations in both individual and non-individual tax returns starting January 10, 2026. According to the authority, the new…

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YouTube Desktop Glitches Linked to Latest Ad-Blocker Crackdown
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YouTube Desktop Glitches Linked to Latest Ad-Blocker Crackdown

YouTube has once again stepped up its efforts against ad blockers, leaving many desktop users frustrated. Thousands of users have reported that the platform either shows a blank homepage, stalls while loading videos, or fails to respond…

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Government Loses Power to Block Social Media After Court Ruling
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Government Loses Power to Block Social Media After Court Ruling

Kenya’s government just lost the power to shut down social media platforms, at least for now. High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi suspended two major sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024 on Thursday, following…

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Chinese Automaker Jetour Launches in Kenya with Four Affordable SUVs
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Chinese Automaker Jetour Launches in Kenya with Four Affordable SUVs

Global Motors Centre Limited has brought Jetour to Kenya with an ambitious play: two Crossovers and two SUVs spanning from city runabouts to big off-roaders, all positioned to undercut the usual suspects while promising premium features.…

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Airtel Unveils 1-Hour and 3-Hour Unlimited Data Bundles
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Airtel Unveils 1-Hour and 3-Hour Unlimited Data Bundles

Airtel Kenya just rolled out two new time-based data bundles that enter the same market space as Safaricom’s recently launched B-Live product. The new Unlimited Fun plans give customers 1 hour of internet for KES 19 or 3 hours for KES 45,…

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Apple Is Ending the 20-Year Intel Partnership with macOS 27
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Apple Is Ending the 20-Year Intel Partnership with macOS 27

Apple has officially confirmed that macOS 27 will mark the end of support for Intel-based Macs, closing a major chapter in the company’s hardware history. The current version, macOS Tahoe (version 26), will be the last update released for…

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Internet Blackout Costs Tanzania Over $238 Million in Economic Losses
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Internet Blackout Costs Tanzania Over $238 Million in Economic Losses

Tanzania has suffered major financial losses following a nationwide internet shutdown and the prolonged suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, according to digital rights watchdog Paradigm Initiative (PIN).…

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Fuliza Revenue Surges by 34.9% After Two Years of Decline
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Fuliza Revenue Surges by 34.9% After Two Years of Decline

Fuliza recorded a 34.9% revenue rebound in the 2025/26 financial year, according to Safaricom Group’s half-year financial report. Revenue from the overdraft service rose from KES 1.9 billion to KES 2.6 billion in the last year. This period…

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Safaricom Ethiopia M-PESA Revenue Plunges 64% Despite Customer Growth
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Safaricom Ethiopia M-PESA Revenue Plunges 64% Despite Customer Growth

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) experienced a 64.3% decline in M-PESA revenue between September 2024 and November 2025. Last year, when Safaricom Group released its unaudited results for the six months ending on September 30,…

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Should Tech Business Startups Use Influencer Marketing?
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Should Tech Business Startups Use Influencer Marketing?

In the fast-paced world of technology startups, finding the right marketing strategy can mean the difference between explosive growth and quiet obscurity. While traditional advertising channels still have their place, influencer marketing…

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58% of Retailers Struggle With Rising Ransomware Attacks
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58% of Retailers Struggle With Rising Ransomware Attacks

Retailers across the globe are confronting a growing ransomware threat that is becoming more damaging by the day. A new industry report shows that 46% of ransomware incidents in retail were caused by unknown security gaps, meaning…

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What Does The Future For Bitcoin Look Like 20 Years From Now?
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What Does The Future For Bitcoin Look Like 20 Years From Now?

Bitcoin has evolved from an obscure digital experiment into a serious financial asset commanding global attention. As the cryptocurrency crosses major milestones and attracts institutional investment on an unprecedented scale, the question…

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Zuku Parent Wananchi Group Sold to AXIAN Telecom in KES 9.6B Deal
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Zuku Parent Wananchi Group Sold to AXIAN Telecom in KES 9.6B Deal

Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku, is now under new management. With the acquisition complete, AXIAN Telecom’s subsidiary, Yas, now controls nearly all of Wananchi Group, holding a 99.63% share. The acquisition was…

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OpenAI Rolls Out Sora 2 to Android Users in Select Countries
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OpenAI Rolls Out Sora 2 to Android Users in Select Countries

OpenAI’s next-generation AI video tool, Sora 2, is finally rolling out to Android users just weeks after debuting exclusively on Apple devices. The app can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store in select countries, including the…

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Uber and Bolt Accused of Exploiting Drivers in Kenyan Court Case
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Uber and Bolt Accused of Exploiting Drivers in Kenyan Court Case

The Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) has declared its intention to take Uber and Bolt to court, accusing the two companies of exploiting drivers through unfair digital labor practices that violate Kenya’s Constitution. In a…

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