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Kenya is preparing to overhaul how it regulates online shopping and digital trade, following new regional guidelines that recommend creating a specialized e-commerce unit to handle the country’s booming digital economy. The Model…
Roblox is rolling out mandatory facial age verification for all chat features, becoming the first major gaming platform to require age checks before users can communicate. The new system, according to the company, seeks to restrict…
If you’re using an Infinix phone, you already have a solid device, but a few well-chosen accessories can turn it from good to genuinely useful, especially when you’re bouncing between classes, meetings, or just trying to stay productive…
Travel becomes smoother when you have the right tools to stay connected across borders. Many travelers focus on flights, hotels, and luggage but ignore one of the most important parts of the trip: mobile connectivity. A strong connection…
Security researchers at MTI have discovered Sturnus, a nasty piece of Android malware that’s currently being tested in Central and Southern Europe. What makes it so dangerous is how it defeats one of our most trusted security features:…
East African Breweries (EABL) rang the bell at the Nairobi Securities Exchange today to celebrate listing the first chunk of its KES 20 billion Medium-Term Note program. The brewer raised KES 16.76 billion in this initial tranche, and…
Safaricom has officially launched Daraja 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its M-PESA API platform. According to the announcement, the launch is a pivotal shift in Safaricom’s fintech strategy, moving beyond simple payment processing to a…
Facebook is introducing a new nickname feature in Groups, allowing users to post, comment, and react under custom usernames instead of their real names. Unlike fully anonymous posts, which hide a user’s identity completely but prevent…
YouTube Music has officially started rolling out its 2025 Recap, giving users an early preview of their annual listening trends. While Spotify’s Wrapped remains the most popular year-end music review, YouTube Music has steadily evolved its…
Most people use their Android phones the same way every day – scrolling through apps, switching between screens, and barely scratching the surface of what the device can actually do. Infinix smartphones run on Android, which means they’re…
Uber has launched its first electric cars in South Africa, starting in Johannesburg. This is part of Uber’s plan to use only zero-emission rides and deliveries worldwide by 2040. The rollout begins with about 70 electric cars and should…
Google has introduced a new upgrade that lets Pixel 10 users send and receive files directly with iPhones using Apple’s AirDrop, powered by a secure peer-to-peer link. Sharing files between Android and iPhone has always been messy. While…
Sourced Digital gaming today offers more than adrenaline-fueled action or hyper-realistic graphics. A growing number of players are gravitating toward whimsical, fantasy-themed experiences that blend creativity, escapism, and emotional…
Kenya Power has begun a nationwide rollout of a new digital meter reading system aimed at improving billing accuracy and cutting down the time spent collecting consumption data from postpaid customers. The new system uses Optical Character…
When Twitter (now X) introduced a new transparency feature showing where accounts were created, the internet did what it does best: started digging through profiles looking for surprises. And it found plenty. The feature launched as part…
Valve, the company behind Steam, has just announced new Steam hardware slated for release in early 2026, with the lineup consisting of the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame and the Steam Controller Steam Machine: The Headliner The main…
Several Tanzanians on the social media platform X (Twitter) are changing their profiles on the platform. A number of accounts now have the photo of Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo as their profile picture. They are doing this as a mark of…
Jambojet is planning to triple its fleet and extend operations far beyond its current East African footprint. The low cost airline, which has become a dominant force in Kenya’s domestic travel market, wants to position itself as a wider…
Kenya opened its 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Nairobi today, bringing together government officials, tech experts, and international partners to tackle growing threats to the country’s digital infrastructure. The conference,…
South African company Vodacom Group has indicated that it is ready to acquire a larger share in Safaricom once the Kenyan government begins the long awaited sale of part of its holding. The development comes at a time when Nairobi is…
WhatsApp has revamped its About feature and launched a new Notes-like feature, letting you share quick, playful, and interactive updates with friends. These updates give users multiple ways to express what they’re up to without sending…
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3 Demo Day, held on Thursday at the iHUB Event Space in Nairobi, brought together founders, innovators, investors, educators, and ecosystem players for a powerful showcase of…
Parenting has always been a balancing act, but the digital era has added a new layer of complexity. Kids today grow up surrounded by smartphones, apps, and social platforms that are as normal to them as playgrounds and bicycles. For…
More walls that have been separating Android and iOS users are coming down. Android’s Quick Share has been upgraded to work smoothly with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing for two-way file sharing between Android and iOS devices. The feature…
