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IEBC Clarifies Why Some Kenyan Voters May Need to Register Again
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IEBC Clarifies Why Some Kenyan Voters May Need to Register Again

On April 3, 2026, the IEBC issued a statement that set off a wave of alarm among Kenyan voters. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced that anyone who registered as a voter before 2012 and did not subsequently submit…

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Best Free AI Photo Editors in 2026 – Tested & Rated
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Best Free AI Photo Editors in 2026 – Tested & Rated

Looking for the best free AI photo editor in 2026? We tested today’s top tools to see which photo editor AI solutions deliver real results. From free AI photo editor options to AI photo editor online free platforms, here’s what actually…

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Kenya’s Mobile Data Users Hit 61.9 Million as Usage Jumps 32.9%
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Kenya’s Mobile Data Users Hit 61.9 Million as Usage Jumps 32.9%

The telecommunications landscape in Kenya is undergoing a transformation as mobile data emerges as the dominant revenue stream for operators. According to the latest statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), mobile…

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AI Video Enhancer Free vs Paid in 2026: What You Really Get
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AI Video Enhancer Free vs Paid in 2026: What You Really Get

Video quality matters more than ever in 2026, as more people create content for social media, online courses, marketing, and streaming platforms. From blurry smartphone clips to low-resolution old footage, many videos need a serious…

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Kenya’s Climate Camera Set for ISS Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
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Kenya’s Climate Camera Set for ISS Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

Kenya will have its co-owned Climate Camera (ClimCam) installed at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the continent’s growing space capabilities. If everything goes as planned, ClimCam will fly as…

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Switch 2’s Game-Key Card Gamble and the Betting on Digital
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Switch 2’s Game-Key Card Gamble and the Betting on Digital

You buy a box. There’s a cartridge inside. You slot it into your Switch 2 and nothing happens until you download the entire game over the internet. The cartridge itself is empty. It acts as a physical key that must stay inserted while you…

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Olympic Esports: Are Video Games Finally Getting Their Rings?
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Olympic Esports: Are Video Games Finally Getting Their Rings?

Olympic Esports: Are Video Games Finally Getting Their Rings? For years the conversation about esports and the Olympics stayed theoretical. Then 2025 arrived and the IOC ran its first dedicated Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia – not a…

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NASA Launches Artemis II Crew on Historic Moon Flyby Mission
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NASA Launches Artemis II Crew on Historic Moon Flyby Mission

Yesterday evening, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket left Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:35 a.m. local time. About 400,000 people showed up to watch in person, with over 900 journalists from 18 countries…

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iCloud Activation Lock & MDM Bypass: What Businesses Need to Know
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iCloud Activation Lock & MDM Bypass: What Businesses Need to Know

Introduction Imagine that a company has received some old iPhones or iPads as returned devices from ex-employees only to find out that they were locked to someone’s old Apple ID. The devices are fully working but without the right login…

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Telkom Kenya Records Worst Ever Mobile Network Quality In 4 Years
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Telkom Kenya Records Worst Ever Mobile Network Quality In 4 Years

There has been no good news coming out of Telkom Kenya, the state-owned telecommunications provider, for a while, and the dismal streak persists. Kenya’s oldest telco has recorded its worst-ever Quality of Service (QoS) performance in four…

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Dangote Refinery Secures $4 Billion Loan Backed by Afreximbank
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Dangote Refinery Secures $4 Billion Loan Backed by Afreximbank

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has secured a $4 billion senior syndicated term loan, with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) underwriting $2.5 billion of the total facility. This loan facility is meant to…

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Samsung Launches Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G in Kenya
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G in Kenya

Samsung has launched two new mid-range phones in Kenya, namely the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, and for once, the upgrades are worth your time if not your money. Both phones run on One UI 8.5 and come loaded with AI features Samsung is…

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vivo Teases V70 With 50MP ZEISS Telephoto Camera and 20x Zoom
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vivo Teases V70 With 50MP ZEISS Telephoto Camera and 20x Zoom

vivo has officially teased the V70, its next phone in the V Series, ahead of a full launch. The company hasn’t shared everything yet, but what’s been confirmed paints a clear picture of where this phone is headed: telephoto photography and…

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Safaricom Moves Deeper Into Business Tech with New All-in-One Platform
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Safaricom Moves Deeper Into Business Tech with New All-in-One Platform

Safaricom has long been Kenya’s most dominant telecommunications company. Most Kenyans know it for M-PESA, for mobile data, and for a customer service line that can feel like a lottery. Now the company is positioning itself as a technology…

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How Nigerians Abroad Send Money Home Using Gift Cards
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How Nigerians Abroad Send Money Home Using Gift Cards

A lot of Nigerians living abroad have a good habit of sending money back to Nigeria for investment purposes, house building, or even family upkeep. Over the years, it has been a tough process without an easy method, but with the emergence…

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Traditional Phone Calls Are Dying and WhatsApp Is Replacing Them
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Traditional Phone Calls Are Dying and WhatsApp Is Replacing Them

Millennials don’t actually hate OTT (Over-the-Top) phone calls like WhatsApp, and Gen Z doesn’t love them more. On X recently, there was a conversation on how millennials don’t accept WhatsApp calls and prefer “normal’ circuit-switched…

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