Category: Digital Technology
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A phone which has WhatsApp. /TECH ADVISOR WhatsApp is preparing to launch a game-changing feature aimed at tackling a common issue—forgetting to reply to messages. With the app being central to both personal and professional communication, conversations can easily slip through the cracks. The new message reminders tool seeks to fix that by allowing users…
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A person handling smartphones and the KRA logo (inset). /VIRAL TEA KE Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers at Eldoret International Airport seized 21,600 undeclared smartphones, with taxes valued at Ksh16.1 million. The consignment, which also included 5,000 declared smartphones worth Ksh6.4 million, arrived as part of consolidated cargo alongside shoes, clothes, spare parts, household…
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At Poa!, we are on a mission to transform internet access and ensure that more people are connected to affordable and reliable digital services. As one of the fastest-growing internet service providers in Kenya, Poa! is dedicated to bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for communities through innovative technology solutions. We are passionate about…
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At Poa!, we are on a mission to transform internet access and ensure that more people are connected to affordable and reliable digital services. As one of the fastest-growing internet service providers in Kenya, Poa! is dedicated to bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for communities through innovative technology solutions. We are passionate about…
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Front-end Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) – (25000043) Job Summary:We are looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building user-friendly, high-performance, and scalable web applications. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in React.js and related frontend technologies, with a keen eye for detail, UI/UX, and modern web best…
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Kenya Trending Reporting to the Manager – RAN Capacity Planning, the role holder will carry out RAN Network Capacity Planning and RAN Site database update and parameter standardization. They will be required to continuously monitor the RAN capacity KPI’s using network planning tools and take appropriate actions to improve quality, capacity, coverage and network performance…
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Kenya Trending Reporting to the DevSecOps Practise Area Lead, the DevSecOps Engineer will build secure, automated, and intelligent digital platforms. The role blends backend engineering (Go, Java) with DevSecOps practices, automated security, and AIOps observability, while also focusing on automating developer workflows to improve speed, security, and productivity. This role directly impacts core Safaricom platforms,…
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In close relationships, trust is everything. But snooping on your partner’s phone or computer—reading their messages, emails, WhatsApp chats, or social media—might seem minor. In Kenya, it isn’t. Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (CMCA), such actions may be criminal. This guide explains what the law says, what actions are criminalized, what penalties…
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Safaricom has officially announced the largest upgrade to M-PESA since 2015, signaling a new era for Africa’s most successful mobile money platform. This latest overhaul, dubbed by industry watchers as “M-PESA Fintech 2.0,” aims to transform how over 60 million users transact, pay, and interact with financial services — not just in Kenya, but across the continent. According…
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A digital pop-art collage of a creator holding a smartphone and a mini tripod, symbolising the modern hustle of TikTok content creation. TikTok has long been a launchpad for global hits, with songs like Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road or CKay’s Love Nwantiti turning into viral anthems after millions of users danced, lip-synced, and…