Category: Digital Technology
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Ride-hailing firm Bolt has rolled out dashboard cameras to capture both the interior and exterior of vehicles during trips, aiming to provide evidence in driver-passenger disputes that are often prolonged in the absence of clear proof. The digital taxi firm is rolling out the cameras through a partnership with Driver Technologies, a company offering an…
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Safaricom has unveiled a new data bundle service that allows its customers to purchase data bundles based on the time of use rather than quantity (MB/GB). Dubbed B Live System, the new bundle service was launched in July 2025 and is meant to provide an additional option to cater to customers with different needs. Customers…
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As of April 2025, India had the biggest Snapchat user base in the world, with an audience of 210 million users. The United States ranked in second place with a Snapchat audience base of over 105 million users. Being one of the most popular social networks worldwide and especially liked by younger online audiences, Snapchat…
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As of March 2025, WhatsApp had three billion monthly active users, up from over 2 billion monthly active users in March 2020. The service is one of the most popular mobile messaging apps worldwide and was acquired by social network Facebook for 19 billion US dollars in February 2014. WhatsApp is a cross-platform instant messaging…
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Safaricom PLC has been named Winner of the Best Use of Digital Technology at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Africa Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2025. This Awards programme is hosted by the CIPS, the awarding body for the profession that sets the Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. The…
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How Poor UX Is Killing Great Apps (and How UI/UX Design Services Can Help) A lot of work goes into designing an app. And after all the time and resources, the only thing you hope to see is your app thriving. But did you know something as simple as the user interface can prevent people…
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China has reiterated its commitment to strengthening international exchanges and cooperation with African countries in cyberspace, aiming to advance the Digital Innovation Project of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Speaking at the China-Africa Digital Economy Seminar in Beijing, Zhang Yong, Director General of the Development and Education Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China…
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Wikimania 2025, the annual conference for contributors to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, was held in Nairobi from 6–9 August. The event marked the 20th edition of the gathering and the first time it was hosted in East Africa. It drew more than 2,300 participants, with 776 attending in person and over 1,600 joining online.…
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CHECK OUT: Don’t let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. President William Ruto has offered insights into the world-class security measures used to keep him safe. President William Ruto told his team to switch off signal jammers. Photos: William Ruto and AT Communication International. Source: UGC A video circulating on social…
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Nairobi, Kenya – August 15, 2025 — Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have signed a strategic infrastructure sharing deal in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement still requires regulatory approval in each country. The deal will boost digital inclusion and expand reliable internet access for millions of Africans. It will…