Category: Digital Technology
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In a significant shift for Egypt’s digital infrastructure, Telecom Egypt has signaled a major realignment of its data center ambitions. The company’s board has granted preliminary approval for Helios Investments to acquire a controlling 75 to 80 percent stake in a subsidiary that will operate the Regional Data Hub (RDH). The move is more than…
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In sub-Saharan Africa, a basic internet-enabled mobile phone can cost nearly nine out of ten units of monthly income for the poorest communities. For the bottom 20% of the population, a simple smartphone consumes 87% of their monthly GDP per capita, a staggering financial barrier that keeps millions offline. Even broader population groups feel the…
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja at a past event. PHOTO/NPS. A police officer admitted in court that a mobile service provider shared the personal information of a Moi University student accused of publishing false information about President William Ruto. The student, David Mokaya, is facing charges after allegedly posting an image on the social…
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Social media users faced difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday evening, leading to confusion and frustration. Facebook users were unable to log in, while Instagram feeds could not be refreshed and comments remained unresponsive. This outage prompted a surge in users on X, formerly known as Twitter, who expressed their concerns, some believing their…
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Last Updated on 1 minute by Agencies for Kenya Online News 05 September 2025, Nairobi, Kenya — Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled a refreshed logo marking a major milestone in its continued growth and evolution. The new logo reflects the company’s expanding product portfolio – from solar home systems and…
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Over 2,000 people denied SHA services daily due to ID, phone mismatch – PS Oluga At least 2,000 people out of the over 6,000 who contact the Social Health Authority (SHA) call centre daily are denied access to services due to mismatches between their national ID numbers and mobile phone registrations, Medical Services Principal Secretary…
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Mobile malware Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has raised concern over a malicious campaign sweeping across Africa, with cybercriminals spreading the StealC v2 infostealer through fraudulent Facebook messages. Since late August 2025, more than 400 incidents have been recorded, with confirmed cases in Kenya, Angola, Ethiopia, Niger, Uganda, Zambia and at least a dozen other African countries.…
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When it comes to cybersecurity, awareness in Uganda has lagged behind the rapid pace of digital adoption. Nearly half of the population has heard of the term, but only a fraction truly grasp the risks and responsibilities tied to personal data. To bridge this gap, the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) and the Personal…
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Njugush and Celestine Ndinda hosts of the BTW Podcast In 2025, Kenya’s podcast scene is thriving, driven by the country’s growing appetite for on-demand audio. Leading the wave is So This Is Love, a testament to how deeply intimate storytelling resonates with local audiences. Following closely are The97s Podcast and Mic Cheque Podcast, both shaping…
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Truecaller has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its service to provide users with ‘deeper contextual insights’ on incoming calls, the global caller ID service said on Thursday. “People hesitate to answer unknown calls because they lack context and in today’s world, context is everything,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Global CEO of Truecaller. “Truecaller was built to solve this: not…