Category: Digital Technology
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A sad woman image for representation (Reuters) On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete strangers, confident he would have a good time thanks to careful guest selection by a new type of app for meeting people. The platform, called 222, promises something different than your typical dating…
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A Microsoft logo is seen a day after Microsoft Corp’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn Corp, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Global tech giant Microsoft on Sunday said network traffic for its Azure cloud computing platform was experiencing increased delays in parts of the Middle East due to “undersea fibre…
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This graphic fixes the distortion created by the Mercator map, which exaggerates the size of countries far from the equator. By scaling each country according to its latitude, the map reveals their true proportions. The Mercator world map, long a fixture in classrooms globally, makes the European Union appear almost as large as Africa. In…
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When it comes to web hosting in Kenya, the options are plenty, but not all providers deliver a perfect balance of affordability, reliability, and local support. Over the years, Hostnali Web Hosting has emerged as one of the most dependable and customer-friendly web hosting companies in Kenya. From small businesses and personal bloggers to agencies and resellers, Hostnali…
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In today’s digital-first world, your website is more than just an online presence—it’s your business card, your storefront, and your credibility all rolled into one. For Kenyan businesses, startups, and individuals looking to build a professional presence online, nothing speaks louder than a .co.ke domain. And here’s the good news: you can now register your .co.ke domain…
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President Ruto has announced the government’s plan to have locally manufactured smartphones that will cost less than Sh5,000 in the next one year. Speaking at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Annual General Meeting in Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the move is part of his administration’s plan to have the country…
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Closeup view of social media apps on a smart phone. (Photo: Arun Sankar/AFP/Getty Images) A new survey has revealed that most Kenyans spend between three to six hours a day on social media, with WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube remaining the most popular platforms. The ‘Smartphone and Social Media Usage 2025’ report by global research firm…
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Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has celebrated the reinstatement of his TikTok account after it was banned. The account, which has over 1.2 million followers, was flagged and suspended after he posted a video from a Pipeline nightclub. TikTok flagged the video as explicit content because it unintentionally captured women stripping inside…
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Kenya has ranked first globally in ChatGPT usage Kenya has ranked first globally in ChatGPT usage, with 42.1% of internet users aged 16+ using the platform in the past month, according to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by We Are Social and Meltwater. Kenya has ranked first globally in ChatGPT usage, with 42.1% of…
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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa addressing a gathering before a panel discussion at a past Safaricom function. PHOTO/Ndegwa X As Safaricom customers use the M-PESA platform for daily transactions, errors can occasionally occur. A user may accidentally send money to the wrong recipient, pay into an incorrect paybill or till number, or, less commonly, withdraw cash…