Category: Digital Technology
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Nairobi, Kenya – August 15, 2025 — Google has begun rolling out a Preferred Sources feature in its Search platform, allowing users to customise their Top Stories feed and see more articles from news outlets they trust. The tool is already available in the United States and India and will expand globally in the coming…
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Songa Play user / FILE Kenyan content creators now have a chance to turn their creativity into a dream coastal getaway, thanks to the newly launched “Hapa ni Songa Play” challenge by Radio Africa Group. The campaign is designed to boost awareness and usage of Songa Play, a fast-growing digital streaming platform that offers curated,…
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KCB Bank customers can now enjoy a refreshed banking experience after the rollout of the revamped mobile banking App that now delivers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly functionalities. The enhanced platform provides an all-in-one bespoke digital banking outlook introducing breakthrough self-onboarding capabilities, allowing customers to register and begin banking instantly, anytime, anywhere. Powered by…
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WhatsApp has accused Russian authorities of attempting to block access to its messaging platform, adding to growing concerns over digital censorship and restrictions on communication tools in the country. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the Russian government and major technology firms, as officials tighten control over online spaces and limit the flow of…
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In the first quarter of 2025, Kenya’s fixed broadband landscape was dominated by five leading providers, as revealed by fresh data from the Communications Authority of Kenya. These providers collectively shaped the country’s internet market during the period from January to March. At the top of the list was Safaricom, holding the largest slice of…
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Africa is stepping up preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) with a strong call for unity in managing spectrum, a key resource in shaping the continent’s digital future. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the African Preparatory Meeting in Nairobi, the Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, read a speech on…
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Why HVAC System Is Making Noise Have you ever heard your HVAC system making strange noises and wondered if it was trying to signal something? You’re not the only one. That rattle, thump, or bang happening in the background might be a warning sound. Your HVAC system is the comfort lifeline of your home, and…
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An image of an SUV fitted wit signal jammers When a president travels, whether within the country or abroad, there is far more happening behind the scenes than what the public sees. Among the most critical layers of protection are devices known as signal jammers. These tools silently block certain wireless signals, helping to prevent…
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Equity Group’s half-year results have revealed a striking transformation in customer behavior, with 87% of all transactions now taking place on digital platforms. In the first six months of the year alone, the bank’s mobile and digital channels processed more than 184 million transactions, underlining the growing dominance of app-based and USSD services in Kenya’s…
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has held the second edition of its API Masterclass, reinforcing its commitment to partnering with Kenya’s tech developer community to co-create simplified digital solutions. The initiative is part of KRA’s wider digital transformation agenda. KRA is the first public sector institution in Kenya to develop a platform that allows businesses…