Category: Digital Technology
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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…
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For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG Screen and Sound Festival gaming contest, powered by LG OLED and QNED TVs. Eventually, Adam Mcloude walked away with the LG Soundbar in contention; a modest prize, but whose preceding challenge introduced excitement around the…
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FILE – A photo illustration of artificial intelligence (AI). | REUTERS Kenya has been ranked eighth in Africa and 93rd globally on its readiness to embrace and benefit from artificial intelligence (AI), according to the 2024 Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index. The ranking is based on a country’s ability to adopt and benefit from…
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File image of someone using their phone A new report by KNBS and CAK has shown that men own and use mobile phones and the internet at slightly higher rates than women. A new report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has shown that men own…
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Starlink’s satellite internet service is losing momentum in Kenya, with more than 10% of its subscribers disconnecting in early 2025 despite an overall 8% expansion in the country’s fixed internet market. Industry data from the Communications Authority shows the company shed over 2,000 customers in the first quarter alone, as consumers gravitated back to local…