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Patrick Lumumba, Dennis Njau and Linda Onyango. PHOTO/COURTESY A new chapter for women-led enterprises in Kenya’s agri-food sector began this week as NCBA, alongside the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), AFAWA, Unga Group, and SME Support Centre, launched the NCBA–AFAWA WSMEs Acceleration Program. The initiative has welcomed 38 businesswomen from the agri-food supply chain, human food…
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Stella Ondimu (Centre) presenting the cheque. PHOTO/COURTESY Tetra Pak East Africa will once again provide hydration at the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, marking yet another year of partnership by pledging Sh7 million worth of responsibly packaged water for more than 30,000 participants, including over 200 elite athletes and international competitors The event, which remains Kenya’s…
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The itel S26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum, held in Nairobi. The award highlights the growing demand for affordable smartphones that deliver premium design and practical features without a heavy price tag. The itel S26 Ultra stood out for offering:…
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The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed that AI adoption in Kenya should be defined by utility and responsibility, not slogans or imported narratives. That framing stayed consistent throughout the day — and the audience held each speaker to it. Annepeace Alwala…
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Data Centres The competition to host Africa’s next wave of digital infrastructure is no longer just about fibre networks or cloud licenses. It is about power. More specifically, who can offer low-cost, always-on, cleaner energy to hyperscalers hungry for land and megawatts. Two unlikely frontrunners have emerged: Botswana and Nigeria. Both are promising renewable-powered data…
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Africa is attempting something few regions have dared to do in public view — unwind its dependence on the U.S. dollar without pretending the transition will be clean, ideological, or purely technological. The shift is happening on two tracks. One is being laid quietly by banks and multilateral lenders in the form of regional settlement…
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Every major operator in South Africa talks about 5G. Most have launched some form of it. Few, however, have rebuilt the core infrastructure that makes 5G more than a marketing label. MTN South Africa just did. Rather than simply layering faster radios on top of legacy plumbing, the operator, working with Ericsson, has completed a…
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More than 500 government officials, industry leaders, partners, and experts gathered at Huawei Africa Night 2025, held alongside HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, to discuss how intelligent technologies can accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. The event, themed “All Intelligence for New Africa”, highlighted the continent’s leapfrog progress in ICT — from widespread adoption of 4G and 5G networks…
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PUBG Mobile has launched a Campus Ambassador Program in Kenya and Nigeria, marking a push to capture Africa’s student market as the global gaming giant rolls out its Version 4.0 update. The initiative allows university students to organize on-campus tournaments, promote the game through content creation, and earn up to $500 a month. PUBG is…
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Finally, after years of empty promises, works on the busy Malava–Samitsi–Navakholo road have begun. Residents could not hide their excitement and anxiety at the same time when they were called for a public participation to review the progress. Addressing the Malava residents, the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) Regional Director, Kakamega County, Edwin Cheserek, said…