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Corporate Mobility Startup Treepz Wins Best Startup Pitch in Africa

Corporate mobility startup Treepz has been recognized as the Best Startup Pitch in Africa at the 15th Annual African Union Private Sector High-Level Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference was held between October 31st to November 2nd, 2024. The…

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KRA Directive on Registration of Mobile Phones Draws Mixed Interpretations

A directive issued on November 5, 2024 by Kenya Revenue Authority requiring registration of all mobile phones entering Kenya or being assembled here drew mixed interpretations from both media and wananchi. According to some interpretations, some headlines were coined in…

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Kenyan wins biggest engineering prize in Africa

Kenyan Esther Kimani has won the 2024 Africa’s biggest engineering prize of £50,000 for an outstanding innovation that helps farmers manage crop pests. The prize is organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK. Two Kenyan startups had made the…

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Two Kenyan Startups in Final Race to Win £50,000 Engineering Prize

Kenyan startups Farmer Lifeline Technologies and Eco Tiles are among four innovators poised to win the £50,000 engineering prize after making it from a shortlist of 16. Farmer Lifeline was founded by Esther Kimani and was selected for its Early…

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Best selling phones in south Africa 2023 (Surprise new entry tops list)

While renowned brands still make the top ten, the best selling phones in South Africa 2023 in the last quarter will surprise. You may not even have heard of the name if you are not keen on smartphone brands. According…

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Why your phone is listening in on you (how to stop it)

You may have suspected all along that your phone is listening to you, and yeah, you are right. Unfortunately, you may feel helpless against the tech big bros. If you wanted more confirmation that your cell is eavesdropping, here it…

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5 Ways to Stop Smart TV Tracking and Watching You!

There are ways to stop Smart TV tracking and watching you! First, did you know Smart TVs have features with the capacity to track and watch you – literally? As you shop for your next entertainment TV that enables you…

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OPPO A18 Specs and Price in Kenya

OPPO A18 Specs and Price in Kenya The OPPO A18 is a delightful smartphone that combines style, performance, and thoughtful features. Let’s dive into the key specifications that make this phone a worthy companion: OPPO A18 Specs and Price in…

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100000km more of fibre optic cable in internet expansion plan Kenya

Kenya has started rolling out a 100,000km fibre optic cable as part of the plan to expand internet connectivity. The project will be completed by 2027. The government is also building 25,000 WiFi hotspots in public spaces where 1,450 digital…

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Will it be possible to charge electric car in 10 minutes? Toyota thinks so …

Toyota thinks it will be possible to charge an electric car in less than 10 minutes in the next 5 years. Not only that, but the size, weight and cost of the EV batteries can all be halved. It will…

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Nokia C12 price in Kenya

Nokia C12 price in Kenya is about KES 11,500 – KES 12000 depending on where you buy. You’d be lucky to get it below that price even though it is possible. Nokia C12 price in Kenya and specs This is…

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Airtel Kenya 5G network launched (16 counties are initial beneficiaries)

Airtel Kenya which is the second largest mobile company in the country by subscriber base launched its 5G network on July 7, 2023. However, the 5G network won’t be available to everyone at once as 16 counties are initial beneficiaries….

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