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CA Orders Safaricom, Airtel to Send El Niño Alerts Even If You Opted Out
The Communications Authority of Kenya has ordered mobile operators to deliver government emergency bulk SMS messages to all active subscribers, including people who switched off…
Meta AI Academy Kenya 2026: How to Apply for Free Training & $5,000 Pitchathon
Meta has launched the AI Academy Kenya in partnership with African AI accelerator This Is Digital. The programme aims to equip 300 local students, developers,…
CA Proposes 6-Month Wait Before Telcos Can Recycle Dormant SIM Cards
The Communications Authority of Kenya has published draft rules that would force mobile operators to wait longer before recycling inactive phone numbers. The proposal, released…
Vivo Energy, SUN Mobility Launch Kenya’s First EV Battery-Swapping Network
Vivo Energy and SUN Mobility have launched Kenya’s first open-architecture electric vehicle battery-swapping network. The partnership is already turning selected Shell fuel stations into multi-energy…
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UK Bans Social Media for Under 16s: What It Means for Kenya
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on social media platforms for children under 16, following Australia's lead as the…
Tech News: SpaceX IPO, Gemini Kenya, $10B AI Startup and Apple Siri
It has been a big week in global tech. SpaceX is heading toward one of the largest IPOs in history.…
Amazon Kuiper Applies for Kenya Licence to Take on Starlink
Amazon has moved to enter Kenya's satellite internet market. The company's local subsidiary, Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, has applied to…
Kenya to Sell Government Data Online: What the National Data Marketplace Means for You
The Kenyan government is planning to turn its vast reserves of public sector data into a commercial product. Under a…