Google today announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa. In his new role, Alex Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the […]
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has filed a petition before the High Court of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutionality of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) introduced by Finance Act 2023. The DAT, introduced and passed as part of the Finance Bill 2023, imposes a 3% tax on digital asset trades […]
Music is a universal language that unites people, and everyone should be able to enjoy it at their fingertips without the hindrance of data or subscription costs. For those months when money is a little tight but you still want to be able to enjoy tracks from your favorite artists […]
This week sees the start of the Africa Climate Summit – a landmark initiative from Kenya and President Ruto. This African convening will bring together stakeholders from across Africa to discuss one of the critical challenges facing our continent before COP28. As emphasised during our discussions at the Ibrahim Governance […]
The Government of Kenya has welcomed a ground-breaking partnership with Spiro, Africa’s leading electric motorbike manufacturer and clean energy provider. This monumental agreement witnessed by President Wllliam Ruto in Mombasa today will see Spiro deploying over one million electric bodas throughout Kenya, highlighting the nation’s unwavering commitment to renewable energy […]
Airtel Money Kenya Limited, a leading mobile money services provider in Kenya will revise its per transaction limit to KES 250,000 from the previous KES 150,000 per transaction. This will be effective from 1st September 2023. The change in the per transaction limit comes after successful engagements with the CBK and […]
Samsung Electronics today announced new software updates to Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Samsung Smart TVs, reshaping the audio experiences across even more connected devices. The new updates extend LE Audio capabilities to Samsung TVs with Auracast broadcast audio technology, enabling rich and complex audio transmission to nearby Bluetooth devices. LE […]
Sophos, a prominent global leader in pioneering and providing cybersecurity as a service, has introduced its latest offering: the Sophos Incident Response Retainer. This innovative solution offers organizations swift access to Sophos’ cutting-edge fixed-cost incident response service, inclusive of 45 days of continuous 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR). By […]
OPPO has announced the introduction of its latest Reno series the OPPO Reno10 series to the Kenyan market. The newest Reno series seeks to deliver pro power experience to its users ranging from powerful imaging technology, SUPERVOOCTM for fast charging, powerful performance and design. The range will include Reno10 5G and […]
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially closed pre-orders for the highly anticipated Galaxy Flip and Fold 5 that were both Unpacked at a Global event held in the tech manufacturers home country in Korea. The successful pre-order which surpassed targets by over 25% cements Samsung’s position as the market leader […]
