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Over half of the smartphones currently on the Safaricom network are Xiaomi devices, underscoring the Chinese brand’s rising influence in Kenya’s mobile phone market. The information was shared on Friday during the Nairobi launch of the Redmi Note 15 Series, which includes three models targeting users seeking affordability, performance, and …

French lawmakers have approved a bill that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, a policy strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron as part of efforts to curb excessive screen exposure among young people. The National Assembly passed the proposal by 130 votes to 21 …

Meta is planning to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months as part of its ongoing exploration of paid features. The subscriptions would provide users with access to enhanced tools, including expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, while the platforms’ core services will remain free. Click …

A recent report by Microsoft highlights that Kenya is leading AI adoption in East Africa, though its usage still falls below the global average. The Microsoft AI Economy Institute’s global study shows a growing gap in AI adoption between developed and developing nations, with countries in the Global North adopting …

Internet usage in Kenya continues to grow, with 47.96 million users reported in 2024, according to the Kenya Economic Report 2025 by KIPPRA. Among these users, 4G networks lead with 21.23 million subscribers, reflecting widespread adoption of high-speed mobile internet. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In comparison, 2G …

TikTok is playing a growing role in how Kenyan audiences find and interact with films and television shows, with the platform highlighting its impact on viewing habits driven by user-created content. According to the platform, its community has become a key hub for sharing and discovering entertainment, especially when users …

President William Ruto on Monday appointed environmental activist Truphena Muthoni as an ambassador of the government’s 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, citing her outstanding dedication to climate action and forest conservation. The announcement followed a meeting between the President and Muthoni at State House, Nairobi, where Ruto commended her courage …

Mount Kenya University has unveiled a cutting-edge Robotics, AI, and Immersive Technologies Lab, alongside the introduction of the Walker E Educational Humanoid Robot. According to the Thika-based institution, the facility—believed to be the first of its kind in the region—will revolutionise hands-on training in fast-growing fields such as Artificial Intelligence, …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has found himself at the center of public controversy after a viral video appeared to show him making insensitive remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The video, which circulated widely on Tuesday evening, captured Governor Kahiga …

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new luxury car with cutting-edge technology. It has also showcased the car under the name “Vision Iconic” in Shanghai, during fashion week. This car shows a new direction for the company’s cars, drawing inspiration from the design of old Benz cars. This car has a body …