A screen from the Hype Chat service displayed on a mobile device. The service by Opera was launched in Kenya on February 23, 2021.

Opera Pilots Built-in Chat Service ‘Hype’ in Kenya

Opera's aggressive push to bridge the digital divide in Africa has seen it grow its user base in Africa by 40 per cent...

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FEATURED STORY POLITICS

Nairobi’s Next Governor? Sakaja Throws Hat in the Ring for 2022

Sakaja who is born and raised in Nairobi requested residents to give him the opportunity to serve them in the position of governor....

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TECHNOLOGY

Nokia 1.4 Set to Hit the Kenyan Market

The battery life is a non-issue for its users as the device is structured to entertain and connect at the same time for...

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MEDIA

Facebook Moves To Protect Kenyan Journalists’ Accounts

With this launch, journalists in Kenya can register to receive safety and security features that help further protect their Facebook and Instagram accounts....

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POLITICS

BBI Reggae Continues as 29 Counties Approve Bill

Some of the counties which gave the document a green light on 'Super Tuesday' include Murang’a, Bungoma, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Narok ,Nyeri, Mombasa,...

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Recent statistics by the industry regulator, Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) have shown an upward trajectory of mobile subscriptions across the country, which stands at 64.4 million as at 30th June 2021, up from 62 million as at 31st March 2021.

BUSINESS

Airtel Bosses Risk Jail Time in Sportpesa Case

The dispute started when the Betting Control and Licencing Board( BCLB) filled a case that stopped Milestone Limited from operating the popular Sportpesa...

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A view of a section of the Kisumu Central Business District (CBD). The county has banned all motorized transport in the CBD.

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Motorists Banned from CBD as Kisumu Ramps Up Non-Motorized Transport

County enforcement Officials in Kisumu on Tuesday, February 23 implemented a ban on all motorised transport in the Central Business District (CBD) under...

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Former Garissa Senator Yussuf Haji. He passed away on February 15, 2021.

POLITICS

Haji’s Family to Fulfill His Dying Wish – Donating Last Salaries Worth Millions to Orphans

The DPP visibly held back emotions and had to stop his speech more than once as he told Garissa residents of his father's...

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BUSINESS PERSON OF INTEREST

Debra Mallowah: The Corporate Leader On a Roll

A highly accomplished leader with a wealth of experience gained in leading multi-national companies across sub-Sahara Africa and the United Kingdom, Ms Mallowah...