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Apple beats revenue estimates in CEO Ternus' first earnings call
Apple reported strong revenue growth Monday on sustained demand for its smartphones in CEO John Ternus’ first earnings call atop the iPhone maker.
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Tech firm reveals AI models are getting better at everyday human tasks
People already use OpenAI’s ChatGPT for things like helping with homework and creating presentations. Now, the tech giant
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Finland free dating trip for singles: What Kenyan applicants need to know
Tired of swiping through dating apps with zero luck? Finland has a new proposal. The country’s tourism board,
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New hacks underscore AI security concerns
Both Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert apps were breached and used to send false warnings of missile and nuclear attacks.
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UK global talent visa opens door for Kenyan tech professionals without job offer
Kenyan tech professionals can pursue the UK Global Talent visa without a job offer or sponsorship. See Tech Nation endorsement, fees and settlement options.
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Inside Peter Ndegwa’s strategy to grow Safaricom’s financial and digital services business
Safaricom is expanding M-Pesa into investments and wealth management, developing more services for merchants and bringing its digital products together through OneApp as it pursues growth…
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Konza sets aside 1,000 acres for wildlife as smart city takes shape
As infrastructure expands at Konza Technopolis, 1,000 acres have been set aside as a wildlife corridor, creating designated space for animals to continue moving through an area undergoing…
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Kenya’s Treasury confronts a growing funding squeeze as new spending commitments pile up
Kenya’s supplementary budget for the 2026/27 financial year will have to accommodate new government spending commitments as revenue collections fall short of targets, putting additional…
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Airtel Kenya spends Sh8.4 billion to secure 100 MHz of 5G spectrum for 25 years
Airtel Kenya has paid $65 million (approximately Sh8.4 billion) for 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3500 MHz band, securing rights to use the frequency for 25 years as it strengthens its…
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Thugge tells Treasury to rein in domestic borrowing as CBK seeks lower lending rates
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has called on the National Treasury to reduce government borrowing from the domestic market, arguing that monetary policy alone cannot…
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Thugge defends higher bank capital requirements as CBK engages Treasury over new timeline
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is continuing to engage commercial banks over a KSh5 billion capital target for December 2026, with Governor Kamau Thugge saying one or two lenders could…
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Thugge links Kenya’s shilling stability to billions in capital inflows and reserve accumulation
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has attributed the stability of the Kenyan shilling to improving balance-of-payments conditions, pointing to financial inflows and reserve…
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CBK and bankers develop electronic collateral registry to help borrowers switch lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) are developing an electronic collateral registry intended to make it easier for borrowers to move secured loans…
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CBK explores artificial intelligence to improve inflation forecasts and track Kenya’s economy
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is implementing artificial intelligence applications across its operations, with nearly 300 use cases identified across 14 departments, according to the…
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Kenswitch taps PayU’s Wibmo to secure online card payments
Kenswitch, Kenya’s domestic payment switch, has partnered with Wibmo, a PayU company, to strengthen authentication for online card payments and support e-commerce transactions routed…
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Africa’s AI ambitions face a costly infrastructure question: who will provide the computing power?
Africa’s ability to develop and deploy artificial intelligence will depend partly on access to affordable computing infrastructure. AI systems require significant computing capacity…
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Africa has built more payment networks, but regional businesses still face barriers moving money
African cross-border payment systems have expanded across the continent, but businesses trading between countries still face difficulties moving money through fragmented networks. At…
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African startups are being pushed to think beyond venture capital and towards local exits
African startup founders are being encouraged to look beyond venture capital as regulators and investors consider how local capital markets can support business growth. At Moonshot 2026…
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Africa’s digital economy cannot scale without fixing the infrastructure behind the apps
Africa’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones, internet access and online platforms. Businesses that use digital tools to reach customers still need transport networks, reliable…
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African fintech companies want a bigger role in how businesses operate, not just how they get paid
African fintech companies are expanding beyond payment acceptance as they seek to provide the financial and operational services businesses need to manage their daily activities. The move…
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Airtel Africa half-year profit rises 20% to $452m
Airtel Africa’s profit after tax rose by 20.5% to US$452 million in the half year to 30 September 2026, up from US$376 million in the same period last year. The growth was driven by data…
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Eswatini, Aice Africa to Establish Ai Safety Centre to Boost African Standards Capacity
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Eswatini Standards Authority (ESWASA) and AICE Africa have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) Safety and Standards Centre of Excellence aimed at building…
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Bruising Battle Beckons As Obiri, Kipruto Seek Bite of History At the Big Apple
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Sunday, November 1, comes with a glorious opportunity for Kenya to continue its stranglehold on the New York City Marathon when a number of her sons and daughter…
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Uganda, Kenya sign four MoUs to boost cross-border tourism, trade
Uganda and Kenya have signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cross-border tourism, trade and private sector partnerships, as both countries look to ease travel barriers…
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SA’s 80eight processes US$18m monthly as stablecoin demand grows
South African fintech 80eight now processes about US$18 million (R300 million) in transactions each month. The company attributes this to growing demand from businesses for faster and…
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High Court rules against Bolt over removal of Toyota Sienta vehicles from higher-paying XL category
The High Court has ordered ride-hailing firm Bolt to reinstate Toyota Sienta vehicles in its XL category after finding that the company violated drivers’ right to fair administrative action…
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Google backs free AI filmmaking programme offering African creators training and production funding
African filmmakers and emerging visual storytellers can now apply for a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme backed by Google.org, with selected participants set to…
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Binance suspends withdrawals after $6.3bn hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended deposits and withdrawals after a security breach that it estimates affected about $6.3 billion in assets. It could be the…
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CFAO Mobility Kenya takes over Case IH operations
CFAO Mobility Kenya has taken over management of agricultural equipment brand Case IH in Kenya, effective 1 October 2026, following an internal reorganisation within the CFAO Group. The…
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Jumia Kenya Black Friday targets shoppers beyond Nairobi
Jumia Kenya will launch its 2026 Black Friday campaign on 30 October, targeting consumers across the country as the e-commerce platform expands beyond Nairobi. According to Jumia, its…