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The Communications Authority said it had received reports that some premises were either denying or limiting access to certain licensed telecommunicat...
Justice Mwita held that Bonga points once earned by customers become customers' property; thus, Safaricom ceases to have control over them.
Unlike traditional browsers that rely on search bars, tabs, and manual URL entry, OpenAI’s upcoming product will be built around a conversational inte...
What makes the achievement more remarkable is that the cable still maintains the standard width of existing fibers, just 0.125 mm, meaning this techno...
The app forms a local mesh network, allowing messages to hop across multiple nearby devices within a 300-metre range, and potentially farther if more...
The ICT Authority called on citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed national guidelines for fibre optic networks and public...
In November 2024, Starlink halted new subscriptions in Nairobi and nearby counties, citing limited network capacity.
According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to cap...
In his ruling, Justice Chacha Mwita stated that the orders will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of the application and petition...
CAK Director-General David Kemei warned that such conduct is unlawful under the Competition Act (CAP 504), which prohibits any actions that restrict o...
The fibre expansion forms a backbone for key government digital services such as health, education, and identity systems, while also boosting the digi...
The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...
Telecommunications service providers have also been ordered not to deny subscribers access to internet services through blockage or wholesale shutdown...
This development comes shortly after Amazon recently ramped up its efforts with Project Kuiper, launching its first two prototype satellites. With the...
Starlink has already secured licences to operate in nine Airtel Africa markets, including Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda. Licensing proces...
DRC said on Friday that it had become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink, reversing an earlier ban.
A unit of SpaceX, the satellite internet company, is rapidly expanding its services on the African continent and is already live in more than a dozen...
The government is aiming to raise Kenya’s fibre optic coverage from the current 62 per cent to 90 per cent by the next financial year.
The goal was to deliver fast, affordable internet to underserved and remote regions across the globe. Amazon plans to begin full-scale production and...
Whether you are into content creation, mobile banking, TikTok, or remote work, a good phone needs to go beyond looks.
With illegal operations spreading across multiple regions, the CA is intensifying efforts to secure the internet market and ensure that users are serv...
The lender also said the launch reinforces its commitment to providing accessible Shariah-compliant financial solutions in the country.
Starlink operates in over 140 countries globally, with Somalia now becoming its 21st African market.
Chatbots and virtual assistants are filling the emotional and advisory gaps that were once the domain of human connections, raising the question of wh...
Airtel Kenya subscribers accounted for the highest call durations, speaking nearly twice as long as Safaricom users.
Consider introducing a mesh Wi-Fi system in your home or office. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi extenders, which create separate networks and require manual...
So far, 400,000 Kenyans are actively using public Wi-Fi services, with an estimated two million people relying on the expanded digital infrastructure.
Internet penetration in the area has surged from 65 per cent in 2023/24 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024/25.
