Safaricom Stakeholder Vodacom Strikes Starlink Deal to Expand African Connectivity
Vodacom Group has announced a strategic partnership with Starlink aimed at delivering high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved regions across Africa. According to Vodacom, the collaboration is a critical step in bridging the digital divide and unlocking opportunities for economic growth, education, and innovation across the continent. Under the agreement, Vodacom will leverage Starlink’s satellite backhaul…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.1 With Personalized Voices and Personality Tweaks
OpenAI has announced GPT-5.1, the latest upgrade to its flagship AI model, bringing major improvements in reasoning, performance, and personality customization. The launch follows the mixed reception of GPT-5, which many users felt offered only incremental improvements. GPT-5.1 aims to change that perception with smarter, more adaptive responses and new controls that let users fine-tune how…
Apple Pulls Plug on iPhone Air 2 After Disappointing Sales
Apple’s experiment with ultra-thin smartphone designs seems to have hit a roadblock. The company has reportedly put the second-generation iPhone Air on hold, which was expected to launch next year, after the first model failed to connect with consumers. According to The Information, Apple has scaled back production of the first iPhone Air, just months after its debut…
Lagos Fashion Week Highlights Africa’s Creative Growth at 15th Anniversary
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Daddy Owen Slams Tanzanian Celebrities for Silence Amid Post-Election Violence
Kenyan gospel musician Daddy Owen has called out Tanzanian celebrities for staying silent while young people are being killed in the wake of post-election violence in Tanzania. In a strongly worded social media video, the “Vanity” hitmaker accused artists and influencers of failing to use their voices during a critical moment, urging East African creatives…
Machakos County Responds to Sammy Kioko’s Payment Claims
The Machakos County Government has addressed claims made by comedian and content creator Sammy Kioko over delayed payments for a county uniform supply tender. During a press briefing on Monday, Joseph Mathuki, head of procurement, speaking on behalf of the Machakos County Government, clarified the procurement details, saying the claims circulating on social media were “misleading.” County Clarifies…
Comedian Sammy Kioko Puts His Car Up for Sale to Support Ailing Sister’s Treatment
Kenyan comedian Sammy Kioko has announced that he is putting his car up for sale to raise funds for his sister’s medical treatment. The entertainer made the revelation through an emotional post on his Instagram stories, sharing details about the difficult decision and the urgency of his sister’s health situation. In his statement, Kioko expressed gratitude…
5 ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Live a Healthier Lifestyle
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Kenya and Huawei Graduates 400 Youth from Digital Training Program
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Hope for Stateless Residents as Bill Proposes Seven-year Path to Citizenship
A new Bill before Parliament seeks to dismantle long-standing legal barriers that have denied stateless persons the right to Kenyan citizenship, marking a significant step towards ending decades of exclusion and marginalisation. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2024 proposes to grant citizenship to stateless individuals who have lived in Kenya for at least…