M-Pesa, Kenya’s leading mobile money service, has transformed the way millions of people conduct transactions. However, with great convenience comes great risk. Alarmingly, at least 50% of M-Pesa users have fallen victim to fraud, affecting approximately 16 million individuals—about a third of the country’s population. If you’ve experienced M-Pesa fraud, it’s crucial to act quickly to minimize your…
Smartphone usage is rapidly increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adoption rates soaring to 61% in Kenya, 31% in Uganda, and 24-25% in Rwanda and Burundi. However, the surge in smartphone ownership has led to a corresponding rise in cellphone theft, making these devices prime targets for criminals. The allure of resale value and the sensitive data stored on…
In today’s digital age, preserving our memories is more important than ever. With the convenience of smartphones, we capture countless photos and videos, but what happens if we lose them? Backing up your photos and videos to your Google Account is a reliable solution that ensures your memories are safe and accessible from any device….
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The demand for home internet solutions in Kenya has surged, with a growing number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) entering the market. While established players like Safaricom, Zuku, and Jamii Telecom dominate, smaller providers are increasingly capturing market share, particularly in satellite towns such as Kajiado, Kiambu, and parts of Nairobi. These smaller ISPs are targeting areas overlooked by…
If you are a Microsoft Outlook, and a recipient has not read the email yet, it is possible to recall or replace the email using Outlook. Recalling an email in Outlook (on Exchange and Microsoft 365) can be done in the following steps: Open your Sent Items folder in Outlook. Double-click on the email you…
Kenyan Internet Service Provider (ISP) Mawingu Networks has acquired Arusha-based ISP Habari for KSh 1.9 billion. The acquisition, which was largely funded by a KSh 1.4 billion long-term senior debt from the Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital, will enable Mawingu to accelerate its mission of positively impacting 1 million East Africans by…
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I&M Bank has launched the ‘I&M Milele Rewards’ program in collaboration with Mastercard. The new program builds upon the bank’s previous card loyalty initiative, which has been rewarding debit and credit cardholders with cashback incentives on Point-of-Sale (POS) and e-commerce transactions for the past three years. The introduction of the Milele Rewards signifies a significant…
SYSPRO, a leading global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced the acquisition of long-standing partner NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK. The acquisition of NexSys, which is part of the AIM-listed K3 Business Technology Group Plc, is a strategic…
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By Alex Kanyi and Lena Onyango Economic pressure on Kenya’s National Treasury has seen the rise of two significant legislative proposals: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024. In simple terms, these bills seek to address Kenya’s fiscal deficit by broadening the tax base, improving compliance, and aligning…
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In the ever-evolving digital landscape, WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is set to discontinue support for several older iPhone models in 2025. The move aims to better align the app’s features and functionality with the latest software advancements. According to the latest reports, the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus will no longer…
