Dickson Otieno

When making a seemingly simple transaction through a banking app, one would expect a smooth and hassle-free process. However, as we recently discovered with the I&M Bank app, a minor mistake can lead to a frustrating and unrecoverable loss.

The smartphone market in Kenya in 2024 was vibrant and diverse, offering something for everyone—from budget-conscious students to tech enthusiasts craving the latest innovations. Whether you prioritized affordability, advanced technology, or unmatched durability, last year’s lineup delivered standout options across the board. This detailed breakdown of the top devices remains highly relevant well into Q1 and Q2 of 2025, making it the perfect guide to finding your ideal smartphone. I’ve used all these devices. So, these aren’t just mentions for the sake of it.

Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has proposed a dramatic increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs), raising concerns about the potential impact on both established players like Starlink and smaller competitors. The proposed regulations, outlined in the Review of the Telecommunications Market Structure 2024

Kenya is stepping into the future of finance with a bold move to regulate Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and virtual asset service providers. The National Treasury has unveiled a Draft National Policy on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers and the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2024, aiming to bring clarity and oversight to the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.

On January 19, 2025, TikTok, the app that has revolutionized content creation and reshaped digital culture, faces a decisive moment in the United States. Unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its U.S. operations, TikTok will be banned under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA).

Xiaomi Kenya is preparing to unveil the highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 Series, a new generation of smartphones poised to set benchmarks in durability, AI photography, and performance. Mark your calendars for January 20, 2025, when the world gets its first look at the series of devices replacing the Redmi Note 13 Series.

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The much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025, witnessed Samsung unveiling the Galaxy S25 series. With the introduction of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25, Samsung is promising a new benchmark in smartphone technology by combining cutting-edge hardware with new AI capabilities.

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced a major shake-up with the arrival of DeepSeek. This Chinese AI startup has quickly become a major player, challenging the dominance of Western companies like OpenAI and Google. DeepSeek’s rise is not just about technology — it’s also about cost-efficiency, global influence, and the changing balance of power in the tech world. Let us look at DeepSeek’s journey, innovations, and the bigger picture of what its success means.

DeepSeek, China’s open-source AI platform, challenges U.S. dominance, democratising innovation, disrupting markets, and reshaping global AI geopolitics.