Author: Diana Mutheu

Please Call Me Inventor Wins Long Legal Battle Against Vodacom

Nkosana Makate, the inventor of the popular “Please Call Me” feature, has finally won his long-fought battle against South African telecom giant Vodacom. The Supreme Court...

New Features Introduced to X (Formerly Twitter) in 2023 and 2024

Since its rebranding in August 2023, X has introduced several new features, aiming to become an “everything app” beyond just short-form messaging. 2023: Edit Tweet: Users can...

Airtel and Telkom Kenya Lag in Service Quality, Warned by Regulator

Communications Authority (CA) has issued a stern warning to Airtel and Telkom Kenya for failing to meet quality of service (QoS) standards for their mobile networks....

M-PESA Foundation Transforms Kenyan Schools with New Infrastructure

In a ceremony attended by President William Ruto, Safaricom’s M-Pesa Foundation unveiled improved learning environments for thousands of students in Bungoma, Vihiga, and Kakamega counties. Through...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Smashes Presale Record with Over 1.2 Million Units Sold in Korea

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S24 series, have taken the Korean market by storm, racking up a record-breaking 1.21 million pre-orders in just one week....

Highlights of the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019

Kenyan Data Protection Act 2019 is poised to bolster data protection efforts across Kenya. The Act extends to individuals, businesses, and organizations, regardless of their size or purpose, as...

No Double Dipping: Kenyans Keep Their NHIF Contributions for New Health Fund

Kenyans who have diligently paid into the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) can breathe a sigh of relief. They won’t have to start over financially when...

Meta Tightens Online Safety for Teens on Instagram and Facebook

Meta is taking new steps to protect teens on their platforms, including stricter messaging settings and increased parental controls. Stricter Messaging Now, teens under 16 (or...

MrBeast Tests the Waters on X(Twitter) with Surprising Ad Revenue

In a recent experiment, YouTube sensation MrBeast took to the platform X to gauge its potential for creators by uploading a video and measuring its ad...