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Businesses face higher costs as Meta sets WhatsApp messaging charges

Nairobi, Aug. 27 -- Kenyan businesses face higher costs to interact with customers online as Meta begins charging for messages firms send on WhatsApp in response to customer queries. Beginning Octobe... Read More


Kenya to share cybercrime information with 76 nations

Nairobi, Aug. 26 -- Kenya targets to exchange information on cybercrime and child pornography with 76 countries including the US, UK, Israel and Germany amid escalated global crackdown on illegal acce... Read More


How internet metering will affect users, providers

Nairobi, Aug. 25 -- Kenyan lawmakers are considering a proposed law that seeks to change how internet service providers (ISPs) charge customers for broadband use. If passed, the Kenya Information and... Read More


Firms warn of costly internet, surveillance in proposed law

Nairobi, Aug. 24 -- Proposed changes to customer billing could trigger higher charges and enhanced surveillance and data theft, internet service providers (ISPs) have warned. ISPs warn that compellin... Read More


Ride-hailing firms bet big on motorbikes

Nairobi, Aug. 23 -- Traffic congestion, demand for affordable transport and the rise of online shopping are turning Kenya's motorcycle taxi business into a great opportunity. For years, ride-hailing ... Read More


Nairobi Water warns Tata Magadi shutdown could upset operations

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) has warned that the suspension of Tata Chemicals Magadi's operations could disrupt water treatment in the capital. The utility f... Read More


Global firms block Kenya cash transfers in dirty money fears

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- Two more global cross-border payment platforms have stopped receiving and sending cash to Kenya amid increased anti-money laundering scrutiny across nations. US firm Sendwave and ... Read More


Greek firm Amaco plans Sh194bn AI data centre

Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- Greek multinational Amaco Energy Group plans to build a $1.5 billion (Sh194 billion) artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Mombasa to tap East Africa's growing demand for com... Read More


Greek firm Amaco plans Sh194bn AI data centre in Mombasa

Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- Greek multinational Amaco Energy Group plans to build a $1.5 billion (Sh194 billion) artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Mombasa to tap East Africa's growing demand for com... Read More


End of easy money as social media platforms tighten content rules

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- For years, many social media users have found success online by finding trending content, reposting it quickly, adding catchy captions and riding the engagement wave. The strategy... Read More