Kenyan YouTubers Raise Alarm Over New 5% Google Tax
Google said the requirement was part of measures to ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws
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Kenyan Innovation Selected Among Only 5 Worldwide for Major UN Summit
The innovation targets a problem that affects a large part of Kenya's workforce: earning an income without having the conventional financial records banks often require when assessing borrowers.
Govt Reveals Most Common Ways Kenyans Are Being Defrauded in 2026
The findings are contained in a report by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4)
Nairobi Announces New Charges for TikTokers, Filmmakers and Digital Platforms
The measures bring a broader section of Nairobi's expanding digital entertainment economy under the county's revenue system
Safaricom Opens Ziidi Trader to More Investors With New ID Options
The latest expansion strengthens Safaricom's push to turn M-PESA from a mobile-money platform into a broader financial-services gateway
Report: Nairobi Ride-Hailing Users Ready to Dump Apps for Matatus Over Higher Fares
The findings could have significant consequences for more than 400,000 drivers who depend on the ride-hailing industry for their livelihoods.
OpenAI Blocks Romantic Chats, Human-Like Responses in New ChatGPT for Students
The changes are particularly targeted at students who rely on AI to understand challenging subjects
YouTube Makes Major Change That Will Affect Every Creator From August 24
The new system will take effect on August 24, 2026.
Inside TECNO's New POVA Curve 2 5G Built for Gamers, Creators & Entrepreneurs
The new handset enters the premium mid-range segment with a recommended retail price of Ksh59,999
Safaricom Users Asked to Update My One App as New Features Go Live
The latest release does not introduce entirely new products. Instead, it expands the app's self-service capabilities
Kenyan Businesses to Turn Smartphones Into Card Payment Machines Under New Rollout
The new payment solution is expected to allow traders, market vendors and small businesses to receive card payments without investing in traditional point-of-sale (POS) machines
Court Rules Govt Cannot Silence Kenyans Online, Declares Cybercrime Sections Invalid
The latest judgment follows an earlier High Court intervention in October 2025