Author: John Nyabuto

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series, introducing the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ in Kenya. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy Tab yet at 5.1mm, while both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, the bundled S Pen and IP68 water and dust resistance. The Tab S12 Ultra comes with a 14.6-inch display, while the Tab S12+ features a 12.6-inch screen. Both displays can reach up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness and use Vision Booster to adjust brightness based on surrounding lighting conditions. Samsung says the new 3nm processor delivers up to…

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Nutanix has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure.  Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) gives organisations a unified platform to run and manage AI workloads, applications, and data across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments, while maintaining flexibility in how and where they deploy infrastructure. Over the past year, Nutanix has expanded NCP with new capabilities for agentic AI, advanced its Kubernetes capabilities with the introduction of NKP Metal, broadened support for external storage and server infrastructure, expanded deployment options for sovereign and regulated environments, and added a slew of new capabilities in a recent release.  “Organisations are rethinking their…

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Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya (OMLAK) has revamped its life and savings solutions to strengthen long-term savings, education planning and financial security among Kenyan households. The revamp comes as access to financial services in Kenya is high, but many households still struggle to turn that access into sustained savings for long-term goals. According to the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey, conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and FSD Kenya, formal financial access rose to 84.8% in 2024, up from 83.7% in 2021. However, Old Mutual’s 2025 Financial Wellness Monitor shows…

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The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is one of the company’s latest devices under the Galaxy A family. It features a large AMOLED display, 5G connectivity, upgraded cameras, a bigger battery and long-term software support. The phone also introduces Samsung’s newer Awesome Intelligence features to the A-series. These include tools such as Circle to Search, Object Eraser and Edit Suggestion. Here are five things you need to know about the Galaxy A37 5G. Read: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review: The Midrange Phone That Finally Feels Just Right 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display The Galaxy A37 5G comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super…

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For a small business, digital payments are more than giving customers another way to pay. The cost of receiving and moving money can also affect how much a business is left with at the end of the day. If not properly checked, you may lose a significant part of your profit just by moving money around. Safaricom’s Pata More campaign is adding value to the Lipa na M-PESA Business Till. It is giving small businesses more room to manage their digital transactions. Receive payments of up to KES 500 for free One of the changes highlighted in the campaign is…

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Every small business owner knows that receiving payments is only one part of running a business. You also have to track your sales, manage cash flow and find ways to grow the business. This is where Pochi la Biashara is positioning itself as more than a payment wallet. It is bundling additional business-related services together in one place to help your business succeed.  Separating Personal and Business Finances One of the challenges you may face as a small trader is separating the business finances from your personal spending. With no proper structure, you may end up mixing your personal finances…

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Binance today announced a $100 million equity investment in Circle and the expansion and renewal of its strategic partnership to promote USDC across Binance’s global platform. The new arrangement has a term of five years. Under the expanded partnership, Binance will promote USDC across its global platform, especially in emerging markets. Circle will provide the infrastructure services that support holding and using USDC. In connection with the partnership, Binance purchased $100 million worth of shares of Circle Class A common stock, through a private placement at a purchase price reflecting a five percent discount to the market price of CRCL…

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Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated new multi-stage campaign targeting both individual users and organisations. The campaign relies on a previously unknown malware strain distributed through torrent trackers disguised as popular films, including The Odyssey. One of the popular public archives of torrent files was compromised and was then used to deliver the malicious payload. Several hundred victims have been identified in a multitude of countries, including Russia, Türkiye, Japan, Kenya, Uganda, and Colombia, as well as in several European countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and others. Victims already identified include organisations…

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Samsung’s Galaxy A37 5G is the successor to the Galaxy A36 5G, but the two phones have more in common than their names might suggest. Both feature 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED displays, 5,000mAh batteries, 45W charging and a 50MP main camera with OIS. The Galaxy A37, however, introduces a newer processor, faster storage, a higher IP rating and Android 16 out of the box. So, if you already own the Galaxy A36, what has actually changed? And if you’re choosing between the two, is the newer Galaxy A37 worth paying more for? Here are the key differences. The Processor The…

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Bolt’s premium ride category in Kenya, Bolt Comfort’s monthly ride volume has grown more than sixfold in a year, reaching its highest total since the category launched in Kenya in June 2025. Monthly passengers using the category have also grown more than fivefold over the same period. The growth, sustained over twelve months and now spanning Nairobi and Mombasa, reflects growing demand among Kenyan passengers for a ride experience that offers more space, newer vehicles and highly rated drivers. Notably, the category has maintained a passenger rating of approximately 4.9 out of 5 throughout the year as it has scaled…

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