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When you visit a website, you may be prompted to accept cookies. But what exactly are cookies, and what happens when you accept them? What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity on that site. Cookies can be set by the website itself (first-party cookies) or by a third-party service (third-party cookies). What information do cookies collect? Cookies can collect various types of information, such as: What happens when you accept cookies? When you accept cookies on a…

I&M Foundation and Moringa School have partnered to create job opportunities for young people in the digital space. The foundation has provided a grant of KES 6.25M to support Moringa School’s Access Program, which is designed to train young people between the ages of 18 and 35, with a third of the slots reserved for female students. The partnership is aimed at addressing the high unemployment rate in Kenya, particularly among young people. According to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the number of unemployed Kenyans rose to 2.97 million at the end of 2022, with more…

Jumia has announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Kenyan operations. Ballard’s appointment takes effect immediately. He comes in as the third CEO in less than two years, replacing Juan Seco who is leaving the firm after eight years to join Mukuru as the Chief Growth Officer and MD East Africa. Juan Seco was appointed the CEO of Jumia back in July 2022. He took over the position from Betty Mwangi who had been the CEO since November 2021. According to Jumia, the new CEO brings a wealth of experience to his…

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack from the notorious hacking group, Medusa according to NTV. While KAA claims that no sensitive data was stolen, the attack resulted in the leakage of procurement plans, physical plans, site surveys, invoices, and receipts. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybercrime in Kenya, with Communication Authority data indicating that the number of cyber threats more than doubled in the financial year 2021-2022. What Happened in the KAA Data Breach? According to an anonymous KAA official who spoke to NTV, the cyberattack occurred back in February 2023. The hackers…

Samsung Electronics has launched two new smartphones, the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G, in Kenya. These new additions to the popular Galaxy A series offer users advanced features such as improved camera capabilities, longer battery life, and more vivid displays. These smartphones were unveiled to a global audience last month and you can now get them in Kenya. According to TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, “Cutting-edge mobile experiences are increasingly essential to everyday life…With continuous enhancements to the Galaxy A series, we’re ensuring that more people around the world can access…

Infinix has launched a new series of phones called the HOT 30 series, which includes three models: the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i. This series has undergone significant upgrades to its processor, screen, fast charging, and video features, making it a leading gaming phone with superior screen quality, powerful performance, and the fastest charging capabilities in its class. The HOT 30 is equipped with a strong and power-balanced Helio G88 processor with an 8-core architecture design containing two powerful ARM Cortex-A75 cores with a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. With up to 16GB of expandable memory, the HOT…

In a world where yearly smartphone upgrades seem uninspiring, Samsung has managed to surprise us with their latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S23. The phone is available locally for Ksh 119,999 and you can get it from Jumia and most other smartphone retailers. Despite what the spec sheet might suggest, this smartphone offers a compelling reason to upgrade from its predecessor. I had the chance to use the Samsung Galaxy S23 for a month and I have to say it managed to exceed my expectations. From the 6.1-inch AMOLED screen to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip,…

Tecno is all set to launch its upcoming Camon 20 series. Recently, the series got listed on the Google Play Console, revealing some of the basic specifications of the upcoming models. The Camon 20 series is set to launch in Kenya later this month as the successor to the Camon 19 from last year. The Tecno Camon 20 will be available in three variants, the standard Camon 20 and two Camon 20 Pro variants. Starting with the standard model, the Tecno Camon 20 (model number TECNO-CK6) features a single punch-hole flat display that supports Full-HD+ resolution (1080*2400p) and 480 DPI…

TikTok has been taking the world by storm since it was launched in 2016. The platform has become a hub for viral dances, short-form videos and has seen the rise of content creators across the world. And now, TikTok has taken a step forward in promoting the creator economy in Africa by launching the Africa Creator Hub. In partnership with Wowzi, TikTok launched its inaugural Africa Creator Hub program, aimed at helping young and talented content creators from Sub-Saharan Africa grow their digital skills and turn their creativity into a sustainable career. The program saw a select group of creators…

Tecno has today launched it’s first foldable smartphone in Kenya. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is currently available on pre-order through select Safaricom shops and other smartphone retailers across the country. Interestingly, Tecno has not revealed how much the phone will cost but has only mentioned that those interested in pre-ordering will be required to pay ksh 5,000. This is an odd move and might actually lead to low pre-order numbers. Before committing to buying a phone, you need to know how much it costs first. The price aside, those who pre-order can get a free smartwatch among other goodies.…