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Kenyan business and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous* sent warning salvos to the country’s government to allow its citizens to protest freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024. The bill proposed by the Kenyan Government in the 2024/25 tax year is planned to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes to reduce the budget deficit and state borrowing. This has met with nationwide citizen protests. The threat is a stark reminder of the massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on Kenya’s government websites launched in August 2023. These attacks, attributed to Anonymous Sudan, were executed under the pretext of defending…

Written by Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist The advent of 5G technology marks a significant leap in the realm of telecommunications, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented connectivity. It’s the next generation of mobile data — 5G. And it’s coming your way, launching carriers and data plans across the world into the future. The name 5G speaks to it being the fifth generation of mobile data and as you can probably guess, this generation brings huge leaps forward in technology. It’s 3x faster than 4G, but the biggest difference you’ll feel is in its decreased latency, which is how…

During the 2024 MWC Shanghai, Zhao Dong, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line and Chief Marketing Officer, released the AI Network Opening Plan at the 5G-A & AI Roundtable. The plan aims to cooperate with global operators to comprehensively improve network productivity by building a wireless intelligent ecosystem of co-creation, co-existence and co-growth. The first phase of the plan will empower 1,000 site engineers within half a year to manage more than 10,000 sites, covering five cities including Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Jinan and Shenzhen. After three years of continuous innovation and efforts in the industry, 5G-A has gone from…

Epson has  announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June, 2024, with completion targeted for September 2025. The investment in the new facility is projected to approximately quadruple Tohoku Epson’s current printhead production capacity. Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector, says the new facility represents Epson’s commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability, as it will not only enhance production capabilities but also lower the environmental impact of digital printing. The new…

(By Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist) What makes a good smartphone? A sane person would argue for functionality, battery life, and features. However, our egos and need for social validation often insist it’s the brand. The pride one feels when taking a mirror selfie with a prominent brand logo or the subtle brand name displayed at the bottom of a tweet can be undeniable. Based on research by CNET, women tend to prefer Apple, while men lean towards Samsung. These brands are popular choices for many who are okay with embracing a little vanity and the covert need for social…

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with more and more people becoming interested in investing in digital assets. However, with the rise of crypto wallet apps, concerns about privacy and security have also grown. As users store and manage their digital assets, they need to be aware of the privacy concerns that come with using these apps. Introduction Crypto wallet apps have become a crucial part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing users with a secure and convenient way to store and manage their digital assets. There is no need now to Google something like how to…

The intriguing relationship between video games and the punting world has grown considerably, with virtual and real experiences converging. This article examines how video game wagering parlours are evolving, the appeal of gaming simulations, and the impact on both gaming trends and real casino experiences. Evolution of Casino Representations in Video Games The representation of wagering parlours in video games has evolved from simple pokies and card games to complex, immersive environments. Early computerised entertainment included basic gaming elements, but contemporary titles, along with mobile casinos, have added elaborate punting features and missions. For example, Grand Theft Auto V includes…

Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had only 18 customers in Mombasa and Nairobi. This was during the colonial period when the use of the telephone was the preserve of the white settlers. It was not until the 1960s that those red telephone booths were installed in major towns in Kenya. Then…

EcoFlow has announced its highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale. The event kicks off on 14th June and runs through 28th June, offering customers in South Africa incredible discounts on a range of EcoFlow’s most popular products. The Mid-Year Sale coincides with the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, ensuring fans can enjoy uninterrupted entertainment with reliable and sustainable power solutions. EcoFlow’s innovative portable power stations are designed to power almost any home appliance, from TVs and microwaves to refrigerators, making them an essential addition to any household, not only during periods of loadshedding but also on a daily basis to help save…

OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone while pointing out the full-stack technological revolution and ecosystem restructuring of AI phones in the future. Further to this, OPPO also shared a glimpse of the smarter and more convenient life set to arrive via AI phones with industry partners from Google, MediaTek, and IDC. OPPO pledges to democratize AI phones by bringing generative AI to all product lines With their large global reach, advanced connectivity, and multimodal capabilities, smartphones are well-positioned as the most important personal AI device. Despite the ubiquity of smartphones, however, OPPO believes that…