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X, YouTube Tighten Monetization Rules, Threatening Kenya's Content Aggregator Economy
Major platforms crack down on unoriginal content as X launches Original Content Rewards and YouTube raises monetization thresholds. Kenya's Sh1.07 billion creator economy faces significant disruption.
KRA Gains Enhanced Powers to Crack Down on Housing Levy Defaulters, Threatens Asset Seizures
KRA now empowered to freeze bank accounts and seize assets from housing levy defaulters under Finance Act 2026. Over Sh100 billion evaded despite Sh200 billion collected since 2023.
Hustler Fund Loan Repayment via Safaricom Bonga Points: Step-by-Step Guide
Facing a 15% default rate, the Hustler Fund now lets borrowers redeem Safaricom Bonga Points to clear outstanding loans. Learn how the conversion works.
New Competition Bill Targets Uber, Bolt Over Unfair Fare-Setting Practices in Kenya
Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces "strategic market position" concept to regulate ride-hailing platforms. Proposed law imposes Sh10 million fines for abusive commercial practices against drivers.
Safaricom Senior Managers Receive Sh707.5 Million in Free Shares as Stock Compensation Scheme Grows
Safaricom awards 20.1 million free shares worth Sh707.5 million to senior managers including CEO Peter Ndegwa. Share price nearly triples since 2023, boosting employee stock compensation value.
TSC Introduces Mandatory 5-Year License Renewal Through New Teacher Professional Development Programme
Teachers Service Commission proposes 5-year teaching license renewal via free TPD programme. New digital platform offers separate modules for classroom teachers and school administrators in Kenya.
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Safaricom Patches My OneApp: Free Data Access and "Send to Bank Hakikisha" Roll Out
Safaricom is pushing forward with a major revamp of its My OneApp, the super app that's been going through a bumpy ride since its April launch. The se...
Kenya's 5G Network Subscriptions Surge to 1.9 Million as Users Consume Data at Triple National Average
5G subscriptions in Kenya grow to 1.9 million with 170,656 new users added quarterly. 5G users consume 53.5 GB monthly—over three times the national mobile broadband average.
Starlink's Kenya Network Performance Deteriorates as Subscriber Growth Strains Capacity
Starlink average speeds in Kenya drop 26% to 34.55 Mbps as subscriber base expands. Network bandwidth bottlenecks emerge while local ISPs gain competitive ground in Kenyan market.
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