From October 1, 2026, businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform will face a major change in how they pay to communicate with customers. Meta is set to begin charging for certain messages that businesses have traditionally been able to send without an additional per-message fee, including customer-service responses. The change could significantly increase communication costs […]
OpenAI is rolling out a teen-specific version of ChatGPT for users aged 13–17, featuring stronger safety safeguards, healthier-use tools and expanded parental controls. Announced on August 18, 2026, the system can automatically switch accounts to the teen experience when OpenAI estimates a user is under 18 or when the user identifies as being between 13 […]
Arsenal and Manchester City will renew one of English football’s fiercest modern rivalries when they meet in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The match will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm UK time, or 5pm in Kenya. The encounter provides an intriguing opening to […]
Kenyans could soon face changes in the way they pay for internet services if proposed regulations requiring providers to bill customers according to data consumption become law. The proposal has sparked concern among telecommunications operators, who warned MPs that implementing usage-based billing would require major investments in technology, monitoring systems and sophisticated billing infrastructure. During […]
Not long ago, students were expected to solve problems manually, spend hours researching in libraries, and complete assignments using only pen and paper. While those methods built valuable skills, the world has changed dramatically. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now transforming education, business, healthcare, finance, and virtually every modern workplace. Instead of banning AI in schools, […]
Kenya is moving to eliminate low-end mobile phones that rely on outdated charging systems, following a new directive requiring all devices sold or manufactured in the country to support USB Type-C ports. The shift is part of a broader effort to modernise the mobile market while aligning with global standards aimed at improving convenience and […]
European stakeholders have unveiled a new social media platform known as W, positioning it as an alternative to existing global platforms amid rising concerns over digital influence and control. The initiative comes at a time when critics argue that Elon Musk’s X has increasingly been used to attack, pressure, or demean other countries through unregulated […]
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kenya has reinforced the rights of musicians, sending a strong message to young artists about protecting their work. The ruling follows a copyright infringement case that has now set two major legal milestones. Firstly, the court confirmed that anyone seeking to use a musician’s work for commercial […]
A young content creator from Nairobi has captured international attention after demonstrating how social media can be a force for good. Godfrey Mwamburi Wavonya, known online as ‘duty_boy_stylish,’ was recently named one of ten global winners to join YouTube star MrBeast on a charity mission in Ghana. The recognition came during the 2026 One Billion […]
In an industry built on visibility, hype, and celebrity culture, OGOPA DJs chose the opposite path – silence, distance, and near-total anonymity. It’s founders strictly focused on ‘service delivery’ not drama. Behind the iconic brand are two brothers, Lucas and Francis Bikedo, founders of OGOPA DJs, a record label established in 2000 that went on […]