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AI spending doubles in 2026 , but the real story is the panic: 50% of CEOs say their job depends on getting it right. Surprise finding? Africa is beating the West on workforce readiness (55% upskilled). The era of Agentic AI is here.

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CEOs Are Terrified of Missing the AI Boom—and Africa Is Leaving Them in the Dust
Investment is doubling, "Agentic AI" is taking over, and half of the world's chief executives think their job security depends on getting it right.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Warner Bros. have secured a global court order to wipe out over 150 pirate websites. From Fmovies to 1337x, is your go-to streaming site on the hit list? Check the full list of domains facing a 72-hour shutdown.
Massive piracy crackdown: 1337x, Fmovies, and 150+ others facing global shutdown (full list inside)
If you’ve noticed your favorite "free" movie site acting glitchy or disappearing entirely this week, you aren't alone. In a massive escalation of the war against piracy, a coalition of entertainment giants, including Warner Bros., Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Crunchyroll, has secured a sweeping order from the High Court in New Delhi. The goal? To take down over 150 piracy websites not just in India, but globally. And for the first time, the court is going directly after the domain registrars. The "global" takedown order Piracy crackdowns usually involve ordering local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block specific URLs.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Uber discontinues Visa card payments in Kenya due to rising processing costs, pivoting to M-Pesa and mobile money alternatives.
Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift
Uber discontinues Visa card payments in Kenya due to rising processing costs, pivoting to M-Pesa and mobile money alternatives.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
The Trump administration has indefinitely frozen immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including 22 African nations. Here's what this means for the continent.
Here’s the Complete List of African Countries with Paused US Immigrant Visas
The Trump administration has indefinitely frozen immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including 22 African nations. Here's what this means for the continent.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
KNEC has released the 2025 KPSEA and KILEA performance reports. Here's how to access your child's results online at kpsea.knec.ac.ke and how schools can download slips via the CBA portal.
How to check KILEA and KPSEA 2025 results online
The wait is officially over for Grade 6 learners and their families. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the performance reports for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA). If you have a child who sat for these exams in October 2025, here is everything you need to know about the results and a step-by-step guide on how to access them. What you need to know Before you dive into the portal, here is a quick recap of the 2025 assessment:
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January 14, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Apple launches Creator Studio subscription bundle at $12.99/month, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro—undercutting Adobe Creative Cloud at fraction of the cost.
Apple Declares War on Adobe with Aggressive ‘Creator Studio’ Subscription
Apple launches Creator Studio subscription bundle at $12.99/month, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro—undercutting Adobe Creative Cloud at fraction of the cost.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Uganda's government orders nationwide internet shutdown 36 hours before January 15 election, blocking all public connectivity amid opposition and international condemnation.
Uganda Shuts Down Internet Two Days Before Election
Uganda's government orders nationwide internet shutdown 36 hours before January 15 election, blocking all public connectivity amid opposition and international condemnation.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Pentagon integrates Grok AI into classified networks while UK launches regulatory investigation into X's deepfake capabilities, exposing divergent AI governance strategies
Pentagon moves to deploy Musk’s Grok AI even as concerns grow over deepfakes
Pentagon integrates Grok AI into classified networks while UK launches regulatory investigation into X's deepfake capabilities, exposing divergent AI governance strategies
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January 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Parents remain unaware of toxic streamers their children follow. iShowSpeed's Africa tour reveals a hidden influencer ecosystem requiring urgent parental engagement and digital literacy.
iShowSpeed’s Africa Tour Is a Wake-Up Call: Parents Must Reckon With the Influencers Their Kids Actually Follow
Parents remain unaware of toxic streamers their children follow. iShowSpeed's Africa tour reveals a hidden influencer ecosystem requiring urgent parental engagement and digital literacy.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
UK regulator Ofcom investigates X's Grok AI for generating nonconsensual deepfakes. PM Starmer warns platform could lose self-regulation rights if it fails to comply.
UK Launches Unprecedented Regulatory Action Against X Over Grok’s Illegal Deepfakes
UK regulator Ofcom investigates X's Grok AI for generating nonconsensual deepfakes. PM Starmer warns platform could lose self-regulation rights if it fails to comply.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
UK–Kenya Tech Hub and Viktoria Ventures Partner to Train Kenya’s Next Generation of Angel Investors and Open Cross-Border Deal Flow
From Chamas to Syndicates: The New Push to Turn Kenya’s Middle Class into Venture Capitalists
A new initiative mandates a $1,000 commitment for Kenyan angel investors, moving the ecosystem from passive learning to active capital deployment.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Leaks reveal Instagram is developing three major new features: AI-powered transitions for Stories, AI voice filters for DMs, and a seamless QR code login for tablets. Here are the full details on what is coming.
Instagram preps AI-powered transitions in Stories, voice filters for DMs, & QR code login for tablets
Meta’s relentless push to integrate artificial intelligence into every corner of its ecosystem isn’t slowing down. Following a slew of updates to WhatsApp and Facebook, Instagram appears to be the next major beneficiary of new creative and utility features. According to findings by reliable reverse engineer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is currently developing three distinct features: AI transitions for photos in Stories, AI voice filters for DMs, and a long-awaited QR code login flow for tablets. Here is a closer look at what is coming. AI transitions for Instagram Stories…
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January 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi exits role after 3 years

After being on the forefront of global tech giant Microsoft operations in Kenya as the Country Manager for 3 and a half years, Phyllis Migwi has announced that she is stepping down from the role in February. This is since…
Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi exits role after 3 years
After being on the forefront of global tech giant Microsoft operations in Kenya as the Country Manager for 3 and a half years, Phyllis Migwi has announced that she is stepping down from the role in February. This is since taking over the position in 2022 replacing Kendi Ntiwga. On a post Phyllis shared on her LinkedIn page, she prepares transition into her next role and says the time has comes for new leadership and passing the baton to someone who can continue building upon the firm foundation she and others have laid.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Realme returns to OPPO as sub-brand amid Chinese smartphone market consolidation; VIVO thrives regionally while OPPO struggles with component costs and margin compression.
Realme Returns to OPPO After 7 Years as Chinese Smartphone Market Consolidates Under Pressure
Realme returns to OPPO as sub-brand amid Chinese smartphone market consolidation; VIVO thrives regionally while OPPO struggles with component costs and margin compression.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Apple leads 2025 smartphone market with 20% share, but AI-driven memory shortages threaten 2026 growth and affordability.
Apple Overtakes Samsung to Lead Global Smartphone Market in 2025
Apple leads 2025 smartphone market with 20% share, but AI-driven memory shortages threaten 2026 growth and affordability.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Apple Taps Google Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri in Landmark AI Partnership

Apple officially confirms Google Gemini will power next-generation Siri, launching with iOS 26.4 in March/April 2026 under a billion-dollar partnership.
Apple Taps Google Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri in Landmark AI Partnership
Apple officially confirms Google Gemini will power next-generation Siri, launching with iOS 26.4 in March/April 2026 under a billion-dollar partnership.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
iShowSpeed’s Nairobi livestream shattered Africa tour records with massive crowds, 360K new subscribers and viral moments across Kenya’s capital.
iShowSpeed’s Nairobi Takeover: How Kenya Broke His Africa Tour Records!
iShowSpeed breaks records in Nairobi, hitting 48 million subscribers and gaining 360,000 fans in a historic six-hour viral Kenya livestream.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM
iShowSpeed’s Nairobi livestream shattered Africa tour records with massive crowds, 360K new subscribers and viral moments across Kenya’s capital.
iShowSpeed’s Nairobi Takeover: How Kenya Broke His Africa Tour Records!
iShowSpeed breaks records in Nairobi, hitting 48 million subscribers and gaining 360,000 fans in a historic six-hour viral Kenya livestream.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM