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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Cybersecurity and AI Reforms https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/02/kenya-cybersecurity-ai-governance/

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PrimeVale Launches Property Platform That Pairs Listings With Research https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/02/primevale-kenya-real-estate-marketplace/

Kenya recorded 3.37 billion #cyber threat events in Q1 2026 alone. Yet most #SMEs are still operating without a formal security policy, assuming they're too small to be a target. That assumption is costly. Kaspersky has put together a free guide breaking down the cyber threats facing small and mid-sized businesses in #Kenya and what you can do about it. It covers: → The most common attack vectors hitting SMEs right now → Why basic antivirus is no longer enough → A practical checklist to assess where your business stands → How to get enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise price tag Download it free here https://techtrendske.co.ke/kaspersky-smb-report/

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Teasers Hint at a New Foldable Direction https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-teaser-fold-design

Britam Takes BetaLab Into Venture Capital With Sh1.9 Billion Startup Plan https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/britam-betalab-startup-fund/⁠

Why Meta Walked Away From Kalshi to Build Its Own Prediction Market App https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/meta-kalshi-acquisition-arena/⁠

ILO and Microsoft Launch Digital Skills Programme for Refugee and Host Community Youth in Kenya https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/kenya-digital-skills-programme-1700-youth/⁠

Google Cloud Brings New AI Investments to Africa at Inaugural Johannesburg Summit https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/google-cloud-africa-summit-2026-ai-investments/⁠

The TechTrends Podcast Google Africa MD Alex Okosi explains why profitability is becoming the new benchmark for African startups, how AI is reshaping growth, and what founders should focus on next. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jfq7hqpkX1o?si=NlTZZb0kS0MFIHxY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V9O9pYGEWENXjhAoh7aei?si=Vo90TElZRnmbf7eNnS_o8A&nd=1&dlsi=b1cde295f5fc4c26 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-techtrends-podcast-inside-googles-african-ai/id1745661123?i=1000774822135⁠

Why Sony Is Leaving PlayStation Game Discs Behind in 2028 https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/sony-ends-playstation-game-discs-2028/

Jerry Soko Takes the Helm at MTN Eswatini as CEO https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/mtn-appoints-jerry-soko-mtn-eswatini-ceo/

Absa Bank Kenya Expands Youth Push Through Gen Z Connect https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/absa-bank-kenya-gen-z-connect-partnership/

Kenya's Revised MSMEs Policy 2026 Puts Business Finance at the Centre https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/07/01/revised-msmes-policy-2026-kenya/

Kenya Rolls Out Digital Marine Cargo Insurance as Mandatory Cover Begins https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/kenya-marine-cargo-insurance-digital-platform/⁠

Jitume Digital Media Training Graduates 2,700 Youth as Kenya Expands AI Skills https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/jitume-digital-media-training-2700-youth/⁠

TIDAL Puts Artist Consent at the Centre of AI Music Royalties https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/tidal-ai-generated-music-royalties/

Mastercard Opens Africa Cybersecurity Center as Digital Risks Grow https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/mastercard-africa-cybersecurity-center/⁠

Ziidi Trader Crosses KSh1 Billion as Small Investors Build Momentum https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/ziidi-trader-ksh1-billion-turnover/

WhatsApp Username Reservations Are Open. Here's Why Meta Started With Claims First https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/06/30/whatsapp-username-reservations/