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Tech | Media | Startups | Podcasts | Sustainability | Founder TechTrends Media (@TechTrendsKE). EA Tech Editor @AfricaBizz, Kenya Correspondent @ITWebAfrica

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Freelance Tech Journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya reporting on tech trends across Africa.

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#TechTrendsChats - Safaricom PLC CEO, Peter Ndegwa

#TechTrendsChats - Safaricom PLC CEO, Peter Ndegwa

TechTrendsChats with Safaricom PLC CEO, Peter Ndegwa. Talking about Safaricom's expansion plans to #Ethiopia …

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LG ThinQ Experience Zone Kenya Launch

LG ThinQ Experience Zone Kenya Launch

LG Electronics has today launched its LG ThinQ Experience Zone in Kenya. The brand shop located at Sarit Cent…

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LG ThinQ Experience Zone Kenya Launch

LG ThinQ Experience Zone Kenya Launch

LG Electronics has today launched its LG ThinQ Experience Zone in Kenya. The brand shop located at Sarit Cent…

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A discussion with Alex Handrah Aime on Facebook's Connectivity Initiatives and Investments in Afr...

A discussion with Alex Handrah Aime on Facebook's Connectivity Initiatives and Investments in Afr...

Listen to this episode from 24Bit on Spotify. In this episode, Nick Kanali sits down with Alex Handrah Aime. …

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A discussion with Alex Handrah Aime on Facebook's Connectivity Initiatives and Investments in Afr...

A discussion with Alex Handrah Aime on Facebook's Connectivity Initiatives and Investments in Afr...

Listen to this episode from 24Bit on Spotify. In this episode, Nick Kanali sits down with Alex Handrah Aime. …

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The Opportunities Fintech brings to Africa, a discussion with Efayomi Carr

The Opportunities Fintech brings to Africa, a discussion with Efayomi Carr

Listen to this episode from 24Bit on Spotify. Nick Kanali sits down with Efayomi Carr to discuss Fintech in A…

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Articles

IBM, Red Hat Launch Lightwell to Tackle Open Source Security Risk

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By Nixon Kanali Verified
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IBM and Red Hat have commercially launched Lightwell, a platform offering automated vulnerability remediation for enterprise open source software, backed by a $5 billion security commitment and a growing roster of technology and consulting partners. Announced on July 9, 2026, in Johannesburg, Lightwell arrives through two offerings: Lightwell Network, now generally available, and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier, which is entering limited availability.
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Nigerian Fintech Gigbanc Winds Down Operations

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By Nixon Kanali Verified
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Nigerian fintech startup Gigbanc has announced it is winding down operations, becoming the latest casualty of the funding downturn affecting early-stage startups across Africa. The company, which set out to build cross-border financial infrastructure for African freelancers, creators, entrepreneurs and businesses, confirmed the decision in a statement signed by its co-founders.
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Rafode Advances Solar Cooling-Box Loan Product for Rural Health Centres in Kenya

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Rafode Ltd, a Kenyan social enterprise focused on rural finance, renewable energy and farm inputs, is reporting progress on a loan product to finance solar-powered cooling boxes for medicine transport and storage. The initiative is being developed with continued support from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot programme.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Communications Assistant

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means you're constantly updating the world on whatever is happening in the field you cover

Awards

Best Tech Blog/Blogger Award

2019 - Tech Journalism

Awarded the top blog/blogger award at the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Awards 2019. The BAKE Awards, since its inception in 2012, has recognized and awarded the best in Kenyan blogging every year. It is organized by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), an organization that promotes online content creation and free expression in Kenya.

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Liquid Telecom Information Enabler Award

2015 - Tech Journalism

Information Enabler is Liquid Telecom Kenya’s two year social entrepreneurship program recognising and supporting local digital start-ups and entrepreneurs who are providing online, local content for the African continent. Information Enabler provides entrepreneurs with the best possible resources, including training, mentorship, and free website hosting and internet services for two years, that can all help accelerate the dissemination of information across Africa.

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