Caleb Sama

Kenya

Editor-in-Chief at Techweez

Film and Video Games Critic at Freelance

Editor-in-chief of a tech publication, which means I speak fluent gadget and I can argue about commas | I can also quote the LOTR Trilogy Extended Edition.

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University Student Fined KES 7.5 Million for Defamatory Facebook Posts

1 week ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

A University of Nairobi law student has learned an expensive lesson about social media consequences after being ordered to pay KES 7.5 million for defamatory Facebook posts. Kevin Ndung’u, a third-year student, now faces a debt that could derail his entire future over posts he made three years ago. The trouble began when Ndung’u posted allegations about Benard Kagia, a driver for Prophet David Owuor of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry.
New Platform Brings All African AI Policies Under One Database

1 week ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

A new digital platform launched today in Nairobi aims to solve a persistent problem in African AI governance: scattered, hard-to-find policy documents that make tracking regulatory developments across the continent nearly impossible. The African AI Policy Repository, created by digital governance advocate Betty W. Kyalo, centralizes official AI strategies, policy bills, and digital roadmaps from African nations into a single, searchable database.
Regulator Fines Stations Using Religious Shows to Push Gambling

1 week ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

The Communications Authority of Kenya has imposed hefty fines on broadcasters caught exploiting religious programming to promote unlicensed gambling operations, following a viral NTV exposé that revealed the extent of the problem. This regulatory crackdown comes after 33 broadcasters were caught violating licensing rules by disguising betting promotions as faith-based initiatives.
Kenya Plans Mega Sale of Safaricom Shares to Raise Over a Billion Dollars

1 week ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

Kenya is preparing to execute what could become East Africa’s largest corporate transaction in recent history. The government plans to sell a huge chunk of its remaining 34.9% stake in Safaricom, the region’s telecom giant, with the hope of raising KES 149 billion ($1.1 billion) before June 2026. At current market prices of Sh19.90 per share, even a modest sale of 5-10% of the government’s holdings would generate between KES 39.8 billion and KES 79.7 billion.
New Bill Wants to Meter and Monitor How You Use the Internet

1 week ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

Kenya’s Parliament is considering a bill that could make your internet work the same way your electricity bill works: pay only for what you use, down to the last megabyte. The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025, sponsored by Aldai MP Marianne Kitany, wants to completely change how Kenyans pay for internet.
Infinix Unveils the GT 30 Pro with 120 FPS Certification for PUBG

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

Gaming phones don’t need to break the bank, and Infinix nailed that with the GT 20 Pro, a budget smartphone built for gamers. I’m still putting it through its paces, but Infinix isn’t slowing down. They’ve already dropped its successor, the Infinix GT 30 Pro. Unlike its predecessor, which comes with a Dimensity 8200 chipset, the GT 30 Pro is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, a 4nm chip that’s specifically tuned for gaming performance.
The Infinix XPad GT Gaming Tablet Makes Its Debut at $400

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

The gaming tablet market just got more interesting with Infinix’s latest entry. The Infinix XPad GT has arrived as a budget-friendly gaming powerhouse that makes a surprisingly smart bet on older flagship hardware to deliver decent performance without breaking the bank. Infinix has made a clever move by equipping the XPad GT with the Snapdragon 888, the same premium 5nm processor that powered flagship smartphones back in 2021.
ID Checks May Soon Be Required for Social Media in Kenya

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

Kenya is taking steps to protect children online. New guidelines from the Communications Authority (CA) require “age verification mechanisms” for digital platforms, including social media, but what does this really mean for Kenyan internet users? The CA’s official language calls for companies to “implement age verification mechanisms” for digital services. The guidelines don’t specifically mandate ID verification for social media access.
Safaricom Unveils Business Credit via M-PESA and Pochi Wallets

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

Safaricom has launched enhanced credit solutions targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya, expanding financial access for businesses previously underserved by traditional banking systems. The telecommunications giant unveiled two key products today: Fuliza Biashara, an overdraft facility, and Taasi Till, a term loan solution. These digital credit offerings hope to address the critical financing gap faced by Kenya’s entrepreneurial sector.
TVs and Fridges Now Top Loan Collateral in Kenya

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Caleb Sama

In a telling sign of Kenya’s economic challenges, TVs and refrigerators have overtaken cars as the most common collateral for short-term bank loans. This shift reveals the growing financial strain among Kenyan families struggling in the country’s softening economy. According to the Business Registration Service (BRS), over 291,000 household items have been used to secure loans since July 2021, which is more than any other type of movable property.