Naftary Thitu

Nairobi

Technical Writer at Techweez

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How Connected Africa Summit 2025 Is Driving Africa’s Digital Transformation

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

At the Connected Africa Summit 2025 held in Diani, Kenya, African leaders made a significant move from talk to tangible progress. This year’s summit went beyond declarations. For the first time, leaders formally committed to establishing a multi-stakeholder working group tasked with tracking how individual countries implement the Declaration’s seven pillars.
Apple to Launch iOS 26 and Unify Its Software Branding

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Apple is reportedly preparing to rename all of its major operating systems, marking a dramatic shift in branding strategy that will debut at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. According to a Bloomberg report, the Cupertino-based tech giant plans to ditch the current sequential version numbering (like iOS 18 and macOS 15) in favor of year-based version names, starting with iOS 26, macOS 26, and their ecosystem counterparts.
Kenya Strengthens Regional Tourism and Global Reach at POATE 2025

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Kenya is working hard to attract more tourists by improving travel options and strengthening relationships with other East African countries. At the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Uganda, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano explained how better roads, flights, and easier travel between countries are helping Kenya grow its tourism industry.
ICTA Chair and CEO Push for Digital Unity at Connected Africa Summit

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

The ongoing Connected Africa Summit has drawn delegates from 24 countries, including technology leaders and policymakers from the United States and the UAE, highlighting the continent’s growing interest in cohesive digital transformation. At the forefront of discussions was Kenya’s own digital steward, the ICT Authority (ICTA).
Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom and CA Sued in Data Rollover Lawsuit

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Kenya’s top telecom operators, Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom, are facing legal heat over what an ICT lawyer describes as outdated practices in the handling of mobile data bundles. In a move that could reshape Kenya’s telecom policies, lawyer and ICT practitioner Adrian Kamotho has dragged the three telcos to the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal, alongside the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
Google’s Veo 3 Is Blurring the Line Between Reality and AI

1 week ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Google has officially raised the bar in AI video generation with its latest model, Veo 3, developed by Google DeepMind. Introduced at Google I/O 2025, this tool is capable of creating cinematic videos so realistic that many online viewers can’t tell them apart from human-made productions.
Signal Blocks Microsoft Recall Feature to Protect Private Chats

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Signal, the renowned encrypted messaging app, has taken a major step to protect its users from potential privacy breaches caused by Microsoft’s new AI-powered Recall feature on Windows 11. In its latest update, Signal has updated its Windows 11 desktop application to prevent Microsoft’s Recall feature from capturing screenshots of private conversations.
How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport Online in 2025: A Complete Guide

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

If you’re planning to travel abroad from Kenya, the first official document you’ll need is a valid passport. Fortunately, applying for one has become easier and more efficient, thanks to the Kenyan government’s digital platform, eCitizen. Gone are the days of long queues and endless paperwork; today, most of the application process happens online, with only a single in-person visit required. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of applying for a Kenyan passport in 2025.
Google I/O 2025 Highlights: Gemini, XR Glasses & Project Astra

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

Google I/O 2025 is officially underway. From AI-powered search and wearables to a new universal assistant and next-gen Android XR devices, Google is doubling down on making artificial intelligence the core of everything. Here’s a complete breakdown of the biggest announcements (so far) from the event. Google unveiled Gemini 2.5, the most advanced version of its flagship AI model yet.
BitLocker Boot Loop Chaos? Microsoft Releases Fix After Botched May Update

2 weeks ago | techweez.com | Naftary Thitu

May 2025 brought with it some critical challenges for Windows users. Following the routine Patch Tuesday updates, users began reporting serious system issues that triggered BitLocker recovery prompts, blue screens of death (BSODs), and failed upgrades. In response, Microsoft has released two emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates: KB5061768 for Windows 10 and KB5059442 for Windows 11. On May 13, Microsoft rolled out cumulative update KB5058379 for Windows 10.