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The US DOJ and FBI have uncovered a massive student aid fraud scheme with over $200M in suspected losses linked to networks in Kenya. Under 'Operation Ghostbusters,' officials warn the international hunt has only just begun. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/30/us-s…

Binance is facing one of its largest security breaches ever, with hackers siphoning approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets across multiple blockchains. While $3 billion has been frozen, the remaining funds are being tracked. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/30/bina…

As fuel pump prices bite, Kenya is considering new fuel efficiency rules for imported cars. The proposed policy targets the average fleet efficiency of importers rather than specific models, encouraging a shift toward hybrids and EVs. Read more techweez.com/2026/10/30/keny…

Binance is investigating what could be the largest crypto theft on record, with analysts estimating that up to $5.8 billion moved out of its wallets. Around $3 billion has been frozen so far. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/30/bina…

Binance could be facing one of the largest crypto hacks in history, with estimates of stolen funds ranging from $2 billion to $5.7 billion. The exchange says user funds are safe, but withdrawals have been suspended on multiple networks.

Alphabet shares fell 12%, wiping out $460 billion in market value after the company reported negative $9.1 billion in quarterly cash flow and rising AI spending. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/29/alph…

Safaricom’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report shows how its technology is evolving, from 18.1 million Fuliza customers and 2.2 million Ziidi investors to more than 70 AI models in production. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/29/safa…

Anthropic has introduced new reporting tools to help businesses track AI costs, measure productivity, and identify ways to improve returns. A Jellyfish report shows that AI coding tools built on Anthropic models now account for about 2% of total engineering costs.

Small businesses receiving payments through M-Pesa could soon have their electronic tax invoices generated by Safaricom under a proposal being discussed with KRA. The proposal would cover a merchant network that grew to 3.1 million by March 2026.

Anthropic is moving beyond AI software into drug development, with a potential treatment for a rare childhood muscle-wasting disease showing promising early results in mice. The company says human trials could begin as soon as late 2028. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/28/anth…

Veteran Kenyan journalist Yvonne Okwara has joined Shuga Global as Head of Investments and Partnerships, less than a day after announcing her exit from Citizen TV. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/28/yvon…

China’s AI boom is facing a sharp financial correction, with the STAR 50 index losing 40% of its value in less than four months, wiping out about $480 billion. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/28/chin…

Apple has unveiled its new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac, both powered by the M6 chip. The MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 with up to 24 hours of battery life, while the iMac starts at $1,499 and offers up to five times faster on-device AI performance than the M4 model.

The parents of a 31-year-old Amazon software engineer with epilepsy have sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged their daughter to secretly reduce her seizure medication and hide it from her doctors before her death in February.

Anthropic has filed for its first public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker ANT, with trading reportedly possible as soon as November 16. The planned IPO could value the Claude maker at up to $2 trillion. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/27/anth…

Kenya plans to expand its fiber-optic network by 44,000km through two projects targeting public institutions and national connectivity infrastructure. The expansion is part of the government's 100,000km Digital Superhighway target. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/27/keny…

Microsoft is giving eligible employees a chance to leave the company with severance packages instead of relying solely on mass layoffs. The offer targets staff at VP level and below in the US, Canada, India, and the UK, as the company continues to adjust its workforce.

Apple has unveiled a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, and slimmer bezels in the same compact design. Starting at $699, it also features improved speakers, a landscape front camera, and support for on-device AI features.

KRA will stop clearing imported goods without a digital marine cargo insurance certificate from November 1, 2026. Importers must obtain cover from an IRA-licensed insurer before filing customs declarations. Read more ⏬ techweez.com/2026/10/27/kra-…

Instagram is testing a new video format called "Features," allowing creators to upload videos up to 90 minutes long as it looks to compete with YouTube. While YouTube shares 55% of ad revenue from videos, Instagram is still exploring how to make long-form content more profitable.