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Oraimo Expands in Kenya With Bigger Push Into Home and Lifestyle Tech
The consumer tech brand is widening its Kenya business beyond phone accessories into household and personal care products.
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Smartphone Tax Trap: Why a 25% Levy on Phones Could Silence Kenya’s Digital Youth
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 25% excise duty on all mobile phones (smartphones) when they are activated on a network. Many young Kenyans fear this will make phones more expensive and hurt education, business, and online opportunities. The government says it is not a new tax but a simplification of existing charges. This article explains the proposal, the fears, and its possible effects on Kenya’s digital youth.