Latest editorial stories from across Kenya.
China has been deleting influencers. Not for spreading misinformation, not for political dissent, but for showing off too much money. Accounts flaunting luxury cars, Hermès bags, private jets, and lifestyles built around conspicuous…
Two names under the Palahala Media Group umbrella are in the running for this year’s Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Awards, with Techweez and Gearhaus both earning nominations in the 10th annual edition of the awards. Public voting…
Somewhere in Nairobi in 2022, a young graphic designer was building her life, brick by brick, thanks to a Fiverr profile, a portfolio, and a client list that formed the foundation of her creative career. She had no way of knowing that the…
Not long ago, the Central Bank of Kenya was in a very different mood about digital lenders. Then CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge called the sector a “wild west.” In April 2020, the CBK cut unregulated mobile loan apps off from the Credit…
By September 2024, USB-C became the standard charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the European Union. This was announced after the European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators agreed. Back in 2015, the first…
There was a time long before Twitter when breaking news meant waiting. It meant a presenter interrupting scheduled programming or a headline crawling across a screen in on a red background. Information moved on the schedules of…
Someone was very sure the answer was Paris. They were wrong. They argued about it anyway, and the table next to them laughed, and somewhere in that moment you understood exactly what Brainbox is about. Techweez’s quiz night series returned…
When the Kenya Pipeline Company went public in January 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stood before the cameras at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and called it a historic moment. This was Kenya’s first government-led IPO in 17…
Kenya is becoming one of Africa’s most important players in the cryptocurrency space, and the transformation is happening fast. Just a few years ago, the Central Bank of Kenya was warning citizens away from virtual currencies. Today, Kenya…
The first Samsung Galaxy S launched in 2010 with a 5MP camera, a plastic body, and a screen that impressed people at the time. 16 years later, the S25 Ultra shoots with a 200MP main sensor, has a titanium frame, and runs AI features that…
For nearly all Kenyans, every day seems like tax season nowadays. Just when you think you’ve given everything you can give to Caesar, KRA finds a new way to dip into your pockets. If you’ve been running a business, collecting rent, or…
People love to jump on online trends. You’ve probably come across or even participated in the ongoing ChatGPT caricature trend that has gone viral and sparked some divisive reactions online. If you’re not aware of what I’m talking about,…
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, who serves as Managing Director of M-PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom, was recently appointed as Chief Executive for Personal and Private Banking at Absa. At face value, it may seem like a…
Social media, in its ideal form, can be a good place for information sourcing. Whether it’s a news update, catching up with the latest trends, memes or the occasional hot tea that wasn’t meant to reach the group chat but somehow did.…
Twitter (or what the cool kids call “X”) is not just a playground for keyboard warriors. Sometimes you get some interesting ideas, like Patrick Kiunyu’s pitch to have your M-Pesa PIN “lie” for you. Let’s say you’re sitting in traffic when…
On January 20, 2026, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) confirmed the final deletion of all biometric data harvested from Kenyan citizens by Tools for Humanity, the entity behind Worldcoin. For many in Kenya’s tech…
The TikTok Next 2026 Trend Report is built around a central idea it calls “Irreplaceable Instinct.” The core argument is simple: as AI becomes more capable, the most valuable things in culture and marketing will be the things technology…
Digital resilience used to mean having a reliable internet connection. Today, that’s no longer enough. Businesses operate across cloud platforms, distributed teams, connected devices, and constant cyber risk. When these systems don’t work…
If you’re confused by the WhatsApp contacts feature, you’re not alone. A 2024 update changed how contacts are stored and synced, and some users have found the experience frustrating. Here’s what the feature is meant to do and why its…
There was a time, not that long ago, when Meta wanted everyone to believe the future of the internet meant strapping on a clunky VR headset and floating around as a legless avatar in weird virtual offices. They called it the Metaverse.…
When Uganda heads to the polls, the spotlight isn’t just on the ballot. Tech’s right there too, front and center. The internet, social media, and all those digital tools are set to play a huge part in the next election, just like they have…
Digital marketing is a rapidly evolving field with several emerging trends set to reshape how brands connect with their audiences. The upcoming years promise significant innovation, driven by technological advancements, changes in consumer…
Something unsettling is happening in East Africa. The same internet that once gave us freedom, connection, and hope is now being turned into a weapon of control. When Tanzania went dark during its election, I could not stop thinking about…
The H-1B visa has been Silicon Valley’s secret weapon for over three decades now. Created in 1990, this program allows companies to temporarily hire skilled foreign workers when they can’t find qualified Americans. Think software engineers…
