Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Online buying and selling of goods and services, online transactions, high mobile penetration, fast connectivity, a digital savvy population and an increased consumer spending power are among factors increasingly fueling the penetration…
The United States International University – Africa, in collaboration with Microsoft’s 4Afrika Initiative, has today launched Kenya’s first AppFactory at the Incubation and Innovation Center (I2C) in Nairobi. The I2C AppFactory shall…
Microsoft is planning to do away with Windows 10 S and have it replaced with “S Mode” for all Windows 10 versions. Windows 10 S was the company’s flagship product targeting users in the education sector, it was announced in May last year…
HMD Global officially brought back Nokia smartphones towards the end of 2016 with the launch of the Nokia 6 in China. This was the device that the company used to test the waters in China before making it available to users in other…
Tecno Mobile has officially unveiled its first smartphone with an almost bezel-less display in Kenya. We saw this trend with a handful of manufacturers last years and Tecno is finally joining the club with the official unveiling of the…
Do you feel like you’re having trouble connecting to your customer base? Seeing that your once loyal customers are going elsewhere for services or that they haven’t made any purchases in the past few months can be disheartening. The key is…
If you live in Kenya, you have probably heard about Jamii Telecommunications’ new product, Faiba 4G. The service went live over a month ago and even though it is not available countrywide, it has sparked interest among users mainly because…
After possibly the longest wait, Kenya Railways has started the new year at a high notch after the company quietly launched an online booking platform for the Madaraka Express Train service. The platform which was supposed to launch in…
in 2017, we saw a rise in the number of smartphones with thin bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio. For those who do not know about 18:9 aspect ratio, well it refers to the width and height of the phone. Most smartphones we have been using have…
Yesterday, Safaricom sent a huge update to its mySafaricom app. The update was significant and included key additions as we discussed in this post. As a recap, the arrival of M-Shwari services was welcome as users can now use the service,…
Twitter wants us to create as many threads as we possibly can on its platform. The company has made some changes to its platform to make this possible. With the latest changes, users will be able to tap a button while writing their tweet…
Back in September, Apple officially unveiled its latest smartphones, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X. The iPhone X was the star of the show because of its unique design. The front of the iPhone X is all screen with very thin…
As we look forward to closing the year, Jumia Travel takes a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies that will shape the new year. Voice Adaptation, anyone home? Voice is no doubt an ongoing craze across various industries;…
A few weeks ago, OPPO unveiled its latest selfie-centric device, the OPPO F5, in Kenya. This is just one of the three variants of the phone that the company will be bringing into the country. The other two variants include the 6GB OPPO F5…
All DStv Premium customers in Kenya will have the internet TV service Showmax included in their subscription at no additional charge from now until 7 January 2018. All active DStv Premium customers will now be able to access Showmax online…
Mobile internet costs in Kenya can get very high if left unmonitored. If you live here, then you know about this and this can be frustrating if you have a tight budget. You may end up going past what you intended to spend or may be forced…
The latest smartphone from Infinix to be launched in Kenya is the Infinix Zero 5, the main selling point of this device is the camera(s). The phone actually has a dual camera setup at the back that is made of 12MP and 13MP sensors. With…
We all love deals, the thought of spending way less on a product is so good. This is why Black Friday is an event you do not want to miss. During this day (period), you can get amazing deals on products from different vendors. Black Friday…
Last week, Tecno officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Phantom 8. The phone was launched in Dubai and the company did not reveal when it will be available in Kenya and for how much. The phone has already been launched in…
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Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting organizations. Just recently, we saw the Petya and WannaCry ransomware attacks that showed us how vulnerable individuals and organizations are…
Twitter has made a huge change for the first time in eleven years. The company has just increased the character count of tweets from 140 to 280 characters. This is the first time the company is doing so since it debuted its services back…
Using an ecommerce site is all about convenience, you order what you want and wait for it to be delivered to you. The biggest issue some customers have had in Kenya is that it takes a very long time for them to get the products they buy.…
Kenya Railways has announced that Kenyans can now book their Madaraka Express tickets via a simple USSD application. At the moment, the only other ways to get a ticket is by physically going to the train station or by using the call method…
