Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Globally, 3.7 billion people do not have access to the internet. Half of them are women. In some parts of the world the digital gender divide has been shrinking, but data shows it is growing in Africa. The pandemic has shown that access to…
Kenya logistics company Sendy has finalized a strategic equity investment in a Francophone logistics firm and platform. Kamtar. The development is motivated by recent funding round, following a partnership with Mobility 54 Investment SAS,…
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature that will allow users to continue listening to voice notes even after they close the chat. The feature is currently under development according to WABetaInfo. The feature is dubbed global…
Huawei has today announced the availability of its latest truly wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds 4, in Kenya. The earbuds are available locally starting from Ksh 17,999. You can get them online from Amaya and through offline channels. Huawei…
Huawei continues to cement its position in the audio wearables segment with introduction of Freebuds 4 in the market that will be in the market as from 1st October with pre-orders taking place between 1st Oct and 7th Oct. The other…
Huawei has announced the availability of one of its latest tablets, the Huawei MatePad 11, in Kenya. The tablet is available at Huawei Experience Stores in Kenya with its price set at at Kshs 59,999. The Huawei MatePad 11 is the first from…
Autochek ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda, as Autochek expands further into the African market. The deal will be finalised…
Kenya’s third-largest mobile operator Telkom Kenya is planning to invest in an additional undersea optic cable system. The development, first reported by the Standard, will see Kenya receive its 6th cable connecting the state to other…
WhatsApp is the new tech giant to fall on the chopping board of the Data Protection Commission in Ireland just right after Twitter was caught in a data breach that led to a fine worth 450,000 Euros (Approx. Ksh.58M) last year December. A…
Safaricom Skiza Tunes is the company’s ring-back service that lets users entertain their callers with their favourite sound or music tunes. This service was launched back in 2009 and has seen tremendous growth ever since. Back in 2017, it…
Earlier this year, WhatsApp announced an update to its privacy policy that got so many people angry and worried about the move the messaging app was taking. With this privacy policy update, WhatsApp would share some information with its…
Andela recently announced a new milestone for its developer learning community. Andela Learning Community (ALC) has surpassed 100,000 learners. Andela’s Learning Community (ALC) was launched in 2017 with the belief that brilliance is…
Xiaomi may be doing away with the Mi branding going forward according to XDA developers. The company recently unveiled the new Xiaomi Mix 4 smartphone that did not have the ‘Mi’ branding. At that time, Xiaomi did not say much about this…
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future—reducing waste and creating positive impact—information technology (IT) should be at the forefront. Recent data from United Nations Report indicates that the IT industry produces over…
Twitter is working on a few changes that will inform users if their accounts are suspended or banned from its platform. The company is already testing these changes as some users have seen a banner and the top of their timelines informing…
Showmax Kenya has a number of affordable packages that you can get depending on your needs. Showmax has always been innovative with the product it offers in the country, it was the first video on demand service to introduce mobile-only…
There is nothing worse than something that does not work as it should! This is especially true for Apps, the handy platforms that bring convenience, functionality and entertainment to mobile device users’ lives. Nowadays, a mobile device…
Android 12 will be the next version of Android and it should be unveiled later this year. Google already announced this version but the stable version will only be available towards the end of the year. With this new version of Android 12…
Huawei has confirmed that it will be launching its latest wearable, the Huawei Band 6 in Kenya. This fitness band will be launching later this month and pre-orders have started today. This fitness band was unveiled to a global audience…
Infinix recently launched its NOTE 10 Series in a never seen before launch at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, in Diani Beach. The choice in location is mostly influenced by the brand’s mission to stay true to its rebranding goals of…
The Infinix Note 10 series is the latest from the company to launch in Kenya. The company unveiled this series in Kenya last week with the Note 10 Pro being the star of the show. The Infinix Note 10 Pro is available in Kenya for around Ksh…
Microsoft recently unveiled the Future Ni Digital initiative – a digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and career skills program. Through this initiative, over 50,000 owners of Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) across Kenya will be equipped…
Huawei has today announced the availability of the FreeBuds 4i in Kenya. These are the latest True Wireless Stereo earphones to launch in Kenya and will be available in three colour options of white, red and black. The Huawei FreeBuds 4i…
If You are looking for a new smartphone within the Ksh 15,000 price range, you do have a wide selection to choose from including the new Tecno Spark 7p, the vivo Y20, Realme C15, Galaxy A02s just to name a few. In this post, we will be…
