Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Last month (July 2022), KRA alerted the public and all VAT-registered taxpayers of the transitioning of VAT-registered taxpayers from the old electronic tax registers to the Tax Invoice Management System (TIMs). The transition was to be…
If your family or household is like most these days, you likely pay for at least one or multiple streaming services each month, such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, or Disney+. We have access to more quality content than…
By Habib Mahakian, Vice President – Emerging Africa, Dell Technologies Our world needs technology now more than ever. The future of the economy and our communities depends on the ability of government, business, and stakeholders to address…
It is indisputable that M-Pesa is currently the most widely accepted and used mode of payment in Kenya. The service allows its users to store and transfer money through their mobile phones. Launched by Kenya’s largest mobile operator,…
I have been a longtime user of Pocket since late 2015. I’m always following multiple internet rabbit holes and keeping up with open tabs has become a hassle and the bookmarking app has become an important arsenal while I’m browsing the…
Earlier this month, EDOMx Ltd In partnership with Safaricom and Equity Bank had plans to launch Faraja, a zero-interest credit service that would allow users to to shop for goods of up to Ksh 100,000 and pay later in installments. The…
Airtel Kenya has announced the split of its mobile money business into a separate entity. The separate entity will be known as Airtel Money Kenya Limited and comes alive after the entry of a minority shareholder into the venture. The new…
Introduction: Starting first and foremost, let us shed some light on the basic concepts regarding what basically is a vertical form fill sealing machine also commonly known as the VFFS in the industrial sector. The vertical form fill…
We have been waiting for this implementation for a while and it is finally here. From today, Telkom T-Kash and Airtel Money users can make payments to any M-Pesa paybill number without any restrictions. This is good news for the end users…
Corruption has been a major setback to development in Kenya for over four decades. What is corruption? Corruption is the abuse of public power for private gain. Kenya ranks 128 out of 180 according to the 2021 Corruption Perception Index…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is currently offering smart driving license enrollment services at KICC. This, according to the transport regulator, is part of the Africa Mashariki Transport Award, which seeks to…
Online casinos have risen to prominence as the go-to platforms for millions of gamblers. And to think, just over two decades ago, people shunned the idea of online gambling, adopting online casinos into mainstream gambling is welcome. But…
Back in March 2022, we learned that taxi app Little was planning to launch an e-bike. This was at a time when the industry was busy with the launch of electric vehicles. Around the same period, BasiGo had launched two electric buses, but…
The chances of getting scammed are getting higher in recent times. More and more Kenyans are reporting online scams and cyber-attacks every day. An online scam is a dishonest scheme orchestrated via the internet to fleece innocent,…
Nokia’s first tablet, the Nokia T20 is a refreshing, albeit late, take on a popular and much sought after form factor for connected devices. The delightfully built 10.4-inch tab boasts a minimalist design measuring 9.75 inches in length,…
The Kenyan Government has published new rules for the digital taxi platforms that will see the services lower the commission they require from drivers to 18%. These rules have been published by Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet…
Bolt has opened its Africa head office in Nairobi joining a number of tech companies that have chosen Kenya as their regional hub. Microsoft opened the ADC offices earlier this year and Google is planning to do a similar thing in the…
Not too long ago the only subscriptions that people had were for their local gym or library. These days, there is a subscription for everything. Moreover, in the past, people paid for these services with cash so they knew they were…
Betting is a big thing in Kenya, and while some betting companies have seen their operation clipped by not following through with existing laws and regulations, those that have abided by existing legal frameworks have been thriving. To…
And here we are on another ride! Promotions are being shown on numerous smartphones, including the most popular ones right now. To provide you with the finest deals, we have carefully examined every offer. Masoko is currently offering Open…
Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University have shortlisted 10 start- ups for the Women in tech program. The Program targets women led start-ups that are looking to scale up their business through…
Suppose you are one of those individuals who want to feel the Android ecosystem freely and are still stuck on your iOS gadget. This article explains what you need to. As of the publication of this article, Google has already enrolled in an…
Showmax is making some changes to its subscription packages to make its services appealing to Safaricom customers. The company has announced that it has lowered its mobile subscriptions bought and paid for via M-PESA. These new price…
Now try to imagine this: your phone starts functioning abnormally all of a sudden, the battery starts draining faster, and you start receiving funny messages. All of a sudden, you start sweating and panicking, only to come to realize that…
