Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
For the Kenyan Consumer, Home internet solutions have seen a rise in offerings. More and more players are getting into the space each trying to have a unique selling point. While main players like Safaricom, Zuku, and Jamii Telcom dominate…
After announcing in 2022, its environmental strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Samsung Electronics has now developed the SolarCell Remote. SolarCell remote is the industry’s first rechargeable TV remote control. It has…
When trading the forex market, having the right tools and strategies is crucial for success. MT4 is a widely acclaimed trading platform with powerful features and capabilities to enhance your trading experience. In this article, we will…
Safaricom is no doubt the biggest Telco in the country. This is and has been the case with the second player, Airtel, seeming to have stagnated. Safaricom’s network coverage is quite good across the country with 4G coverage and now even 5G…
Kenya has been voted to host the next Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) General Assembly scheduled for 2024. The vote took place during the 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Burkina Faso on 11th May 2023. This…
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) has introduced high-speed weigh-in-motion bridges along the busy Busia weighbridge. Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) is a technology that doesn’t require vehicles to stop for weighing. Weigh-In-Motion is…
Tanzania President Dr. Suluhu Samia was the chief guest as Tanzania Community Network Alliance (TCNA) signed a contract to deploy 758 internet towers that will build Community Networks. The 758 towers will reach 1,407 villages and are…
Airtel Uganda has followed Airtel Kenya in rolling out eSims. eSIM stands for Embedded SIM, which is a small, programmable chip that is embedded directly into a device such as a smartphone or tablet. eSIM technology allows as many as five…
Safaricom Ethiopia through its newly established and wholly owned subsidiary, Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC (Private Limited Company) received the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of Ethiopia. The…
Bangbet is a leading online betting platform in Kenya that offers a wide range of sports betting options for sports enthusiasts across the country. Launched in 2019, it has quickly gained a reputation for being a reliable, convenient and…
by Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and supportive infrastructure. According to…
Airtel Uganda today convened with Key industry stakeholders to launch an Open Application Programming Interface (API) for their payments products. The initiative is Airtel’s move not to miss out on the cashless economy that keeps growing…
If you have been on social media the last few days, you may have heard that the Facebook Page affiliated with Kabarak University was hacked. The verified page with more than 40k likes and 70k followers is now controlled by an unknown…
Mobile app programming is very fashionable today, obviously due to the enormous success of smartphones and their constant spread like wildfire. We are talking about a sector that is truly full of opportunities, not only for users but also…
Laundry is an essential chore that everyone has to do, but not everyone has access to a washer and dryer. That’s why Laundromats play a crucial role in our communities, providing a convenient and affordable solution for people to get their…
The smartphone industry continues to face significant challenges, as a preliminary report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) indicates that worldwide smartphone shipments have declined by 14.6% year-over-year to 268.6 million…
Realme has today announced the launch of the realme C55 in Kenya. This is the latest in the company’s growing C series an is available starting from Ksh 24,899 for the 8GB RAM variant with 256GB of storage. There is a 6GB variant with 64…
As Kenyans still face tough economic times, Equity Bank has made a bizarre move to introduce fees for transaction confirmation alerts sent via SMS. According to a notice sent to its more than 10 million customers, a standard SMS charge of…
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to use the same WhatsApp account across multiple devices. In a blog post, the company confirmed that this feature is an extension of a similar feature that was introduced…
Monitoring kids can be challenging, especially for working parents with busy professional lives. With the demands of work and the limited time available, parents may need help to keep track of their children’s activities, behavior, and…
Sharing files is common in many organizations, including schools and businesses. However, you may need to convert these files from one format to another to perform your intended action. For example, to edit a PDF file, you need to convert…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has licensed nine more online taxi operators, bringing the total number of licensed companies to 14 in just five months. The new companies licensed are An Nisa Taxi, Hava Net, H Cab, PTG,…
From phishing and ransomware attacks to unintended misuse and nation-state actors, cyber threats show themselves in various kinds. Today, more organizations are at risk of these threats. For one, there has been an increase in online…
As smartphones keep getting expensive by the day, there are those who still need reliable devices without spending a ton of cash on one. For anyone who is looking for a smartphone under Ksh 10,000, I will try and highlight some of the top…
