Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Internet service provider, Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Taveta Town in Taita Taveta County to provide affordable Internet and unlock opportunities for households and businesses. This brings the number of counties…
Samsung teased an addition to its wearable portfolio alongside the official unveiling of Galaxy S24 during its Unpacked Event on Wednesday, January 17th. The wearable, dubbed “Galaxy Ring”, seeks to offer a more discreet and comfortable…
Samsung announced its latest flagship smartphone lineup last night in Kenya, the Galaxy S24 series. The trio include the base model, the Plus model and the Ultra model. Samsung shipped the S24 series with Galaxy AI and a few iterative…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced its attainment of the Cisco Gold Certified Partner certification level for its South African operations. Liquid SA is now one of a few select partners in Africa to achieve this…
Invest Africa has announced a strategic partnership with global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy, S-RM. The combination of S-RM’s intelligence and strategic support, with Invest Africa’s well-established network, will…
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 in the Kenyan market unleashing new mobile experiences with Galaxy AI. Galaxy S series leads the way into a new era that will forever change how mobile devices empower…
OPPO plans to launch its new flagship, the Oppo Reno11 series, in the Kenyan market on 25th January 2024. The Oppo Reno 11 series will be available in two variants i.e. The Oppo Reno11 and the Oppo Reno11 Pro, both of which are both 5G…
OPPO Kenya is set to launch the Reno11 Series on January 25, 2024. The Reno11 series comes with ColorOS 14 and the launch marks a significant milestone as OPPO ColorOS celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Reno11 is the successor to the…
It appears that Google isn’t done with layoffs with more job cuts expected throughout the year according to an internal memo sent to the staff by CEO, Sundar Pichai. This comes just days after the tech company laid off hundreds of…
Google introduced two features for search on their Android devices: Circle to Search and Multisearch. According to Google, Circle to Search is “a new way to search on your Android phone by circling, highlighting, scribbling or tapping what…
Kenyan-based fintech, Sycamore Capital, has commercially launched its Cashlet App following successful testing and regulatory oversight over the past 2 years. This comes after the fintech made its exit from the Capital Markets Authority…
Samsung has lifted the veil on its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S24 series which comprises the Ultra, the Plus and the regular model during this year’s first Unpacked event. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The S24 Ultra features a flat…
Airtel Money is a mobile money platform offered by Kenyan telecommunications company, Airtel Kenya. It is also available in 13 other African countries through the parent company, Airtel Africa. It allows customers to make payments and…
Recent research conducted by German researchers delves into the impact of SEO spam on the quality of search results across major search engines, with a primary focus on Google. The year-long analysis, encompassing over 7000 product…
Zandaux, a B2B e-commerce platform that connects sellers and buyers across Africa, officially launched its operations in Kenya yesterday. The company has been operational in Kenya for about a year but the official launch was yesterday.…
In recent years, Kenya has become a thriving hub for technological innovation, embracing advancements that extend beyond conventional boundaries. One fascinating facet of this digital evolution is the emergence of crypto gaming – a…
The financial landscape in Africa is undergoing rapid transformation, with cryptocurrency emerging as a captivating sector. In light of this digital-asset revolution, there is an increasing demand for comprehensive and accessible…
Kenya stands at the forefront of mobile connectivity and social media usage in East Africa, boasting 63.94 million connections and 10.55 million users, respectively. Analyzing and comprehending follower data is essential for individuals…
Showmax has announced the revamped packages and refreshed brand identity that will be available on its platform next month. Showmax 2.0 will officially launch on January 26 when Multichoice will start migrating the current subscribers’…
I&M Bank has opened 8 new branches in Kenya as part of its retail expansion strategy to further strengthen its presence in the region. As a leading financial partner for growth, the opening of the new branches has signaled I&M Bank’s…
Kenya-based fintech, Sycamore Capital, has announced that it has successfully exited the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an intermediary services platform provider. With this exit, the fintech has announced the commercial launch…
The ‘Airtel Customer Care on Wheels’ is one of the latest innovations that demonstrates the importance of getting closer to the customer. It provides a customer experience that seamlessly connects subscribers to the company’s services at…
Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator program, which aims at accelerating early stage startups to grow and scale their businesses. The three-month…
Equity Bank has introduced an unsecured overdraft facility for its customers. The facility, dubbed Boostika, is similar to Safaricom’s Fuliza and allows customers to overdraw up to Ksh 100,000 from their accounts. This can be used for…
