Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Summary: The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Board has announced the appointment of Louise Steenekamp as its Vice-Chair, effective 15th February 2024. With a rich background in the SAP ecosystem spanning over two decades, Steenekamp’s…
Zoho has partnered with MOMO Pencils, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly stationery in Nairobi, for the “Hope for Literacy” program that works towards eradicating inter-generational poverty in Kenya. Under this program, Zoho will work…
Today, gambling entertainment occupies a place of honor in modern society, attracting the attention of both experienced players and those who are just beginning their journey in the world of gambling. Over the centuries, casinos have…
As Africa slowly inches towards widespread adoption of digital assets, it has become imperative that exchanges provide more cost-effective ways for buying, selling, receiving, and sending other digital assets. Among these assets,…
Kushite ICP set to host the Inter-University Hackathon, a month-long event showcasing the skills of over 700 talented students from 12 top universities across the region. The hackathon, focused on harnessing the transformative power of the…
The African Union Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with AfricaNenda in a collaboration that aims to bridge the gap in financial inclusion. This collaboration seeks to unlock access to the formal financial system for over…
Summary Registration is now open for the 2024 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a bilingual global event set to bring together hundreds of delegates in Accra, Ghana, from April 23rd to April 25th, 2023. For the…
Netflix has been overthrown by Showmax as the continent’s top streaming platform. The two are Africa’s market leaders followed closely by Amazon Prime Video which came in at a distant third. Omdia Research reports that 8-year-old Showmax…
Apple makes some of the best smartphones that compete with its rivals in the Android world as well. Just last year, its top models ranked high in the top ten shipped smartphones worldwide even beating Samsung – Apple had 7 devices in this…
While the OPPO Reno11 series is finally in Kenya, the company is prepping to launch its successor, the Reno12 series. Staying true to the camera-centric theme of the midrange Reno lineup, OPPO is bringing improvements to the Reno12 lineup.…
If you were looking to purchase the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, then now’s the time as the devices are now available in the country. Samsung unveiled the flagship S24 series now with Galaxy AI almost a month ago and…
Summary The Catalyst Fund has announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 climate tech startups in Africa. This investment not only reaffirms the fund’s commitment to climate adaptation. It also expands its portfolio to 19 companies…
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S24 series in Kenya. The official retail prices for the S24 series start at Ksh 175,000 for the base model 8/256GB model and goes for as high as ksh 277,000 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra at 12/512GB…
Summary Kenyan-based electric mobility company, Roam, has secured a total of $24 million in funding. this consists of $14 million in a Series A funding round and $10 million in debt commitment. The Series A funding was led by Equator…
Opera has today announced that MiniPay wallet has surpassed 1 million users across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet is integrated into the Opera Mini browser for Android users and is built on…
Summary Visa hosted its first Africa Fintech Accelerator Program’s Demo Day in Nairobi, featuring innovations from emerging fintech startups across 18 African countries. Launched in June 2023, the program seeks to expand Africa’s expanding…
Summary Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) has joined forces with MaMa Doing Good and Huawei Kenya to kick start a digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering women in the Joyful Women Organization. This partnership seeks to bridge the…
Summary BasiGo has today announced the appointment of Mr. Moses Nderitu as the Managing Director for its operations in Kenya and the promotion of Ms. Doreen Orishaba to Managing Director for BasiGo Rwanda. Mr. Moses Nderitu, who previously…
Traditional decision-making approaches can often fall short in handling the intricacies of these multifaceted problems and businesses are turning to advanced analytics.
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing is slowly but surely becoming a cornerstone of Kenyan enterprises’ IT budgets. The adoption of public cloud services is expected to generate Sh1.4…
This Valentine’s Day, Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager of Africa for Binance, takes the love game to new heights. A money love language signifies the unique way individuals express or receive love through financial gestures. Considering…
In line with its commitment to offer convenience to consumers in Kenya, leading multi-category app, Glovo, has entered into a strategic partnership with the renowned international pizza brand, Pizza Inn. Effective immediately through the…
Summary Sophos has today announced its status as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. This evaluation assesses the solutions and business strategies of 16…
In recent months, WhatsApp has been working to enhance privacy and security for its users. These efforts continue with WhatsApp announcing a new feature that enables blocking spam messages from unknown contacts without opening them.…
