Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Summary At MWC 2024 yesterday, Kenya won the bid to be the next host of the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS). The summit is organized by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs, and is set to take place from August 20th…
Summary LogRhythm has expanded its partnership with e-finance, a subsidiary of e-finance Investment Group to deliver secure digital transformation in Egypt. The strategic expansion of the partnership sees the integration of LogRhythm into…
Summary At Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC), OPPO introduced the world to its latest innovation—the OPPO Air Glass 3. This next-gen augmented reality (AR) device marks a significant leap in Extended Reality (XR). The OPPO Air Glass 3…
Airtel Africa has partnered with Cisco to introduce a new Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offering. This partnership is set to change how businesses in Africa approach their digital transformation journey, providing a seamless and secure…
Summary IFC today announced the names of 100 women-led startup owners selected to participate in the She Wins Africa program, an IFC-led initiative that aims to accelerate access to capital for women-led startups across sub-Saharan Africa.…
With the rise of the digital economy, Binance continually raises awareness and provides education on how to spot and avoid common scams. User-focused decision-making is at the core of every choice Binance makes, underscoring the importance…
Infinix holds the crown for making affordable entry-level, midrange and flagship devices that cater to millennials and Gen Z consumers. We have gotten our hands on some of their smartphones and here are our best picks and where to buy them…
Equitel has officially unveiled its 5G network in the country. Equitel, Finserve’s mobile virtual network operator has partnered with Airtel to launch 5G in Kenya and the new network is available across 370 locations from the coast, the…
Summary Equitel has today announced the launch of its 5G services in partnership with their host mobile network operator-Airtel. This makes Equitel the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to offer 5G services in Africa. The…
In 2024, these are the best Samsung smartphones to buy in Kenya. We have ranked them for every type of buyer and here are our favourite picks. You can choose from the top flagship, midrange or foldable as Samsung caters to everyone with…
OPPO has launched a couple of smartphones in the country in recent months and we’ve reviewed some of them to come up with this definitive list. OPPO devices pack a lot of punch in terms of their price-performance ratio. Here are our picks…
Since 2016, Google has been making its smartphones but its latest Pixels are now beginning to show more than promise compared to rival Android flagship smartphones. And while the Google Pixel smartphones are officially sold in limited…
Summary SEACOM has faced a significant service outage on its subsea cable system. The disruption, which occurred on the 24th of February 2024, affects the segment running from Mombasa, Kenya, to Zafarana, Egypt. Initial assessments suggest…
Summary Endeavor Kenya has today revealed the 10 start-up entrepreneurs who will be part of its inaugural Endeavor ScaleUp Program. This program seeks to support high-growth start-up ventures with the networks and resources to gain clarity…
Running events have long been a cornerstone of athletic competition, from local marathons to global spectacles like the Olympics. In recent years, advancements in technology and equipment have revolutionized how athletes prepare for and…
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, hospitals and clinics are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. One such solution that has gained significant…
Equity Bank is offering convenience and accessibility for its customers through the seamless integration of Western Union services into its digital channels. Launched in early 2023, this collaboration has empowered Equity Bank customers to…
Summary Safaricom hosted its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, showcasing progress in the implementation of its strategic priorities and the expansion of its operations in the Ethiopian market. The event, themed “Scaling…
In a major boost for the government’s digital identity initiative, the High Court lifted an injunction on printing Digital IDs (Maisha Namba). This allows the program to move forward. Justice John Chigiti has also ordered that the case be…
Summary Techstars recently hosted its second pan-African Demo Day in collaboration with ARM Labs. The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day took place on the 20th of February in Nigeria, featuring presentations from the second…
You may have seen the news that Gmail is on its sunset phase. A wave of panic rippled through social media recently, fueled by a fabricated email claiming Gmail’s imminent closure in August 2024. Well, whether you have or have not seen the…
Meta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has received a significant update, providing users with four new text formatting options. This enhancement aims to elevate communication clarity and organization within the app, particularly for group…
As Kenya’s informal sector continues to thrive, companies like Kapu serve as catalysts for economic empowerment and resilience.
Summary Hohm Energy has secured a $8 million in a Seed round led by E3 Capital and 4DX Ventures. This funding is set to propel Hohm Energy’s mission to scale the adoption of rooftop solar across the region, addressing not only the growing…
