Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Yesterday, Uber announced the addition of Uber Comfort in Kenya. This is in addition to UberX, Uber ChapChap, UberXL, Uber ChapChap shape, Uber Boda and package options. In Africa, Uber Comfort is available in Ghana, South Africa, Ivory…
Samsung is prepping to launch the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35 which will be announced early next week. The two will be the company’s top midrange smartphones for this year and succeed the A54 and the A34 from last year. It is speculated…
Uber has today launched its latest product offering – Uber Comfort. This is the company’s latest premium tier in Kenya and three more countries in Africa. The category gives passengers access to a more personalized and luxurious ride…
Summary Liquid C2 has today announced collaborations with Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (gen AI) capabilities to African businesses…
Summary Shamba Records, a Kenyan AgTech startup, has been selected to be part of CV Labs Acceleration Batch_06. The startups selected operate across traditional industries and web3 infrastructure. They intend to impact global challenges…
Founders Factory Africa hosted a live version of The African Pre-seed Podcast. The episode focused on the good and bad of funding and how to choose the right capital in 2024. The podcast included Rology CFO Jason Musyoka; Bruce…
Deel, the global HR company has announced the acquisition of South African-based payroll and HR solution company PaySpace for an undisclosed amount. PaySpace has more than 14,000 customers and is operational in 44 countries across Africa,…
Equity Bank will now offer a faster PayPal withdrawals for millions of customers who receive payments through the international payment solutions provider after it announced the enhancement of PayPal withdrawals from the initial 24-hour…
Safaricom Ethiopia launched M-Pesa back in 2023 after obtaining the necessary license from the National Bank of Ethiopia. Uptake was quick reaching over 3 million M-Pesa users out of over 5 million total subscribers. Even with the…
Summary EMURGO Africa, the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, today announced the launch of EMURGO Labs, a dedicated development entity for emerging Web3 technologies. EMURGO Labs is designed to support the growth of…
MWC, Mobile World Congress, is an annual technology showcase and trade fair that takes place in Spain. From Monday 26th to Thursday 24th February, the biggest players in the mobile technology industries landed in the Enigmatic Spanish…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat East Africa has a growing appetite for software. Whereas, previously, software was just another component of enterprises’ IT infrastructure, it has become the bedrock on…
Summary HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Programme 2024 calls innovative minds in Africa to apply to be part of the programme. This year’s theme, “Tech the Justice Gap,” underscores the potential of technology in creating accessible, affordable,…
In the first month of 2024, the frequency of API attacks has escalated, affecting on average 1 in 4.6 organisations every week — a 20% increase from January 2023. This upward trend, observed by Check Point Research in the Check Point…
WhatsApp is turning 10 this year after it was bought by Meta in 2014 and has grown to become a popular messaging platform now with over 3 billion users worldwide with users sending over 300 billion messages and 8 billion voice messages…
Summary Infinix has clinched multiple Best of MWC 2024 awards, stealing the spotlight with its flagship-level gaming technology at ShowStoppers MWC 2024. Recognized by renowned media outlets, Infinix’s cutting-edge smartphone gaming…
Summary Mastercard and MTN have partnered to introduce a prepaid virtual card to 13 African markets, including Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Rwanda. This card expands international reach for remittance services, and enhanced solutions…
Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Oppo released the 11th iteration of the Reno series which it launched in the Kenyan market in January this year. The manufacturer’s newest flagship boasts a sleek dual-curve design and comes in two unique…
Ever wondered how online gambling software actually works? Behind all of the big-name online gambling sites, from DraftKings to BetMGM, there’s powerful software that keeps everything ticking over. Because of this software, companies have…
Xiaomi Redmi series is the company’s most affordable smartphone lineup and this year they’ve upped their game, especially with the new Note 13 series that launched this month. NOW READ: Redmi Note 13 Pro Camera Review: Perfect for Content…
Summary Appetite for enterprise apps in kenya propelled Zoho’s growth in Kenya last year. The company reports that in 2023, it grew by 41% in kenya. This makes Kenya one of the fastest growing markets in Africa. Zoho attributes this growth…
Salesforce has announced the public beta availability of Einstein Copilot, a new customizable, conversational, and generative AI assistant for CRM at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Unlike other AI assistants or copilots that lack…
Summary Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Ads. This integrated Demand-Side Platform (DSP) is set to empower advertisers and agencies, providing them with better control over their marketing campaigns. A DSP is a software…
TECNO had a great year in 2023 and even though we’re two months in the new year, their smartphones are still worth checking out and here are our best picks. Our favourites range from foldables to midrange and entry-level TECNO smartphones.…
