Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The African startup funding scene is quite dynamic. In a conversation with Efayomi Carr, Principal at Flourish Ventures, I wanted to understand the state of funding in Africa and what we can expect this year. Flourish backing…
OPPO Reno11 series is finally available in the country. This is a mid-ranger that is easily the flagship for the company, at least in the Kenyan market where Reno is more prominent than the pricier smartphones above it from OPPO. The new…
In a move that could redefine the landscape of global Human Resources management, Deel, the all-in-one HR solution for international teams, has announced its acquisition of PaySpace, a cloud-native payroll and HR platform. The deal valued…
Last month, Flourish Ventures launched the first-of-its-kind “African Founder Well-being Survey”. This was launched in partnership with local partners and research partner Startup Snapshot. Flourish plans to survey VC-backed startups in…
This year, OPPO has focused on exploring new opportunities in the field of AI and has made significant progress in this area. AI has long been a core area of investment and development for OPPO, and the company is now taking several steps…
Industries are reshaped by innovation and creativity thanks to the 50 million startups launched each year and the existing 150 million startups across the world. But it’s a tough market with 1 in 5 startups failing in the first year from…
Last week, Safaricom announced the launch of the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform. This is a platform for small and medium sized businesses in Kenya. It is perfect for those looking for knowledge-sharing and collaboration…
Britam General Insurance has partnered with AiCare Telematics Ltd to introduce Motomatics, a motor insurance cover aimed at rewarding safe and low-mileage drivers. At the heart of this innovative product lies telematics technology, which…
First, WhatsApp GB has not been banned as it still works on other phones, and some people are still using it.
The long-awaited Android 14 and ColorOS 14 update is finally rolling out to the OPPO Reno10 and Reno8 in Kenya. OPPO Reno8 and Reno10 launched in October 2022 and September 2023 respectively. OPPO Reno8 came with Android 12 and ColorOS 12…
Infinix is gearing up to launch its latest midrange offering – the Note 40 Pro Plus alongside the rest of the Note 40 series slated for this year. Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus is already packing heavy even outing the incredible Note 30…
The Africa CISO Summit is poised to be a beacon for those seeking to explore cutting-edge cybersecurity trends, offering strategic insights into effective digital risk management and information security in an ever-changing landscape.
OPPO recently updated its software to ColorOS 14 which the OPPO Reno11 series comes with straight out of the box. ColorOS 14 has new user interface features and enhanced performance to bring a buttery smooth experience to OPPO’s…
Vertiv has introduced a new tool for simplifying the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. This tool, Vertiv Modular Designer Lite , is available in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It has a web-based interface…
Summary: Kenya’s EcoCloud has signed an MOU with UAE’s G42 to accelerate the development of a 1 Gigawatt data center at Olkaria powered by geothermal energy. Kenya has about 10 gigawatts of untapped geothermal energy, a cleaner form of…
Tech companies spare no details when it comes to their flagship smartphones. They go all in on their apex devices – rocking them with high-grade hardware and software features. Here is our definitive list of the best flagship smartphones…
The market of foldable smartphones in Kenya is maturing. In the past four years, we’ve seen progress and new companies joining the race with their versions – picking either book style or clamshell-style foldable design or both. This gives…
Africa’s biggest names in cybersecurity will be convening in Kenya’s capital to attend the Africa CISO Summit 2024 which will be happening later this month. Africa CISO Summit 2024 organized by dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) represents a key…
Equity Bank has announced a number of open positions for the Equity Technology Group. 5 of these are Managing Director positions for a number of divisions with different qualifications. The open positions indicate that Equity may be…
The trading landscape has witnessed a significant transformation with the advent of digital platforms, providing accessibility to a plethora of markets – from currencies to commodities. Amidst these, an options trading platform offers a…
LogRhythm has announced the appointment of Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer. Wong brings a wealth of experience to her new role, proven over 9 years of driving successful marketing initiatives at LogRhythm. She will lead all…
OPPO Reno11 series was launched in the country and is the company’s latest midrange smartphone. As a Reno device, this is also a camera smartphone. Reno11 has a few upgrades up its sleeves especially in the photography department. The…
Check Point has introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers protection by seamlessly…
Kenya’s ICT Authority, nested under Ministry of Information and Communication has made a call for this year’s innovation awards. The Connected Africa Summit 2024 Innovation Awards will be held on the days between 21st and 25th April 2024…
