Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Kenyan startup Tappi has expanded into Ivory Coast in an extension to its existing partnership with telecoms firm MTN. This makes the country its third market after it had expanded to Nigeria. The startup was founded in 2022 by Kenfield…
In 2023, the Kenya Mobile Money industry experienced a drop in transaction values for both bill payments and bulk disbursements. There was an 11% decrease in the value of bill payments made through mobile money, reaching $75 billion in…
Nigeria’s vehicle financing platform, Moove, has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round. This funding round was led by Uber with the participation of Mubadala, The Latest Ventures, AfricInvest, Palm Drive Capital, Triatlum…
TikTok has partnered with the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), aimed at bolstering online safety awareness among the youth as well as parents, teachers and guardians in Africa. This innovative…
Meta has been bringing new features from Instagram stories to WhatsApp Status and the latest one to be ported will make WhatsApp users really happy. One of the best features of Instagram Stories is the ability to post even longer videos…
Check Point has announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to enhance the security of AI cloud infrastructure. Integrating with NVIDIA DPUs, the new Check Point AI Cloud Protect solution will help prevent threats at both the network and…
The pulse of African music resonates worldwide. Fueled by the success of top sensations like Burnaboy, Davido, Tyla and Wizkid, a new generation of creatives is bursting onto the scene. But navigating the music industry’s complexities can…
Digital casinos are becoming more and more popular in Kenya. But beware! Among the jewels, there are some sneaky serpents lurking in the grass. Don’t sweat it, though! We’ve sifted through the chaos. Now, let’s look at some of the most…
A social media influencer in France has seen justice served after 28 individuals were sentenced to jail terms as long as 18 months for harassing her online. This is the largest cyberbullying case in France to date. A French court convicted…
Apple, currently the world most valuable company, is facing another lawsuit. Bloomberg reports that The Justice Department is set to open a case against the company this Thursday. Antitrust regulations are being brought against the tech…
Apex Legends is a fast-paced battle royale game that has captivated players with its unique blend of character-based abilities and intense gunplay. If you’re new to the game, getting started can be overwhelming. Here are some tips and…
On the sidelines of Zoholics Kenya 2024, a user conference by Zoho, the company announced its partnership with J-Hub Africa. This is the digital innovation hub that supports innovators and entrepreneurs at Jomo Kenyatta University of…
Yesterday, Bold announced the launch of its Accelerator program to empower Kenyan drivers and couriers or their immediate family members on an entrepreneurial journey. Bolt says it is more than just a means of transportation and being a…
Kenya Space Agency (KSA), the state corporation mandated to coordinate and regulate space activities, will use the Konza Technopolis Data Center for its operations. Today, KSA and Konza Technopolis officially signed a Memorandum of…
Chief Justice Martha Koome announced a major initiative that will make filing court documents electronically (e-filing) possible in all courts across the country. This initiative is designed to make the justice system more accessible and…
Samsung will be bringing the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35 to the Kenyan market very soon. The Galaxy A55 and A35 were announced last week and will be unveiled in Kenya very soon. The duo will be the company’s latest mid-range…
According to insights from industry experts, the earning potential for content creators monetising Facebook is expected to vary across different regions in Africa due to varying market maturity levels.
A new report from Salesforce and the Retail AI Council finds global retailers are quickly adopting generative AI to personalise and improve in-store and online shopping experiences.. However, nearly half of the 1,300 retailers surveyed are…
OPPO has announced the establishment of OPPO AI Center. Through dedicated research and development into AI and its applications, the new Center aims to further strengthen OPPO’s AI capabilities and explore a broader range of user-centric…
tappi, the end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for Africa’s micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), has announced its expansion into Côte d’Ivoire. Building on its rapidly growing operations in Kenya and Nigeria,…
Short Message Service (SMS) is still popular among Kenyans despite the increased popularity of data-based messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and Rich Communication Services (RCS). This time-tested messaging service may…
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Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment,* which evaluates the…
Onafriq, an African digital payments network, and Safaricom’s M-Pesa have signed an International Money Transfer Agreement. The agreement aims to streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia. In 2023, Safaricom received the Payment Instrument…
Last week, the West African coastline suffered major undersea cable cuts. These cuts affected operators such as Seacom and Liquid Intelligent Technologies. MainOne, a submarine cable company, says repairing damaged cables could take up to…
