Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Did you know that you can transfer money to other networks through Airtel Money at an affordable rate of as low as Sh6? Airtel Money, in its strive to enhance its customers’ lives, guarantees affordable transaction fees to improve…
Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia, announced today the acquisition of Waffle, a Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the digitization of Rivia’s…
Infinix has been recognized as the sixth most innovative company in the Asia-Pacific region by Fast Company in their prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This acknowledgment highlights Infinix’s…
There are an estimated 21.82 million internet users in Kenya. This number of internet users is projected to progressively grow by 14.5 million users (+66.45%) in the next five years. Hence, the number of users is estimated to reach 36.31…
Without state-of-the-art, adaptable digital solutions, such as biometrics, airlines and airports will struggle to manage passenger numbers.
Pezesha, the digital lending infrastructure for Small & Medium Businesses, has received a $500,000 technical assistance grant from the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Corporation. This support will help Pezesha leverage data science,…
The Africa Tech Startup Forum is now officially accepting applications. This a Market Access and Acceleration program that is designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program happens both…
The African gambling sector is rapidly developing, and Kenya is one of the primary target markets for numerous international operators. The industry revenue within the country is projected to reach $99.6 billion, while over 57% of 18+…
Despite growing up with computers around him and his success in tech, Juma Allan wanted to be a mechanical engineer.
Watu Credit has committed Ksh 1.3 billion to help kenya’s transition to electric bikes. The company revealed this last week following the release of the first draft of the Electric Mobility Policy that seeks to guide towards the transition…
Spotify is once again increasing its prices just like every other streaming platform in its bid to increase profits for the service. The company is increasing its monthly subscription prices by $1 to $2 across a few regions. Subscribers in…
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi A3, its latest budget smartphone for the Kenyan market which succeeds the A2 from last year. The Redmi A3 is the company’s entry-level device for the country. It features an eco-leather look for the…
Zeepay has announced the completion of an equity investment by pan-African investment firms Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, and I&P. The funds will go towards expanding Zeepay’s operations in Africa and the…
Xiaomi Kenya has today announced the availability of yet another smartphone, the Redmi A3, in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 11,599. Xiaomi says the Redmi A3 is the perfect gift for someone this April…
Xiaomi has launched Redmi A3 an entry-level smartphone in the Kenyan market. The device will be retailing starting from KES 11,599. Redmi A3 brings high-definition video and social media content with a large 6.71-inch HD+ display that…
Salesforce has announced the beta availability of Einstein Copilot for Tableau, a new capability designed to help users in every role and function explore data with AI assistance. Businesses tend to distribute insights from data in reports…
Last month, Chief Justice Martha Koome announced a major initiative making filing court documents electronically (e-filing) possible in all courts across the country. This is part of the collective efforts of digitizing government…
Tecno showcased the Camon 30 series at MWC 2024 and the company is finally rolling out this series in select markets. The Camon 30 series has 4 main devices, the Camon 30, Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Pro and the Camon 30 Premier. This series…
WhatsApp ranked as the most used mobile messenger app in the world, suffered a major outage that affected users across the world. During this period some users could completely not message via the platform. Others could but did so…
Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor brings a wealth of experience in the…
LemFi has received Centyra Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) approval to start operating remittances to kenya. This is a significant step as it will allow seamless international payments for Kenyans in the diaspora. Kenyans in the US and Canada can…
From our article on how to protect yourself when downloading apps, a lot of you asked me to make a checklist with tips to fortify your Android smartphone’s security and privacy. So here you go: Check What Apps and Services Are Connected to…
Y Combinator has invested $500,000, in Triply, the kenya travel tech startup. The investment is to help develop products, expand operations, and partner with others in the travel industry. This investment by Y Combinator is the first to be…
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is an advanced multi-asset platform that offers traders access to Forex, stocks, and futures markets. With its comprehensive tools for technical analysis, algorithmic trading, and social trading, MT5 has become a go-to…
