Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Just 23 matches remain in the Premier League this season (two full Matchdays for rounds 37 and 38, as well as three catch-up fixtures from round 34) and the title, European qualification and relegation all remain undecided as we head into…
Just days after it dropped three new Originals in Kenya, African streamer Showmax has completed the integration of M-Pesa onto its recently relaunched platform, allowing customers the ease and convenience of engaging with the popular…
eBee, the Kenyan e-mobility company, has expanded to Mombasa with the opening of a new sales and service center in the coastal city. This is the first ever E-Bicycle Sales & Service Center in Mombasa and is located on Links Road in Nyali.…
The Communication Authority (CA) has launched its 5th Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. The plan reflects its commitment to ensuring that all Kenyans have access to affordable, reliable, and high-quality communication services. Communications…
Recent survey results released by Global Technology company Epson indicate that 74% of IT decision-makers acknowledge a surge in demand for new scanning technology due to digitalization, with the global scanner market expected to reach USD…
With the constant growth of the internet, businesses reach their customers primarily through digital channels. One of the most effective ways for this online exposure is by employing SEO and digital marketing strategies. An effective…
Google announced the opening of applications for the 2024 edition of Hustle Academy, a bootcamp designed to enable the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The programme was relaunched this year…
Australia is planning to shut down 3G networks in the country by the end of the year. this was announced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s communication regulatory body. Most carriers in the country…
OPPO Reno12 series will be launching next week. The midrange series succeeds the Reno11 and Reno10 series from last year and OPPO is bringing huge upgrades across the lineup including the base model. The OPPO Reno12 series will have a…
The Financial Times has ranked Moniepoint as Africa’s fastest-growing fintech. This is the second year Moniepoint has been ranked as the fastest-growing fintech and also Africa’s top four fastest-growing companies overall. The survey was…
Huawei Cloud hosted a successful Spark Discovery Kenya Media & Entertainment Summit in Nairobi. The summit culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Huawei, leading new media platform Mango TV, and prominent…
By Gerald Maithya Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo, small businesses across the continent have become catalysts for change, helping to drive economic prosperity…
BY ELSA LUNANI The season of soccer thrills is drawing to a close, with K’Ogalo, as Gor Mahia FC is fondly called by its diehard supporters, already asserting its authority as the winner of the Kenya Premier League (KPL) 2023/2024 season –…
Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy AI features to olders Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. Rolling out from the end of March, the update will be accessible across a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S22 &…
Samsung has secured the top position in global sales of OLED monitors just one year after launching its first OLED model — the 34″ Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB model), a gaming monitor. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC),…
Google has today unveiled its new software updates during the Google I/O 2024 event. As expected, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to the stage with a keynote focusing alot more on Google’s AI product. This was made even clearer after the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is currently carrying out road safety compliance checks across the country. Consequently, NTSA has launched a crackdown on vehicles that are illegally using strobe lights, light bars and…
Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy AI features on an extended lineup of Galaxy devices, made possible through a new One UI 6.1 update. Engineered to advance the democratisation of mobile AI, this update sets a new standard…
With declining advertising revenue, traditional media companies in the country face stiff competition from digital native platforms that feature agile, technology-driven operations. These legacy media companies in Kenya, accustomed to…
On Sunday, internet services on the East African coastline were severely impaired due to faults on the EASSy submarine cable and Seacom subsea cable. The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), in a circular to the media, confirmed subsea…
Chinese tech firms Lenovo and Motorola have officially been banned from selling smartphones in Germany, a major market in Europe. This came in through a court order in the country earlier this week prohibiting them from selling all their…
Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy AI features to their extended lineup of Galaxy devices. This will be made possible through the rollout of a new One UI 6.1 update. The rollout which began at the end of March will see…
Video sharing platform, TikTok, has begun labelling with AI-generated content (AIGC). This initiative by the ByteDance owned platform is meant to help maintain content authenticity. Over the last one year, creators on the platform have…
Maad, a Senegalese startup, has announced the close of a $3.2 million seed funding round consisting of both debt and equity. Maad is one of the fastest growing tech & logistics platform for informal retailers in Francophone Africa. This…
