Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Recent reports have now indicated Huawei’s gradual comeback in the smartphone market as the Chinese firm still looks to recover from challenges faced over the last few years. This includes trade sanctions from countries like the US that…
The Director General for the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), Mats Granryd, is leaving his role. Mats Granyrd will be stepping down next year after the MWC Barcelona 2025 concludes. He has served as Director…
Microsoft Africa Development Center (Microsoft ADC) and Serianu LTD have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU between the two targets the Kenyan cyber security sector with the bid to further build the…
Created in 2009, WhatsApp has grown to be the most popular messaging platform in the world, now with over 2 billion active users and over 5 billion app downloads. The platform sees over 300 billion messages and 8 billion voice messages…
Ghanaian e-mobility startup, Kofa, has revealed plans to launch its battery swapping solution in the Kenyan and Togolese markets. The target for the company is develop an electricity network that relies on portable batteries and renewable…
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has released its 2023 Responsible Business Report, which details progress in focus areas, and introduces the company’s “One Vertiv, One…
Y Combinator (YC) was founded in 2005 and is one of the top startup accelerators. It has invested in more than 5000 startups with a combined val;uation of $600 billion. We recently did a post on the Kenyan startups YC has invested in and I…
Schneider Electric has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data centre infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric…
Ubongo has unveiled a vibrant new look for its acclaimed children’s program, Ubongo Kids. This exciting makeover, set to premiere in the anticipated sixth season, symbolizes Ubongo’s dedication to pioneering innovation and educational…
Linux isn’t just for developers and tech enthusiasts anymore—it’s also becoming a go-to choice for gamers. Thanks to advances like Valve’s Proton, which helps games designed for other systems run smoothly on Linux, the platform has seen a…
The Eastern African Submarine System (EASSy) and SEACOM cables that were damaged in early May have finally been repaired. The fiber-optic cables, damaged by a trawler off Mtunzini, caused a massive internet slowdown across East Africa. ITA…
NCBA Bank has today kicked off a one-month long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the diaspora community and introduce them to a range of tailored diaspora financial solutions that align with…
Leading research and advisory firm, Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today released a new report on African young people and digital technology experiences, titled: Youth in Digital Africa: Our…
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced the second edition of Xbox Game Camp in Africa with a view to bolstering local developer talent and fast-tracking the growth of the continent’s gaming industry. The…
LG has launched a global campaign titled ‘Optimism your Feed,’ which seeks to draw encouraging content onto social media timelines by encouraging its fans to proactively engage with positive and inspiring content on their feeds. “As a…
Another month and the news that that a Kenya startup is struggling to stay afloat, this time its Copia. Copia Global has in 8 rounds of funding raised $123 million. However, in a memo to staff the company had warned that it could fail to…
Aviator games have soared in popularity among gaming enthusiasts worldwide, offering an exhilarating experience of risk and reward. As players navigate through various levels, mastering proven tactics can significantly enhance their…
Glovo has released its annual report on burger consumption in Kenya in celebration of International Burger Day on 28th May 2024. According to Glovo’s latest report, burger consumption in Kenya saw a 35% increase from May 2023 to April…
Investment in Kenya’s digitalisation and continued rollout of ICT infrastructure has enabled local enterprises to properly consider the possibility of edge computing. Distributed IT architecture, in which data is processed at the edges of…
At the Visa Payments Forum for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Visa introduced a new suite of products and services that will revolutionize the card and address the future needs of consumers, merchants and the financial…
Showmax has confirmed that it will live stream all 51 UEFA EURO games at no additional cost. Viewers will be able to enjoy the thrill and excitement of every match from the highly anticipated tournament at the touch of a button on their…
At the Northern African leg of Huawei Network Summit 2024, Huawei launched more than ten innovative products and solutions to best suit diverse scenarios such as campus networks, wide area networks (WANs), data center networks, and network…
Kenyan president William Ruto was recently in the USA where he announced plans to waive taxes on the first 100,000 two-and four-wheeler electric vehicles locally assembled in the country. This came alongside news that Roam, BasiGo and Mogo…
Raxio has opened a new data centre in Mozambique, Raxio MZ1. This is the first Tier III Uptime Certified data centre in the country. Raxio MZ1 is located in Beluluane Industrial Park (MozParks), on the outskirts of Maputo. The company says…
