Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The day has been full of action as Kenyans head out to the streets in major cities and towns across the country to protest against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 which is currently in its second reading session at Parliament in Nairobi.…
NTT DATA, a leading global IT infrastructure and services company, has found that 80% of organisations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back progress and innovation efforts.
A young Kenyan who is part of the country’s burgeoning tech society has allegedly been taken away by armed men. The techie who is known on X as OakSupreme, real name JohnFrank Githiaka Ngemi, was taken while at the Kahawa Sukari area in…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat The demand for cloud computing services in East Africa is constantly growing, with providers allocating significant budget amounts to building data centres and expanding…
As Kenyans take to digital platforms to mobilize and air their views on a controversial Finance Bill, a cybersecurity threat lingers. Experts from the cyber sector have identified a number of web links taking advantage of…
Have you ever wondered what video games are popular in a particular place? A country, region, or even the whole continent will have their own preferences when it comes to video games. The African continent is no exception. In this article…
In response to a brewing social media controversy, the Ramco Group has issued a press statement denying any involvement in supplying water for use in police water cannons during ongoing protests against Kenya’s controversial finance bill.…
Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) , has put out the below memo in response to arrest on Content creators across Kenya. The arrests are the Kenyan government’s response to protests in the country as citizens express their opinion on the…
U.S. President Joe Biden has placed official sales sanctions on Kaspersky antivirus software due to the company’s reported ties with Russia that have raised national security concerns. As it stands, Kapsersky is banned from pushing sales…
Samsung looks set to use some creative ways to deliver an immersive viewing experience for the anticipated Olympics opening ceremony. This was confirmed this week by the South Korean tech firm that is a major sponsor of the upcoming 2024…
If you are a YouTube Premium user that also uses a Virtual Private Network service (VPN) you might have noticed that your subscription plan has been automatically cancelled. Well, that’s because YouTube is now taking a firm stance against…
In today’s hyper-connected world, staying online isn’t just a luxury; it’s practically a necessity. Whether you’re tweeting about the latest trends, video calling your long-distance partner, or joining a political revolution through online…
Breega announced the launch of its first African fund, “Breega Africa Seed I” which aims to become the leading early-stage investor in African start-ups. Since closing its first fund in 2015, in just nine years, Breega has reached $700M in…
Members of Parliament are expected by law to vote on the second reading of the Finance Bill 2024. The bill passes to its third reading after the Yes vote won. Here is how MPs voted. MPs Who Voted Yes for the Finance Bill MPs Who Were…
UDA nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has allegedly had a Kenyan journalist, Edgar Wabwire, arrested. The journalist is currently in police custody in Kamukunji Police Station, after being picked from his house in Lucky Summer estate…
Use of technology in the ongoing #OccupyParliament protests has been given another boost. Techsavvy citizens have raised funds to set up and operate a USSD service. Accessed by dialing, *665*971# the USSD platform is meant to help Kenyans…
At the start of the week, the hashtag #RejectFinanceBill was trending top globally. This is the hashtag that Kenyans have coalesced around to push their reservations on the finance bill 2024. The annual bill that has just undergone its…
By now, you probably know about the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. While the protests have been peaceful, the Police have been criticized for using excessive force on unarmed protestors. This seems to have caught the eyes…
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), has issued a statement raising its concerns on the proposals made in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024. The commission’s Country Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Republic of…
Epson has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June, 2024, with completion…
(By Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist) What makes a good smartphone? A sane person would argue for functionality, battery life, and features. However, our egos and need for social validation often insist it’s the brand. The pride…
There are partner programmes aplenty in the IT industry – and then there are partner programmes that make a tangible difference to all parties involved in the relationship. One example of a programme making an impact is the flourishing…
Safaricom is set to partner with Kenyan fintech, Pezesha, as it rolls out a new credit facility for small business owners. This is according to TechCabal citing Safaricom’s updated product’s terms and conditions page. The feature is…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has warned against unauthorized sharing of personal data. Kenyans in recent weeks have been crowdsourcing personal information such as names, phone numbers, location and details of…
