Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The Cabinent Secretary for Defence, Mr Aden Duale has gazetted the deployment terms for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). KDF is set to be deployed countrywide in all 47 counties for an indefinite period. Following protests across the…
In a world where connectivity is king, Kenya still continues its reign as an African tech powerhouse. The latest sector statistics report by Communications Authority of Kenya for Q3 2024 financial year reveals a nation where a digital…
The latest numbers released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) show even greater smartphone penetration in the Kenyan market in the first quarter of this year. The quarterly data now shows that 628,818 feature phones stopped…
Huawei is attending MWC Shanghai 2024 under the banner of “Advancing the Intelligent World” and offering “Commercial 5G-A Experience Tours”. At its booth in SNIEC Hall N1, Huawei is showcasing its latest products and solutions that support…
HMD launched the Pulse Family smartphones in the Kenyan market in April this year. The launch was filled with excitement and anticipation for the unveiling of the Pulse Family devices. Let’s unpack the Pulse Pro and see what it has to…
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY KICTANet, PARADIGM INITIATIVE, CIPESA, AIRA, AND INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER We, the undersigned, express deep concerns about the Internet shutdown in Kenya. Despite assurances on Monday, June 24th, from the…
Awards ceremonies play a crucial role in our community. It is an event organized to celebrate hard work and achievements. The more significance an award is perceived by the community, the higher its value among recipients and aspiring…
Kenyan business and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous* sent warning salvos to the country’s government to allow its citizens to protest freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024. The bill proposed by the…
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is currently not available in the Kenyan mobile telephony market. Number porting is the process of transferring a phone number from one provider to another. For example, in Kenya porting as a service could…
Written by Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist The advent of 5G technology marks a significant leap in the realm of telecommunications, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented connectivity. It’s the next generation…
During the 2024 MWC Shanghai, Zhao Dong, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line and Chief Marketing Officer, released the AI Network Opening Plan at the 5G-A & AI Roundtable. The plan aims to cooperate with global operators…
Vertiv has introduced the new, highly efficient Vertiv Liebert PDX-PAM direct expansion perimeter units with low global warming potential (GWP) and non-flammable R513A refrigerant. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA),…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has granted operating licenses to 7 new Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This latest batch of loan companies brings the total number of licensed DCPs in Kenya to 58. It’s a smaller number compared to the 19…
SpaceX’s Starlink Kenya Prices are set to continue dropping with the introduction of ‘Starlink Mini’ antenna in Kenya later this year, potentially transforming internet access in the country at a time of political unrest and alleged…
In a remarkable display of digital activism, Kenyan protesters have shattered social media engagement records, drawing more participants to an online forum than could fit in the world’s largest stadium. On Monday, June 26, a virtual…
Andela has announced the latest evolution of its AI-driven end-to-end platform, Andela Talent Cloud (ATC), that matches global technologists with companies seeking skilled talent. The platform now features the ability to play back…
Bolt has announced that the target to raise KES 10 million to assist flood victims was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the ‘Flood Assist’ category, Bolt riders supported victims of the floods that plagued the country between…
Tuesday’s internet outages seem to have sparked a new kind of anger especially towards Kenyan telco Safaricom which had Kenyans stranded across the country due to internet disruptions. The internet outage was noticed by many, especially…
Kenyans took to the streets to protest a Finance Bill that has spawned discontent in the nation. However, the reaction by state authorities to the protests could have included sanctioned internet restrictions. These incidents began by a…
It’s likely that there comes a time in everyone’s life when there is a strong feeling that you need to finally find your true love. But this doesn’t happen as if by magic. And if you really want to meet your soulmate, you will have to make…
A number of users are reporting major internet disruptions in Kenya. This is happening as the protests opposing the 2024 Finance Bill are happening across the country. My internet connection has been slow and I have confirmed the same with…
Demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 escalated into violence on Tuesday, and reports of internet throttling and disruptions have fueled an already volatile situation in Kenya. The protests, organized under the hashtag…
If you are a Safaricom data or home fiber user, you might have noticed that your internet connection has been acting up for the better part of today. Well, you’re not alone, as the Kenyan telco has now confirmed that it is experiencing…
Kenya has today seen unprecedented events as protests were carried out throughout the country. As reported before, the demonstrations have been going on for the better part of the last two weeks as Kenyans express their frustration towards…
