Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
In an effort to enhance user experience and simplify app selection, Google is reportedly working on a subtle but important update to its Play Store. This change, discovered in a recent APK teardown of version 41.7.16-31, aims to make…
Messaging platform WhatsApp seems to be working on a new feature that automatically transcribes voice notes. This was noted recently by WABetaInfo reporting that WhatsApp is currently testing a feature designed to help users avoid the…
Kenyans are confirmed to have imported up to KES 4.9 billion worth of mobile devices and laptops in April 2024, hitting a new record for the highest ever in a single month. This was confirmed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…
Liquid C2 has announced the expansion of its Cloudmania business into the Egyptian channel partner ecosystem. Cloudmania is Liquid C2’ award-winning distribution business unit for cloud and cyber security solutions with operations in 35…
Recent accusations by Kenyan President William Ruto have thrust the Ford Foundation into the spotlight, raising questions about the role of international organizations in supporting democracy and technological advancement in Kenya.…
M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with the County Government of Lamu equipped Mokowe Sub-County hospital with a Maternal and Child Health Unit as well as a Trauma and Orthopedic Unit at a cost of KES 29 million. The Foundation further…
The Samsung Neo QLED 8K and AI TVs were recently unveiled in Kenya and are currently available on pre-order. You can pre-order the Neo QLED 4K TV in 85″, 75″, and 65″. Those who pre-order get the following: You can pre-order the Samsung…
Ohio Senator JD Vance will be Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming November USA elections. Vance was sworn in to the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2023, as a member of the 118th United States Congress. He is the first U.S. senator from…
Last week, Samsung unveiled its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Fold 6 and Flip 6. You can pre-order the new foldables from Samsung here. At the same event, the company also unveiled its latest wearables, the Samsung Galaxy Ring,…
Arena Breakout has been successful in becoming one of the hugely prevalent immersive First-Person Shooters (FPS) that countless gamers play. While playing this game, gamers join a fight to loot, shoot, and raid their route to fortune. This…
Infinix is preparing to make its debut in the foldable smartphone market with the much awaited Infinix Zero Flip. Thankfully for tech enthusiasts, recent certifications have shed light on some key features of this clamshell-style device,…
Uncover has successfully closed a $1.4m Seed II funding round led by EQ2 Ventures and IgniteXL Ventures, with participation from Chui Ventures, Samata Capital and Altree Capital. As part of the round, Uncover also facilitated a significant…
Absa credit card holders can now get ready to acquire the newly launched Samsung Galaxy foldables, namely the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 on credit. This is thanks to the already-existing partnership between the bank and the tech company,…
Last week, Samsung officially launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Both phones will be available in Kenya next month for ksh 264,000 and Ksh 148,000 respectively. You can pre-order either phone right…
Digital taxi drivers in Nairobi are on a go-slow today, demanding better pay and enforcement of the rule that requires digital taxi platforms to take only an 18% commission for every ride. The drivers are protesting in Nairobi, but I…
Digital taxi operators in Kenya went on strike today. The strike is meant to address poor pay, bad working environment, and a bad relationship with county governments countrywide. In Nairobi, the taxi operators drove and walked into the…
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, and education is no exception. The integration of AI in education is revolutionizing traditional teaching methods, enhancing learning…
Ride hailing drivers in Kenya are set to go on strike tomorrow. The drivers have vowed to halt all app related services. This includes passenger services and online delivery services. In addition, the taxi operators have promised to take…
Safaricom has rescheduled its planned system maintenance that was to happen today to a later unspecified date. The planned maintenance was set to take place tonight from 11pm to 4am tomorrow (Monday, 15th July). During the maintenance…
UPDATE: Safaricom postponed the system maintenance indefinitely. Safaricom has announced a scheduled system maintenance over the weekend that will affect their mobile money service M-PESA. The company says that payment options Lipa na…
Hotpoint Appliances Limited, one of the leading sales channels of LG appliances and equipment, is offering mega-discounts up to 40% as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, which began at the end of June and will last until August 4,…
Huawei has announced the launch of its Huawei Cloud Stack 8.3 offering to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa. The launch of the offering was announced at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. In…
In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become an essential part of communication and information. However, with this convenience comes an unwelcome guest: promotional messages. These unsolicited texts can be more than just a…
In the wake of President William Ruto’s surprising Cabinet reshuffle, tech entrepreneur Eddie Ndichu found himself at the center of controversy after a short-lived attempt to position himself for a potential Cabinet role. On Thursday, July…
