Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Safaricom has today awarded 5 more customers with KSH 1M each in the ongoing Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Campaign. The campaign, which began in early May in a bid to lighten Kenyans’ financial burden, has so far made 15 Kenyans…
Colin Kaepernick’s Lumi empowers creators with AI tools, providing an end-to-end solution for independent storytelling and publishing.
Visa has announced a new partnership with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends with exclusive discounts and giveaways. Throughout this campaign, Visa cardholders will get giveaways for every purchase above Ksh 5,000…
Check Point Research (CPR) has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive individuals and steal personal information or…
Apple Maps has finally launched on the web as Apple announced it through a beta that launched on Wednesday this week. This means that users can get directions when walking or driving on their PC or phone through a web browser. As it…
Africa Data Centres has announced expanded its CPT1 facility in Cape Town by adding another 6MW of IT load. This expansion shows the data centre giant adding three new state-of-the-art halls in new areas on the campus and adds another 6MW…
Smartphone manufacturer Infinix is now expected to join the foldable device race with its very first foldable phone, dubbed the Infinix Zero Flip. This comes after reports went around about Infinix obtaining certification for a phone with…
Airtel Africa has released its latest financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2024, with numbers showcasing strong growth despite a time when the continent is generally experiencing economic challenges. According to the telco, its…
I&M Bank (Rwanda) has announced the appointment of Mr. Nikhil Rustam Hira as the new Board Chairman effective 15th July 2024. Mr. Hira succeeds Mr. Bonaventure Niyibizi, who is retiring after serving the Bank with distinction and…
In a move that underscores the growing consolidation within Africa’s fintech sector, Nigerian investment platform RiseVest acquires Kenyan Startup Hisa, a wealthtech startup. The deal, for which financial terms were not disclosed, marks…
NTT DATA, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, unveiled its new Edge AI platform to accelerate IT/OT convergence by bringing AI processing to the edge. By processing data when and where it is generated and unifying diverse IoT…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and Network International (Network) have signed a strategic partnership to provide a sound processing platform for hosting and issuing of cards in support of the bank’s efforts in their exciting phase of digital…
The iPhone 16 launch is drawing closer and with it comes a ton of reports and rumours as many consumers and tech insiders try to speculate what to expect from the upcoming lineup. Well, one of the latest rumours is that the iPhone SE…
The Paris 2024 Olympics are right around the corner, and Showmax is gearing up to stake their claim in the share of sports streamers. From July 26 to August 11, sports enthusiasts across the country will have front-row seats to the most…
Sophos has announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer [CCO]. Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize value of Sophos’ portfolio of…
Digital lenders have recently been experiencing delayed loan repayments and decreasing demand for new credit, a trend that they associate with the sustained street protests that have been going on for several weeks now. According to the…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that will specialize in offering personalized getaways to iconic destinations around the world, using Kenya Airways flights. Through the KQ Holidays platform, customers can…
Gambling is an activity that can take a lot of twists and turns. One day, you’re lucky while playing on a casino like 777 bet, and you make that move that earns you plenty of cash. What’s next? It’s easy to lose your mind over this. Many…
Faulu Microfinance Bank has launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) that offers customers flexible and profitable investment opportunities. Registered with the Capital Markets Authority, the MMF invests in money-market instruments including…
You have probably heard the expression “Data is the new oil.” Well, data today is fueling an increasing number of businesses as well as individuals. Personalized customer experiences, automated marketing messaging, and science-driven…
On July 19, 2024, a routine CrowdStrike update led to a global Windows outage from the cybersecurity firm . At 7:09 AM East Africa Time (EAT), as many Kenyans were beginning their workday, Windows systems in numerous businesses suddenly…
Kenya’s Valarie Neema Waswa is among the inaugural cohort of the Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) fellows who completed their development week in Switzerland. The GCYLP, an initiative launched by the International…
Samsung has launched an exclusive edition of the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip6 as part of its ongoing major partnership with the 2024 Paris Olympics. As part of the promotion, the smartphone will also be gifted to all athletes competing…
Samsung today revealed the Olympic Edition of its newly announced Galaxy Z Flip6, exclusively designed and customized for all athletes competing at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition…
