Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
GrowthHouse, a leading independent financial planning services provider, has launched GrowthX. GrowthX, a publicly accessible rapid practice valuation tool for financial advisers stands out as an industry-first. Unlike existing valuation…
Just as the global market is still getting used to the foldable smartphones that have been upgrading for a number of years now, it looks like Tecno has more ideas that definitely will spark interest. The Chinese tech brand unveiled a new…
A landmark move for African tech has recently occurred after B2B e-commerce leaders Wasoko and MaxAB completed the continent’s largest-ever tech merger. The all-stock transaction united Wasoko and MaxAB, creating a formidable platform…
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya. The company launched two variants in the series i.e. the Oppo Reno12 5G and the Oppo Reno12 F. The Oppo Reno12 5G is available for sale at…
Samsung has announced the availability of Circle to Search with Google for select Galaxy A series,1 furthering the democratization of mobile AI to even more devices in the Galaxy ecosystem. This enhancement underscores Samsung and Google’s…
Instagram seems to have added a new feature that lets you easily add text to your photos as you post them and stickers. This applies to both single-picture posts and carousels. According to Instagram, this is designed to give users “the…
Family Bank Group has posted a Kshs 2.32 billion Profit Before Tax in the first six months of 2024. This is a remarkable 15.4% increase compared to Kshs 2.0 billion registered in the same period in 2023. The growth in profitability was…
In our quest for better living, the technology we use has evolved from simple landlines to sophisticated ecosystems that now manage our homes with a tap on our smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy ecosystem in 2024 exemplifies this evolution,…
In light of the challenging macro-economic environment in the country, Absa Bank Kenya PLC customers heavily relied on its lending products. According to its financial report for half year ended 30 June 2024, the bank revealed that loans…
Bayobab Kenya has announced the completion of a long-distance fibre network that is set to connect Mombasa to Malaba and Busia. Bayobab Kenya is part of Bayobab Group, the digital infrastructure business arm of MTN Group. This completed…
Samsung has now expanded the Circle to Search feature to more devices including the Galaxy A smartphone series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet lineup. The feature, developed in partnership with Google is AI-enabled allowing users to quickly…
Samsung continues to lead the home entertainment market with its latest soundbar lineup. Each model in the 2024 collection is designed to cater to specific needs and preferences, ensuring a superior audio experience for every type of user.…
Wasoko and MaxAB have announced the completion of their merger following the signing of preliminary terms in Q4 2023. This merger was conducted as an all-stock transaction and the new entity is set to have a new name. When announcing the…
Jordan schleck who was the winner of the first leg of the series held in Tatu City, once again showcased exceptional endurance, securing the first position with a time of 4:40:50 hrs in the 120KM LOOP men’s elite category during the 4th…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with National Gender Equality Commission and the Nairobi County Government in Kenya and implementing partners, GrowthAfrica, are proud to announce the launch of the ‘InnoVate…
The owner of the biggest social media company in the world has admitted to censoring information on his platforms. Mark Zuckerberg, who is the Chairman and CEO of Meta, has admitted that the company suppressed content due to pressure from…
How to Download the Aviator Game App on Android and iPhone The Aviator game app has become a popular choice among Kenyan players. It offers unique mobile gambling. This article guides on how to download and install the application on both…
NCBA Bank clients with more than one account will now be subject to an auto sweep feature if they take loans with the bank. Auto sweep is a banking feature that automatically transfers funds from an account to a linked account. If your…
Ben Chilumo, CEO of Huduma Kenya Secretariat has quietly made his way back to the helm of the organization. Chilumo was suspended due to graft allegations related to when he served in the County Government of Kilifi as the Chief Finance…
iColo has today announced the installation of solar panels at its facilities in Kenya, making it one of the greenest global connectivity hubs in the country. The data center operator has successfully added and commissioned over 650…
The Dutch data protection regulator has today issued a $324m (KES 41.796 billion) fine on the ride-hailing app Uber. Uber was penalized by the regulator for failing to properly protect the privacy of drivers when transferring data outside…
Absa Bank Kenya has reported profit after tax of Kshs10.7 billion for the half year ended 30 June 2024. This is a 29% increase over the same period last year. For the six months period, loans and advances closed at Kshs.316.3 billion, with…
Chrome for Android is developing a feature that automatically blurs sensitive information during screen sharing, recording, and similar activities. A new flag in the Canary version allows users to try this feature out. This means that when…
Safaricom Investment Co-operative has received approval from the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development to adopt a new name, logo and colors for the society. This approval comes after…
