Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
By Gerald Maithya It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a surge in innovation, with startups leveraging cutting-edge tools and resources to turn…
Recently, a significant glitch in Microsoft Word has come to light, causing some documents to be erased instead of saved. Microsoft has acknowledged a frustrating bug affecting users of Microsoft Word, where documents can be deleted if…
Huawei Kenya has kicked off the registration for the 2024-2025 ICT Competition in collaboration with leading universities and TVET institutions in Kenya. This annual competition is part of Huawei’s ongoing commitment to nurture digital…
Windows 11 24H2 update has generally been well-received, with fewer issues than previous updates. However, One issue involves the cursor, which may vanish or become invisible. Another bug causes the creation of an 8.63GB update cache that…
In today’s rapidly evolving television market, choosing the right TV can be overwhelming. With numerous distinct TV models to choose from, you can easily find it impossible to choose a suitable and perfect TV to fit your lifestyle. For…
By Sam Marland, Manager, FSI Solution Architect Team, Red Hat UK The financial services industry (FSI) has been shifting towards a decentralised technology operating model. This is driven by a pressing need to deliver robust platforms that…
On Wednesday, the Senior Economic Advisor to the President Moses Kuria, announced that the government will soon define all electronic payment methods as virtual electronic tax registers (ETRs). In some quarters, Kuria’s comments at the…
A hybrid cloud is a computing environment that combines two or more types of clouds. In most cases, private and public clouds create hybrid environments. For a cloud to be truly considered hybrid, all these different environments should be…
Vertiv is pleased to share its expertise in a series of webinars relating to and addressing the unique IT challenges that span the data centre and industrial IT arenas across the continent. The ‘Africa Technology Update’ webinar series…
Standard Chartered Kenya, in partnership with @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University, has awarded Ksh. 8.75 million to seven women-led startups focused on sustainability. The funding, part of the seventh cohort of the Women in Tech Incubation…
Kenya is known for its pristine marine parks and non-comes more highly recommended than the Watamu Marine Park. However, for a period of about a year now, the biggest hurdle to Kenyan residents and tourists has been access. Today, the…
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – a time dedicated to promoting awareness about the importance of cyber security. In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital world, the significance of cyber security…
Jiji has been named the 2024 Best E-commerce platform of the year. They received the prestigious award in the “Business of the Year: Creating an Impact Online” category at the esteemed Digitally Fit Awards ceremony. The event was held at…
XA Network, an investment network that fosters innovation in Southeast Asia and Africa, has launched XA Africa. XA Network was originally founded by a group of former Google executives in Southeast Asia. This same model has been applied in…
Standard Chartered Kenya in collaboration with @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University, on Tuesday 8th October 2024, awarded Ksh 8.75 Million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector as part of the seventh cohort of the Women…
The Kenyan government has announced a new policy that will designate all digital payment systems as virtual electronic tax receipts (ETR) systems starting December 25th, 2024, with the goal of increasing tax revenue. This Christmas gift…
IFC has announced an investment in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever investment in a venture capital fund entirely focused on supporting businesses and innovation in the climate sector. Equator Africa is backing early-stage,…
Sophos has today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new XGS appliances feature a streamlined architecture to deliver…
Visa has announced the launch of the Visa Airport Companion (VAC) app. This is a premier digital solution made to enhance airport lounge access for eligible Visa cardholders. This has been developed in partnership with DragonPass, a…
Artificial Intelligence has once again featured at Stockholm’s prestigious ceremony after the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to a trio of scientists who leveraged AI to solve one of biology’s most complex puzzles: the structure…
The highly anticipated HMD Skyline smartphone is finally retailing in Kenya after its launch late last week as the company’s latest midrange smartphone. One of the biggest selling points for this phone is the design which is very similar…
Yesterday, Visa announced the launch of the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP). According to the company, this new platform allows banks and financial institutions to integrate blockchain technology by issuing and managing fiat-backed…
By Antony Muchiri In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone adoption, and a burgeoning middle class eager for convenience. At…
Vertiv has announcd the introduction of Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets. Factory assembled with LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) battery modules and Vertiv’s internally-powered battery management system, Vertiv EnergyCore cabinets are…
