Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced progress in developing a financial sector-wide interoperable solution, with the aim of revamping instant payment transfers across the country’s entire financial industry. This initiative, known…
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Octavia Carbon, a Kenyan direct air capture (DAC) company, has successfully raised $5 million in seed funding to advance its innovative direct air capture (DAC) technology, which aims to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere…
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya have today announced a €230 million (KShs. 32 billion) partnership to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), youth and women in Kenya. €115 million will be a credit line…
Showmax has announced the release of a new series, Black & Blue, an original police-based mockumentary series, premiering on 6 November. In a bold attempt to rebrand themselves and better appeal to the public, the Kenyan Police enlists a…
Binance has announced that users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal can purchase crypto directly through mobile money payments enabled through local partnerships. This comes a few weeks…
Ampersand has opened a new manufacturing facility in Nairobi for its electric motorcycles. The company says with the opening of this new facility, it will triple its production capacity in the country. Josh Whale, CEO, Ampersand, said,…
Kenya’s consumer lending market showed mixed signals in the first quarter of 2024, with mobile loans gaining prominence while traditional credit options faced some challenges. According to TransUnion Kenya’s Q1 2024 Market Analytics…
Konza Technopolis has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Electronic Association (KEA) to establish a $1.4 million electronic manufacturing support center. The agreement, inked on October 15 in Nairobi, is a pivotal…
Google messages are introducing new privacy settings for its Profile Discovery feature. The feature will help users to control how their profile (name and photo) is visible to others in messaging conversations. This feature links a user’s…
Samsung’s October 2024 update is currently being rolled out to several Galaxy devices, primarily focusing on security improvements rather than new features like the anticipated Android 15. The two critical memory corruption vulnerabilities…
LG Electronics has made significant strides in the global market with its innovative brand strategies, earning its place as a top global brand. On October 10, LG was ranked 97th globally with a brand value of approximately USD 6.5 billion…
Yellow Card has closed a $33 million Series C equity financing round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Block, Inc., Galaxy Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors,…
NTT DATA, the global IT services provider, has underscored the critical role of digital transformation in enhancing public service delivery during the Smart Government Summit held in Nairobi.
Google has started rolling out Android 15 to some of its own Pixel phones. The devices getting this update include the Pixel 6 series and newer according to Google. Google has also shared some of the key features that it is introducing…
Kenya could earn billions of dollars from the global market in carbon credits but needs to finalise the regulations needed to achieve that potential, according to speakers at Diamond Trust Bank’s Sustainability and Economic Forum. Despite…
Two Kenyan and one Ghanaian companies are among 15 finalists competing for £1 million each in the 2024 Earthshot Prize, a global climate and environmental stewardship program. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Cape…
The vivo Y300 Plus is a sleek and lightweight smartphone released on 16th October 2024. vivo Y300 plus is available in two elegant color options: Silk Black and Silk Green, ensuring a stylish choice for every preference. Specifications:…
Red Hat has announced a collaboration with Lenovo to deliver Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) on Lenovo ThinkSystem SR675 V3 servers. With this collaboration, RHEL AI is validated to support SR675 V3 servers and will be factory…
The consumer lending market in Kenya reflected a mix of resilience and optimism in the first quarter of this year, according to TransUnion Kenya’s Q1 2024 Kenya Market Analytics Report. This has come on the back of lenders, equipped with…
Google has finally officially begun rolling out Android 15 to its lineup of Pixel devices. This latest iteration of the world’s most popular mobile operating system brings a host of new features, with a particular emphasis on privacy,…
Online casinos always seek ways to preserve customer loyalty on their respective platforms. While attracting new customers is one thing, retaining them is completely different. The question is: How can an online casino operator achieve the…
We know this has slipped under many people’s radar, but Apple has quietly unveiled its latest iteration of the iPad Mini. This pint-sized powerhouse, the seventh generation of Apple’s smallest tablet, is set to hit the shelves next…
Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager at OPPO Kenya. Smartphone industry has undergrown a significant growth and evolution since the invention of the first telephone in the 1800’s, to the rotary phones in the 1900’s , the first mobile phones in…
