Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
After becoming a publicly traded company following an initial public offering (IPO) in March 2024, Reddit has reported its first quarterly profit. This week, the company’s stock price experienced a significant increase, rising by over 35%.…
Pakistan’s EdTech venture, Knowledge Platform, and Kenya’s Eneza Education, have merged to form an African Asian EdTech venture. This merged company will be headquartered in Singapore and will be known as Knowledge Platform. It aims to…
During a trip to Nairobi, Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin, announced $5.8 million in Google funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The funding will be used to…
Day 1 of Binance Blockchain Week 2024 concluded on October 30 with presentations, panels and networking sessions. The annual event is hosted by Binance and brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts from the…
Xiaomi Kenya is unleashing a wave of unbeatable deals on its latest smartphones this Black Friday! With exclusive discounts, flash sales, and limited-time brand day offers, Xiaomi is making it easier than ever for Kenyans to access…
Mauritius is now the latest victim of a government-mandated internet block as the country’s communications regulator ordered that all ISPs suspend access to all platforms today on Friday till November 11. This is a day after the country’s…
The Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has today announced the appointed Mr Murali Natarajan as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Kenya, with immediate effect. Speaking on this appointment, DTB Group CEO Mrs Nasim Devji said Mr…
Microsoft has announced that it will begin charging for an extended support option to allow users to keep using Windows 10 beyond its official end of support date. It will charge consumers $30 for an additional year of security updates to…
Xiaomi Kenya seems to have kicked off the festivities early with its new deals for Black Friday 2024, which will see some of its latest smartphones retail at lucrative discounted prices. According to Xiaomi, the deal aims to help Kenyans…
Xiaomi Kenya has announced it will be offering unbeatable deals on its latest smartphones this Black Friday. The company will be offering exclusive discounts, flash sales, and limited-time brand day offers to make it easier than ever for…
Safaricom has recently been awarded the ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certificate, which marks a huge milestone in the company’s commitment to data protection and customer privacy. The certification, granted by the…
Vertiv has announced that Scott Armul will be promoted to executive vice president, global portfolio and business units on January 1, 2025. He will be reporting to Vertiv CEO Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi. Armul will focus on driving a…
Binance has announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the user onboarding experience, customer support and internal automated system diagnosis and troubleshooting on Binance. Aiming to further drive advancements in the…
When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according to the latest edition of Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report, education was the third most targeted…
Janngo Capital has announced the final closing of its second fund at $78 million, 20% beyond its initial target. This fundraising demonstrates the confidence of leading institutional and private financial investors in Janngo’s team and…
YouTube has recently addressed concerns regarding a viral rumor about a homepage layout that allegedly hides video view counts and upload dates. This after a screenshot of the YouTube homepage displaying videos without upload dates or view…
Microsoft is rolling out wireless file access for Android devices on Windows 10 and 11 in stages, enhancing integration between Android phones and Windows PCs. This feature allows users to access, transfer, and manage files on their…
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was dedicated…
Mozilla Thunderbird, the popular open-source email client, is finally making its way to Android. After years of being primarily a desktop client, Thunderbird is expanding to mobile, bringing its robust email management, calendar…
Standard Chartered has announced their Q3 2024 results, highlighting a strong performance that reflects the success of their strategic focus on cross-border corporate, investment banking, and leading wealth management for affluent clients.…
ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey are happy to announce an exciting new partnership aimed at advancing Web3 development and promoting blockchain education across both regions. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for both HUBs, as…
Wasoko and MaxAB has announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy, President and Chief Technology Officer of Cruise, as an Independent Board Director and Technical Advisor. Building on the platform’s recent merger, the move reinforces the…
Safaricom Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Vodafone Foundation to launch a Ksh 240 million programme to scale digital skills for teachers across 35 Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs) in Kenya. The programme aims…
Samsung is reportedly considering its primary brand names for its flagship products particularly those under the ‘Galaxy’ name. So we might soon see smartphones that we have seen with the same brand for years now, come in with a different…
