Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
If you are in Kenya, you may have had some issues recently when trying to access Telegram. This is happening as the four main telcos, Safaricom, Airtel, JTL and Telkom are blocking access to the service following a directive by the…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered the suspension of Telegram services during specific hours of the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE), marking another chapter in the global history of Telegram…
Absa Bank Kenya has today hosted 200 business leaders in Kisumu for a Business Club Forum as part of the Bank’s Western Kenya Caravan. The forum concluded the week’s activities across the region with other engagements held to empower Small…
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins have emerged as a significant innovation designed to tackle one of the major challenges faced by digital assets: volatility. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies such…
Google recently accidentally leaked a preview of its new Jarvis AI, a tool designed to automate web browsing tasks directly in Google Chrome. The AI, intended to help with actions like online shopping and booking vacations, appeared…
By Dong Wong Lee Consumers today are inundated with options. Wherever they turn – their phones, newspapers, TV, and even roadsides – they see the same products from many different manufacturers. In the market where consumers have a…
A new report by Counterpoint Research has revealed the iPhone 15 as the most popular smartphone in the world for the past 3 months having sold the most units of any other device. The device was followed closely by its series siblings, the…
Apple recently scrapped the Sketch style option from its Image Playground, which it had previously announced as part of its creative tools suite The feature in IOS 18 would allow users to create custom images in three distinct styles:…
Lendsqr has launched its lending-as-a-service platform in Kenya, a move that will enhance loan processes for banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and digital lenders. This launch provides Kenyan lenders with an efficient solution to…
Family Bank has appointed Mr. Lazarus Muema as the new Chairman following regulatory approval. Mr. Muema joined the Family Bank Board in 2017 and has been serving as a Non-Executive Director for the last seven years. During this period, he…
Bolt has committed to invest Ksh 14 billion over the next 3 years to raise awareness of its safety features as well as introduce measures to help prevent safety cases before they happen. Previously, Bolt faced a number of safety incidents…
Safaricom has announced its 2024/2025 half-year revenue figures showing a strong first 6 months of the year ending September 30th 2024. From the figures shared, its mobile connectivity business, comprising of voice, data and SMS,…
In the current fast moving world, people demand more than the usual banking solutions. They look for solutions that should seamlessly fit into their lifestyle, blending convenience, security, and flexibility. This is where LOOP steps in.…
Samsung is expected to launch a more budget-friendly foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip FE. This marks the first time the company would release a “Fan Edition” model in its foldable lineup, a strategy it previously used for its S series…
Safaricom has released its new half-year financial report leading to September 2024 recording a profit fall of 17.7% from KES 34.1 billion to KES 28.1 billion citing it as a result of the decline of the birr, Ethiopia’s currency. According…
Infinix has announced a new collaboration with two influential Kenyan rappers, Khaligraph Jones and Ssaru, to launch and market the latest Hot 50 Pro+ series. The partnership aims to promote this device, whose biggest selling point is its…
The evolving world of television technology is characterised by continuous innovations and improvements. Each year, new Television models enter the market bringing with them advanced technologies and all kinds of improved features. LG…
Google Contacts has introduced a redesigned settings interface, streamlining access to contact management options. Previously hidden within the three-dot (or “meatballs”) menu, these options are now more visible and accessible. The updated…
On the first day of Binance Blockchain Week, Binance announced the appointment of Jeff Li as Binance’s new Vice President of Product. Bringing over 16 years of experience in both Web2 and Web3 product leadership and software engineering,…
Samsung recently made headlines with the launch of the industry’s first 24Gb GDDR7 (Graphics Double Data Rate 7) DRAM, a powerful memory module specifically engineered for next-gen applications in AI, high-performance computing, and…
Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by means of legacy infrastructure. This scenario…
Binance Blockchain Week 2024 has officially concluded, marking a historic gathering of over 4600 attendees at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, 206 speakers and attracting 1 million views on Binance Live. This year’s event solidified Binance’s…
In the first half (H1) of 2024, 4.6% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in Kenya were identified as suspected Digital Fraud in a recent TransUnion analysis. Kenya had the 10th highest rate of suspected…
Twitter has been pushing video content in portrait mode just like what we have on other platforms like TikTok and Instagram reels. On Twitter, the next video in queue automatically plays once the current one has played. This is not ideal…
