Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
As publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) models rapidly evolve, so do the potential security and safety implications, which calls for a greater understanding of their risks and vulnerabilities. To develop a foundation for…
TikTok is strengthening its presence in Kenya by boosting business advertising revenue through strategic partnerships with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi. The initiative, part of the “TikTok for Business” program launched in Nairobi, aims to…
Pepe Unchained is soaring, with investors piling in ahead of its much-anticipated Pump Pad launch. But it’s not the only Pepe-inspired project making waves—Wall Street Pepe and MIND of Pepe are also seeing massive demand. Pepe Unchained…
Solana has become the hottest battleground for meme coin speculation, with Trump-themed tokens driving record-breaking volumes. As new traders flood the network, Solaxy, Solana’s first-ever Layer 2 project, is emerging as the next big bet.…
By Stefanie Chiras, Senior Vice President of Partner Ecosystem Success at Red Hat Last year, the technology industry experienced a boom of new possibilities and remarkable advancements – from emerging opportunities around artificial…
NjiaPay, a South African payments-as-a-service provider, has announced it has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The investment was led by HAVAÍC, with participation of angel investors including founders of Anyfin, Banxware, and…
The next iteration of Infinix‘s gaming smartphone lineup appears to be in the works, as the Infinix GT 30 Pro has been spotted in the IMEI database under the model number X6873. Though hardware specifications remain under wraps, the…
Elon Musk’s vision of creating an “everything app” is taking form quite nicely. This comes after X (formerly Twitter) announced a partnership with Visa to power its upcoming ‘X Money’ digital payment system. This collaboration will be X’s…
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, recently visited the Konza Technopolis and highlighted its international significance as a key component of Kenya’s Vision 2030. A statement from Konza reads, “Konza Technopolis team…
(Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director, Africa Blockchain Institute.) From voting online and using digital prescriptions; to a single piece of personal I.D. database, including health, tax, and police records; Its economy is bound to tech,…
Insight Terra is proud to announce the successful close of its series A extension funding round of $5.7 million to rapidly scale its AI-driven greenhouse gas (GHG) and environmental risk platform. Alastair Bovim, Co-Founder and CEO of…
NTT DATA has launched its next-generation Smart AI Agent. This advanced AI tool is a cornerstone of the company’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI, with an estimated $2 billion in revenue that we aim to achieve from…
Introduction Futures trading in cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity among traders looking to capitalize on price movements without owning the underlying asset. Unlike spot trading, where investors buy and sell actual…
The crypto ecosystem is increasing daily with new additions, and Render is a good example. What is fascinating about cryptocurrencies is that they always try to solve the shortcomings of the other existing digital coins and offer something…
TRUMP token has surged to record highs, but as the hype cools, investors are now rotating into lower-cap meme coins that offer bigger upside potential. Here are three meme coins under $1 that are gaining major attention. TRUMP, the…
As Donald Trump’s meme coins spark a surge in crypto interest, Wall Street Pepe, MIND of Pepe, and Meme Index emerge as the most promising meme coins under $0.01, ready to capitalize on the upcoming bull run. Donald Trump’s recent entry…
HOSTAFRICA has announced the acquisition of GO54 (formerly known as WhoGoHost). GO54 is one of Nigeria’s most prominent web hosting companies with a domain market share of over 20%. This marks a significant milestone in HOSTAFRICA’s…
Kenyan e-commerce startup Kapu has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding round was led by BlackWood and other existing investors and will be used to scale its operations across Africa. Kapu is a B2C…
Datacentrix has achieved Cisco Internet of Things (IoT) Specialisation. This certification underscores Datacentrix’s expertise in the deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, empowering industries – such as…
As of January 2025, Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 18, has been adopted by 76% of iPhones released in the past four years. This statistic highlights the rapid uptake of new software versions among users with newer devices. When…
Mozilla Thunderbird, the widely trusted open-source email client, has rolled out its latest update, Thunderbird 134, bringing a cutting-edge notification system to the forefront. Designed to elevate user experience, the new feature ensures…
Safaricom is seeking approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its own undersea cable as part of its strategy to expand and improve internet connectivity in the region. This move places Safaricom in direct…
Everyone in the AI industry can’t seem to stop talking about the seismic shock that Chinese company DeepSeek has created, and for good reason. Last week, the startup unveiled an AI model that appears to rival industry leaders like OpenAI…
Microsoft is preparing to shut down its official webpage for Windows themes and desktop wallpapers. This move marks the end of an era for a resource that has been a go-to platform for users seeking to customize their Windows experience.…
