Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Fincra has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Babalola, also known as Babz, as its new Chief Commercial and Growth Officer. Babz joins us with lots of experience and success in the African fintech industry, having directly led the…
Taager has announced the completion of its $6.75 million pre-Series B funding round, led by Africa-focused tech growth fund Norrsken22.This round will enable the company to fuel its growth in the Middle East. The oversubscribed round…
Solana has outpaced Ethereum and its Layer 2s in revenue, highlighting its growing dominance. Now, with Solaxy ($SOLX) introducing the first Layer 2 scaling solution for Solana, investors are speculating whether this project could be the…
AI agents are taking centre stage as Elon Musk’s $97 billion bid for OpenAI triggers renewed excitement in artificial intelligence. As AI adoption accelerates, investors are now eyeing the next big AI crypto project—Mind of Pepe ($MIND), a…
Meta Platform is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire FuriosaAI, a South Korean startup specializing in AI inference chips. According to Forbes, this potential acquisition aligns with Meta’s strategy to enhance its AI hardware…
Google has unveiled a machine learning model aimed at accurately estimating users’ ages to ensure age-appropriate content and experiences across its platforms. This initiative marks a major step toward a more secure and tailored online…
Apple has officially launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, marking a significant expansion of its streaming services, Apple TV+. The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store, compatible with Android phones,…
In a recent announcement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined the company’s strategic roadmap, focusing on simplifying AI product offerings and enhancing user experience. The plan includes the release of GPT-4.5, internally known as “Orion,”…
Vertiv has announced the launch of Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services. This offering provides customers with the tools to enhance system availability, improve efficiency, and navigate the evolving challenges of advanced liquid cooling systems…
Elon Musk, alongside a consortium of investors, has reportedly proposed acquiring OpenAI for $97.4 billion, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This bid targets the assets of the nonprofit organization overseeing OpenAI, the company…
The Trump administration is confronting a series of legal challenges alleging that it unlawfully permitted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to access sensitive personal data of federal employees in…
In a move to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market, Apple Inc. has partnered with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to develop and implement artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China. This collaboration is expected to…
WhatsApp is developing a new feature allowing group chat members to be assigned custom role labels. The feature, currently in the testing phase, is intended to improve organization and communication within group chats, especially in larger…
Pretium, a cutting-edge payment platform designed to bring real-world usability to digital assets, is now available as a standalone app on the Google Play Store. This launch marks a significant step forward in integrating digital assets…
ToumAI, a Moroccan AI tech startup, has announced the close of a EUR 1 million (US$1.03 million) pre-seed funding round. The startup will use the funding to help expand the development of its personalised, adaptive, and sustainable…
The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya), the largest insurance company in MENA, today announced a strategic partnership with MoneyHash, the Middle East and Africa’s leading payment orchestration platform, at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh.…
P1 Ventures – the early-stage, Pan-African VC – has completed the final close of its first $50 million institutional fund and welcomed African conglomerates, family offices, and partners at global VCs, alongside the World Bank’s IFC.…
Raenest has announced the completion of its $11M Series A funding. The round was led by QED Investors, with participation from Norrsken22, alongside follow-on investment from Ventures Platform, P1 Ventures, and Seedstars. This equity-based…
PI Coin has soared 70% following the announcement of its long-awaited exchange listing. But with the excitement building, savvy investors are already turning their attention to the next high-potential project—Bitcoin Bull Token ($BTCBULL),…
Swypt, a leading digital payments platform, is excited to announce the integration of cKES, Kenya’s first decentralized stablecoin on Mento pegged 1:1 to the Kenyan Shilling. This groundbreaking integration allows users to seamlessly…
Kenya marked Safer Internet Day 2025 with alarming revelations about the state of cybersecurity in the nation. At the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi today, officials disclosed that 3.5 billion cyber threats targeted Kenya’s cyberspace in…
Google has been swiftly integrating Gemini, its own AI model, into most of its services like Gmail to help users streamline their email experience. While this tool can be useful for many, some users may find it unnecessary or intrusive.…
The digital media sector in Kenya is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rapid technological advancements, expanding internet access, and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising. According to the…
Brave browser’s introduction of custom scriptlets in version 1.75 marks a significant advancement in user-centric web customization. This feature empowers users to inject personalized JavaScript directly into web pages, offering a level of…
