Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
At least 128 schools in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties are set to benefit from Safaricom’s School Regreening Programme that aims to engage learners in environmental conservation while enhancing food security. So far, 40 schools in the two…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline group in Africa, has signed a 7-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Airbus. This contract provides for the maintenance of the airline’s fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, encompassing both…
The Kenya Kwanza government has proposed yet another intrusive regulation, this time concerning motorcycles, as part of the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Act, 2023, which is currently before the National Assembly. The bill…
OceanHub Africa has announced the launch of the sixth cohort of the OceanHub Africa accelerator. This 12-month program aims to support up to 24 of Africa’s most promising impact-driven for-profit startups dedicated to preserving and…
Visa has announced the appointment of Michael Berner as the Head of Southern and Eastern Africa (SEA), effective immediately. He will oversee all Visa operations in 24 markets in SEA and will report to Visa’s Regional President of Central…
Wananchi Group Limited, which owns Zuku, has been fined KES 500,000 for persistently sending promotional messages to a former customer against his explicit requests. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has also…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) registered a historic gross VAT collection, reaching a monthly revenue of Kshs. 34-552 billion in January 2025. According to the agency, this tax head set a new collection record, exceeding previous…
Liquidity is crucial for the functionality and growth of the cryptocurrency market. It affects trading efficiency, price stability, and market accessibility. A liquid market enables participants to execute large orders without causing…
Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the continent. The awards ceremony was held last week during the seventh edition of Africa Tech…
WhatsApp has made some changes to its app introducing WhatsApp chat themes that allow users to customize their chats. With chat themes, you can change the colors of your chat bubbles and wallpapers. WhatsApp chat themes and the new…
Huawei has officially launched the global variant of the Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. The unveiling took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the…
The survey results inspire us to think beyond just the numbers, and to recognize that the journey—whether it’s in the crypto market or love—is shaped by the decisions we make and the balance we find between logic and emotion. The most…
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Last week at the Africa Tech Summit, we talked to Ed Aitken, Global Head of Public Affairs at dLocal, and Ferdinard Wambua, Country Manager for Kenya. DLocal is a global payment platform founded in 2016 and listed on NASDAQ. It operates in…
Samsung Electronics has announced the nomination of key semiconductor executives to its board of directors, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive chip industry. The nominees include Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung’s chip…
After a four-year wait, Spotify is finally set to launch Music Pro, a high-fidelity audio streaming service, in 2025. The new offering aims to provide users with lossless audio quality, bringing the platform in line with competitors such…
Dream, an AI-driven firm specializing in the protection of governments and critical infrastructure, has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round. This investment elevates the company’s valuation to $1.1 billion. The round was led…
Digital banking and payments app LOOP seems to have quietly launched a new look to its interface, with users now expected to enjoy a generally new design to the app’s already existing services. Although there has been no official…
Intreensic, a payments education and advisory group, has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments expertise. Founded by Nkebet Mesele, a…
Artificial intelligence is making substantial progress in understanding animal emotions and offering new insights into their well-being and behavior. While animals have long been part of our lives, deciphering their emotions has remained a…
Xiaomi is set to make a big stride into AI by integrating DeepSeek AI into its proprietary HyperOS operating system. This advancement aims to enhance user experience by providing AI-driven tools for writing, coding, and problem-solving.…
Qme, an Egyptian B2B SaaS startup, has raised US$3 million in a seed funding round with participation from AHOY, a leading multi-sector technology company, alongside a group of strategic angel investors in the GCC region. Qme is an…
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been on pre-order in Kenya for the last couple of weeks. The phone is now available in stores across the country starting from Ksh 108,300. Have a look at the breakdown of the prices below: The Galaxy S25…
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has temporarily halted new downloads of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application, DeepSeek. This suspension, effective from February 15, 2025, comes in response to…
Visa has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya,’ which reveals growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises…
