Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Airbus has signed a 7-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models. This agreement will provide…
Swedfund, alongside British International Investment (BII) and Norfund, have announced a joint $85 million investment in AgDevCo, the specialist investor transforming agriculture across sub-Saharan Africa. The equity investment comprises…
What happens when a government that loves to preach about the dangers of misinformation becomes the agent of the very thing they warn us of? Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’Oei just gave us a masterclass in…
Ebee Mobility Kenya has lost its tax dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority over the classification of imported electric bicycles. The controversy centers on a seemingly simple question: When is a bicycle not just parts? According to the…
Global fintech firm, MANSA, has announced the close of a $10 million funding round. This will help the company in its mission to alleviate liquidity challenges for payment companies worldwide. MANSA’s stablecoin-based solution offers…
Westcon-Comstor has announced that it has become an official distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across Africa. The announcement of the pan-Africa distribution agreement follows a successful collaboration between Westcon-Comstor and…
OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series in Kenya on February 28th, 2025. This is the successor to the Reno 12 series that was launched in the country last year and currently acts as its anchor device in Kenya. The Reno 13 series will be…
The Gulfcap Investment Bank has received the necessary approval from the Capital Markets Authority to register the Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund. The fund is a Shariah-compliant investment product designed to cater to the growing demand…
Google is stepping up its security game for android users by introducing a built-in malware scanner in chrome. This feature currently in testing within Chrome Canary is designed to scan APK files downloaded through the browser, offering an…
Google is expanding its innovative Circle to Search feature beyond Android devices, bringing it to Chrome and the Google app on iOS. This update makes the intuitive search function available to more users, enhancing accessibility across…
After 17 years of relentless research in quantum computing, Microsoft has achieved what many thought impossible: they’ve created a quantum processor that could potentially pack a million qubits (quantum bits) onto a chip roughly the size…
HP Inc. has swooped in to acquire Humane, the American AI startup that promised to replace your smartphone with a wearable brooch, for a cool $116 million. This deal includes Humane’s CosmOS AI platform, a treasure trove of over 300…
Swedfund has announced a second investment of USD 7.5 million in Kenya’s Victoria Commercial Bank (VCB) PLC. The loan will further strengthen the bank’s ability to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which play a vital role…
A new report by NTT DATA has revealed a growing crisis in AI responsibility. While businesses are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, leadership and governance are struggling to keep up, creating significant risks for investment,…
TikTok’s STEM feed is finally in Kenya. This tab is fully dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It aims to empower continued discovery on TikTok and connect a dynamic community of people with shared interests.…
Liquid transfer pumps are essential devices used across various industries to move fluids from one location to another. Whether it’s transferring water, chemicals, oil, or other liquids, these pumps play a critical role in ensuring…
Instagram has unveiled a suite of new features designed to enhance direct messaging (DM) experience, making it more interactive and user-friendly. From music sharing to message scheduling and even real-time translations, these updates are…
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a significant addition to its lineup that redefines the mid-tier smartphone market. Priced at $599, the device offers a blend of advanced tech and affordability, making it an attractive option for…
For years, Samsung’s Galaxy S series has set the benchmark for Android smartphones, often rivaling Apple’s iPhone lineup in innovation and performance. Many would argue that Samsung played a key role in making Android a mainstream…
Meta is doubling down on artificial intelligence with the launch of its first-ever generative AI developer conference, LlamaCon, set to take place on April 29, 2025. This highly anticipated event will serve as a platform for developers to…
Late last year, Safaricom introduced M-Pesa Ratiba to simplify the process of setting up recurring payments for M-Pesa customers. Ratiba can be set up to handle sending money to chosen M-Pesa accounts at certain intervals, and to handle…
Safaricom has announced a sponsorship of KES 5 million for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) tournament, set to take place from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd February 2025 at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. As the official technology…
Visa has today launched its Tap to Add Card technology in Kenya. This technology allows cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. The technology is supported by digital…
TransUnion Kenya and FICO are leading the charge in transforming the country’s financial landscape with new risk solutions that are designed to broaden access to credit and empower financial institutions. By leveraging enriched data and…
