Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Bharti Airtel has entered into a strategic agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring the high-speed Starlink satellite internet services to the country. This collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide by providing reliable internet…
Tecno has officially opened pre-orders for its latest smartphone, the Camon 40 Series, in Kenya. The phone was unveiled last week at MWC 2025. The series features 4 models, the Camon 40 Premier 5G, Camon 40 Pro 5G, Camon 40 Pro, and the…
Earlier today, Uber announced the launch of Uber One in Kenya. This is the company’s new subscription option, which offers discounts and exclusive experiences for both rides and deliveries. The service costs Ksh 280 per month or Ksh 2,800…
Google has recently reduced its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, aligning with new government policies introduced by President Donald Trump. In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that ended federal…
Microsoft is actively encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11, updating its support pages to emphasize the benefits of its latest operating system. This initiative comes as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14,…
Infinix has introduced new color options for its Hot 50 series in Kenya, giving consumers fresh aesthetic choices for one of the brand’s most recent budget smartphone lines. The updated lineup now includes two vibrant additions: Aurora…
As Africa’s digital ecosystem expands, countries across the continent are increasing efforts to protect data privacy through legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms. A new report by Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin-based…
Absa Bank Kenya hosted customers, peers, and financial market stakeholders for a weeklong 2025 Economic forum that offered in-depth macro analysis and explored financing opportunities and yield-enhancing strategies in a bid to help clients…
Check Point and Cardano have partnered to develop and deliver the first comprehensive real-time security solution for blockchain. This collaboration aims to leverage Check Point’s industry-leading cyber security expertise and Cardano’s…
HMD has launched a new range of devices with better technology for families. This is with an aim of solving a global mental health crisis that is being caused by excessive screen time, as well as to support online safety for minors. The…
Last week at MWC 2025, Tecno introduced the Camon 40 series, its latest smartphone series. The series features 4 models, the Camon 40 Premier 5G, Camon 40 Pro 5G, Camon 40 Pro, and the Camon 40. The Camon 40 series promises advanced camera…
Airtel has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda. According to the company, this payment solution is designed to connect Airtel money customers with global online marketplaces. Through this…
Nilos, a global payment platform powered by stablecoin, has announced expansion to West Africa. This was announced on LinkedIn by Eytan Messika, one of its co-founders This expansion will start with Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin and Togo.…
Eddie Kago has been appointed as the Base East Africa Lead for Coinbase, where he will focus on onboarding Africans to Ethereum. In a statement on LinkedIn, Eddie said, “I’ll be executing this alongside Derrick Ochago and the incredible…
Investing in U.S. stocks can be daunting to most Kenyans. The high barriers to entry such as high minimum investment amounts and lack of enough information available to the general public haven’t made it easier. You don’t know where to…
Safaricom has announced the completion of the first phase of construction for a Tier 3 data centre in Redhill, Limuru. This is one of three planned Tier 3+ data centres the telco intends to develop in the long term. Data centre tiers are a…
Introduction Cryptocurrency trading presents immense opportunities for profit but also comes with significant risks due to market volatility. Unlike traditional financial markets, crypto assets experience dramatic price swings within short…
By Nellie Mburu, Marketing Services Specialist at Epson East and West Africa. International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while…
M-Pesa has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. The service is currently available in more than 170 countries globally serving over 70 million customers. The mobile financial services provider has grown to over one million…
Every keyboard has some shortcuts you can use to improve productivity and work faster. This is the case for both Windows and Mac users. For most experienced users, you probably know a handful of shortcuts you use regularly but it is always…
Visa and Citi have announced the launch of Citi Optimized Pay, a unique card payments capability developed in collaboration with Cellulant. The solution, which leverages Tingg, Cellulant’s robust payment gateway, is designed to provide…
Binance is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 with a special event in Nairobi, Kenya, designed to promote financial empowerment and increase female participation in crypto. Taking place on 8 March 2025 in the suburb of…
In an unexpected move, Sony has rolled out a new system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), bringing the console firmware to version 4.92. This update, released on March 5, comes nearly 19 years after the PS3’s initial debut in…
Red Hat and Axiom Space have announced a new collaboration on Axiom Space’s Data Center Unit-1 (AxDCU-1), targeted to launch in spring 2025 to the International Space Station. Powered by Red Hat Device Edge, the data processing prototype…
