Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Google is now accepting applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator program. This is a three-month program designed to support early-stage startups that are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Africa’s pressing…
OPPO has announced an Easter Sale campaign in collaboration with LOOP, offering deals on select OPPO devices, including the OPPO A38, Reno11 F, and Reno12 F. The star of the season is the OPPO A5 Pro. Designed to thrive & experience…
The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect linked to the hacking of JamboPay’s payment platform, resulting in the loss of over Ksh 49 million. The suspect, Joseph Momanyi, is accused of penetrating the systems of Web Tribe, the company…
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has taken a major step toward closing the gap with industry leaders OpenAI and Google by adding a memory feature to its Grok 3 chatbot. The update lets Grok remember user preferences and context across…
The smartphone market is about to welcome a new contender as Infinix prepares to launch its Note 50s 5G+ on April 18. This upcoming device stands out with what the company claims is the slimmest profile in its segment while featuring a…
Twiga Holdings, the parent company of Twiga Foods, has announced the acquisition of three regional food distributors in Kenya. These are Jumra (serving Nairobi and Central), Sojpar (Western) and Raisons (Coastal). This is part of the…
Rising trade tensions between the US and China are sending ripples through the global tech sector, particularly hitting semiconductor giants and exposing vulnerabilities in critical hardware supply chains. On April 16, chipmaker Nvidia…
Infinix has officially announced that the Android 15-based XOS 15 update will begin rolling out to the Infinix Note 40 series starting in Q2, 2025. The update will be released in phases, with the initial waves expected in April and May and…
OpenAI has introduced a new image library feature within ChatGPT, offering users a more convenient way to access, view, and manage their AI-generated images. This update is now available to Free, Plus, and Pro users across both web and…
Meta is catching heat in the tech world after botching document redactions in its antitrust trial with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The company submitted court materials that failed to properly obscure internal data from…
Intel has announced the launch of the second edition of the Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP)—an initiative aimed at driving digital inclusion and unlocking the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and broadband connectivity for…
Introduction Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is gaining traction among Kenyan startups looking for cost-effective and scalable solutions to power their digital operations. Emerging businesses often face challenges in balancing…
When you think about casinos, the first image you’re likely to conjure is slot machines, blackjack tables, and roulette wheels. However, of all these games, slots reign supreme in terms of popularity where 68% of players prefer slots to…
In a move that is bound to affect how billions interact with its search engine, Google is officially transitioning all country-specific search domains to a single, global URL: google.com. Yes, that means when you type google.co.ke, you’ll…
By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist, KnowBe4 Africa . Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of…
PalmPay has announced the launch of the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve. The new PalmPay Debit Card brings advanced features such as savings yield on deposits and merchant rewards within reach for mass market users…
Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain. Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Christian Aid and IBM in Kenya in an innovative, design-thinking-led workshop aimed at exploring solutions to Africa’s sustainable development challenges. The workshop aimed to empower…
Apple has officially classified all Mac Minis with Intel processors as either “vintage” or “obsolete.” This decision aligns with Apple’s broader transition to its proprietary Apple Silicon chips, which began in 2020 with the introduction…
Honor has announced its latest device, the Honor Power, a midrange smartphone that significantly raises the standard in terms of battery life, performance, and display quality. At the heart of the device is an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon…
Cross-border payments are still a big challenge as African countries deepen their economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Effective trade cannot take place if money cannot be moved between countries in…
Apple is reportedly pushing forward with plans to launch its first foldable iPhone, eyeing a release in the second half of 2026. The move comes after Samsung Display, which is expected to supply the OLED panels, reportedly resolved a…
Google is introducing a new security feature for Android devices that will automatically reboot phones and tablets if they remain locked for three consecutive days. This update, part of Google Play Services version 25.14, is designed to…
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