Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
BCG X, the tech, build, and design division of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), announced the launch of its new AI Science Institute—leveraging BCG X’s expertise and talent, supported by a 3000+ person team, including 200+ PhDs, to…
Westcon-Comstor has announced that its Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the fast-growing cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and…
NTT DATA, has announced the appointment of Hani Nofal’s as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA’s Technology Solutions…
Africa’s largest telco, MTN Group, has alerted customers about a data breach that compromised the private information of some individuals in specific regions. In a statement, MTN said, “An unknown third party has claimed to have accessed…
YouTube is introducing some updates to its TV app to enhance the user experience with new features and a refreshed interface. These changes coincide with YouTube’s 20th anniversary, following its inception in 2005. A notable addition is…
Yahoo has emerged as a potential buyer for the Chrome web browser, should a federal court mandate its sale. This revelation came during testimony in the Justice Department’s remedies trial against Google, which is seeking to break up what…
Artificial intelligence is now the backbone of technological innovation, economic competition, and global strategy for most tech giants. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has invested $75 billion in AI development, and this investment…
As global interest in digital assets surges, the stablecoin market has emerged as one of the most dynamic and resilient corners of the crypto market. Just this month, Codex, a startup building a new blockchain purpose-built for…
The debate about freedom of expression has resurfaced online after reports emerged that 22-year-old Titus Wekesa Sifuna is facing serious cybercrime charges on allegations of posting content critical of President William Ruto on the social…
Promoting it as ‘the most exclusive invitation in the world,’ the Trump meme coin website states that the top 220 holders will be granted a private gala dinner with the current president on May 22. As expected, this announcement has had an…
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot has rapidly expanded its global user base, reaching over 350 million users by March 2025. According to data revealed during the ongoing U.S. antitrust trial against the company, this is a remarkable increase from…
Google has officially confirmed that it’s skipping Android TV 15 and going straight to Android TV 16. The news dropped as part of the Google I/O 2025 schedule, confirming earlier reports that a major refresh of the Android TV platform was…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advocating for the elimination of the KES 5.0 million eTIMS turnover threshold, asserting it obstructs tax base expansion. Originally, the eTIMS regulations published as part of the Tax Procedures…
Meta Platforms’ recent overhaul of its content moderation policies has generated widespread criticism, especially from its independent Oversight Board, as well as from civil society groups and fact-checking organisations. The changes,…
WhatsApp has announced an upgrade to user privacy with the rollout of its new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature. This tool is designed to give users greater control over how their conversations are shared and stored, especially in group…
OpenAI has officially launched its most advanced image generation model, GPT-image-1, to developers via API. This concept is the same model behind the stunning visuals you’ve seen in ChatGPT, and now it’s available to integrate into apps,…
As schools close for the April holiday, many parents are looking for ways to keep their children both entertained and mentally stimulated indoors, especially during Kenya’s long rainy season. Fortunately, Samsung offers an ideal solution…
The organisers of the Connected Africa Summit have announced the official call for entries for the 2025 Connected ICT Innovation Awards, inviting tech innovators across the continent to submit their groundbreaking solutions. The awards…
Binance recorded more than $21.6 billion in user fund deposits in 2024 – a figure that exceeds the combined $15.9 billion deposited into the next ten exchanges. The average BTC deposit rose from 0.36 BTC to 1.65 BTC, and USDT deposits…
In the digital world of today, the most liked YouTube comment is not merely an amusing one-liner, it’s an internet fame badge. It’s the kind of comment that often receives more interaction than the video itself, and becomes part of the…
PayPal has opened a new regional hub in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first ever location in the Middle East and Africa. PayPal’s expanded presence will bring global commerce capabilities to the region, including frictionless…
Last year, it was reported that the National Transport & Safety Authority (NTSA) was quietly testing a digital speed notification system on Kenyan roads. This system tackles speeding by delivering immediate, focused messages to drivers. In…
As a long-standing exhibitor at the Canton Fair, Skyworth unveiled its groundbreaking OmniView Matte Screen. This next-generation screen technology features multiple high-performance layers designed to deliver superior contrast, ultra-wide…
Apple is reportedly preparing to release its thinnest iPhone to date with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. According to leaked images and early impressions from prototype models, the device could measure approximately 5.65mm in thickness. This…
