Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The third annual E-mobility Stakeholders Conference and Expo is set to take place in a couple of days, starting this Sunday, 4th May 2025. The three-day event is set to host over 1,000 participants from the private and public sectors to…
AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerce. Introduced today at the Visa Global Product Drop, Visa Intelligent Commerce…
NCBA has launched the third cohort of its Go-Getter Internship Programme. This welcomes a fresh group of 50 graduates into a year-long journey to shape the next generation of corporate leaders. The programme, which has become a key part of…
Apple has issued a stark warning to iPhone users across 100 countries, alerting them of potential exposure to mercenary spyware. In a message sent directly to affected users on Wednesday, the company said their devices were likely targeted…
Microsoft has announced a global price hike for its Xbox Series consoles, accessories, and first-party games, effective 1 May 2025. The Xbox Series X now retails at $599.99 (about KES 77,700) from $499.99 (about KES 64,700), while the…
Google is adding a new layer of expression to Gmail with the rollout of emoji reactions for emails. This feature, already a staple in messaging apps like WhatsApp and Slack, is now coming to your inbox to make communication quicker, more…
When it comes to defining Africa’s aviation future no one does it better than the Ethiopians. Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 by Emperor Haile Selassie, and since then it has been constantly setting the bar higher for the rest. At…
Onafriq and Circle, stablecoin market leader and issuer of USDC, have announced their strategic partnership aimed at transforming cross-border payments and digital financial services. Currently, over 80 percent of intra-African payments…
As organizations worldwide navigate the next wave of workplace transformation, Microsoft’s fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report uncovers the emergence of a new kind of enterprise: the Frontier Firm. These businesses operate with…
MYDAWA has secured $9.6 million ((~KES 1.3 billion)) from Denmark’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) to help expand its footprint across Kenya and Uganda. With this funding, MYDAWA plans to open 30 new pharmacies in Uganda…
Since early 2024, the Google Play Store has undergone a dramatic transformation as the total number of apps listed has plummeted from approximately 3.4 million to just under 1.8 million, a staggering 47% drop, according to new data by…
During an antitrust trial in Washington on Wednesday, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, indicated that the company is working to have Gemini AI on iPhones. The company intends to have a formal agreement with Apple by the middle of this year.…
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform pharmacy services on the continent. Sponsored by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Endless…
Kofa, the tech energy company and end-to-end ecosystem enabler, has announced the close of an $8.1 million pre-Series A funding round. The investment, comprising $3.25 million in equity, $4.315 million in debt, and $590,000 in grants, will…
OpenAI has officially rolled back a recent update to its ChatGPT model, GPT-4o, after widespread user complaints about overly sycophantic and excessively flattering behavior. The update was originally intended to make ChatGPT feel more…
Nintendo has officially released Version 20.0.0 of the Nintendo Switch system software. This update introduces several new features and interface changes in anticipation of the Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally,…
The initial phase of Amazon’s Project Kuiper LEO satellite constellation is underway, marked by the launch of 27 satellites on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at the start of the…
Spotify has kicked off 2025 with an impressive financial and user growth report, reflecting the streaming giant’s continued dominance in the global audio market. According to its Q1 2025 results, the platform added 26 million new monthly…
WhatsApp is rolling out significant updates to its voice messaging capabilities, introducing a streamlined recording process and a new transcription feature aimed at enhancing user convenience and accessibility. In its latest iOS beta…
The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to reduce the number of players in the local gambling sector. Spearheaded by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), the government has pledged to act against unauthorised betting…
Nigerian authorities have accused four Kenyan nationals of participating in an online fraud scheme, leading to a warrant for their arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) listed Johnson Okiroh Otieno, Israel Mbaluka,…
The Kenyan government has made it mandatory for all gambling companies to now obtain filming licenses for their recorded audiovisual advertisements from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB). Under the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap…
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has ordered an immediate 30-day suspension of all gambling advertisements across all media platforms, effective today. The decision comes as the government expresses “grave concern” over…
At the launch event for Cohort 8 of the Women in Tech programmme, a collaboration between Standard Chartered Bank and iBizAfrica at Strathmore University, there was no shortage of inspiration. Held earlier today at Standard Chartered’s…
