Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Safaricom PLC has announced a landmark achievement, becoming the first company in East Africa to surpass $3 billion (KES 388.7 billion) in annual revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. This 11.2% year-on-year growth underscores…
The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is set for a major transformation by the government. The government wants to reposition the state agency to help it keep up with the digital age. With the rise of e-commerce and digital logistics, the…
Jumia Technologies has updated its 2025 outlook, expressing confidence in its path to profitability. This was revealed even as headline revenues fell in Q1 2025. The e-commerce company posted mixed results for the quarter ending March 31.…
Crypto’s like riding a bucking bronco—one day you’re flying high, the next you’re eating dirt. That’s where stablecoins come in, acting like a cozy blanket in this wild market. I started messing with them after a brutal altcoin crash left…
Crypto’s like riding a bucking bronco—one day you’re flying high, the next you’re eating dirt. That’s where stablecoins come in, acting like a cozy blanket in this wild market. I started messing with them after a brutal altcoin crash left…
Bokra, the MENA goal-based digital investment platform, has announced a $3 million Sharia-compliant financing agreement with iSUPPLY, a digital pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution. The deal will power iSUPPLY’s next phase of…
Receiving calls from private numbers can be unsettling, especially when the caller’s identity is concealed. In Kenya, such calls are often used for legitimate purposes, like customer service follow-ups. However, they can be a useful tool…
In 2024, Egypt accounted for nearly half of all mobile subscriptions in the North Africa region, according to the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (North Africa). With over 134 million mobile lines in service, Egypt controlled 45.3% of North…
Angola Cables has announced that it is now a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner of DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator. As a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner, Angola Cables will leverage DE-CIX’s extensive…
By Kyle Pillay, Security as a Service Centre Manager at Datacentrix The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.…
Kenya Power has unveiled an ambitious plan to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next year, a major milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable transportation. The initiative will see…
MTN Group’s digital infrastructure company, Bayobab, has unveiled a new strategic fiber route connecting Uganda and Kenya, strengthening East Africa’s digital backbone and providing Uganda with improved access to international…
Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink high-speed satellite internet services to customers across its African markets. The agreement, revealed on May 5, hopes to enhance connectivity in both urban centers…
Airtel Kenya has today rolled out a new AI-powered Spam Alert Service. This service is available to all Airtel subscribers at no extra cost. This service was launched in Nigeria back in March. This new service is designed to help Airtel…
Bayobab Uganda, the digital infrastructure arm of MTN Group, has officially launched a major connectivity milestone, a brand-new fibre optic route running from Malaba at the Kenya–Uganda border to Kampala. This 260-kilometre stretch might…
Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for English-speaking Africa, effective June 1, 2025. She becomes the company’s first female leader for the region. The appointment comes at a…
In just under three months, Kenyan-based music streaming service Mdundo has recorded over 125,000 subscriptions and more than 5 million streams via MiniPay, Opera’s blockchain wallet integrated into Opera Mini. The announcement was made…
Ghanaian fintech Zeepay has raised $18 million in senior secured venture debt. This funding will help its expansion across Africa and the Caribbean. Structured by investment firm Verdant Capital IMAP, the deal marks a major step forward…
Google has rolled out its May 2025 Android security bulletin. Among the 46 patched vulnerabilities, one stands out, a serious flaw in the FreeType font rendering library that was already under active exploitation. Tracked as…
A Kenyan High Court has ruled that Worldcoin, a digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, violated the country’s data protection laws by collecting biometric data without proper authorisation. The court ordered the…
In the first quarter of 2025, the global smartphone market recorded a 3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue, signalling modest recovery despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. According to Counterpoint Research, this growth was…
Rockstar Games has unveiled the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), offering fans a more detailed glimpse into the game’s narrative, characters, and setting. This marks the first significant update since the game’s initial…
When Web3 gaming is mentioned, some people may think it’s the next game in the Spiderman franchise, but far from it! This fascinating niche has nothing to do with everyone’s favorite webhead. As of last year, Web3 gaming accounted for at…
AI-powered apps that can undress people in photos — commonly referred to as “nudify” tools — are once again gaining attention across the web, sparking concerns among privacy advocates, digital rights organizations, and governments alike.…
