Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
In a crackdown on online financial crime, messaging app Telegram has shut down two major Chinese-language black markets, Huione Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee, for violating its terms of service. These platforms were hotbeds for crypto…
Africa’s growing crypto community is facing a new and unprecedented threat: AI-powered fraud. The same technology that powers smarter trading and personalised learning is now being exploited by scammers to mimic voices, generate lifelike…
Egyptian proptech startup Nawy has just raised a whopping $52 million in Series A funding, marking a bold step in its mission to reshape how real estate works across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In addition to that, the company…
By Abhishek Kumar Singh, Head, SE, Singapore, Check Point Software Technologies As we mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, May 16th, 2025, the world is navigating a powerful intersection of opportunity and…
Cross Switch has partnered with Pesawise to officially enter the Kenyan market. The partnership merges Cross Switch’s global payment infrastructure with Pesawise’s deep local market expertise. This has resulted in a seamless, secure, and…
M-KOPA has been selected as Financial Times’ “Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies”. This is the fourth consecutive appearance for M-KOPA on the prestigious annual ranking. M-KOPA reported a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42% between…
Epson has announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated revenue rose 3.7 % to ¥1.36 trillion (KES 1.2 trillion), to ¥89.6 billion (KES 78 billion) during the same period. The…
YouTube has unveiled a new advertising feature called “Peak Points,” leveraging Google’s Gemini AI to identify emotionally charged moments in videos and strategically place ads immediately after these peaks. Revealed during YouTube’s…
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres to launch East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre, marking a major milestone in the region’s digital transformation. This collaboration aims to provide scalable, cost-effective…
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Women’s World Banking to support women entrepreneurs across the country. The announcement was made during a partners’ breakfast hosted in Nairobi by the global nonprofit focused on…
Samsung is gearing up for the release of One UI 8, its next major software update based on Android 16. As with every major update, some older Galaxy devices will unfortunately be left out. Although Samsung has yet to publish an official…
Apple Music has introduced a new feature that enables users in Australia and New Zealand to effortlessly transfer their playlists and music libraries from Spotify and other streaming services directly into the Apple Music app. This…
Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa has been named Value Added Distributor of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2025, held in Johannesburg on May 8. In a market where distribution often means moving boxes, Westcon-Comstor is…
Safaricom has partnered with Quickmart to take its 4G and 5G home internet solutions closer to its customers. Kenyans can now purchase Safaricom’s routers easily through Quickmart’s 61 retail outlets nationwide. The move comes as demand…
Money that is received in winning poker tournaments is called a prize fund and is calculated for the participation of players. Increasing the prize pool often results in a higher level of player engagement, as players are motivated to win.…
In 2025, the digital marketing world is not just evolving—it’s sprinting ahead. For B2B companies, this means embracing modern, results-driven tactics that not only generate leads but also nurture them into loyal customers. Gone are the…
Four European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs), British International Investment (BII), FMO, Swedfund, and Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) have jointly committed $80 million to BluePeak Private Capital Fund II…
BURN Manufacturing has received a $5 million investment from EDFI Management Company through the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This funding will help over 100,000 Kenyan households shift from costly, polluting…
Seven prominent organizations have jointly filed a public interest case challenging what they describe as unlawful disruptions to internet access across the country. The High Court has already issued temporary orders preventing further…
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute KSh 662 billion to the GDP. Yet, this impressive…
Google has introduced an upgraded version of its Advanced Protection feature in Android 16. Announced during The Android Show on May 13, these new security enhancements are specifically designed to counter rising spyware threats and…
Absa Bank Kenya has officially stepped into the custody services space. This move shows the bank’s ambition to become a key player in facilitating secure, compliant and tech-enabled investment solutions for institutional clients across…
Binance has announced the introduction of Fund Accounts, the first technological solution offered by a digital-asset exchange, specifically designed for fund managers, that enables pooling of their investors’ assets based on trading…
UK-based FinTech startup Verto has won the $1 million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech. The company emerged as a standout player in a competition that attracted over 400 global applications. The prize recognizes…
