Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Westcon-Comstor has today announced that it has been certified by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver…
In a press briefing at Nairobi’s Serena Hotel on May 19, Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary, Department of ICT and Digital Economy, and Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority of Kenya, officially launched the clarion call “Tupatane…
Google I/O 2025 is set to commence on Tuesday, May 20, at 8pm local time, with the keynote presentation scheduled for 8pm local time on May 21. This year’s conference promises significant updates across Google’s software and AI platforms,…
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part of the Airline Payment…
Apple has been named the world’s most valuable brand in Kantar’s 2025 BrandZ report, with a brand valuation of $1.29 trillion. This marks a 28% increase from the previous year and makes Apple the first brand to cross the $1 trillion…
Workable has been awarded the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank. This makes Workable the first co-working space in…
Apple’s AirPods are set for their biggest leap since ANC arrived in late 2024: in 2026, Apple will roll out earbuds with built-in infrared cameras that enable touchless, in-air gestures and next-level spatial audio. Until then, AirPods 4…
Zoho has upgraded its customer experience (CX) platform by rolling out new AI features, driven by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The goal is to simplify CRM, make it smarter, and usable by every department in an organisation and not just…
Technology has come a long way in a relatively short time. Just a few decades ago, people relied on landline phones, bulky computers, and printed maps. Today, we carry powerful smartphones in our pockets, can access the internet from…
Not every slot game has to feel like a dark, high-stakes casino floor. Some just want to make you smile. Candy Bonanza is one of those games. It’s bright, it’s colorful, and it turns your screen into a sweet, chaotic swirl of candy pieces,…
Customer service is in the fast lane, and businesses are racing to keep up with folks who want help that’s quick, spot-on, and seamless. Enter AI tools—the game-changers helping teams work sharper, faster, and with a whole lot less stress.…
BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer, has secured a $5 million investment from the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) to expand electric cooking solutions across Kenya. The funding, managed by EDFI…
Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with retail giant Quickmart. The collaboration allows customers to purchase 4G and 5G home internet routers across all 61 Quickmart outlets nationwide. The partnership addresses the growing…
SEACOM East Africa is helping engineering students prepare for real jobs through hands-on programs. The company runs several initiatives to bridge the gap between what students learn in class and what they’ll face after graduation. One of…
Safaricom has officially launched a new campaign called Maisha Poa Ni Digital. If you’re still using a feature phone or know someone who is, this is something worth paying attention to. The campaign is all about accelerating digital…
SEACOM, through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, is working on practical steps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. It is currently working with universities across multiple counties in Kenya and…
Kenya’s Ministry of Education has announced that it will replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) with a more advanced platform, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). The shift,…
Opera’s stablecoin wallet MiniPay, once only accessible via the Opera Mini browser, is now a standalone application available globally on iOS and Android. Built on Celo’s Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, MiniPay is designed to make sending and…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is under fire after its flagship chatbot, Grok, began injecting unsolicited references to the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in responses to seemingly unrelated prompts. The bizarre and…
A recent report by Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform, shared data on Starlink’s download and upload speeds, latency, and comparative performance across multiple African countries. Starlink has been in a few African countries…
Google One, Alphabet’s subscription service offering cloud storage and AI-powered features, has hit 150 million subscribers globally. This marks a sharp 50% jump from the 100 million user mark reached in February 2024, just months after…
X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced support for 4K video uploads, marking a notable upgrade in the platform’s multimedia functionality. This new feature allows users to upload and share ultra-high-definition video content directly…
Every year, Google’s I/O developer conference is a sneak peek into the future of Android, and 2025 is no different. With Android powering over 3 billion active devices globally, it’s more than just an operating system; it’s how many of us…
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new “Record” feature for ChatGPT that will allow the AI to record, transcribe, and summarise live meetings directly within the app. This addition aims to simplify the way users capture and review…
