Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The ongoing Connected Africa Summit has drawn delegates from 24 countries, including technology leaders and policymakers from the United States and the UAE, highlighting the continent’s growing interest in cohesive digital transformation.…
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Kenya is preparing to execute what could become East Africa’s largest corporate transaction in recent history. The government plans to sell a huge chunk of its remaining 34.9% stake in Safaricom, the region’s telecom giant, with the hope…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead to said teams facing intense…
Valour Inc, a subsidiary of Canadian firm DeFi Technologies, has announced plans to cross-list its suite of over 65 digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Valour has selected GulfCap…
Five Kenyan universities scooped top awards at the recently concluded Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025. The finale was held in Shenzhen, China, on May 24, 2025. Teams comprising students from Jomo Kenyatta University of…
Kenya’s top telecom operators, Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom, are facing legal heat over what an ICT lawyer describes as outdated practices in the handling of mobile data bundles. In a move that could change Kenya’s telecom policies,…
Kenya’s Parliament is considering a bill that could make your internet work the same way your electricity bill works: pay only for what you use, down to the last megabyte. The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025,…
Google has officially raised the bar in AI video generation with its latest model, Veo 3, developed by Google DeepMind. Introduced at Google I/O 2025, this tool is capable of creating cinematic videos so realistic that many online viewers…
You know how important good audio is if you’ve ever tried to make a video for your business or social media. Imagine that you spent hours shooting a terrific ad or demo for a product, but there was a puppy barking in the background or…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a KShs 275 million profit after tax for Q1 2025. The bank’s Managing Director, George Odhiambo, said the results reflect NBK’s resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds, especially given the decline in…
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has unveiled its third cohort of 12 African innovators. Out of these, seven female-led startups stand out among the changemakers. The fellowship is delivered in partnership with iHUB Kenya and is…
Huawei Technologies successfully hosted the Huawei Cloud & Connect Summit Kenya 2025 on May 16 in Nairobi, convening over 600 government leaders, industry experts, technology partners, and customers to explore best practices and shared…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May, 2025. In this role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial intelligence initiatives…
With more people working remotely, streaming content and gaming online, reliable internet much needed in all places, including Mombasa. Whether you live in Nyali, Bamburi, Likoni, or Mtwapa, finding the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)…
Sophos has announced that it plans to open a new data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of the year. This will see the company deepen its regional investment to with the UAE’s ambition to become a global digital hub. This…
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first smart glasses by the end of 2026, signalling a major expansion of its product ecosystem into wearable augmented reality (AR) technology. According to a recent report, the tech giant’s…
Thndr has raised an additional $15.7 million, bringing its total current capital to $37.76 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, and a prominent…
OpenAI has confirmed the acquisition of io, a hardware startup co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a deal valued at $6.5 billion. This move is a major shift for OpenAI as it transitions from a software-focused company to…
Red Hat and Oracle have announced an expanded collaboration to break down barriers to hybrid cloud adoption. This latest joint effort delivers a more consistent, cloud-native foundation that is critical for next-generation workloads…
Uganda has rolled out its first collaborative, shared-infrastructure broadband network. This is designed to bring fast, secure, and inclusive internet access to every corner of the country. This initiative is the product of a partnership…
Gaming phones don’t need to break the bank, and Infinix nailed that with the GT 20 Pro, a budget smartphone built for gamers. I’m still putting it through its paces, but Infinix isn’t slowing down. They’ve already dropped its successor,…
Standard Chartered has unveiled its “Women in Cyber” Mentorship Programme. This is a hybrid mentorship and training platform aimed at developing a new generation of female cybersecurity leaders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. If you have a…
ARC Ride has secured a $5 million investment from British International Investment (BII). The investment wil be used to deploy of 5,000 electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) and significantly scale up battery-swapping infrastructure across East…
