Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Stanbic Holdings facilitated KSh. 76 billion of trade in 2024 and provide over KShs 500 million in loans to support the transition to green energy as part of its quest to become the most sustainable financial services player in the region.…
Vertiv has announced that its AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow will make its next stop, this time in Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday 02 July, 2025. The roadshow, with a visit scheduled to take place at Le Casablanca Hotel, is part of a…
Sally Kimeu, Territory Manager – Sales East Africa & IOI, Nutanix The biggest challenge to Africa’s digital transformation isn’t infrastructure, investment, or even access to technology—it’s leadership. For decades, we’ve looked at…
Mastercard has introduced Account Intelligence Reissuance, an advanced fraud prevention service to efficiently manage the card reissuance process, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. The product leverages…
Elon Musk is making some changes to X (formerly Twitter) once again, this time banning hashtags in advertisements. Starting June 27, advertisers on the platform will no longer be allowed to include hashtags in their paid posts. The…
YouTube is rolling out new live streaming restrictions meant to protecting younger users. Starting July 22, creators must be at least 16 years old to live stream without adult supervision. Previously, users aged 13 to 15 could go live on…
Google today announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These innovative startups, hailing from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa,…
By Ramon Villarreal, global architect and payments lead, financial services, at Red Hat Financial services providers are in the midst of a major modernisation push, with AI playing a growing and transformative role. The potential impact is…
As internet restrictions become increasingly common in moments of political unrest or during protests, many people in Kenya are turning to Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to bypass censorship and protect their online privacy. A VPN encrypts…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a warning to landlords, estate managers, and property developers who have been restricting access to internet service providers (ISPs) in residential estates. This follows increasing…
Following recent U.S. airstrikes on the Iran nuclear facilities, cyberattacks linked to Tehran and pro-Palestinian hacking groups have increased, targeting key sectors in both the United States and Israel. While these attacks have not yet…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a directive requiring all television and radio stations to stop live coverage of the ongoing June 25 protests immediately. According to the order statement, signed by Director General…
June 25 sees widespread youth-led protests across Kenya under the banner #SiriNiNumbers, as young citizens take to the streets and social media to commemorate the victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations and protest recent…
Protests are a fundamental right in democratic societies, but in Kenya, as we’ve witnessed lately, exercising this right can put your life at risk. This should not be the case, but unfortunately, we’ve learned very painful and bloody…
Peach Tech, the Nairobi-founded startup behind Peach Cars, has raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV), the venture capital arm of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan’s leading automaker with around 40%…
Xiaomi is gearing up for one of its most ambitious launch events yet, set for June 26. The company plans to unveil a sweeping lineup of products that span smartphones, tablets, wearables, and even electric vehicles, all under its “Human ×…
Apple is setting the stage for its first truly all-screen iPhone, and it plans to get there in two key phases. According to new reports, the transition will unfold over the next two years, with major changes expected in 2026 and 2027. The…
When global tech firms expand into Africa, the playbook usually looks the same: dollar pricing, limited localization, and a heavy reliance on channel partners. But Zoho is rewriting that script in Kenya with a refreshingly grounded…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has entered into talks with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to develop a Fast Payment System (FPS). The platform will enable instant, secure, and affordable digital transactions between…
When it comes to moving money across Africa’s borders, traditional banks have long left businesses facing high fees, slow transactions, and regulatory red tape. Verto, a fintech company focused on simplifying cross-border payments, wants…
Luno, the global cryptocurrency investment platform, is officially back in Kenya. Originally introduced to the Kenyan market between 2013 and 2014 under its former name BitX, Luno returns with a promise to make buying, selling, and holding…
Starlink has officially resumed new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding counties, ending a seven-month freeze that began in November 2024. The suspension affected areas such as Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a and was triggered…
Check Point Software Technologies has announced PDFguard, an advanced AI engine designed to prevent malicious PDFs that employ deceptive tactics. PDFguard claims to identify 25% more malicious files than its predecessor, most of which have…
Betting in Africa is evolving quickly. The spread of mobile access and digital platforms makes it easier to place bets, but it also raises the risk of common errors. Many bettors still repeat basic mistakes that can cost a lot of money.…
