Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Government surveillance ambitions have been dealt a decisive blow after the High Court dismantled a controversial plan that would have forced every mobile phone user in the country to register their device’s IMEI in a national database or…
A recent global survey reveals that not all mobile phone owners employ basic digital security, specifically by failing to use passwords on their devices. The survey questioned respondents on both their password usage and whether they had…
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of Zeigo Hub by Schneider Electric, a powerful new digital platform designed to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains at scale. This innovative solution marks a significant step…
Do you want to make eye-catching banners without spending money? There are free online banner creator tools that help you design banners fast. These tools are simple and fun to use for students and beginners. You can create cool banners…
Microsoft has issued an urgent alert regarding “active attacks” targeting its SharePoint server software, commonly used by government agencies and businesses for internal document sharing. The company strongly recommends that customers…
Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo recently announced that his ministry would take action against parents who provide opportunities for their kids to access pornographic material online. Speaking on Radio Citizen, Kabogo declared…
The process of how to send money across East Africa was a tedious one before mobile money crossed borders. Now, services like M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, and others are no longer restricted to domestic transfers. Countries,…
Vertiv has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (collectively “Great Lakes”) for $200 million. Great Lakes is recognised for designing and manufacturing innovative,…
PalmPay has been recognised in CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second year in a row that PalmPay has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and impactful financial technology…
Apple is taking legal action against tech YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of misappropriating trade secrets and leaking confidential details of iOS 26 ahead of its official launch. In a newly filed lawsuit, Apple outlines a series of…
Kenya introduced a simplified tax regime for residential rental income, commonly known as Monthly Rental Income (MRI), through the Finance Act 2015, which became effective on January 1, 2016. MRI applies to resident individuals or…
The Neon Ultra and Neon Smarta became the first affordable smartphones to be assembled in Kenya. This milestone was the result of a collaboration between Jamii Telecom, Safaricom, and China’s Shenzhen TeleOne Technology at the East Africa…
OpenAI has started the rollout of a new Record Mode feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers on macOS, enabling them to now record and transcribe online meetings for future reference. Unveiled last month, Record Mode is designed to enable…
by Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE When it comes to investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the numbers are staggering. “Stargate”, a U.S. initiative to build the largest AI data centers the world has ever seen, aims to invest $500…
Hackers are increasingly turning to one of the internet’s most trusted and overlooked systems to deliver malware: DNS, the Domain Name System. Researchers at DomainTools recently discovered that attackers are using DNS TXT records to hide…
New data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has shown very little year-on-year growth in the global smartphone market, with a 1% increase during Q2 2025. The modest growth can be associated with a similar trend that we have…
Visa has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) to unveil a report aimed at reshaping Kenya’s retail investment landscape. The report, “Reimagining Retail Investors in Kenya: A technology-Centered Blueprint”, outlines a…
Binance is turning eight. In the traditional corporate world, that may seem like a blink – but it is a lifetime in the crypto space. As we reflect on this journey, it is clear that everything we have achieved is only possible because of…
For six years, Safaricom unknowingly ran what amounted to an honor system for internet access. A critical flaw in its Safaricom Home Fiber system meant that thousands of customers could bypass official billing entirely, accessing broadband…
Kenya’s gambling regulators are demanding that new bettors take a selfie holding their national ID cards to register betting accounts as part of sweeping reforms to clean up the industry’s chaotic growth. The Betting Control and Licensing…
The exciting EPL matches continue to captivate football fans worldwide, and Kenyan bettors were treated to an entertaining showdown between Crystal Palace and Wolves on May 20, 2025. Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a dominant 4-2…
Betting in Nigeria keeps growing because it’s fun, social, and surprisingly rewarding. With just your phone, you can dive into matches, predict scores, and snag sweet returns. The best part? Betting apps throw in bonuses that stretch your…
Search service DuckDuckGo is currently down after experiencing a major outage that has left users without access to the privacy-focused alternative to Google. The disruption continues to affect the platform’s core search functionality,…
Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of Copilot Vision on Windows 11 by testing a new feature that allows users to share their entire desktop with the AI assistant. Now rolling out to Windows Insiders across all preview channels, this…
