Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Absa Bank Kenya has released 2024 Sustainability and Climate Report. The lender introduced Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up to 110% financing for homeowners looking to build or retrofit houses with sustainable features. Think solar…
Zoho today announced the launch of its proprietary large language model, Zia LLM, along with new AI tools such as Zia Agent Studio, over 25 pre-built AI agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. The announcements were made during…
It usually starts innocently. A friend sends you a link saying, “You have to see this!” or a message pops up on Instagram about a giveaway. You click without thinking, and within seconds, your account is locked, your details are stolen, or…
A newly disclosed ChatGPT vulnerability shows just how dangerous AI integrations with cloud services can be. At the Black Hat 2025 security conference, researchers Michael Bargury and Tamir Ishay Sharbat demonstrated a stealthy zero-click…
Airtel Africa Foundation has officially launched its ‘Tech For Her’ Program, a pan-African digital skills initiative aimed at equipping young women in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with the tools to thrive in the global tech industry. The…
Stanbic Bank has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 billion for the first half of 2025. The bank delivered a Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.4% even with a dip in net interest income caused by macroeconomic pressures. The bank also…
Ghana has issued an ultimatum to MultiChoice, demanding a 30% reduction in DStv subscription prices by August 7, 2025 or face a suspension of its broadcasting licence. This has sparked debate even in Kenya where DStv subscribers are also…
NTT DATA has announced a significant sustainability milestone with the installation of a solar energy system at its newly launched East Africa headquarters at The Cube, Riverside Drive. The system is expected to cut the company’s reliance…
Safaricom has announced a KES 3 million sponsorship for the 8th edition of the National Science and Technology Exhibition hosted by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK). The week-long event is currently underway at Moi Educational Centre in South…
Cairo-based startup Suplyd has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round led by 4DX Ventures, Camel Ventures, and Plus VC. Seedstars and existing investors also participated in the round. Suplyd was founded in 2022 to help restaurants in…
The CogLabs Robotics Workshop 2.0 kicked off this August in Nairobi, bringing together young learners, developers, educators, and tech leaders for an intensive, hands-on exploration of robotics, AI, and machine learning. The initiative,…
Vertiv has launched Vertiv OneCore, a new turnkey infrastructure solution aimed at simplifying and speeding up the deployment of high-performance data centres. Vertiv OneCore is now globally available and is designed to meet the growing…
Instagram is introducing new social features to make sharing content more personal and interactive, while still letting users control their privacy. These updates include the ability to repost Reels, see what friends are engaging with, and…
ViFi Labs has announced the acquisition Uganda’s OneRamp, a stablecoin-powered platform simplifying digital payments through mobile money and banking integrations. This deal gives ViFi Labs immediate market access across Kenya, Uganda,…
PUBG Mobile is stepping off the battlefield and onto the dance floor with the launch of its Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge, a campaign that celebrates African culture, music, and creativity. Hosted exclusively on TikTok, the challenge brings…
PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on TikTok, inviting players and dance enthusiasts across Africa to showcase their moves and creativity.…
Dashlane is phasing out its free password manager plan by September 16, 2025. This is so that it can focus on premium security innovations and streamline its offerings. The company announced that all Free plan users have already been…
Visa has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator. This program is designed to fast-track the growth of innovative startups across the continent. Applications are open until August 15,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major upgrade to its iTax platform, allowing individual taxpayers to log in using their National ID numbers. This move is aimed at simplifying access, improving tax compliance, and…
WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that lets users communicate with people who don’t have an account. Currently in beta, the feature enables users to control their interaction with external messaging services. According to…
Easy Clinic has successfully rolled out an AI-powered copilot that helps doctors make better clinical decisions in real time, which is a major breakthrough for African health-tech. Tested across 15 Penda Health clinics and nearly 40,000…
This article is extracted from the recent episode of Connecting Africa by CNN’s Eleni Giokos and Victoria Rubadiri Fintech companies in Kenya are expanding their reach and transforming how businesses hire, pay, and grow in the digital…
OPPO has announced the availability of the OPPO Reno14 Series. The devices come pre-integrated with Google Gemini AI and this allows users to execute complex tasks across multiple apps through natural language prompts. “By integrating…
TikTok has removed more than 450,000 videos and banned over 43,000 accounts in Kenya during the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The report shows that 92.1% of the removed videos were…
