Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
When it comes to midrange smartphones, Samsung has mastered the art of packing flagship-level features into devices that don’t break the bank. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is the latest proof that you can get in Kenya starting from Ksh…
TLcom Capital has confirmed that Partner Ido Sum is leaving the firm after 14 years. Sum contributed to the firm’s expansion across Africa’s startup ecosystem during his time at TLcom. He also played a role in strengthening the firm’s…
Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has agreed a strategic collaboration with Accenture to scale Cassava’s sovereign AI capability across Africa. Accenture will leverage its AI Refinery platform and other technologies to design and deliver…
Safaricom Home Fibre is one of the internet service providers in Kenya. It provides fast and reliable connectivity to homes. If you are thinking of getting connected, this guide provides an overview of everything you need to know. It…
DStv Kenya has experienced one of its steepest subscriber declines in recent years after losing more than 80% of its customers within a year. Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows that the satellite television service…
TikTok has promised to make major changes in Canada after regulators raised serious concerns about how the app handles children’s data. Privacy watchdogs from the federal government and three provinces found that the platform’s safeguards…
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new on-device translate feature for messages on Android and iPhone. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, the update is designed to help users communicate more easily across different languages while still…
Kenya’s ARC Ride has secured a $10 million financing commitment from Mirova. Mirova is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investing. This debt facility will fund the deployment of 600 battery-swapping…
MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Dimensity 9500. The company says this is its most advanced mobile platform yet. This processor will be a direct competitor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will be…
Kenya’s path to a connected economy has encountered a slowdown. The latest Communications Authority (CA) sector statistics reveal that Machine-to-Machine (M2M) subscriptions, which power Internet of Things (IoT) services, fell by 9.9% in…
French media giant Canal+ now controls South African broadcaster Multichoice, the parent company behind DStv, after completing what the company calls the largest transaction in Canal+’s history. The takeover became unconditional on…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has established a new Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC) designed to protect financial institutions nationwide from escalating cyber threats. The BS-SOC lives inside CBK’s Cyber Fusion…
Egypt-based healthtech, Duaya, has acquired EXMGO, a provider of SaaS solutions for pharmacies and medical businesses, in a six-figure investment deal. This strategic step represents a new milestone in advancing pharmacy digitization and…
Kenya’s mobile money sector has reached a major milestone, with the latest Communications Authority (CA) data showing 47.7 million active subscriptions as of June 2025. This translates to a penetration rate of 91%, up sharply from 77.3% in…
Watu has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting major strides in financial inclusion, clean mobility, and gender equity across Africa. The report outlines Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives that…
In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the landscape of online betting is poised for dramatic change. 1win Online casino is already a leader in delivering dynamic, player-centered experiences — but what will the platform…
In the dynamic world of online betting and casino play, platforms must walk a fine line between offering engaging experiences and maintaining responsible business practices. For many operators, this balance can be difficult to strike — but…
There have been monumental shifts in the way we find information about property lines. The days of relying solely on paper maps and physical markers are fading. Today, technology offers new ways for accurately identifying property lines.…
TikTok creators in Kenya are making money from their content through multiple monetization streams, dispelling myths about earning potential on the platform in Africa. The short-form video platform has rolled out several revenue-generating…
Britam BetaLab has announced the Regional Startup Challenge 2025. Applications will close on September 30, 2025, so time is limited. This program aims to identify and scale some of East Africa’s most promising growth-stage startups. The…
Kenya is experiencing an unusual internet problem. While the country’s hunger for bandwidth grows stronger each quarter, the actual pipes delivering that connectivity are shrinking. The Communications Authority reported that Kenya’s…
Kenya’s cybersecurity agency recorded 4.6 billion cyber threats between April and June 2025, an 80.8% increase from the previous quarter’s 2.5 billion detections. The surge follows major upgrades to monitoring systems at the Kenya Computer…
Microsoft is finally bringing native video wallpapers to Windows 11, allowing users to set looping videos as their desktop backgrounds. The feature, spotted in Insider builds, supports formats like MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, and WMV, indicating…
Kenyan citizens enrolled with the Social Health Authority (SHA) will not be able to use their coverage to pay for services at private hospitals. Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), which represents private…
