Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Microsoft has started rolling out a major update to the Photos app on Windows 11, introducing AI features designed to make managing large photo libraries much easier. With version 2025.11090.25001.0, the app can now automatically…
Kenya’s courier and postal sector is undergoing a shift, with domestic parcel deliveries rising sharply on the back of e-commerce while international traffic continues to slump. The latest report from the Communications Authority of Kenya…
TikTok has swiftly become a dominant platform for influencer marketing, offering creators the opportunity to build an audience, showcase their talent, and partner with brands. But with so many videos being uploaded, not all of them can…
KOFISI has raised USD 10.5 million in Series B funding led by UK-based Falco Group. The capital injection is part of a broader USD 35 million round, which will fuel KOFISI’s expansion into new markets including Nairobi, Kigali, and Cairo.…
Kenya’s appetite for mobile data continues to skyrocket, with the latest Communications Authority (CA) sector statistics revealing that the country consumed more than 620 billion GB of data in the second quarter of 2025. The surge is being…
Xiaomi has officially expanded its global tablet portfolio with the launch of the Xiaomi Pad Mini and Redmi Pad 2 Pro. Xiaomi Pad Mini The Xiaomi Pad Mini originally launched in China as the Redmi K Pad back in June, but its global debut…
Kenya’s satellite internet market is experiencing remarkable growth, with new data from the Communications Authority of Kenya showing a sharp rise in subscriptions. Satellite internet users increased by 115.5% to 17,939 in June 2025,…
Samsung has unveiled TRUEBench (Trustworthy Real-world Usage Evaluation Benchmark), a proprietary benchmark developed by Samsung Research to evaluate AI productivity. TRUEBench provides a comprehensive set of metrics to measure how large…
NCBA Bank and CFAO Mobility Kenya’s leasing arm, Loxea, have announced a partnership to finance BYD electric vehicles, starting with the launch of the BYD Shark 6, Kenya’s first plug-in hybrid pickup. The Shark 6 is built on BYD’s DMO…
PayPal has announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce…
NETSCOUT has announced its solutions to support cable providers and multiple service operators (MSOs) in improving their ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience while reducing costs. Competition is driving the development of…
The Kenyan government is preparing to introduce new rules that will change how digital firms are taxed, with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) proposing the Income Tax Significant Economic Presence Tax Regulations 2025. The plan is to…
Between June and August 2025, African law enforcement, with support from INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, executed one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns to date. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the effort disrupted ransomware, BEC scams, and…
Mastercard has partnered with Smile ID to roll out digital identity solutions across Africa. Mastercard has also made a minority investment in Smile ID. Through this partnership, two companies hope to reduce fraud, make the customer…
Ilara Health, a Nairobi-based healthtech, has announced plans to “review and restructure” operations. The startup cites “current market conditions and financing dynamics that include reversal of funding commitments and delays in…
YouTube is rolling out a new feature with a hide button that lets viewers remove distracting end screens at the end of videos. These end screens are often used by YouTube creators to suggest other videos, encourage subscriptions or direct…
Kenya’s fixed broadband market has posted impressive growth, with subscriptions surging 42.9% to 2.14 million by June 2025, according to new data from the Communications Authority (CA). The surge reflects rising demand for high-speed…
Kenya’s telecommunications sector has posted strong financial results even as employment levels show signs of strain. According to the latest fourth quarter sector statistics report from the Communications Authority (CA), the telco…
Xiaomi has launched the latest device in the Redmi 15 series which is the Redmi 15 in the Kenyan market. The stylish smartphone brings bigger energy, bigger visuals, and bigger sound to everyday life. Display The Redmi 15 features a 6.9”…
Google is officially merging Android and ChromeOS to create a new operating system for laptops and PCs. At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit in Maui, the spotlight wasn’t just on Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite chips; it was also on…
Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya. Following the debut of the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra earlier this year, the FE model lands as the “fan edition” device. It keeps the core features that matter while…
Bolt has announced the launch of Bolt Send, its parcel delivery service, in Kenya. This new offering introduces a faster, more affordable, and fully trackable solution for individuals and businesses seeking efficient ways to send and…
Kenyan creators are making impressive strides on TikTok, successfully monetising their creativity and engaging with audiences like never before. As the leading short-form video platform, TikTok offers a range of rewarding features designed…
Kenyan businesses can now process instant payments up to KES 999,999 around the clock following a new partnership between spend management platform TendePay and payment network Pesalink. The integration connects TendePay’s business payment…
