Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Safaricom is taking its Home Fiber service offline for scheduled maintenance starting tonight at 10:00 PM and running until Monday tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM, an eight-hour window that will leave subscribers without internet access. The…
Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio at GITEX Global 2025. As the Middle East emerges as a significant global hub for AI innovation, Vertiv is strategically enabling this transformation with solutions uniquely designed to…
As global technology distributors redefine their roles in the digital era, Westcon-Comstor is taking steps to make sure Africa isn’t left behind. I spoke with Vincent Entonu, Managing Director of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, during…
Discord’s ongoing security nightmare has taken a dramatic turn after the company confirmed that a third-party breach exposed government-issued IDs submitted by users during age verification despite earlier assurances that such data would…
Unsurprisingly, the global AI market currently peaks at around 244 billion US dollars and could hit 1.01 trillion dollars within the next few years. If this happens, the industry will have grown by a CAGR of more than 26%. Artificial…
NTT DATA has announced it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry specific contact center solutions built on Amazon Connect, the cloud-based contact center…
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Dev Channel build (Build 26220.6772, KB5065797) for Insiders, introducing a mix of usability tweaks, security upgrades, and visual refinements. However, one particular change, the removal of local…
Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has kicked off a 30-hour Women-in-Tech Hackathon that will see 112 young women aged between 18 and 35 compete to build digital solutions shaping the future of Africa’s financial ecosystem.…
Airtel Kenya has launched a new interactive customer care hub at Sarit Centre in Nairobi. The hub offers a hands-on look at the future of digital connectivity, combining cutting-edge technology, immersive 5G demonstrations, and…
Global technology distributor Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft have announced new partner investments and enablement programs to help African businesses seize opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The announcement came…
Kenya’s courier and postal industry is entering a new phase of digital transformation as e-commerce drives domestic parcel growth and the government moves to modernize postal infrastructure. Speaking during the celebration of the 151st…
Cassava Technologies has appointed Marco Gagiano as Global Head of Connectivity, effective xx September 2025. With this strategic appointment, Cassava has further strengthened its leadership team and reaffirmed its commitment to becoming…
Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone Fold continues to draw speculation, and a new rumour suggests the foldable may adopt a hybrid approach to its frame materials. Reports indicate the device could use a mixture of metals like aluminum and…
Nutanix has announced, alongside European hyperscaler OVHcloud, the availability of the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) solution on OVHcloud. The milestone deepens the collaboration between the two companies and provides enterprises with…
There’s a reason seasoned traders don’t rely on gut feeling. Success in forex isn’t built on magic or instinct. It’s built on milliseconds, data packets, and a web of invisible connections humming behind the interface of every trading…
Kenya might soon become the benchmark for crypto regulation in Africa after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, in its third reading. The only step left is President William Ruto’s assent, which would…
Safaricom has partnered with Huawei, has unveiled VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service. This is a new spin to the Skiza experience we are used to. VybCall is replacing the traditional ringback tone or audio tune with…
Safaricom has dismissed up to 113 staff members in the fiscal year ending in 2024 for involvement in fraud and policy breaches tied to its mobile money and SIM services. The company’s recently published sustainability report shows an…
If you’re looking for truly wireless earbuds in Kenya in 2025 that don’t break the bank, the good news is there are solid options with decent specs and reliable brands. Below is a curated list of eight budget wireless earbuds you can find…
Kenya is moving forward with the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to give the government more power to regulate online activities. The bill, which proposes a number of expansions and…
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is one of the latest in Samsung’s A-series lineup. This phone is available in Kenya for Ksh 31,800 and it might just be the brand’s best midrange release yet. From performance to camera to AI, this phone brings a…
Google is expanding Opal, its experimental AI app builder, to 15 new countries, including India, Japan, Brazil, and Singapore, as it looks to make app creation accessible to anyone. While users across Asia and Latin America are getting…
When Safaricom says its “True Value” hit KSh 1.1 trillion in FY2025, 16 times greater than its financial profit, the number may sound abstract. But behind it lies a profound statement about how corporate success in Kenya is being…
The HVAC industry has always been hands-on, but growth today isn’t just about adding more trucks to the fleet or hiring more technicians. Scaling requires sharper tools—digital ones that help owners keep up with demand, handle operations…
