Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
By Kyle Pillay, Security as a Service Manager at Datacentrix Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips businesses with the strategies and visibility…
WhatsApp is testing several new features across its Android and iOS betas, including username reservations, reaction stickers for status updates, limits on new chats, and a redesigned sidebar for iPad. Mac-Style Sidebar for iPad In the…
As African cities continue to grapple with waste management challenges, one Kenyan startup is taking a data-driven and tech-powered approach to the problem. Founded by Eddy Gitonga, T-Bin is reimagining waste collection and recycling…
PAYDAY, a Tunisian fintech and insurtech startup, has announced the successful close of its first pre-seed funding round led by UGFS North Africa (United Gulf Financial Services). TALYS Group and BioProtection SA also took part in this…
Samsung Electronics is reportedly bringing back its in-house Exynos processors to its flagship smartphones, marking the first time in four years that the company will rely on its own chip for top-tier devices. According to sources, Samsung…
A major internet disruption yesterday saw thousands of websites and applications go offline following an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that rippled across the globe. The outage, which began in the US East 1 region in Northern Virginia,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has fully restored operations after a massive 15-hour global outage that disrupted thousands of websites and mobile apps across banking, gaming, communication, and entertainment platforms, affecting millions of…
M-KOPA is positiomning itself to be a key player in making the transition to electric mobility affordable and accessible. The company is known for its pay-as-you-go financing model and is now using its platform to support the adoption of…
Vertiv has announced a major leadership transition at the top of its technology division as longtime Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Stephen Liang prepares to retire after three decades with the company. Liang will officially step down from…
In Kenya’s startup ecosystem, founders often walk a lonely path. Many lack mentorship, community and visibility beyond their immediate networks. At the same time, investors face a fragmented deal-flow system, with each venture capital firm…
Madica has announced new investments in two AI-powered companies, Anavid and Hypeo AI. Each startup will receive up to $200,000 in funding. The startups will also join Madica’s 18-month program. This program offers hands-on mentorship,…
Cairo-based artificial intelligence startup Nanovate has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The raise comes just nine months after the company officially began operations. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has made it easier than ever for Kenyans to verify their voter registration details online and register in person through its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.…
President William Ruto’s signing of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, has stirred widespread debate across Kenya’s digital landscape. The government has framed it as a necessary step to protect citizens from rising…
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with PNY Technologies, a leading provider of NVIDIA-based solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vertiv and PNY will work together to provide comprehensive power and cooling…
Vodafone has extended its long-standing partnership with Nokia through a new five-year agreement aimed at accelerating 5G rollout across Europe and Africa. The renewed collaboration focuses on deploying Nokia’s advanced AirScale radio…
Meta is officially winding down its Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, marking the end of standalone access to Facebook’s messaging service on computers. The company confirmed that the apps will be shut down on December 15,…
Four young women, the brains behind the AI-powered fintech platform Jasho-Powering Your Hustle, are set to represent Kenya at the forthcoming continental finals of the prestigious Absa Bank Kenya GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon.
CSquared is quietly shaping the backbone of Africa’s internet. In this exclusive conversation with TechArena, Napoleon Mengot, Group Strategy Manager and DRC Country Manager, shares the company’s journey, its open-access philosophy and…
Vivo has officially confirmed the global rollout of OriginOS 6, marking the end of Funtouch OS for international markets. The new system, based on Android 16, will debut with the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro before expanding to other flagship…
Apple has officially announced the M5 chip, built on third-generation 3-nanometer technology and delivering significant gains in AI and graphics performance. The new processor powers the latest MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro,…
On Thursday morning, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) was forced to temporarily close the airspace over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as thousands of Kenyans gathered to receive the body of the late former Prime Minister…
When Kenya Airways flight KQ203 took off from Mumbai today carrying the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, it wasn’t just another journey home. Within minutes, thousands of Kenyans and people across the World opened…
Kenya woke to grief and global attention after the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga in Kochi, India, on Wednesday, October 15. The veteran opposition figure, whose life was intertwined with Kenya’s democratic evolution, drew tributes from…
