Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The transformative power of artificial intelligence in visual media has accelerated at a breakneck pace. What was once the exclusive domain of Hollywood visual effects studios—altering an actor’s appearance, de-aging them, or even mapping…
Microsoft Azure crashed this evening, dragging down a large chunk of online services and leaving users staring at error screens across Microsoft 365, Xbox, and even Minecraft. The outage started around 7 PM local time, and Microsoft…
Tanzania experienced a nationwide internet disruption today coinciding with the country’s general elections. According to network data from NetBlocks, the outage began around 8:00 AM local time, affecting major services including social…
A new white paper from NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s…
Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerators are getting a new kind of update, and not everyone will be thrilled. Starting November 3, Samsung will begin rolling out advertisements to its high-end Family Hub smart refrigerators, which cost anywhere…
Africa’s most influential technology and business leaders are gearing up for the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, set to take place from November 19 to 21, at Enashipai Resort & Spa, Naivasha. Now in its 17th year, the CIO100 Symposium has…
YouTube is tightening its policy on violent video game footage by introducing new age restrictions for content that depicts graphic scenes involving realistic human characters. The update, which takes effect on November 17, will…
Yesterday, Meta announced that it has chosen Safaricom as its landing partner for a new submarine cable connecting Kenya and Oman. The deal was signed through Meta’s subsidiary Edge Network Services Limited, marking Meta’s second major…
As the results are analysed from the release of the latest global threat intelligence report from NETSCOUT, we find that Kenya is once more the East African country with the most Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during the…
Crash bet has rapidly become one of the most exhilarating online trends, captivating millions of players who crave fast, decisive action. It’s a simple idea: the multiplier starts at 1.00x and climbs higher and higher—until suddenly, it…
A hacking group called Kazu says it has stolen over 17 million files containing medical and personal records from M-Tiba, the Safaricom-backed mobile health wallet used across Kenya. If confirmed, this would rank among the largest data…
Meta has signed a deal with Safaricom to bring its second submarine cable to Kenya. The new undersea system will connect Oman and Kenya, increasing data capacity and reducing latency across the region. The project is being developed…
Yellow Card has been awarded the Grand Prix in the Payments category at this year’s Money20/20 USA for its innovation and impact in simplifying cross-border payments through stablecoin technology. This recognition comes at the end of a…
Kenya’s digital platforms are about to get a lot more expensive to run. A High Court decision just ruled that taxi apps, delivery services, and e-commerce platforms must collect and pay the full 16% VAT on every transaction that goes…
Airtel Africa has posted strong results for the half-year ending September 2025. For the first time, Airtel Africa’s data business has surpassed voice to become its largest revenue stream. This shows the shift in consumer behavior across…
In a landmark ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kenya awarded KES 98 million to Ronald Otieno Mahondo, the former General Manager of Little Cab, for unfair dismissal and failure to honor a promised equity stake. Mahondo…
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is running a Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and verification drive across the country. Yet, if you scroll through social media, one thing is clear: many young Kenyans…
By Samukele Mkhize, Head of Compliance for Binance As cryptocurrency becomes part of daily life across Africa, the debate over security and trust is no longer optional; it’s urgent. Digital assets are reshaping how people move money,…
Microsoft is officially retiring Office Online Server (OOS) by December 31, 2026, in a bid to prioritize cloud-based experiences powered by Microsoft 365 and Copilot. Office Online Server was the on-premises version of Office for the web,…
Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, will be running its highly acclaimed conference & trade show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 29-31 October 2025. Now…
Jiji has launched a free online business course dubbed “Zero to Profit: The Essentials of Business Building.” The new initiative aims to equip young Kenyans with the skills needed to turn business ideas into profitable ventures in the…
Kenya’s trading community has grown rapidly in the past few years, supported by the widespread use of mobile technology. More traders are choosing to operate directly from their smartphones, making convenience and accessibility a top…
Infinix wants to make it impossible for you to miss their October promotion. Instead of waiting for customers to come to them, they’re loading up trucks and driving straight into towns across Kenya from October 27 to November 8. Each stop…
Interpol has identified 14 suspects in Kenya allegedly using cryptocurrency to finance terrorism, with four already in custody. The disclosure came Wednesday as part of a larger crackdown across six African nations that resulted in 83…
