Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Spotify has introduced a new feature called Listening Stats. Through this feature, users can view their top artists and songs from the past four weeks. They are also able to share their listening highlights directly from the app. Listening…
Tanzania has suffered major financial losses following a nationwide internet shutdown and the prolonged suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, according to digital rights watchdog Paradigm Initiative (PIN).…
Safaricom’s HY26 results show that the company’s transformation into a TechCo, a technology-driven communications and digital services provider, is underway. Beyond mobile and M-PESA, Safaricom is quietly building a strong foundation…
There’s finally some good news for African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC), Africa’s steward of internet resources. An application has been submitted to the Bankruptcy Division of the Mauritius Supreme Court to end the organization’s…
This week, Tulivu Co-Working Space was officially launched in Nairobi. This is a new facility located in the former Hilton Hotel building in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Tulivu Co-Working aims to serve Nairobi’s growing community…
For the first time in Safaricom’s history, mobile data has overtaken voice as the company’s main engine of connectivity growth. According to the HY26 financial results, mobile data revenue grew 13.4% year-on-year to reach KShs 40.32…
Jumia’s annual Black Friday sale started a few days ago and will run till the end of November. Over the years, the e-commerce company has shaped the country’s digital retail landscape by connecting millions of buyers with thousands of…
Fuliza recorded a 34.9% revenue rebound in the 2025/26 financial year, according to Safaricom Group’s half-year financial report. Revenue from the overdraft service rose from KES 1.9 billion to KES 2.6 billion in the last year. This period…
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) experienced a 64.3% decline in M-PESA revenue between September 2024 and November 2025. Last year, when Safaricom Group released its unaudited results for the six months ending on September 30,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a $38 billion multi-year partnership that will see OpenAI run its advanced artificial intelligence workloads on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. AWS will thus provide OpenAI with access to…
In the fast-paced world of technology startups, finding the right marketing strategy can mean the difference between explosive growth and quiet obscurity. While traditional advertising channels still have their place, influencer marketing…
Retailers across the globe are confronting a growing ransomware threat that is becoming more damaging by the day. A new industry report shows that 46% of ransomware incidents in retail were caused by unknown security gaps, meaning…
Bitcoin has evolved from an obscure digital experiment into a serious financial asset commanding global attention. As the cryptocurrency crosses major milestones and attracts institutional investment on an unprecedented scale, the question…
Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Ghana, marking a significant expansion of its global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, in Africa. Located in the heart of Accra, ACR2 is poised to become a critical…
Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku, is now under new management. With the acquisition complete, AXIAN Telecom’s subsidiary, Yas, now controls nearly all of Wananchi Group, holding a 99.63% share. The acquisition was…
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and iamtheCODE have partnered to train 600,000 young people across Africa in artificial intelligence (AI), coding and other digital skills. The new initiative seks to offer free access to 65,000 online…
OpenAI’s next-generation AI video tool, Sora 2, is finally rolling out to Android users just weeks after debuting exclusively on Apple devices. The app can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store in select countries, including the…
The Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) has declared its intention to take Uber and Bolt to court, accusing the two companies of exploiting drivers through unfair digital labor practices that violate Kenya’s Constitution. In a…
The long-awaited arrival of the native WhatsApp app on the Apple Watch is now a reality. Released yesterday, this update could change how users interact with WhatsApp on their wrist. Previously, Apple Watch users could receive basic…
Google is taking its AI ambitions off the planet. The company has announced Project Suncatcher, a research “moonshot” that aims to launch AI data centers into space aboard solar-powered satellites. The goal is to harness unlimited clean…
Zoho has released a new study revealing that Kenya is emerging as a leader in youth-driven, privacy-conscious AI adoption. The study, titled: The AI Privacy Equation: Youthful Innovation Meets Privacy Leadership in Kenya, was conducted by…
Legionella management is essential for any organisation operating water systems such as cooling towers, hot and cold water storage tanks, or showers. The risk of Legionella bacteria spreading and causing Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) just lost a major legal fight over who pays what taxes in the digital payments world. The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled that payment switch companies provide financial services, not ICT services, which means…
In the second quarter of 2025, the short-form video platform TikTok revealed that it had removed nearly 600,000 videos in Kenya for breaches of its community guidelines. According to the company’s quarterly Community Guidelines Enforcement…
