Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Belgian networking and cybersecurity specialist ATOMNIA has announced a major step in its African expansion, supported by the Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (AWEX) and Belgian technology incubator IGNITY. The partnership will…
The festive season in Kenya is about family, friends, laughter, and food that makes your house smell like home. Chapatis. Pilau. Nyama Choma. An assortment of food and drinks. And, of course, watermelon. Inviting family and friends over…
The last cycle blurred the line between disciplined execution and headline returns. In 2026, the market that compounds small, repeatable edges—through liquidity, cost control, and risk discipline—has the inside track. That quietly favors…
Kenya has witnessed an impressive rise in the number of retail traders entering the forex market. Once considered an activity reserved for professionals with deep pockets, forex trading is now accessible to ordinary people thanks to micro…
Corporate security in Kenya is undergoing a major transformation. Instead of waiting for things to go wrong, companies are investing heavily in AI systems designed to predict and prevent threats before they materialize. G4S Kenya’s recent…
Apple has recently launched the Mini Apps Partner Program, and while it sounds technical, it’s actually a huge shift in how apps can work on your iPhone. What Apple is doing is letting developers build “host apps” that contain smaller,…
The first edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 brought together more than 300 financial, regulatory and technology leaders to discuss how stablecoins can strengthen Africa’s financial systems and support economic resilience. The…
The National Assembly has passed legislation that will fundamentally change how assisted reproduction works in Kenya, drawing a hard line against commercial surrogacy while opening doors for couples struggling with infertility. The…
Infinix might be breaking its long-standing tradition with MediaTek by preparing to launch a smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s recently introduced Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. The device, carrying the model number X6878, appeared in…
Safaricom has reported a drop in cybersecurity incidents affecting its business customers. The number of cases has fallen by nearly 90% after the company introduced advanced security tools through its Managed Security Operations Centre…
The inaugural edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 brought together more than 300 high-level leaders from across Africa and beyond to explore how stablecoins can strengthen the continent’s financial systems, trade, and economic…
Seequre, formerly Smartcomply Secure, has unveiled SmartGuard. This is its new Endpoint Security solution built to strengthen real-time cyber defense across modern, distributed enterprises. Seequre has over the years helped organizations…
Three youth-led teams from Siaya County have earned national recognition after emerging as top winners at the Kenya Software & AI Summit, held at Moi University’s Annex Campus in Eldoret. The winning teams were selected from the Siaya…
Safaricom has hosted its third Cybersecurity Summit under the theme “Powering Progress. Securing Growth.” This forum brought together government officials, regulators, business leaders and technology experts to discuss strategies for…
Truecaller has introduced a new suite of advertising measurement tools called ROI of Trust. This is designed to help brands understand how attention, trust and confidence affect advertising outcomes at scale. The company says the new…
At the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025, Safaricom’s Chief Corporate Security Officer Nicholas Mulila delivered a forceful call for organisations to move beyond prevention-only mindsets and embed security into every stage of digital…
Google has announced the official launch of its Gemini Pro Plan (Google AI Pro) in Kenya.
Last week, Rockstar Games officially postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), again, to November 19, 2026. Originally expected in May 2026, this delay marks the second major postponement for the title, which is arguably the…
OpenAI has announced GPT-5.1, the latest upgrade to its flagship AI model, bringing major improvements in reasoning, performance, and personality customization. The launch follows the mixed reception of GPT-5, which many users felt offered…
Spotify has introduced Messages, a new in-app chat feature that lets users in Kenya share songs, artists and podcasts directly within the platform. This is not entirely a feature you expect on a music streaming site but I am really curious…
Kenya has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) skills programme in partnership with Google, targeting students in institutions of higher learning as part of efforts to build a workforce ready for the digital economy. Speaking at the…
Airtel Africa Telesonic, the wholesale fiber arm of Airtel Africa, has partnered with Nokia to build a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network connecting multiple African countries across East and Central Africa. The…
iColo has reaffirmed its support for the recent co-operative agreement between LINX and Asteroid Kenya. The agreement was announced in September 2025 and involves transitioning Asteroid’s customers in Mombasa and Nairobi to LINX’s…
Indian electrical equipment manufacturer Havells India has filed a lawsuit against Jiji Online Marketplace Kenya and a local trader. The company accuses them of selling counterfeit electrical goods bearing its trademark. The case was filed…
