Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Osama Bari, CTO at D24 Fintech, shares his views on how blockchain technology will evolve in 2026 The blockchain market is on track to continue its growth this year, with estimates from McKinsey putting it on track to reach $2 trillion by…
Sun King has officially launched the HomePlus Max. This is its most advanced solar home system yet and it’s designed to do far more than just light up a room. The new HomePlus Max introduces a level of power and flexibility that pushes…
The United Kingdom (UK) government is considering new restrictions on social media use for children under 16, following a similar move by Australia and renewed domestic pressure to address the impact of online platforms on younger users.…
Safaricom is preparing to launch a new tokenised Wi-Fi service that will allow customers to buy internet access in hourly, daily, and weekly packages. This will be a major shift in how fixed broadband is sold in Kenya and Ethiopia…
Sony is handing over majority control of its television and home audio business to TCL, the Chinese electronics giant that’s been quietly dominating the budget TV market for years. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by both…
Telecom operators are under pressure to turn next-gen connectivity into real business value as 5G Standalone (SA) networks roll out across the world. One of the biggest opportunities lies in network slicing. This is the ability to create…
WhatsApp is preparing to launch voice and video calling directly in its web browser interface, ending one of the platform’s most glaring feature gaps. According to WABetaInfo, a reliable tracker of WhatsApp updates, the calling features…
MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have been sued over the disruption of communication services during Uganda’s internet shutdown. The case, which raises questions about legality, accountability, and…
The evolution of SME banking has for a long time been tied around technology, but many business owners are left to figure it out on their own. Rather than adapting to evolving business needs and market dynamics, SMEs often find themselves…
Network International (Network) has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, one of Sudan’s prominent financial institutions. The partnership marks an important milestone in Network International’s expansion in the…
By Donghun Lee In little more than a decade, artificial intelligence has transitioned from an obscure terminology to a central component of global business discourse. Today, hardly any corporate strategy, product launch or policy speech is…
Residents in Busia District, Uganda, are walking across the border into Kenya just to access their own cash after the government restricted mobile money withdrawals ahead of elections. The restrictions began on January 14, 2026, before the…
Konza Technopolis partnered with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to host the Magical Kenya Trail Series 2026 Youth Hackathon in Nandi County. This 24-hour innovation sprint explored how technology can be used to unlock new value in tourism,…
By Gary Chomse, regional director for Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv The most recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the country, underscored once again the disruptive…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa spent Monday trying to convince MPs that the telecom giant isn’t about to become less Kenyan just because the government wants to sell some of its shares. The government plans to drop its stake in Safaricom from…
Kenya is now developing a broader national AI and Emerging Technologies policy that is scheduled to be finalized by June 2026. The policy is intended to complement the National AI Strategy (2025–2030), which was launched in March 2025.…
Elon Musk is back in the courtroom, and this time he’s going for some of the biggest tech players in the industry, with a very big number in mind. The billionaire has filed a lawsuit seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and…
After the confirmation of President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election on January 17, 2026, partial internet access was restored in Uganda. This allowed general internet connectivity while access to social media and messaging platforms remained…
For many Kenyan households, after-sales support is still a frustrating maze of unreliable technicians, substandard parts, long wait times and wasted weekends hauling bulky appliances across town. LG is betting that this experience doesn’t…
Infinix has released the Note Edge, a curved-screen smartphone that manages to pack a 6500mAh battery into a device that’s only 7.2mm thick and weighs 185 grams. For context, that’s a battery capacity you’d typically find in much thicker…
Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as the new Director of Fixed Business. The telco plans to roll out flexible, prepaid fibre and tokenized Wi-Fi access, bringing daily, weekly and monthly broadband options to homes and businesses…
The Kenyan government has allocated up to KES 100 million per year to pay social media influencers and bloggers to promote official government messaging online, according to the recently published Draft Government Communication Strategy…
The Infinix GT 50 Pro has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key specifications ahead of its official launch. The device, carrying model number X6891, will likely be Infinix’s next gaming phone and the successor to last year’s GT 30 Pro.…
Infinix is preparing to launch the Note Edge tomorrow, and leaked images reveal a striking design approach that departs from typical smartphone aesthetics. The device will be available in a bright orange finish created through a…
