Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
If you received a notification in recent days warning that CRICFy, a popular pirated live sports streaming app, had been flagged as harmful and should be uninstalled, that was part of Google’s latest crackdown on underground streaming…
Before January 30, 2026 (U.S. time), the U.S. federal government may face another partial shutdown after the Senate rejected six spending bills by a 45–55 vote, sparking volatility across financial and crypto markets. Traders estimate a…
Koko Networks, a startup that helped 1.5 million Kenyan households switch from charcoal to cleaner bioethanol fuel, filed for administration today. The shutdown happened suddenly, as employees got positive updates one week, then emails…
Microsoft’s PowerToys team is working on a dock feature for Windows 11 that would function as a customizable menu bar similar to what you’d find on macOS or Linux systems. The team calls it the Command Palette Dock. The dock is designed to…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly known as the Ombudsman, has announced an initiative launching Kenya‘s first ever national survey on access to information in public offices. Dubbed the “State Openness Survey,” this…
Vertiv today announced the launch of Vertiv Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service that fundamentally transforms data centre maintenance. Moving beyond traditional time-based and reactive models, the service industrialises operations…
NTT DATA has announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help enterprises modernize legacy systems, adopt agentic AI responsibly and scale innovation across industries. Combining NTT…
Education in Kenya is undergoing a historic shift. As the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) moves into its next phase, the demand for digital tools that are both powerful and accessible has never been higher. Samsung Electronics is…
Airtel Africa has reported strong financial and operational performance for the period ended December 31, 2025. The company has also reported that its total customer base growing by 10% to reach 179.4 million users across its African…
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 15 Series which consists of Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro, and Redmi Note 15 in the Kenyan market. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is powered by Snapdragon® 7s Gen 4 mobile platform and introduces…
Kenyan hardware and construction suppliers are getting a major upgrade in how small businesses access working capital. tabb, a trade credit infrastructure company, has announced a strategic partnership with Doshi, one of Kenya’s leading…
For over a decade, the vision of Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s ambitious “Silicon Savannah,” has captured the imagination of East Africa. Conceived as a $14.5 billion smart city in 2009, its centerpiece, the Konza Data Centre, was meant to be…
Crypto debit cards have been part of the market for quite a while. By 2026, they’re no longer viewed as a novelty or an experiment — for many users, they’ve simply become another everyday tool. Something practical, familiar, and easy to…
Smartphones have evolved from simple communication tools into sophisticated entertainment centers, fundamentally reshaping how users interact with digital gaming platforms. In Kenya, where mobile-first connectivity is the standard, the…
Social media used to be a place where people shared everyday joys and progress, but over the last couple of years, it’s also become a journal for personal bad experiences. One minute you’ll be viewing home inspos and the next you’ll be…
In Africa, the engine of commerce, the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), is often choked by a crippling lack of working capital, contributing to a massive $350 billion financing gap. For decades, this conflict has persisted: SMEs have the…
NETSCOUT has announced new capabilities that further enhance its award-winning observability solutions to address critical gaps in remote site management and risks stemming from expired SSL/TLS certificates. New nGeniusONE solution…
Abci-Nexus, the technology-enabled holding company behind Bboxx, has announced the launch of Asopo Technologies, a new software-focused business that will take the group’s proprietary Pulse platform to market as a standalone B2B SaaS…
Kenya’s digital economy is entering a new phase, one where technology infrastructure is no longer treated as a back-office utility, but as a strategic pillar of business growth. From fintech startups in Nairobi to established enterprises…
LG Electronics (LG) will reveal its total component solutions for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) rooftop units at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from February 2-4. LG’s component business provides…
Every commercial space has its own climate control challenges. A hotel needs to cool off dozens of guest rooms independently. An office building must balance comfort across floors with different sun exposure. A retail store requires…
By Absa Bank Kenya Chief Data Officer, Hartnell Ndungi In today’s digital world, you generate data whenever you browse social media, shop online, use banking apps, sign up for a newsletter, install a mobile app, or even track your health…
WhatsApp is rolling out Strict Account Settings, a new security feature that locks down accounts with the platform’s most restrictive privacy controls. The feature targets journalists, public figures, and others who might face…
Binance has launched a new community-focused initiative in Kenya that seeks to promote both physical and digital safety. Dubbed the “Safety Campaign,” the initiative was unveiled in Nairobi during Data Privacy Week and connects common…
