Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, and Kenya is leading the way in Africa, thanks to the recently launched National Electric Mobility Policy. This policy appears to be a well-considered response to…
Google has today announced it is accepting applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. The latest cohort will focus on AI-driven scientific and technological breakthroughs. It will have a strong emphasis…
LG Electronics (LG) Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol has outlined the company’s management direction and strategic priorities, as the global technology leader sharpens its focus on sustainable growth, innovation and profitability.…
Safaricom has announced an interim dividend of KES 0.85 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, following a board meeting on February 4. The payout will go to shareholders registered by the close of business on February 25,…
GitHub has added Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI‘s Codex as coding agents you can use directly inside the platform. Unlike implementations where chat interfaces are bolted onto the side, these agents work where your code actually lives: in…
In an effort to optimize voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans for a digital voter pre-registration platform. The system is intended to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified its efforts to broaden the tax base, and this time it’s targeting unexplained bank deposits. Backed by a landmark court ruling and a data-driven strategy, the taxman is now placing the…
For years, the smartphone was defined by specs: more RAM, better cameras, faster processors. But in 2026, that definition is officially outdated. We’re entering a new era — the smartphone is no longer just “smart.” It’s becoming an AI…
Kenya has officially launched its National Electric Mobility (e-Mobility) Policy. This policy was formally launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Mr. Davis Chirchir, EGH. Speaking at the launch ceremony held at the…
At CES 2026 (January 6 – 9), LG Electronics (LG) set out to move the conversation on artificial intelligence towards lived experience. Under the banner “Innovation in tune with you,” the company’s Las Vegas, USA, exhibit was organised as a…
Infinix has officially launched the Note Edge in Kenya, making it the world’s first smartphone powered by MediaTek’s brand-new Dimensity 7100 5G chipset and running Android 16 with XOS 16 out of the box. Unlike phones that chase short…
Kenya’s electric vehicle scene is showing signs of growth. Rideence Africa Limited, a Chinese-backed EV company, is investing KES 320 million (~ $2.5 million) to set up a new electric vehicle assembly line in Mombasa. The project is being…
Kenya’s electric vehicle owners now have a new way to show off their eco-friendly rides. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced today that all EVs in the country will be issued distinctive green number plates, effective…
CBK has placed a ban on money bouquets, putting some Kenyans in a romantic dilemma: break the law for a heart-tugging trend or fall back on classic romantic gestures such as traditional flower bouquets. In a recent reminder, the Central…
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its preliminary earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company reported consolidated revenue of KRW 89.2 trillion (KSh 7.9 trillion) and operating profit of KRW 2.48 trillion (…
Kenyan companies are increasingly using TikTok for brand awareness as well as measurable business impact. TikTok’s entry into the Kenyan market relied on two key partnerships. Aleph Holdings handled local sales and operations support,…
Uber officially ceased operations in Tanzania in a statement issued on January 30, 2026, after nearly a decade of presence in the country. Uber’s foray in Tanzania has been characterized by a protracted struggle with the Land Transport…
Bboxx has appointed Ene Adesanya as the new Managing Director of Bboxx Energy Access Nigeria. Adesanya steps into the role as Bboxx deepens its participation in Nigeria’s Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES)…
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with…
Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks (AXON) have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform. A bold step in unlocking Africa’s AI and digital…
Konza Technopolis recently held a two-day MSME–Innovator Connect Forum aimed at using technology and collaboration to unlock growth for Kenya’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The forum brought together 50 MSMEs and 50 local…
Google, in partnership with leading African universities and community organizations, today unveiled WAXAL, a large-scale speech dataset aimed at bringing over 100 million Africans into the AI-powered digital future. Voice technologies…
The Justice Department recently released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails from 2013 that Epstein wrote to himself. These emails appear to be draft messages he was preparing for someone named…
Unless you live under a rock, by now you’ve probably heard about Moltbook, the social network designed specifically for AI agents to interact with each other. It looks like Reddit, with posts, comments, upvotes, and subcommunities. But…
