Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Running multiple Outlook accounts is now routine for many professionals. A marketing executive might juggle a corporate inbox, a consulting address, and a personal account. Founders often manage separate mailboxes for investor relations,…
In an announcement made on Friday evening, the ICT Authority has appointed Jessy Kiveu Maruti as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 16, 2026. Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo approved the appointment following a selection…
The Konza Technopolis will host a live demonstrations, workshops, and innovation sessions at the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026) slated for next month. The forum which will bring together conservationists,…
There’s a new super-villain in Hollywood, but this time they’re not in the blockbuster. What once needed actors, sets, and millions of dollars can now be reproduced with a two-line prompt. Yes, boys and girls, I’m talking about Seedance!…
Jumia just closed the fourth quarter of 2025 with numbers that suggest its brutal pivot toward profitability might actually work. The pan-African e-commerce platform posted $279.5 million in GMV (gross merchandise value – total value of…
Africa’s digital economy runs on mobile money. And for Jamie Steell, Group COO of PawaPay, that reality is not just a market observation but the company’s entire strategy. PawaPay is a B2B payments infrastructure provider operating in more…
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) can no longer collect money from businesses and individuals who use music, following a series of court rulings that have shut down its operations. The High Court confirmed today that MCSK has…
Kenya has officially begun testing digital radio broadcasting. The Communications Authority of Kenya announced the activation of Kenya’s first trial Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) network in Nairobi. It is designed to address growing…
A few years ago, spotting an electric motorcycle in Nairobi or even Mombasa was rare. On most streets, EVs were almost nonexistent, and the idea of a battery-powered boda boda sounded distant if not downright improbable. Riders had little…
Kenyan traders don’t just trade charts, they trade time. A clean setup can work beautifully on a quiet morning, then fall apart minutes later when a rate statement hits the wires or a surprise inflation number drops. In Nairobi, Mombasa,…
When Sitoyo Lopokoiyit left M-PESA Africa, the big question was simple: where next? Now we have the answer. Absa Group has appointed Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking, effective 1 April 2026. Lopokoiyit most…
Westcon-Comstor has signed a new distribution agreement with California-based Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider Meter, becoming the company’s first distributor across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Meter delivers a…
Co-operative Bank has partnered with World Vision Kenya to integrate a secure e-commerce donation platform into the Inuka Angaza website. The new Inuka Angaza Online Donation Platform will be powered by Co-op Bank’s Chapa Pay gateway. It…
Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S26 lineup on February 25 at 10am PT (9pm local time) during its Unpacked event in San Francisco. The presentation will stream live on YouTube, with new phones, potentially some wearables and earbuds, and…
Starlink customers in Kenya are now required to complete in-person identity verification by April 30, 2026, or risk service interruption. In a notice to users, the satellite internet provider said the requirement is in line with directives…
Social Health Authority (SHA), a Kenyan state corporation that manages the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), has been deducting contributions directly from M-Pesa wallets without requiring a user PIN. This automated payment function,…
Agridex International, the fintech behind the Loam digital payments and treasury optimisation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Tradeflow Capital Management to help unlock more capital for Kenya’s agricultural sector and…
In Kenya today, social media is our new public square. Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp groups carry everything from family updates and breaking news to job leads and business deals. But beneath the filters and hashtags, a…
Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the global 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative. This is a programme spotlighting emerging urban developments shaping how people will live, work, and interact in the…
Global biometric authentication technology firm Identy.io has announced its entry into Kenya as it seeks to expand its services into the region. The firm which also operates in Nigeria is targeting to tap the growing adoption of national…
LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its commitment to transforming everyday living across Africa and other emerging markets through AI-powered home solutions designed to respond intelligently to local lifestyles. Guided by its vision of…
Netflix and Paramount Skydance are both vying for control of Warner Bros. Discovery in a bidding war. This battle is unfolding at a time when the streaming industry is under pressure to scale and control premium content. Its outcome could…
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil LG ThinQ Pro, a smart home management platform designed for B2B customers, at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) taking place from February 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in…
Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, a global programme highlighting emerging cities and urban developments that are shaping how people will live, work and interact…
