Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
If you’ve ever winced at your airtime balance after a quick call to someone on a different network, there’s good news coming your way. Kenya’s communications regulator has announced that the fees mobile and fixed-line operators charge each…
Kenya’s financial system does not look the way it did a decade ago. Paying rent, settling utility bills, and even receiving government services can now happen on a phone, mostly through mobile money. Transactions flowing through that…
Sophos has released the 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. It reveals that 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related…
Vertiv announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a higher fidelity Digital Twin platform. This technology-first approach accelerates the deployment of its Vertiv…
FarmBizAfrica has availed artificial intelligence tool to help farmers double their incomes and slash weather risk in the current planting season. The subscription-based AI tool also supports Kenyan farmers to choose survival crops for…
Internet service provider Mawingu Networks‘ long standing partnership with Microsoft has received new tools to improve internet connectivity in rural and remote areas. This comes after Microsoft’s collaboration with satellite internet…
Parents using Instagram’s child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to…
Kenyans can now send and receive money across Africa instantly in the local currency. A new partnership between PesaLink and Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) means local banks and mobile money services can facilitate…
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series in Kenya, introducing the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Pre-orders are now open across the country. If you’re looking to secure the device early, here’s exactly where to order. Where…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is owed KES 16.6 billion by Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) as of mid-2025. While the total debt of KES 16.6 billion hasn’t changed since 2024, the amount that is actually “late” has…
For much of the past decade, AI in consumer technology has been designed to demonstrate capability. New devices have been responding to voice commands, showcasing automation features, and emphasizing visibility as proof of intelligence.…
Between December 2025 and January 2026, a single unknown person used a consumer AI chatbot to systematically dismantle the cybersecurity defenses of the government of Mexico. By the time anyone noticed, 150 GB of data was gone. This…
Anthropic has revised the internal guidelines it uses to decide how far it can push its AI systems before the risks become too serious to ignore. The update is the third version of its Responsible Scaling Policy which is a set of…
Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series. The new series, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, uses on-device Galaxy AI to simplify everyday tasks, with proactive suggestions, expanded multi-object search…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has again reminded the public that no one is allowed to take pictures of ballot papers at polling stations. Ahead of 4 by-elections today, the commission warned that ballot paper…
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, and there’s actually a fair amount worth talking about beyond the usual “great sound, great fit” talking points. The most notable hardware change on the Pro model is a redesigned…
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S26 series, and rather than walking through a list of upgrades, it’s worth focusing on what actually matters to someone deciding whether to care. The Chip Situation The S26 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8…
Emirates has launched a split-payment feature for travelers booking flights in Kenya. This option allows customers to spread a single ticket purchase across multiple payment methods within a 24-hour window. The feature, built on…
Kenya has once again demonstrated its leadership in Africa’s digital transformation by convening the inaugural Domain Summit Africa in Nairobi, bringing together over 250 delegates from more than 30 countries, including government…
Retirement planning in Kenya has largely centred on accumulation for decaded, encouraging workers to save consistently during their earning years. As pension assets grow and life expectancy rises, a new challenge is gaining attention. This…
If you’ve ever hummed a tune and wished you could turn it into an actual song, a new app might make that possible, and Google just bought the company behind it. Google announced this week that it has acquired ProducerAI, a music-making…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is deploying 1,000 new speed cameras across the country, but the project is bigger than the cameras alone. The rollout is part of a broader system called the Integrated Transport…
Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is almost here and this one is all about the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung has announced a tiered giveaway for fans who register for the virtual event. Registration for the event is currently open…
Bolt has unveiled a new in-app safety enhancement in Kenya that allows drivers to flag locations they perceive as high-risk. The feature enables drivers to suggest specific destinations where they have experienced or anticipate safety…
