Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
MTN Zambia has successfully completed Africa’s first field testing of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service. MTN Zambia said the tests included the transmission of the first data session and a fintech transaction using MTN’s licensed…
Last year, this publication reported that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) had faced cyberattacks on its core systems. This was after a threat actor using the handle ‘Devman’ publicly claimed on X (Twitter) to have compromised NSSF…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has discontinued the placement of taxpayers on its infamous Special Table. Originally designed to target tax evaders and fraudsters, this blacklist has seen widespread misuse. Effectively, the authority…
In today’s competitive digital landscape, IT professionals must continuously upgrade their skills to remain relevant and valuable. Certifications have become one of the most effective ways to validate knowledge and demonstrate expertise to…
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) is selling its 54.08% controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa’s largest media conglomerate, to a company called Taarifa Ltd., owned by Rostam Azizi, a Tanzanian…
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 (~KES 25.8 million) in ad credits to support local organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa working on AI media literacy. This announcement came after the platform’s third annual Safer Internet…
Samsung Electronics has announced that it ranks as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year, marking two decades as the global leader in the television industry. Samsung had held the top position in the global TV market…
MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of Showmax in an email sent to subscribers. This signals a significant shift in its digital strategy following its acquisition by Canal+. Showmax made Sh5.9 billion in revenue but its losses…
Samsung just hit a milestone that no other TV maker has come close to: 20 consecutive years as the world’s best-selling television brand. The company has held the top spot globally since 2006, and in 2025, it commanded 29.1% of the entire…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched body-worn cameras (bodycams) for its Customs and Border Control officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). According to the authority, it marks a turning point in how KRA handles…
Some people still think of Binance as just an exchange. This label made sense when crypto platforms were used primarily for trading. Yet today, Binance is more accurately described as crypto infrastructure, a foundational set of rails that…
Kenya’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation following the launch of the Siaya Community Digital Hub within Siaya County’s Bondo town during the 2026 Digital Innovation and Job Creation Summit held in the…
Jay Graber, the CEO who built Bluesky from a niche X alternative into a platform with 43 million users, is stepping down from the top job. The company announced yesterday that Graber will move into a newly created role as Chief Innovation…
Inside Beijing’s conference rooms, the final draft of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan is being scrutinized. A centerpiece of the top-level roadmap sets out a profound internal gear shift to transform the world’s factory into a global…
CcHUB (short for Co-creation Hub) released its 2025 impact report, and although the numbers might be the focus, the more interesting story is in the method. The organization, which runs hubs in Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali, and Windhoek, reached…
In the middle of one of the world’s deadliest ongoing conflicts, a simple search for Sudan’s armed forces will surface a militia that US authorities have sanctioned and the United Nations has accused of mass atrocities. The company serving…
Senior iOS architect Oleg Pankiv reveals the blueprint for building scalable SDKs that reduce build time by 35% and prevent dependency nightmares in large-scale projects. When Apple officially released Swift 6, one of its most…
In recent years, sports betting has rapidly grown from a niche pastime into one of the fastest-expanding entertainment sectors in the country. With increased access to mobile internet, improved payment infrastructure, and a passionate fan…
Across Africa, blockchain conversations are steadily shifting from speculation to practical experimentation. Developers are building tools, community hubs are nurturing talent and new conversations around governance and ownership are…
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new smart telematics solution designed to improve how vehicles connect to networks, satellites and surrounding infrastructure. Introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 in Spain, the system…
Netflix has recently acquired InterPositive, an AI film-making startup founded by Ben Affleck. The deal is being framed as a win for creativity, a partnership between technology and film artistry, but it might be more complicated than…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live. Motorists on the wrong side of the law will receive traffic violation notifications on their mobile phones via text messages. “All…
By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are…
By StarHub Dr. Volkan Sevindik, Red Hat Anand Venkat, Wilson Toh Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views…
