Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
A Kenyan startup, Zerobionic, has been selected as part of the 2026 cohort of Qualcomm’s Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Zerobionic is developing assistive robotics solutions aimed at improving independence and inclusion for persons…
Africa Data Centres has partnered with fibre optic cable infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency…
TECNO is introducing a new era of mobile intelligence in Kenya and across emerging markets with the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw, the first mobile AI agent powered by the OpenClaw framework and built to simplify everyday digital…
If you have spent any time on X, you know the drill. A red siren emoji, the word “BREAKING” in capitals, and then a story that turns out to be neither breaking nor particularly newsworthy. The post has already done its job, racking up…
China is placing high importance on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, officially included in the 2026 government work report, with Chongqing advancing it from R&D to clinical trials and showing early signs of practical success. On…
A team of Russian specialists is developing the NK-3 engine with a thrust of 4.5 tonnes for use in ultra-light launch vehicles. The propulsion system will operate on environmentally friendly fuel and incorporate a thrust vector control…
Safaricom launched My OneApp with a simple pitch: to stop making people juggle two apps. The old M-PESA app handled payments, the MySafaricom app handled bundles and account management, and merging them into one platform made obvious…
Kenya’s fixed internet market has a new undisputed leader. According to nPerf’s annual barometer covering April 2025 to March 2026, Faiba finished first overall among the five major providers measured (Airtel, Faiba, Safaricom, VGG…
Zetech University is set to benefit from expanded opportunities in research, academic collaboration and student advancement both globally and across the continent following its admission to the Association of African Universities (AAU).…
A groundbreaking electric mobility solution is emerging in Kenya with the launch of the Cheche electric motorcycle’s battery-swapping station in Karen, Nairobi, as fuel prices continue to rise. The initiative, spearheaded by Autopax and…
When WhatsApp posted “Now its official” in response to a fan declaring them supporters of Arsenal, it looked like a brand having a bit of fun on social media. However, the reply was the opening act of a fully formed global partnership…
Huawei today reinforced its commitment to advancing digital inclusion in Kenya through a donation of broadband equipment to an ICT Hub classroom at the New Mukuru primary school, within the Mukuru affordable housing project. The firm has…
Nutanix has announced NKP Metal which extends the Nutanix operating model and Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) solution to support Kubernetes deployments directly on bare-metal infrastructure. Running Kubernetes on bare metal can deliver…
Samsung has announced it has retained its position as the world’s No. 1 gaming monitor brand for the seventh consecutive year, continuing a run that started in 2019. According to the latest data from International Data Corporation (IDC),…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has introduced a new range of contactless payment solutions dubbed DTB Wearables. These wearables let customers pay with NFC-enabled wristbands and rings. No more fumbling with cash, cards or even their phones.…
The Digital Development Agency (ADD) has acknowledged Morocco’s role at GITEX Africa 2026 by renewing its African Council of Information Technology Agencies (CAITA) Presidency mandate. This was confirmed during the 4th CAITA meeting in…
For years, businesses looking to scale across borders have had to navigate a patchwork of systems, high latency and expensive international data routing. It’s a reality that has shaped how startups build, how enterprises expand and how…
Vertiv has announced it will host the next edition of its AI Innovation Roadshow for Africa in a virtual format, as the company pushes conversations around data centre readiness for artificial intelligence workloads across the continent.…
Samsung has held the number one spot in global gaming monitor sales by revenue for the seventh year in a row, according to new data from research firm IDC. The company currently holds an 18.9% share of the worldwide gaming monitor market…
For thousands of Kenyan graduates, one of the biggest barriers to employment is not the lack of qualifications, but time. Years lost to repeated university strikes have pushed many students beyond age limits set by entry-level jobs,…
It’s a day that ends in “Y,” and another AI product from Meta is here to make the headlines, if only briefly. The company has announced Muse Spark, positioning it as the centerpiece of what it describes as a ground-up overhaul of its AI…
For a long time, Kenya’s mobile internet story was about access; now it is about how much people use it. The sector statistics report from the Communications Authority of Kenya for October to December 2025 shows that Kenyans are not just…
Editing PDFs used to mean slow, manual work—copying text into another file, fixing formatting by hand, or switching between multiple apps just to make a few changes. In 2026, that workflow feels outdated. AI PDF editing makes it easier to…
Nutanix has announced new platform and program enhancements for Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program partners, including the new multitenant cloud capabilities enabled by the Nutanix Service Provider Central program designed to help…
