Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Infinix has launched the Smart 20 in Kenya, and it comes with a clear focus on three things: calls that work in noisy environments, a body that can survive serious drops, and a battery that gets through a full day. At less than KES 13,000…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is back with the same message, but sharper consequences attached. Ahead of today’s by-elections in Emurua Dikirr, Porro Ward, and Endo Ward, the commission issued a fresh reminder…
Nutanix is set to highlight how East African organisations can move from AI ambition to practical deployment at GITEX Kenya 2026, as the global tech event makes its debut in the region. The company says its participation will focus on…
For decades, if you wanted to buy electricity in Kenya, you bought it from Kenya Power. That’s over now. The government has gazetted the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply, and Open Access) Regulations of 2026, which allow power…
After what was a busy week for Kenya’s capital, the Africa Forward Summit has finally wrapped up, with France and African heads of state adopting a sweeping declaration that covers everything from security and agriculture to debt reform…
Across Africa, the AI divide is increasingly becoming a language divide. While artificial intelligence continues to reshape access to information, education, healthcare, and public services globally, many African languages remain…
Africa Tech Summit London has revealed the 13 startups that will showcase their solutions at the London Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026. The summit will convene over 350 startups, investors, corporates, and regulators. Key partners and…
Bolt has announced a 6% fare increase that is aimed at cushioning drivers against the rising fuel costs. The adjustment follows sustained feedback from drivers who have raised concerns over increasing operational expenses. Bolt says it has…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has reported a 5% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to KES 3.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026. The lender’s performance which is up from KES 3.3 billion in Q1 2025, was driven by double-digit balance sheet…
By Johnson Idesoh, Group Chief Information and Technology Officer at Absa For the past three or four years, the world has lived through what is probably the fastest adoption of a general-purpose technology in modern economic history, with…
M-KOPA has once again secured a spot on the Financial Times’ “Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies” list. This marks its fifth consecutive appearance and placing it among a select group of just five companies to achieve this milestone.…
What Makes LivU Unique in Online Video Chat The LivU platform stands out in the crowded market of online video chat apps due to its focus on random, real-time interactions combined with features that promote engagement and safety. Unlike…
The Jubilee Party has named Wilson Kigwa as its candidate for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta said the…
Proparco and Ecobank Group have announced an expanded phase of their long-standing partnership. This is aimed at mobilising up to €300 million to support agriculture and women-led businesses across Africa. The renewed collaboration builds…
Westcon-Comstor has announced its global involvement in Microsoft Marketplace resale-enabled offers programme (REO). The REO programme is designed to support channel-led selling within Microsoft Marketplace. This allows software vendors to…
The National government is spending KES 1.18 billion next financial year to roll out AI-powered traffic lights and surveillance cameras across Nairobi, a nearly tenfold increase from the current KES 116.1 million allocation. The goal is to…
Nairobi is set to host one of Africa’s biggest AI events next week and if you’re looking to attend AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026, here’s a quick guide on how to register, what to expect and how to get 50% off your ticket. Event…
The National Treasury has published a public notice inviting Kenyans to comment on the Draft Public Finance Management (e-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, the same regulations that would introduce a tiered convenience fee on…
Sometime in the next 18 months, Kenyan politics will enter one of its most turbulent and most watched periods. Coalitions will shift and impeachment drama will simmer or resurface. The question of who runs in the 2027 elections and on…
ASUS today announced its participation at the first edition of GITEX Kenya, taking place in Nairobi from May 19-21, 2026. With its theme ‘In Search of Incredible,” ASUS will showcase its critically acclaimed portfolio of AI PCs designed to…
Kenya is set to catalyse a new phase of AI-driven digital transformation in East Africa as the region’s largest tech show, AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, makes its debut next week in Nairobi to fast-track tech investment and…
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the new JiUpgrade Bila Stress campaign, a customer-first initiative designed to make upgrading to the latest REDMI smartphones simpler, more flexible, and more affordable through convenient Lipa Pole…
You open YouTube on your TV to watch something, but before the video even starts, you sit through a 30-second ad you cannot skip. Then, mid-video, another one, and when you pause to grab a snack, a “Pause Ad” comes to your screen like it…
KCB Bank has moved to simplify and lower the cost of sending money between bank accounts, announcing a flat fee of KES 20 on all Pesalink transactions above KES 1,000 up to KES 999,999. Transfers below KES 1,000 will now go through at no…
