Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment.…
Kenya is in the middle of a fuel crisis, and President William Ruto is responding with a policy shift that has been a long time coming. On Friday, speaking at State House Mombasa after meeting transport sector stakeholders, Ruto declared…
At AI Everything GITEX Kenya 2026, Qhala, Amini AI, Angani and iXAfrica Data Centres announced a strategic collaboration to launch Qubit Hub at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 facility. The initiative aims to create a unified environment where AI…
Prediction markets are emerging as a crucial tool in the crypto industry, connecting information, capital, and collective intelligence. Unlike traditional betting, prediction markets use trading of outcome shares to reflect the probability…
Google has announced the first major upgrade on its Search engine in 25 years to give users full access to its artificial intelligence model. During the Google I/O 2026, the tech giant rolled out Gemini 3.5 Flash as the New Default:…
At Google I/O 2026, the company announced what it’s calling a shift into the “agentic era” of AI. That phrase gets thrown around a lot, but what Google showed in Mountain View last night has some numbers and actual products to back it up.…
At Google I/O 2026, Google announced a massive wave of innovation across its technology stack, marking a decisive shift into the agentic era of artificial intelligence. “Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity are unlocking a new world of agents and…
Kenya continues to equip young people with maritime skills, positioning the blue economy sector as a key driver of national economic growth. One of the institutions making a significant impact in advancing opportunities for global maritime…
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) and Huawei Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing digital skills development and ICT capacity building for Kenya’s public service. This milestone…
Truecaller, the caller ID app used by over 500 million people, has added a travel eSIM product to its app. The idea is rather simple: instead of hunting for a local SIM card at the airport or coming home to a roaming bill, you buy a data…
Vertiv has announced the successful modernisation of the cooling infrastructure at Acciona’s corporate headquarters data centre in Madrid. Acciona shared that the project delivered about 70% reduction in cooling-related energy consumption,…
PayPal has announced the expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to 70 markets worldwide. With this rollout, PYUSD will be integrated directly into PayPal accounts across newly supported markets. These include…
Westcon-Comstor has unveiled OneSOC, a new vendor-agnostic, white-label Security Operations Centre (SOC) service designed to help channel partners deliver advanced cybersecurity services under their own brand without the need for upfront…
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across Africa, cybersecurity experts are warning that organisations may be moving faster than their ability to secure themselves. Speaking to TechArena on the sidelines of AI Everything Kenya…
Checker has announced it has raised $8 million in funding to accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of a Moroccan…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has postponed its Stakeholder Validation Forum on the proposed Kenya Information and Communication (KICA) Regulations 2026, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 21. The notice cites unavoidable…
Kenya’s Statistics Bill 2026 is currently in public participation, and the deadline is today, May 20. The Bill responds to major developments since 2006, including the promulgation of the Constitution, the devolution of government, the…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity workforce through expanded training programmes and industry partnerships, even as the country records a decline in the number of cyber attacks targeting critical digital…
A GitHub employee installed a malicious VS Code extension, and that single mistake gave hackers access to roughly 3,800 of the company’s internal code repositories. GitHub confirmed the data breach today, saying its security teams detected…
Crypto exchange firm Bitget has intensified efforts to expand access to global financial markets in Africa after showcasing its Universal Exchange ecosystem at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026. The company used the…
TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous commitment to fostering a safe and trusted space for its users. In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya for…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Africa. The continent’s digital…
At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, talks about the current threat landscape in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, warning that the rapid development and adoption…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded, immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with…
