Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The NTSA traffic cameras and police officers can now flag speeding offenses electronically and send fines directly to your phone, with no roadside stop required. The simplest way to stay within limits is to make your navigation app do the…
When the government first pitched the Affordable Housing Levy in Kenya, it was a simple enough idea where workers would give 1.5% of their gross salary, employers would match it, and the country would build affordable homes. Simple,…
Technology is a big part of our daily lives. Most people use technology every day without even thinking about it. We use phones, computers, tablets, and the internet for many different things. Technology helps us save time, stay connected,…
Kenya Power has launched a mop-up exercise to migrate all electric vehicle (EV) charging customers onto its dedicated E-mobility tariff. This move is a structural reset for how the country tracks, prices, and plans for a transport sector…
Ministry of Health CS Aden Duale appeared before Parliament on Wednesday to account for the country’s Ebola preparedness, reassuring Kenyans that 22 suspected alerts were investigated across 9 counties, every single one testing negative.…
FIFA and YouTube have announced a “Preferred Platform” partnership for the 2026 World Cup, giving YouTube an expanded role in how the tournament reaches global audiences. The deal is broader than a standard broadcast arrangement, but it…
Technology has been a key driver in the growth of the Kenyan sports industry, with innovations impacting numerous elements within the sector. That point is perfectly evidenced in sports betting, where high levels of smartphone penetration…
Leading global electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA has announced its entry into the Kenyan market driven by increasing adoption of electric mobility solutions. Kenya becomes the second Eastern African market for the giant Chinese…
A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations…
Binance is calling for greater user awareness across Africa as adoption of digital assets continues to gain pace across the continent. Africa is fast becoming one of the most active regions globally for cryptocurrency use, with individuals…
Recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting South African internet infrastructure providers, web hosting companies and connectivity services reflect a broader escalation in both the scale and sophistication of…
On June 1, 2026, Florida became the first U.S. state to sue an AI company. The target was OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, who had barely closed the curtain on Elon Musk’s lawsuit over the company’s for-profit conversion before this landed.…
Buying Airtel airtime is now easier because you can top up directly from M-Pesa using Pesapal Paybill number 220220. This is one of the most-used Paybill numbers for Airtel airtime purchases and is ideal when you need a fast, reliable way…
Binance has announced the appointment of Sammy Mutua as the new General Manager for Africa. Mutua brings over two decades of experience in the financial services industry in Africa. He has previously worked and held senior leadership…
In today’s digital world, online entertainment is no longer limited to watching matches or playing simple games. Many adult users look for a more organized, faster, and easier-to-follow experience; one that brings excitement while also…
Kenya Railways wants to bring electric trains to Nairobi’s commuter rail network, and the government has lined up KES 65 billion through the World Bank to make it happen. The project is called the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project,…
For many households, achieving reliable and fast internet throughout their entire home can be a challenge. This is where a Wifi Internet Bridge comes into play, allowing you to extend your network coverage efficiently. Whether you’re…
As demand for high-quality streaming content continues to rise, choosing the right wireless technology becomes increasingly important. From binge-watching the latest series in 4K to participating in live gaming sessions, the need for…
PayPal has started restricting and permanently blocking accounts held by Kenyan users, citing anti-money laundering compliance and fraud prevention obligations. For thousands of freelancers, online sellers, and remote workers who depend on…
A 12-year-old boy died while another narrowly survived after a pile of sand collapsed on them while they were harvesting sand in Luanda Sub-county, Vihiga County. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, at Ebusiralo…
By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Africa has always found its own way around barriers. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It built M-Pesa…
Running a franchise used to be straightforward. You follow the playbook, hire good people, and keep the customers happy. But right now, the playbook is being rewritten by AI, and many franchise owners are caught somewhere between curious…
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has dismissed widespread claims that it is planning to exit the Kenyan market, terming the reports as false and based on a fraudulent document circulating online. In a statement issued on Monday, the company said…
Xiaomi has unveiled a striking new colour variant for its Poco X8 Pro smartphone in an effort to breathe fresh life into the mid-range device and recapture consumer attention. The Chinese electronics giant on Monday introduced a “Bold…
