Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
The more engaging features are offered, the better: this is the thought of almost every casino operator globally when looking for casino platforms to integrate. Those features can be in the form of gamification tools, game content, or…
By Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Director – Dr. Eng. Victor M. Mwongera The fastest-growing companies today are not waiting for the future. They are already using Artificial Intelligence to make better decisions, move faster,…
Victims of a 2023 data hack at genetics testing company 23andMe are set to receive a multi-million payout from the firm. A California bankruptcy court judge ruled on Tuesday that Chrome Holding, which last year took control of 23andMe…
Starlink has run out of room in some of Kenya’s busiest counties. New customers trying to sign up in Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Kwale are no longer able to place an order. Instead, the company’s website…
Meta has released Muse Image, the first image generation model built by Meta Superintelligence Labs, the AI division Mark Zuckerberg set up after the company fell behind competitors like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The tool is now live…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun a routine upgrade of its ICT systems, a move that will temporarily lock out members of the public from key digital voter services. In a public notice dated July 7, 2026,…
The government has decided that Kenya cannot wait for AI to cause a crisis before regulating it. Over the past year, three separate tracks have converged, including a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Bill, a national strategy document,…
Swedfund has announced an additional USD 5 million investment in the TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II). The new commitment brings Swedfund’s total investment in the fund to USD 20 million. This is in addition to an initial USD 15…
Netflix built its entire reputation on knowing what people want to watch before they know it themselves. That is the pitch behind the recommendation engine, the data science teams, and the constant talk of “engagement.” So it is worth…
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how Kenyans shop online, helping consumers compare prices, discover products and make purchasing decisions. But when it comes to letting AI complete the payment itself, confidence remains…
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs – roughly 2.1% of its workforce – with Xbox to bear a large number of its latest layoffs. Amy Coleman, executive vice president at Microsoft, told employees in a memo that the tech giant needed…
How football, smartphones and instant payments built one of Africa’s most active betting markets – and why Kenya’s new regulatory era could change the game again. On any big football night, the rhythm is familiar. A Premier League match is…
Microsoft is cutting about 4,800 jobs, roughly 2.1% of its global workforce, as the new fiscal year begins. The cuts land hardest on two parts of the company: the commercial sales business and the Xbox gaming division. Xbox is taking the…
Kenya has changed what counts as a royalty for tax purposes, and that change touches a lot of everyday business costs. If your business pays for cloud software, digital tools, or card processing services from a foreign company, you are…
Old Mutual Holdings shareholders have approved a non- cash balance sheet restructuring aimed at reducing the historical accumulated retained losses and restore the Company’s capacity to pay dividends. Shareholders approved the proposal by…
Pathways Technologies has unveiled Pathways Innovate 2026, a new initiative designed to help businesses, government agencies and organizations rapidly transform operational challenges into practical AI and data-driven solutions. The…
OPPO Kenya has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new Experience Shop at The Hub Karen. The new outlet becomes OPPO’s 14th Experience Shop in Kenya and its eighth in Nairobi. The Experience Shop is designed to give…
Imagine paying for internet the same way you pay for electricity tokens, based strictly on how much you use. That is the idea behind a Bill that has just taken a big step forward in Parliament. The Kenya Information and Communications…
High employee turnover can silently drain a warehouse long before it shows up as a serious crisis. At first, it may look like a few people quitting here and there. Then you start noticing the patterns. Supervisors are spending more time…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has challenged the notion that China’s rapid technological advancement poses a global threat. Instead, he argues that the country’s innovation-driven development is generating unprecedented opportunities for…
After the passing of the Finance Bill 2026, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has now reopened a tax amnesty that wipes out penalties, interest, and fines on eligible old tax debts accrued up to the 31st of December, 2025. This tax amnesty…
Google Play has opened its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, putting $1 million behind independent studios across 32 countries on the continent. The program, announced on 1 July 2026, is built around equity-free capital paired with…
Google Play has announced the first ever Indie Games Fund for Africa, a $1m investment to support emerging and innovative game studios across 32 countries in Africa. The program will provide equity-free capital, technical assistance, and…
Specialist development finance agency FSD Africa and Jubilee Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop innovative insurance and investment solutions aimed at expanding financial inclusion across East Africa,…
