Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Airtel Kenya has asked the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for two licenses that would give it much more control over how its network runs in the country. The regulator has now opened the matter up for public comment before it makes…
Kenya has moved closer to joining the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) after the organisation’s Council approved the country’s membership candidature, paving the way for the final accession process. The development could open new…
There was panic at the State Lodge in Eldoret when a 45-year-old woman was Sunday shot dead by a police officer. The incident happened at the General Service Unit (GSU) Mess compound which is in State Lodge in Naiberi, Ainamoi Sub-County,…
President William Ruto and several Cabinet secretaries have made fresh appointments and reappointments to various government boards and institutions. The appointments were announced through a Gazette Notice dated August 28, 2026, with most…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Africa needs more cybersecurity researchers and practical skills to help companies and governments defend against evolving cyber threats, said Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor, founder of…
As online betting continues to grow across Africa, experts have called for the standardisation of self-exclusion systems in the gambling industry. This following presentation of a proposal to develop clear standards for self-exclusion as a…
Google Cloud is moving away from the idea that one AI tool can work equally well for every industry. Instead, it is building specialized systems for sectors where accuracy, privacy, and strict data controls are essential. The company has…
Samsung has today officially launched the Galaxy S26 FE in Kenya. The phone will be available for KES 103,100 for the 8GB RAM model with 256GB of storage. It will be available through select retail stores from September 4, 2026. The S26 FE…
From learning a new skill to understanding a complex topic, more people across Sub-Saharan Africa are turning to TikTok not just for entertainment, but also as a place to learn, discover and share knowledge. Across the region, creators are…
From learning a new skill to understanding a complex topic, more people across Sub-Saharan Africa are turning to TikTok not just for entertainment, but also as a place to learn, discover and share knowledge. Across the region, creators are…
Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, Uganda, from 1 October 2026, marking the airline’s return to the Ugandan market. The low-cost carrier says the route will strengthen connectivity between Kenya and Uganda while…
Kenya is moving closer to joining the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, a treaty that could make it easier for the country to work with foreign authorities investigating crimes that cross borders and digital networks. The potential…
AI tools have made it possible to script, narrate, and edit a video without ever picking up a camera, and creators everywhere have started leaning on that shortcut. Platforms have responded not by banning the tools but by drawing a sharper…
Samsung Electronics East Africa, in partnership with Megahub Connect Limited, has opened a second official Samsung Experience Store in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The new store is located at Cameo Building along Kenyatta…
Apple has confirmed that it will unveil its newest lineup of products on September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater. This year’s date will bear more importance, as it marks the first major product event under incoming CEO John Ternus, who will…
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme was launched at Tononoka Social Hall on Wednesday and will require participants to undergo 21 days of accredited training at a certified driving school before taking the required assessment.
The launch will give event organisers access to digital ticketing and wider event-discovery tools, while customers will be able to buy tickets using local payment options including M-Pesa and Airtel Money.
Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Legal, an enterprise-grade, purpose-built agentic AI solution engineered for the complex requirements and workflows of the legal industry. The solution includes specialized skills…
Getting locked out of Facebook or Instagram can happen suddenly. You try to log in, only to see a red banner saying your account is gone. Meta relies heavily on automated systems to detect policy violations, so genuine users can sometimes…
Kenya has opened applications for a new Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme, seeking artificial intelligence use cases that can improve public service delivery and support the country’s green transition. The programme is…
The cloud-based platform is developing MIA (My Intelligent Assistant), a conversational AI tool that will allow HR teams, finance officers, managers and employees to interact with the system using ordinary language instead of navigating…
Binance has concluded a multi-country engagement tour across Africa, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting Africa’s evolving digital payments ecosystem through collaboration with regulators, financial institutions and industry…
Apple has unveiled the next Mac mini, and it’s sticking with the same small footprint from the 2024 M4 lineup while packing in significantly stronger chips, faster storage, and quicker networking. As before, there are two versions: a…
The Digital Health Agency has floated tenders for what it’s calling Taifa Care, an AI system meant to track pregnancy, birth, and child health from the first antenatal visit through to a child’s immunization record. Taifa Care combines…
