
The KOKO Collapse: How a Carbon Credit Standoff Bankrupted Kenya’s Clean Energy Giant
Kenya’s KOKO Networks collapsed after the government denied carbon authorisation, stranding 1.5 million households and risking massive World Bank liability.
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Kenya’s KOKO Networks collapsed after the government denied carbon authorisation, stranding 1.5 million households and risking massive World Bank liability.

Google is in no rush to follow OpenAI down the advertising path, at least not inside its AI assistant. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the company has “no…

Investment is doubling, “Agentic AI” is taking over, and half of the world’s chief executives think their job security depends on getting it right.

Apple officially confirms Google Gemini will power next-generation Siri, launching with iOS 26.4 in March/April 2026 under a billion-dollar partnership.

Fresh off unveiling its ambitious Note 60 series and satellite connectivity plans at CES 2026, Infinix is already turning attention to another major release. The company has officially introduced the Infinix Note Edge, a new smartphone…

If you have been holding off on trying Google’s most capable AI models because of the premium price tag, now is the time to jump in. Google One has quietly enabled a massive discount for the AI Pro plan in Kenya, dropping the price from…

The payment giant isn’t just shipping more plastic cards; it’s building the digital plumbing for a projected $1.5 trillion market.

Infinix partners with Pininfarina to design the Note 60 Ultra. We breakdown the specs, premium strategy, and potential risks

Asahi Group acquires Diageo’s majority stake in EABL for $2.3 billion, marking a massive Japanese entry into the African alcohol market.

Safaricom’s tax-free green bond attracted KES 41.6 billion in bids. The telco will refund KES 21.4 billion after 175% oversubscription.

Zoho’s Young Creators Program trains 150 East Africans in low-code, empowering athletes and students to build apps without complex coding.

Google’s Gemini 3 shifts AI from chatbots to autonomous agents. Explore Antigravity, Deep Think, and the new developer ecosystem

Google and AfCFTA partner to train 7,500 African SMEs on AI, Gemini, and cross-border digital trade skills

“Hidden costs” and project delays are the nightmare of building a home in Kenya. SmartBuild AI just launched a platform using AI and local data to provide accurate cost estimates and bring transparency to the process. Is this the future of…

Jetour launches 4 new SUVs in Kenya with disruptive pricing and a KES 1.4B local assembly investment.

Samsung has officially entered the extended reality (XR) space with the launch of Galaxy XR, the first-ever headset powered by Android XR, a new platform built jointly by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. The device marks the beginning of…

Vivo has finally done the thing many global users have been side-eyeing them about for years. OriginOS is stepping out of China and going international with its Android 16-based OriginOS 6. Yes, it’s official: the once China-only skin is…

Qona Sacco is under government investigation after members raised concerns over its financial stability and management, prompting a formal probe.

Verto’s DFSA-authorised UAE launch targets faster, transparent Kenya–Gulf B2B payments with stronger FX and tracking tools.

Kenyan SMEs in Tanzania spared, four trade barriers removed, more fixes due by March 2026.

Network International and Magnati have merged, creating a massive fintech powerhouse aiming to dominate the payments market across MEA.

I’ve noticed a sudden parade of Sony headphones on my X timeline lately, and its clear that the XM crowd is outside flexing. So if you’re one of them, Sony just dropped an update you’ll actually care about. The company is rolling out fresh…

Scrolling endlessly through documents, switching between files, and piecing together details manually has long been the hidden frustration of Google Drive users. Now, Google is changing that with Gemini, its powerful AI assistant, which…

BYD launches the Shark 6, Kenya’s first plug-in hybrid pickup, with a new landmark financing deal from CFAO and NCBA.