Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor brings a wealth of experience in the…
LemFi has received Centyra Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) approval to start operating remittances to kenya. This is a significant step as it will allow seamless international payments for Kenyans in the diaspora. Kenyans in the US and Canada can…
Y Combinator has invested $500,000, in Triply, the kenya travel tech startup. The investment is to help develop products, expand operations, and partner with others in the travel industry. This investment by Y Combinator is the first to be…
The OPPO Reno11 5G was unveiled in Kenya a few months back and is currently available in stores for Ksh 61,999. The phone is available through a number of online retailers like GadgetsLeo and through offline retailers as well. This is the…
Faiba Mobile went live in Kenya back in 2018 and offers affordable data plans compared to what you get from the other network providers. This product is owned by Jamii Telecom which is a telecommunication service provider offering…
Are you one of those people who thinks gaming and gambling are two completely different things? Well, you are not right. These are created and defined as two different things. But they still have a lot of similarities that you need to…
POLi is a renowned online payment service for New Zealand and Australian residents. The banking option can be used in numerous industries and allows users to proceed with quick money transfers. According to statistics, over 1.6 million New…
Faiba Home Internet is one of the home internet service providers in Kenya. Some of the other home internet service providers in kenya include Safaricom, Zuku, Poa internet just to name a few. Back to Faiba Home internet, speeds range from…
Bolt has been awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in…
By Kirsten Wortmann, Regional Director for Africa, Paymentology East Africa is positioned to enjoy strong economic performance this year, with growth forecasted to surpass 5%. These projections from the African Development Bank’s 2023 East…
Kua Ventures has partnered with Startup Savanna to support the region’s SMEs. This collaboration allowed 10 entrepreneurs to pitch for a maximum of Ksh 15 million in funding for their businesses. Central to Kua Ventures’ approach to…
Last week, Kenya launched its first Electric Mobility (e-mobility) Draft Policy that seeks to guide the development of electric mobility in all transportation modes – road, rail, air and maritime. The policy will provide a transition…
NCBA Group has posted a profit after tax of KES 21.5 billion in its Full Year 2023 results which is a 56 per cent increase compared to KES 13.8 billion reported during a similar period in 2022. The growth trajectory for the Group remained…
Satgana, a Climate tech VC firm backing early-stage startups in Africa and Europe, has announced the final closing of its first Climate Tech VC fund. The fund reached a final close of €8 Million in commitments from family offices and…
The Norrsken Accelerator is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. Application is open to any early-stage startup founders from across the world including those from Africa. The 2024 cohort will take place at Norrsken House in…
BURN manufacturing has secured a $12 Million investment to expand the distribution of clean cookstoves in Africa. BURN is a manufacturer and distributor of clean cookstoves. This latest investment was led by Key Carbon and is supported by…
LG Electronics has announced offers across its range of electronics ahead of the Easter Holidays, and running through the first week of April. During the campaign, customers purchasing LG products at LG brandshops, as well as Opalnet and…
Sound is everything, whether listening to music, watching a movie, or attending a talk show. Nobody loves to strain to listen to something. Everyone with a good taste for sound loves every minor detail in a song, movie, or concert, and…
Imagine calling someone who does not speak your language, say, French, then the other person speaks in French, but your phone relays the phone call to you in English. Is this even possible? Can such an evolution be already happening? Yes.…
With nearly a million developers, a flourishing cross-industry entrepreneurial mindset, and a remarkable surge in blockchain adoption, Africa’s ability to lead blockchain technology impact is undeniable. Yet, technology entrepreneurs face…
Small businesses in Livingstone, the country’s top tourism destination, can now benefit from the ITC ecomConnect Learning Programme’s suite of digital tools and training. The programme, a collaboration between the International Trade…
Dimension Data is set to rebrand to NTT Data effective this April, following regulatory approval by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The transition is expected to usher in a new era for the company, introducing NTT DATA’s…
Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that utilises the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to enhance Check Point Infinity AI Copilot, marking a significant advancement in cyber security AI applications. Infinity AI Copilot…
DStv is about to adjust its monthly subscription fees yet again. This is expected to affect all packages and will take effect in April. This annual price hike by DStv will push the most expensive package to Ksh 10,500 up from Ksh 9,900.…
