Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Binance recorded more than $21.6 billion in user fund deposits in 2024 – a figure that exceeds the combined $15.9 billion deposited into the next ten exchanges. The average BTC deposit rose from 0.36 BTC to 1.65 BTC, and USDT deposits…
PayPal has opened a new regional hub in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first ever location in the Middle East and Africa. PayPal’s expanded presence will bring global commerce capabilities to the region, including frictionless…
As a long-standing exhibitor at the Canton Fair, Skyworth unveiled its groundbreaking OmniView Matte Screen. This next-generation screen technology features multiple high-performance layers designed to deliver superior contrast, ultra-wide…
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are no longer just buzzwords. They are becoming part of everyday conversations here in Kenya. More people are exploring crypto as a new way to send money, invest, or access digital finance tools.…
Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside GITEX Africa under the theme “Amplify Intelligence for New Africa.” For its 3rd edition, GITEX put a strong spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital…
MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is…
Back for 2025, the Google Hustle Academy once again offers free, high-impact business training to entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. This year’s program is more focused than ever on helping founders tap into the power of AI…
Xiaomi launched the Redmi A5 in Kenya today, with the phone’s retail price starting at Ksh 9,499. This is the price for the 3GB RAM variant with 64GB of internal storage space. There is a 4GB RAM model with 128GB of storage available for…
Development Partners International (DPI) is announcing the launch of DPI Venture Capital which will target investments in early stage, growth-orientated technology businesses across Africa. DPI has identified a unique opportunity to…
IFS, the leader in cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, has appointed Rahul Misra as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Rahul will lead IFS’s growth…
Nigerian fintech, Moniepoint, has officially launched MonieWorld, a new remittance platform designed to serve the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom. This is the company’s first foray outside Africa. MonieWorld has been developed by…
Xiaomi Kenya has today announced the availability of the Redmi A5 in Kenya. The company says this phone is designed to empower users with an immersive display, long-lasting battery, and impressive camera capabilities, all for Ksh 9,499.…
Visa has announced investments in two fintechs that took part in the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. Visa’s investments include Konnect, a Tunisian fintech that enables seamless, accessible, and instant payments by provisioning…
The digital asset landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by unprecedented technological advancements. As cryptocurrencies gain traction, understanding the intricacies of this evolution is crucial for navigating opportunities and risks.…
The HMD Arc is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in stores starting from Ksh 10,500. This is one of the cheapest smartphones to launch in Kenya in 2025 and is worth looking at if it…
Vertiv has announced the launch of Vertiv SmartRun, a modular prefabricated overhead infrastructure system designed to integrate high-density power distribution busbar, liquid cooling piping network, hot-aisle containment, and network…
Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with a flair for filming to become its next travel creators and embark on an incredible lifestyle in Dubai – for…
Google is now accepting applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator program. This is a three-month program designed to support early-stage startups that are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Africa’s pressing…
OPPO has announced an Easter Sale campaign in collaboration with LOOP, offering deals on select OPPO devices, including the OPPO A38, Reno11 F, and Reno12 F. The star of the season is the OPPO A5 Pro. Designed to thrive & experience…
The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect linked to the hacking of JamboPay’s payment platform, resulting in the loss of over Ksh 49 million. The suspect, Joseph Momanyi, is accused of penetrating the systems of Web Tribe, the company…
Twiga Holdings, the parent company of Twiga Foods, has announced the acquisition of three regional food distributors in Kenya. These are Jumra (serving Nairobi and Central), Sojpar (Western) and Raisons (Coastal). This is part of the…
Intel has announced the launch of the second edition of the Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP)—an initiative aimed at driving digital inclusion and unlocking the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and broadband connectivity for…
By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist, KnowBe4 Africa . Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of…
PalmPay has announced the launch of the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve. The new PalmPay Debit Card brings advanced features such as savings yield on deposits and merchant rewards within reach for mass market users…
