Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Aleph and Spotify have announced an expanded partnership that makes Aleph Spotify’s advertising sales partner in 80+ markets, providing access to 20,000+ advertisers. Spotify Advertising has been modernising its ad tech, strengthening its…
Vertiv has announced its strategic alignment with NVIDIA’s AI roadmap. Vertiv will introduce its 800V Direct Current (DC) power portfolio in the second half of 2026. This move is aimed at supporting the next generation of AI-centric data…
The Government of Kenya has partnered with Veridos to roll out a new generation of ePassports. This will hopefully speed up issuance times and incorporate advanced security features and design elements that reflect Kenya’s cultural…
Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. With over three decades of IT industry experience, Norton is to drive Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. This appointment underscores Africa’s…
Airtel Kenya has quietly upgraded its 5G Smart Connect home internet plans. These 5G unlimited speeds can be accessed through the Airtel 5G router. The move comes as the demand for reliable and affordable home internet continues to grow…
Jasiri Growth Accelerator is inviting founders in Kenya and Rwanda to its accelerator program. This is designed for early-stage startups. It offers a blend of strategic support and funding, up to $75,000 per venture. The program is…
Egyptian mobility startup Sylndr has announced the close of $15.7 million Series A funding round. This round was led by Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund. It also saw the participation from…
Equity Group has been named the prestigious Superbrand title for the fourth time. The Superbrands designation is now in its ninth edition and celebrates organizations that exemplify quality, reliability, and distinction. “We are honored to…
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a leading global enterprise AI solutions company and a key player in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI)…
NCBA Bank and Strathmore Business School (SBS) have celebrated the graduation of 38 entrepreneurs from their flagship Enterprise Development Programme (EDP). The graduates, drawn from a variety of sectors including manufacturing,…
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data centre…
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager, Kenya. Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected to…
MaxAB-Wasoko has announced the acquisition of Fatura, a Cairo-based B2B e-marketplace. The deal also sees EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding) join MaxAB-Wasoko as a major shareholder. The acquisition follows the merger between MaxAB…
South African emergency response tech company AURA has raised €13.5 million in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for its expansion into the United States and the creation of a global dispatch network for emergency services. The…
Westcon-Comstor has today announced that it has been certified by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver…
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part of the Airline Payment…
Workable has been awarded the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank. This makes Workable the first co-working space in…
Zoho has upgraded its customer experience (CX) platform by rolling out new AI features, driven by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The goal is to simplify CRM, make it smarter, and usable by every department in an organisation and not just…
Safaricom has officially launched a new campaign called Maisha Poa Ni Digital. If you’re still using a feature phone or know someone who is, this is something worth paying attention to. The campaign is all about accelerating digital…
SEACOM, through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, is working on practical steps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. It is currently working with universities across multiple counties in Kenya and…
Opera’s stablecoin wallet MiniPay, once only accessible via the Opera Mini browser, is now a standalone application available globally on iOS and Android. Built on Celo’s Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, MiniPay is designed to make sending and…
A recent report by Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform, shared data on Starlink’s download and upload speeds, latency, and comparative performance across multiple African countries. Starlink has been in a few African countries…
Every year, Google’s I/O developer conference is a sneak peek into the future of Android, and 2025 is no different. With Android powering over 3 billion active devices globally, it’s more than just an operating system; it’s how many of us…
Africa’s growing crypto community is facing a new and unprecedented threat: AI-powered fraud. The same technology that powers smarter trading and personalised learning is now being exploited by scammers to mimic voices, generate lifelike…
