Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Yesterday, Absa Bank unveiled La Riba Timiza, Kenya’s first fully Shariah-compliant mobile banking platform by a Tier 1 bank. The bank plans to use this product to deepen financial inclusion among Muslims and other consumers. The bank also…
Verto has launched an Auto Exchange feature to help rate-sensitive customers secure their target foreign exchange (FX) rates without constant monitoring. Through this tool, customers can set their desired exchange rate and trade amount…
Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, has hosted an Automobile Engineering Masterclass at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. The masterclass attracted 3,000 youth on-site and 500,000 others through digital channels…
When an important bet depends on seconds and your mobile browser lags at the decisive moment, every bettor understands the value of speed. African players are particularly familiar with this problem: excellent odds for the Morocco Atlas…
Installing a betting app should be simple, but some users in Kenya might face random blocks with the 1win app or failed installs. This guide explains the most common problems and gives clear, step-by-step fixes for both Android and iOS,…
Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base, is celebrating eight years of growth. This milestone reflects the collective impact of a global community that…
The itel A90 was unveiled back in April as one of the affordable smartphones from the company. You can get the itel A90 in Kenya starting from Ksh 9,999. This is one of the best smartphones you can get in 2025 under 10K in Kenya. If you…
Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Karuri-Kropac, has stepped down from her position and has been replaced by Frankline Okata. There has been no clear communication from the telco regarding why she has stepped down from…
Vertiv’s AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, 17 July, 2025. The roadshow is part of a global series of events designed to educate and equip customers and consultants with essential expertise…
Roam has partnered with Fortune Credit to launch the first-ever financing program for electric motorcycles for both individuals and businesses. The partnership begins with an initial order of 600 Roam Air Gen 2 motorcycles, marking one of…
By Beth Moni, Partner Growth Manager & Howell Magondu, Vice President, Commercial at Onafriq Kenya is once again setting the pace for digital finance innovation in Africa. Building on the runaway success of M-Pesa, the country’s updated…
Red Hat has announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers to simplify access to the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform for business-focused development and testing scenarios. A new self-service offering through the Red…
British International Investment has announced that it has committed £1.09 billion to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency. The sum was nearly 40 per cent more than its 2023 total…
dLocal has announced the release of the second edition of its “Emerging Markets Payments Handbook.” This comprehensive guide is meticulously curated for international businesses, blending deep data analysis with authentic, on-the-ground…
South African digital transformation innovator, GEN2 Enterprise Software, has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme, cementing a strategic partnership that will help to support organisations across public and…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced that twenty young entrepreneurs have graduated from its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme. The year-long programme, currently running in the Eastern Cape and North West Province,…
Many crypto projects choose to lock a portion of their tokens for strategic reasons, such as to incentivize long-term commitment from team members, investors, or the community. These tokens are held in locked addresses and remain…
MultiChoice has announced that DStv and GOtv will get slightly more expensive in Kenya starting in August 2025. The price adjustments will take effect on August 1st, 2025. This marks another round of adjustments as the pay-TV provider…
Sama announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose. Sama received an overall B Impact score of 118.4 from B Lab, up from…
Insurance. The word itself can evoke a mix of emotions, from confusion and skepticism to a sense of security. Unfortunately, misconceptions about insurance often overshadow its true purpose: protecting you from financial hardship in times…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training Program; the MEST AI Startup Program. This Program is built to prepare Africa’s most promising tech talents…
Ecobank and Google Cloud today announced a collaboration aimed at transforming financial services with advanced analytics and AI and driving digital empowerment across Africa. Through this collaboration, Ecobank plans to leverage Google…
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it is now serving 10 million 90 days active customers across Ethiopia, just four years after receiving its license to operate. Wim Vanhelleputte, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom, said: “Achieving…
Jiji has been awarded “Best Online Car Marketplace” at the 7th Annual Kenya E-Commerce Awards. This award has raised eyebrows among sections of the public, given the platform’s longstanding association with fraudulent car listings. While…
