Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
As the festive season begins and the countdown to Christmas quickens, many of us are preparing for travel, family gatherings, and the familiar rush of holiday spending. It is precisely in these moments of increased spending and lowered…
Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti North, has led the official launch of the Huawei DigiTruck Digital Literacy Programme at Lavington Girls Secondary School, marking a major boost for youth empowerment in the constituency.…
Building on the momentum of Canon’s EMEA launch of World Unseen 2.0, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is expanding the initiative into East Africa in collaboration with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation. This regional chapter reflects…
Nutanix has announced that Tsedey Bank has selected the Nutanix Cloud Platform to modernise its banking infrastructure as part of its transformation from a microfinance institution to a fully licensed commercial bank. After 25 years…
HealthX has announced the launch of HealthX Boda, a first of its kind mobile solution designed to give the country’s commercial motorbike riders (boda boda riders) affordable, round the clock access to healthcare and essential accident…
Standard Bank has partnered with Safaricom to provide funding of USD138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) as part of investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, STEP. The bank acted as the sole arranger, lender,…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced the appointment of Neeraj Pradhan as the Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya, effective 1 December, underscoring our commitment to growth and innovation.…
When Josh Whale talks about electric mobility in Africa, he does not sound like a CEO pushing a trend. We had a chat with Josh Whale, Ampersand’s co-founder and CEO, to hear firsthand about the journey, challenges and innovations behind…
Visa brought together founders, investors, corporate partners and industry leaders in Cape Town on 1 December for the fourth cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day. The showcase marked the end of a three-month program that…
Airtel Money has announced that its customers can now make payments to I&M Bank merchants across the country. Through the partnership, Airtel Money users will enjoy a 50% guaranteed cashback in airtime on all Paybill transactions. They…
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has confirmed Fincra, the global payments solutions provider, as the Headline Supporter for its eighth edition set for February 11 and 12, 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre. The 2026 summit is expected to bring…
KCB Bank Kenya and Visa have partnered to introduce a Tap to Phone payment solution that allows merchants to accept card payments using only an NFC-enabled Android smartphone. The launch is part of Kenya’s growing shift toward modern and…
NTT DATA has released the 2026 Global AI Report: A playbook for AI leaders.The playbook is based on the company’s new benchmark research and reveals how “AI leaders” are separating from competitors through strategy and execution. The…
By Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem & Alliances at Wingu Africa East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises across the region are using cloud services,…
CaptainsBet: Kenya’s Top Betting Site If you enjoy online casino games or betting on sports in Kenya, you’ve probably heard of CaptainsBet. It has grown significantly over the past few years, and if you give it a try, you’ll see why so…
What Are Some of the Best Things CaptainsBet Offers to Casino Players? Over the years, Captains Bet Kenya has built a reputation for being one of the best casino and sports betting sites in the country. It has a lot to offer its loyal…
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced three major healthtech partnerships during its third Access to Markets (A2M) event. Each partnership focuses on improving access to essential health services and strengthening health…
In the quiet village of Masare, in Bomet County, 25-year-old Sheila Cheptoo rises early before sunrise. The soft rustling of her 132 chickens is the first thing she hears each morning. It reminds her of how far she has come and how much…
Ezeebit, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company regulated by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has raised $2.05 million in seed funding. The startup will use the funding to accelerate product…
Ampersand Energy has announced a new partnership that brings the Wylex electric motorcycle onto its battery network across East Africa. The collaboration positions Ampersand as the first company in Africa to open its battery swapping…
Africa Data Centres’ Managing Director for the East Africa region, Dan Kwach, has officially announced his exit after a 19 year tenure that saw him shape the growth of the digital infrastructure landscape across the continent. In a…
Absa Bank Kenya has introduced two new customer service innovations to strengthen its national presence and increase access to banking services. The new Branch on the Move and Absa Service Pod models represent the bank’s latest effort to…
Capitec Bank has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Walletdoc Holdings, a South African fintech firm known for its modern payment gateway solutions. The acquisition includes an initial cash payment of R300 million…
Vertiv has completed its previously announced plan to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, also known as PurgeRite. The deal is valued at approximately $1 billion and strengthens Vertiv’s thermal management capabilities and reinforces its…
