Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
As technology redraws the boundaries of our daily lives, the definition of a home is being entirely reimagined across the region. What was once a physical space for rest has evolved into a dynamic, responsive environment that learns,…
Safaricom says its mobile money platform M‑PESA has reached 40 million customers in Kenya. M-PESA has evolved over the years from a simple person-to-person money transfer tool into a broader digital financial platform used daily by…
KCB Group has reported KES 68.4 billion in profit after tax for the financial year ended 2025. The bank highlighted continued growth in digital banking and regional operations. Speaking during the bank’s FY2025 financial results…
Nutanix recently partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Datamellon to host an executive technology workshop in Lagos. The workshop focused on hybrid cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future architecture of…
Liquid C2 has announced its partnership with CyberCoach, the only privacy-first AI and cyber security training and compliance platform. Through this partnership, Liquid C2 is further strengthening its cyber security portfolio with an…
TikTok has convened government officials, regulators, online safety organisations and industry leaders in Nairobi for the third annual Sub-Saharan Africa Safer Internet Summit. The two-day summit was held under the theme “#SaferTogether:…
MTN Zambia has successfully completed Africa’s first field testing of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service. MTN Zambia said the tests included the transmission of the first data session and a fintech transaction using MTN’s licensed…
Absa Group has partnered with global payments company Thunes to launch Absa Global Pay, a new digital-first remittance solution designed to make sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for customers across Africa.…
Samsung Electronics has announced that it ranks as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year, marking two decades as the global leader in the television industry. Samsung had held the top position in the global TV market…
Gebeya has announced a strategic partnership with European domain registrar InterNetX to enable domain registration directly within its platforms, allowing African entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses to purchase domains using…
MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of Showmax in an email sent to subscribers. This signals a significant shift in its digital strategy following its acquisition by Canal+. Showmax made Sh5.9 billion in revenue but its losses…
Absa Group has renewed and extended its partnership with NTT DATA in a five-year agreement aimed at supporting the bank’s financial systems built on SAP S/4HANA. The collaboration will focus on delivering application management services…
Some people still think of Binance as just an exchange. This label made sense when crypto platforms were used primarily for trading. Yet today, Binance is more accurately described as crypto infrastructure, a foundational set of rails that…
Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has won the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the 2026 Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO), held during Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Selected from a competitive global shortlist…
Across Africa, blockchain conversations are steadily shifting from speculation to practical experimentation. Developers are building tools, community hubs are nurturing talent and new conversations around governance and ownership are…
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new smart telematics solution designed to improve how vehicles connect to networks, satellites and surrounding infrastructure. Introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 in Spain, the system…
By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are…
By StarHub Dr. Volkan Sevindik, Red Hat Anand Venkat, Wilson Toh Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views…
Samsung Electronics has announced that Galaxy S26 Ultra won Best in Show at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain. The Global Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) holds…
Google has today announced it is expanding its AI-powered search capabilities to support 13 African languages, including Kiswahili. The update introduces larger language support for AI Overviews and AI Mode. Google said the languages…
Nearly one in four identity verification attempts rejected in East Africa last year were flagged for suspected fraud, according to new data from digital identity company Smile ID. Out of these, document manipulation emerged as the dominant…
By Zoho Country Head – Veerakumar Natarajan, (Kenya) Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed…
NETSCOUT has released its second half of the year 2025 Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Threat Intelligence Report, revealing sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets, and compromised IoT infrastructure that drove more…
Kenyan electric mobility manufacturer Roam has launched Roam Explorer, an AI-enabled vehicle intelligence platform designed to help fleet operators monitor electric vehicles in real time across Africa. The companu has also confirmed to…
