Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has secured $660 million in debt financing, anchored by a $300 million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2.5 times. The Eurobond is listed on Euronext Dublin and issued under Rule 144A/Regulation S. It forms…
TCL has unveiled the SQD-Mini LED in Kenya. This signals what it describes as a major shift in how next-generation screens will deliver brightness, colour accuracy and immersive viewing experiences. TCL officially positions SQD-Mini LED as…
As incomes and jobs rise in Kenya, people are buying high-quality, energy-efficient and smart home appliances. Consumers have more money to spend on home appliances and have more options on the market. Demand is highest in the major cities…
Africa’s leading talent accelerator ALX is creating vital pathways to jobs for young people across Africa, providing tech, AI, creative and entrepreneurship education at scale, while driving gender parity in tech-enabled careers. An NPO…
Lua has raised $5.8 million in funding led by Norrsken22. The round also saw participation from Flourish Ventures, 20VC, P1 Ventures, Phosphor Capital and Y Combinator, alongside a group of angel investors. If you have a startup you want…
Genetec is highlighting a disconnect between cloud adoption models in physical security and the governance and operational demands of large enterprises. Large organizations need to approach cloud adoption through the lens of governance,…
Craft Silicon has announced the launch of TouristTap, a new digital payments system that will make it easier for tourists to pay for things all over the country. TouristTap has now been formally recognized by the Government of Kenya as an…
Africa Tech Summit London is set to return on May 29, 2026 at the London Stock Exchange. Now in its 10th edition, the summit will convene more than 350 investors, founders, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore the technologies and…
By Larry Cooke, Africa Head of Legal at Binance As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates in Kenya, a critical shift is underway: from speculative trading to more purposeful and informed participation in the digital economy. Kenya made a…
Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel Corporation to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower…
Bolt has released its flagship Gig Economy Report in partnership with Ipsos, revealing how ride-hailing is helping South Africans earn income, build financial independence, and navigate a tough economic environment. The report provides…
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has integrated with Onafriq, the continent’s leading digital payments gateway. This partnership enables VALR users across Africa to fund their accounts directly through mobile money…
Renew Capital has announced the launch of the Renew Venture Lab: The EmFi Series, a new program aimed at identifying and supporting African tech founders building the next generation of financial solutions across the continent. The program…
A Kenyan startup, Zerobionic, has been selected as part of the 2026 cohort of Qualcomm’s Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Zerobionic is developing assistive robotics solutions aimed at improving independence and inclusion for persons…
Africa Data Centres has partnered with fibre optic cable infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency…
Huawei today reinforced its commitment to advancing digital inclusion in Kenya through a donation of broadband equipment to an ICT Hub classroom at the New Mukuru primary school, within the Mukuru affordable housing project. The firm has…
Nutanix has announced NKP Metal which extends the Nutanix operating model and Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) solution to support Kubernetes deployments directly on bare-metal infrastructure. Running Kubernetes on bare metal can deliver…
Samsung has announced it has retained its position as the world’s No. 1 gaming monitor brand for the seventh consecutive year, continuing a run that started in 2019. According to the latest data from International Data Corporation (IDC),…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has introduced a new range of contactless payment solutions dubbed DTB Wearables. These wearables let customers pay with NFC-enabled wristbands and rings. No more fumbling with cash, cards or even their phones.…
For years, businesses looking to scale across borders have had to navigate a patchwork of systems, high latency and expensive international data routing. It’s a reality that has shaped how startups build, how enterprises expand and how…
Vertiv has announced it will host the next edition of its AI Innovation Roadshow for Africa in a virtual format, as the company pushes conversations around data centre readiness for artificial intelligence workloads across the continent.…
Visa has spotlighted 18 high-growth fintech startups from 10 African countries at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 Demo Day, held during GITEX Africa in Marrakech. Marking a major milestone for the program, Visa also announced…
Nutanix has announced new platform and program enhancements for Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program partners, including the new multitenant cloud capabilities enabled by the Nutanix Service Provider Central program designed to help…
Safaricom is evolving into what it now describes as a purpose-led technology company with a clear ambition to lead Africa’s digital transformation by 2030. Part of this shift is the focus on artificial intelligence, intelligent…
