Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT. The findings were revealed at its annual Kaspersky Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and…
KCB has secured a US$100 million (KShs. 12.9 billion) financing facility from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 30% of the funds will be…
California-based electric vehicle startup Bingo has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of its E2 electric vehicle. The company says it is targeting ride-hailing and last-mile delivery operators with this electric vehicle.…
Onafriq has partnered with stablecoin infrastructure provider Privy to strengthen its digital asset infrastructure and accelerate the development of stablecoin-enabled payment services for businesses across its network. Onafriq will build…
Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to explore blockchain-powered financial market innovation, digital asset education and the tokenization of securities in Kenya. A key focus of…
In Nairobi, music rarely stays in the background. It moves through lunch breaks, evening link-ups, studio sessions, Sunday plans, football nights, gospel gatherings and conversations with friends. During the first week of Spotify’s Greasy…
Google has opened applications for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab, a new initiative designed to help African founders and researchers turn AI ideas into commercially viable products while accelerating the continent’s AI innovation…
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 56,500. You can get the phone from most smartphone retailers, including GadgetsLeo,…
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky talked about the risks that advertising data can pose. While the digital advertising ecosystem has become an essential part of today’s…
Dimension Data has completed the first tranche of its N20 billion corporate bond programme by issuing N4.05 billion (approx. US$2.9 million) in debt. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Dimension Data Managing Director Olugbenga Olabiyi…
Yellow Card CEO and Co-Founder Chris Maurice Named to Stablecoins Most Influential 2026 List. This is Stablecon’s annual list of individuals shaping the global stablecoin ecosystem. The list recognizes leaders across six regions and…
Swedfund invests USD 12 million in Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II). The investment supports growing food and agriculture companies across Africa that strengthen agricultural value chains. By improving access to markets,…
Airtel Africa’s revenue rose 31.0% to $1.85 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. This was driven by continued growth in mobile services, data usage, and Airtel Money across its markets. The telecom operator said revenue…
Kenya has published the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026, which is a step closer to regulating the country’s digital asset industry. The regulations provide a framework for the implementation of the Virtual Asset Service…
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has published the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy for public participation. The ministry is inviting feedback from innovators,…
The Mastercard Foundation has unveiled the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a new initiative backed by a $500 million commitment over the next decade to recognize African universities delivering lasting…
Kenyan fintech startup WayaWaya has appointed former Chase Bank Kenya executive Raj Singh as a non-executive director and board adviser. He joins at a time when WayaWaya is seeking to deepen its partnerships with banks and merchants and…
Vertiv has announced plans to expand its chiller manufacturing and testing capabilities at its Tognana campus near Padua, Italy. The aim is to meet the growing demand for AI-ready data centre cooling infrastructure. By the end of 2026, the…
By Johan Scheepers, Senior Manager: Solution Architects at Red Hat Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise CEOs and CIOs are asking their technology teams very valid questions. How are we embracing AI? How can AI enhance our organisation? What is…
TikTok removed 884,591 videos in Kenya during the first quarter of 2026 for breaching its Community Guidelines. That’s what the platform said in its most recent Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The report shows that 99.7% of the…
LemFi has partnered with BVNK to move its cross-border settlement infrastructure onto regulated stablecoin rails. The partnership enables near-instant settlement behind the scenes while keeping the customer experience unchanged. Users will…
M-KOPA has announced it has surpassed 10 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, as demand for its smartphone financing and digital financial services continues to grow. Its “More than a Phone” platform,…
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life for most people. From mobile banking and fraud detection to healthcare and government services, AI is increasingly shaping how businesses operate and how people interact with…
PawaPay has been named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC and Statista. The recognition comes after a strong year for the company, during which it processed more than three billion mobile money transactions while…
