Kenyan News: Tech

VFS Global partners with RAI Institute to integrate ethical AI in visa processing, raising concerns about potential AI bias.

AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit in Nairobi discusses future of African media, technology, safety, and youth engagement from May 8-10.

The Board of Safaricom Investment Co-operative has appointed Churchill Winstone Ochieng’ as the new Chief Executive Officer.  Churchill brings on board over 25 years of experience in leadership, cash flow management, corporate development and brand management,...

Microsoft reportedly plans to close its ADC in Lagos, raising concerns about the future of its ADC in Nairobi.

After years of waiting, Amazon’s marketplace in South Africa has officially gone live. There has not been any fanfare for this launch but the platform is offering buyers free delivery on their first purchase.  According...

IBM has announced that the availability of its software portfolio is expanding to 18 countries in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs) that make it easy...

Google has released the list of the participants in its first Generative AI (GenAI) Cohort. 21 non-profits have been selected with 2 of them based in Kenya. The organizations will have access to the $20...

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced that it is extending its deadline for 2024 entries from May 19 to June 9 to accommodate...

Xiaomi Kenya has today kicked off its May Sales Promotion campaign offering exclusive deals on a number of devices.  The promotion will run from today (6th) to 31st of May. The deals will be available...

BuuPass has finalised the acquisition of Quickbus, a significant player in the bus ticketing service sector in Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book...

Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program.With this cohort, Google is specifically targeting startups that are harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...

AWS launches 'AI Ready' in Kenya, offering free AI skills training to 2 million people by 2025, fostering digital economy growth.

Following a historical 24 hours / 12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building...

LG Electronics (LG) is pleased to announce that LG Smart TVs, including the OLED and QNED models, will, starting this week, support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos1 from Apple Music, becoming the first smart TVs to...

Mitsumi Distribution has partnered with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focuses on Artificial Intelligence and its applications particularly within the healthcare industry.  Mr. Arshad Farhad, the Chief Technology Officer overseeing Dell Technologies’.

LG Showcase MEA 2024 recently welcomed guests and partners in Abu Dhabi to in-person experience the latest and greatest the brand has to offer. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel...

Renda, a Nigerian technology solution that simplifies order fulfillment and retail distribution for businesses in Africa, has announced the close of a its pre-seed round at $1.9m in equity and debt funding. The equity investment...

Summary Yellow Card’s subsidiary in Poland has obtained its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Polish Register of Activities in the Scope of Virtual Currencies, maintained by the Polish Ministry of Finance. The...

Sophos has  released its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of...

 NTT DATA is urging both private and public institutions across East Africa to reassess their cybersecurity strategies in response to the escalating influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) and its associated risks of misuse. Highlighting...

tappi has announced the signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). Titled the “Sukuma Biz” initiative, the new partnership will enable tappi to deliver a...

Saad Kassis Mohamed, leading WeCare, proudly announces a milestone achievement with the successful raise of $350,000 dedicated to accelerating innovation in the lab- grown diamond sector. This significant funding marks a pivotal moment in the...

Bolt has selected 120 participants for its Accelerator Program in Kenya. They were selected after an intensive evaluation process as they have innovative ideas and commitment to shaping sustainable transportation solutions making the cut. The...

Glovo successfully hosted the third cohort of its Learning and Development Training as part of the Glovo Academy program for partners in Kenya. This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Ongoza Institute—an accelerator for early-stage,...

Twiga Foods has today announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. Charles was previously the CEO of Jumia Kenya, a position he has held for just one year. He has over 15...

A collaboration between Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and South Africa-based IT services and solutions company, TechAccess, is growing the presence of both companies in the region, and providing needed...

Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery service has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from a number of investors. Founded in October 2021, Chowdeck currently has more than 3,000 riders and 500,000 users on its platform....

Jumia has announced the availability of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet on its platform in Kenya. Starlink services have been available in Kenya since 2023. Those interested could buy the kits directly from Starlink or...

Starlink kits now discounted on Jumia Kenya, enhancing internet access with high-speed, reliable connectivity for KES 39,500.

Kubik has announced the completion of $5.2 million seed funding round. The seed round makes Kubik the first Ethiopian company to raise a multi-million dollar investment in climate and sustainability solutions. Investors in the round include...

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published a report of the food and grocery delivery platforms in Kenya. The report reveals that Glovo is the most preferred app for online food delivery at 33%....

Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. This programme is designed to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships, empowering members to...

Rendeavour has created a new company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to thousands of digitally underserved residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. By investing in critical digital infrastructure, Fahari Link will provide low connection...

The Kenyan government and Huawei Kenya have launched an independent evaluation report of digital skills training provided by DigiTruck program.  Launched in 2019 in Kenya under Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative, the DigiTruck is a mobile, solar-powered classroom equipped...

Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu, urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile operating system HarmonyOS. “We call on all app developers and owners in China to join our...

Qualcomm has today announced the 10 shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024. It is an equity-free mentorship program that finds promising early-stage startups that use advanced connectivity and processing technologies such as 5G,...

Have you ever seen why casinos are always packed? Be conscious of the adrenaline involved in gambling, the jingle of coins, and the possibility of winning larger amounts. While casinos, from your neighborhood spot to...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that its AI Ready initiative will be available in Kenya. This initiative seeks to equip 2 million people with AI skills by 2025. The current estimates by the World...

By Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head/MLRO South Africa for Binance As a global leader in the cryptocurrency industry, Binance recognises the significance of the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent decision to include...