Tech in Kenya: IEBC Iris Scans, Ksh 6.1B for EV Chargers, TECNO Store Launch, and Fuliza Service Fix - October 2025

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is introducing iris recognition technology for the first time in its voter registration process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In infrastructure, the country plans to invest Ksh 6.12 billion ($47.26 million) to deploy 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to address the current shortage. On the commercial front, TECNO has launched its official online store, ke-store.tecno.com, in Kenya, offering a direct platform for purchasing devices on a click-and-collect basis for now. Meanwhile, Safaricom confirmed its Fuliza service is experiencing a technical issue preventing users from repaying loans and has stated that a fix is underway.