Kenyan News: Tech

The deadline to update SIM Registration details for Airtel, Telkom and Safaricom SIM cards is October 15th, are you compliant?

For the year ending June 2022, Safaricom’s fixed data market share dropped by 2.4% to 34.3% according to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Even as its market share dropped, Safaricom still added...

Over the last few years, there has been debate on the separation of M-Pesa from Safaricom’s core business. The arguments for both sides have been valid but Safaricom hasn't been keen to embrace this. There...

Sendy has partnered with Meta through the Innovation Growth Hub (IGHub) to offer free training for SMEs on how to grow their business. Through the Meta Boost training program, SMEs, business owners and entrepreneurs will...

Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs under the bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative.   Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft will work with the...

Binance has announced the creation of its new Global Advisory Board (GAB), comprised of distinguished experts in public policy, government, finance, economics, and corporate governance. The Global Advisory Board, chaired by former US Senator and...

The women in cybersecurity program targets 100 women participants residing in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania keen on pursuing cybersecurity

Flutterwave,  today announced Google Pay, a mobile payment service, developed by Google, as a payment method on Flutterwave. As part of this collaboration, Google Pay will serve as an additional payment option for merchants on...

Flutterwave has today announced that Google Pay payment service will be available as an additional option for merchants on their platform.

Standard Chartered in collaboration with iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has launched mentorship program targeting women in any field with junior level experience (2-3 years) seeking an entry into careers in Cybersecurity. This follows in-depth research and industry...

Samsung has announced its new environmental strategy, a comprehensive effort to join global efforts to tackle climate change. It includes commitments to achieve enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions and plans to use more renewable energy,...

Vision Plus and Showmax have partnered to give customers buying the new Vision Plus Smart TVs three months free streaming.

Ookla has released the latest Speedtest Intelligence data to explore mobile performance in select countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. From the data, Safaricom has performed well as it has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa....

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a list of the Digital Lenders that have been approved so far. According to the CBK, there were 288 applications filed since March 2022 but so far...

Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 series, there has been talk about the company pushing for eSIM adoption by removing the physical SIM card slots on these new phones. This is mostly for those...

Insuretech firm, Turaco, has today announced that it has closed a series A equity round that has seen it raise $ 10 million (over 1 billion shillings). This round was led by AfricInvest, via the...

M–Kopa, has released its 2021 impact report that shows its social and environmental impact. The report presents findings on M–KOPA’s smartphone, solar and cash loan customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. While much of...

Bboxx and Sunlight under Unilever have partnered to accelerate "the provision of clean energy access for households across Kenya".

M-Kopa has recently released its 2021 Impact Report with key highlights around credit offered to Africans and solar units sold.

Samsung has announced availability of the Galaxy Watch5 and the Watch5 Pro in the Kenyan market, available through Samsung Shops.

MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni now occupy significant industry roles across the continent. They are working as directors, producers etc.

Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will have access to live broadcasting from BBC World News until 23 September 2022, which will include a live stream of the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch at Westminster Abbey...

At his inauguration yesterday, President William Ruto promised to review the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) listing system in a move that aims to ease access to credit. With a reviewed CRB listing system, the new...

At his inauguration yesterday, President William Ruto promised to review the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) listing system in a move that aims to ease access to credit. With a reviewed CRB listing system, the new...

The Xiaomi Mi Band is one of the best and affordable fitness bands you can get on the market. The latest iteration in this series is the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 that you can get...

Google has introduced a Ksh 478 million fund that seeks to support startups in Kenya and across Africa. The firms will also benefit from a 6-month training programme which will also expose them to a...

Yellow Card Financial celebrates exceeding 1 million customers in only three years.  The company reached 1 million customers in March and shows no signs of slowing down. Since launching in Nigeria in 2019, Yellow Card...

iOS 16 arrives today. Here are all the new features you should expect when you install the update on your iPhone.

Kenya has been hailed for advancing in technology in what seems to be a seamless move from analogue to digital, from our homes, health facilities, social amenities, schools, county governments, national government, and obviously personal lives. Technology has occupied a big place

The new Camon 19 Pro has light-sensing and colour-changing features

LG is offering massive discounts on a number of products for the Kenyan market. The company says the discounts will be applicable to those who make purchases before October 2nd,2022, at the LG brand shop....

The Nokia G11 Plus is the Nokia G series to launch in Kenya. The phone is available locally starting from Ksh 18,000. The phone was launched in Kenya today and you can get it from...

Waya has announced the upcoming launch of its full service digital bank and money transfer app that will focus on the African diaspora.

Prime Video and Samsung have announced a partnership that will allow Samsung's new Neo QLED 8K TVs to stream the show in glorious 8K.

The Nokia G11 has finally been launched in Kenya and is available in stores starting from Ksh 18,000 on Jumia and other retailers. This is the latest in the Nokia G series to be launched...

With the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro series, Apple is killing the physical SIM card in favour of the eSim. So get ready to embrace the new standard.

Sports fans around the world have begun the official countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, kicking off in November. This will be the first time the tournament is held at the end of...

Liquid Networks, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced the launch of its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Secure offering to its customers. The solution is designed to proactively mitigate attacks...

Meta has announced the launch of ‘Creators of Tomorrow', a new campaign  that celebrates emerging talents from around the world who are inspiring a new movement of creative content online. The campaign spotlights creators in...