Kenyan News: Tech

Three JKUAT students have been selected to represent Kenya at the Global Huawei ICT Competition tn Shenzhen, China, in May 18–25, 2025.

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has completed the expansion of the Nairobi network to PAIX in Nairobi. LINX Nairobi is a neutral

Kenya is stepping up efforts to flight document forgery by adopting a digital verification system. The country is doing this in partnership

Binance recently hosted a community event in Kenya, bringing together key industry stakeholders, regulators, and crypto enthusiasts.

Absa Bank Kenya has announced net earnings of 20.9 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024, a 28% jump year over year. The bank also

Businesses looking to simplify and optimize their technology investments can now leverage NTT DATA’s expertise as a Global MSP for SAP.

Huawei participated in Safaricom Decode 3.0, a premier career and networking event that brought together industry leaders, students

Safaricom sponsors 2025 WRC Safari Rally with KES 46.5M, enhancing 5G connectivity, IoT safety tracking, media support, and community healthcare.

Fast Company recognized BURN for its role in revolutionizing the clean cooking sector. BURN’s unique approach of blending in-country modern

Proparco and Equity Group have signed an agreement today, granting technical assistance of one million euros to Equity Group Foundation

Standard Chartered Bank Kenta has today released its results for the year ended 31 December 2024. Net interest income increase of 13 per cent

Infinix teases upcoming AI Buds, AI Ring, and NOTE 50 Pro, with Kenya confirmed as the exclusive market for the smartphone.

NCBA Bank has partnered with Edu Hub, a university placement service provider, to support the financing needs of local customers pursuing

Proparco grants €1 million to Equity Group Foundation to help 15,000 Kenyan farmers adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture for resilience and sustainability.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is taking an industry-specific approach when it comes to supporting local startups. It focuses on women-led

Roam has partnered with 4G Capital to offer electric motorcycles to boda boda riders with the most affordable financing option on the market.

Vertiv has announced that it is collaborating with Oxigen, a leader in data hosting, processing and distribution services, to design

M-Kopa has revealed that it sold at least 1 million of its branded smartphones in 2024. This accounts for 20.9%

At Safaricom Decode 3.0 East Africa Edition, CEO Peter Ndegwa shed light on how the company is using artificial intelligence (AI)

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced that the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) will take place from 25 April

Carrefour launches Kenya’s first 24/7 grocery delivery service in Nairobi, Diani, and Nyali, offering fast, convenient, and free nighttime deliveries.

Epson has been recognized as the 6th most innovative company in the prestigious Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 ranking, announced

Stanbic Bank Kenya financed Vivo Energy's acquisition of 69 Hyundai Tucson SUVs, partnering with RentWorks, Caetano Kenya, and Heritage Insurance for leasing, maintenance, and insurance.

Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with Paymentology to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa.

Airtel has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria. This will be available to all its subscribers.

Silver Box acquires Mobius Motors, reviving Kenya’s automaker with new leadership, resumed production, and a 2025 SUV launch.

WIOCC has announced its latest partnership with iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across Kenya.

Airtel Africa launches AI-powered Spam Alert Service to protect users from SMS fraud, providing real-time warnings and enhanced mobile security.

Women in Tech, a global community dedicated to supporting women in the technology sector, has officially launched its Kenya Chapter

Little has today unveiled MySalary, its latest app aimed at revolutionizing how Africans access their earned wages. This on-demand salary

Little launches **MySalary**, an on-demand salary access platform allowing employees to withdraw earned wages anytime, enhancing financial flexibility and workplace productivity.

LG continues to dominate the OLED TV market, shipping over 52.4% of all OLED TVs in 2024. For 12 consecutive years, LG has commanded

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has reported Kshs 1.06 billion of profit after tax in the Financial Year 2024.

The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is now accepting submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries

Kenya hosted Africa’s largest Microsoft AI Tour, showcasing AI’s impact, infrastructure, skilling, and startups driving digital transformation across industries.

The release of Kenya’s draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy is a signal that the nation, and indeed the whole East African

KCB Group's 2024 profit surged 64.9% to KES 61.8B, driven by strong revenue growth, digital expansion, financial inclusion, and sustainability efforts.

Telkom Kenya partners with Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks in a KSh 568M Open RAN project to advance 4G/5G, AI, and connectivity.

Cybercriminals blackmail YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute malware disguised as Internet bypass tools, secretly mining cryptocurrency.