Tech Trends

3 Oct 2025 - The competition to host Africa’s next wave of digital infrastructure is no longer just about fibre networks or cloud licenses. It is about power.…

3 Oct 2025 - Every major operator in South Africa talks about 5G. Most have launched some form of it. Few, however, have rebuilt the core infrastructure that…

3 Oct 2025 - The TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum in Nairobi concluded on a high note with an awards segment that celebrated the companies…

3 Oct 2025 - The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed that AI adoption…

3 Oct 2025 - The itel SUPER 26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends AI-Powered Business…

3 Oct 2025 - The itel S26 Ultra has been recognized as the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation…

1 Oct 2025 - In the fast-paced and volatile world of cryptocurrency trading, traders seek strategies that offer clarity and precision. Price action trading has…

1 Oct 2025 - Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand. At the…

1 Oct 2025 - Kenya is experiencing a significant rise in fraud, both online and offline. From cyberattacks targeting critical systems to fake agents and mobile…

30 Sep 2025 - The County Government of Mombasa is deepening its collaboration with Bolt in a new partnership that will expand youth employment opportunities and…

30 Sep 2025 - TechTrends Media has announced the TechTrends AI Breakfast Forum, a half-day business gathering focused on real-world applications of artificial…

29 Sep 2025 - Olkaria was supposed to symbolize Kenya’s big leap into the future — a geothermal valley where battery-powered vehicles and AI-ready data halls could…

29 Sep 2025 - Pesapal could have stayed in its lane. Process transactions, issue receipts, stay invisible. Instead, it has picked a new role: financier. In teaming…

29 Sep 2025 - Africa’s insurance leaders have called for more digital connectivity and urgent adoption of connected data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive…

29 Sep 2025 - Most startups that survive long enough begin acting their age — cutting burn, consolidating markets, moving from chaos to caution. Tala, the Santa…

29 Sep 2025 - Spotify doesn’t need to beat Apple Music or YouTube anymore. It already has. The streaming wars are over, and Spotify quietly holds the high ground…

29 Sep 2025 - Tourism used to be guided by memory, luck, and handshake logistics. If you made it to Nairobi National Park, it was because you knew someone who knew…

29 Sep 2025 - For nearly two decades, M-Pesa has operated like essential infrastructure and untouchable monopoly at the same time — a utility wrapped in a business…

28 Sep 2025 - The first time you pick up the iPhone Air, you don’t just notice it — you underestimate it. It feels like a mock-up. A prop. A decoy phone that’s…

28 Sep 2025 - Kenya’s digital economy is quietly evolving into a battleground between tech giants and local authorities. With the Significant Economic Presence (…

28 Sep 2025 - Kenya is fast-tracking its clean-transport ambitions. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has unveiled a $47.26 million (Sh6.12 billion) plan to…

28 Sep 2025 - In Nairobi’s crowded streets and rural villages alike, a smartphone is no longer just a communication device. For many Kenyans, it is a bridge to…

28 Sep 2025 - By the end of August 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) had pulled in Sh2.3 billion from 454 foreign digital service providers, ranging from…

28 Sep 2025 - Uber’s move into safari bookings did not arrive with fanfare. It appeared quietly inside its standard ride-hailing app — wedged between everyday…

28 Sep 2025 - Kenya’s fintech revolution has long been celebrated for its ingenuity — a country where almost everyone can send money across counties faster than…

28 Sep 2025 - By the time Tems walks onto the Blankets & Wine stage tonight — or by the time you’re reading this, after the roar has faded — it will be clear…

26 Sep 2025 - TikTok’s American future has never been entirely in its own hands. After years of mounting suspicion in Washington, the video app is being remade…

26 Sep 2025 - Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing the device as its most accessible entry point of its flagship…

26 Sep 2025 - Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing the device as its most accessible entry point of its flagship…

25 Sep 2025 - Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone designed to deliver long-lasting power, immersive visuals, and…

25 Sep 2025 - A sweeping cybercrime crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, with support from private-sector partners such as Binance, has led to one of the…

25 Sep 2025 - Pay-TV provider DStv has experienced one of its biggest subscriber declines in Kenya, with the provider losing more than 80% of its customers within…

25 Sep 2025 - Ilara Health, the Kenya-based healthtech company, has confirmed that it will be cutting a substantial portion of its workforce as part of a major…

25 Sep 2025 - Three billion monthly users. Few platforms in history have reached that kind of global saturation. Instagram is no longer just Meta’s most successful…

25 Sep 2025 - After years of threats, court battles, and high-stakes negotiations, TikTok’s American future now rests on a freshly inked deal. President Donald…

25 Sep 2025 - Few regions carry as much digital promise as the Middle East and Africa. Young populations, rising smartphone penetration, and widespread…

25 Sep 2025 - In Rabat on 17 September 2025, the 6th meeting of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) delivered a signal moment: member states…

25 Sep 2025 - For years, Kenya’s micro and small businesses have carried the same complaint: tax systems built for the digitally connected elite, not the traders…

25 Sep 2025 - For years, Tunisia has spoken of modernising its bureaucracy, but progress has often been halting. Ministries ran on outdated systems, public…

25 Sep 2025 - KRA’s USSD code *222# allows feature phone users to access essential tax services without internet. Users can retrieve their PINs, check registration…

25 Sep 2025 - Cassava Technologies has cast its lot with Accenture in a partnership that promises to deliver “sovereign AI” across Africa. The pitch is…

25 Sep 2025 - In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, Qualcomm’s introduction of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme marks a significant milestone.…

25 Sep 2025 - In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine Africa’s connectivity. The…

25 Sep 2025 - Tourists navigating Kenya’s safari circuits or local markets may soon leave cash behind. TouristTap, a mobile app from fintech firm Craft Silicon,…

25 Sep 2025 - PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth…

25 Sep 2025 - In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping economies and societies, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the…

25 Sep 2025 - Kenya is set to give security agencies unprecedented authority over the digital space. Under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and…

25 Sep 2025 - When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of sweeping corporate pledge…

24 Sep 2025 - In Nairobi, it’s not unusual to meet someone who bought their first smartphone through M-Kopa. What began as a payment plan for solar kits has…

24 Sep 2025 - Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa surged, traditional banks…