Tech Arena

4 Oct 2025 - NTT DATA, has announced its acquisition of EXAH, a leading Salesforce Consulting Partner and AI implementation specialist. This strategic…

4 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…

3 Oct 2025 - Safaricom Business hosted an exclusive breakfast session for senior IT and security executives. The session showcased its Managed Security Operations…

2 Oct 2025 - Network International and Magnati have completed a strategic merger under the ownership of a Brookfield-led consortium.  The merged entity will…

2 Oct 2025 - Safaricom has unveiled 10 startups as finalists for the second cohort of its Spark Accelerator Program, a corporate innovation initiative launched in…

2 Oct 2025 - Africa’s startup and SME ecosystem continues to attract growing investor attention in 2025. There are some new funds targeting everything from early-…

1 Oct 2025 - The County Government of Mombasa has entered a new partnership with ride-hailing company Bolt to create more employment opportunities for young…

1 Oct 2025 - By Niall McNulty, AI Product & Innovation Leader, Cambridge University Press & Assessment The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI…

1 Oct 2025 - Pesalink has entered into a new partnership with Cellulant to strengthen customer-to-business (C2B) payments for online services in Kenya. The…

1 Oct 2025 - Mawingu has secured $20 million (Ksh 2.6 billion) in new funding from the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II).  Speaking at a press…

30 Sep 2025 - Visa has announced the launch of a stablecoin prefunding pilot through its global money movement platform, Visa Direct. The initiative is designed to…

30 Sep 2025 - Kenya will require $47.26 million (about SKsh 6.12 billion) to set up 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. According to…

30 Sep 2025 - Samsung today announced the addition of 15 new artworks from Tate to Samsung Art Store. This expansion builds on the platform’s existing partnerships…

29 Sep 2025 - Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has today announced the opening of a new branch in Kilimani, Nairobi, growing it branch network to 90 branches in Kenya and…

27 Sep 2025 - KOFISI has raised USD 10.5 million in Series B funding led by UK-based Falco Group. The capital injection is part of a broader USD 35 million round,…

26 Sep 2025 - Tende Pay has announced a strategic partnership with PesaLink to transform how businesses in Kenya handle payments. The collaboration integrates…

26 Sep 2025 - Verto has officially launched a new hub in Nairobi as part of its East African growth strategy. The hub, located at The Address on Muthangari Drive,…

26 Sep 2025 - Samsung has unveiled TRUEBench (Trustworthy Real-world Usage Evaluation Benchmark), a proprietary benchmark developed by Samsung Research to evaluate…

26 Sep 2025 - NCBA Bank and CFAO Mobility Kenya’s leasing arm, Loxea, have announced a partnership to finance BYD electric vehicles, starting with the launch of…

26 Sep 2025 - PayPal has announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and…

26 Sep 2025 - NETSCOUT has announced its solutions to support cable providers and multiple service operators (MSOs) in improving their ability to deliver an…

25 Sep 2025 - The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country at a recommended retail…

25 Sep 2025 - Between June and August 2025, African law enforcement, with support from INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, executed one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns to…

25 Sep 2025 - Mastercard has partnered with Smile ID to roll out digital identity solutions across Africa. Mastercard has also made a minority investment in Smile…

25 Sep 2025 - Ilara Health, a Nairobi-based healthtech, has announced plans to “review and restructure” operations. The startup cites “current market conditions…

25 Sep 2025 - Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya. Following the debut of the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra earlier this year, the FE…

25 Sep 2025 - Bolt has announced the launch of Bolt Send, its parcel delivery service, in Kenya. This new offering introduces a faster, more affordable,…

25 Sep 2025 - Kenyan creators are making impressive strides on TikTok, successfully monetising their creativity and engaging with audiences like never before. As…

24 Sep 2025 - When it comes to midrange smartphones, Samsung has mastered the art of packing flagship-level features into devices that don’t break the bank. The…

24 Sep 2025 - TLcom Capital has confirmed that Partner Ido Sum is leaving the firm after 14 years.  Sum contributed to the firm’s expansion across Africa’s…

24 Sep 2025 - Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has agreed a strategic collaboration with Accenture to scale Cassava’s sovereign AI capability across Africa. …

24 Sep 2025 - Access Bank and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have announced the introduction of a joint service integration. This integration will allow…

24 Sep 2025 - Safaricom Home Fibre is one of the internet service providers in Kenya. It provides fast and reliable connectivity to homes. If you are thinking of…

23 Sep 2025 - Kenya’s ARC Ride has secured a $10 million financing commitment from Mirova. Mirova is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to…

23 Sep 2025 - Bonto Kenya, a licensed money remittance provider (MRP), has shut down less than 3 years after entering the market. The fintech was founded by Yoann…

23 Sep 2025 - MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Dimensity 9500. The company says this is its most advanced mobile platform yet. This processor will…

23 Sep 2025 - Egypt-based healthtech, Duaya, has acquired EXMGO, a provider of SaaS solutions for pharmacies and medical businesses, in a six-figure investment…

23 Sep 2025 - Flutterwave has announced leadership changes, with Prashant Kalia joining as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. He has decades of experience,…

23 Sep 2025 - Watu has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting major strides in financial inclusion, clean mobility, and gender equity across Africa…

23 Sep 2025 - In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the landscape of online betting is poised for dramatic change. 1win Online casino is already…

23 Sep 2025 - In the dynamic world of online betting and casino play, platforms must walk a fine line between offering engaging experiences and maintaining…

22 Sep 2025 - Britam BetaLab has announced the Regional Startup Challenge 2025.  Applications will close on September 30, 2025, so time is limited. This…

22 Sep 2025 - M-KOPA has hit a major milestone by crossing 3 million active customers mark. The company is also reporting 90% improvement in the quality of life…

22 Sep 2025 - Airtel Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Spam Alert service has flagged more than 205 million spam SMS messages across 13 markets in the…

22 Sep 2025 - Sports betting has always been shaped by information. A single injury update, a manager’s press conference, or a leaked lineup can cause betting odds…

19 Sep 2025 - Kenya’s budget smartphone market is moving fast, with brands like, Samsung, TECNO and  Infinix raising expectations on performance, design…

19 Sep 2025 - Safaricom has unveiled Fintech 2.0, a major upgrade to M-PESA. This latest upgrade incorporates AI, improves reliability and expands cross-border…

19 Sep 2025 - Samsung recently introduced its new Vision AI platform. This is featured across the latest NEO QLED, OLED and The Frame TVs. You can see it in action…

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18 Sep 2025 - Samsung has officially unveiled one of its latest TV, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV, in Kenya. This TV’s model number is S-QA100QN80FUXKE. The…