- French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet has said that Kenya has the potential to take up the leading role in the upcoming France AI Action Summit and more generally poised to lead the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa. “Kenya is arguably one of the leading tech hubs in Africa with…
- The global smartphone market is not only growing; it is also evolving, spurred on by demand for innovation and premium experiences. Average selling price has achieved a new record of $356, representing a 5% increase in revenue in the last year. This growth shows how consumers are changing their…
- Could the U.S. TikTok ban influence allied nations and Africa to do the same? Newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law mandating its sale to avoid a ban. This move comes after a prolonged legal battle, culminating in…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now the leading pure-play cybersecurity provider of Managed Detection and Response [MDR] services, supporting more than 28,000 organizations of all sizes…
- Bolt live location sharing: Imagine this, it’s late at night. You’ve just ordered a ride home. The streets are quiet, the city lights blur past, and you wonder—who knows where I am right now? What if you could tell a friend or family in real time where you are exactly and that you are safe …
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- Bolt is launching Trusted Contacts, a feature that allows passengers and drivers to add friends or relatives to their account contacts. The ride-hailing firm says the move is part of its ongoing investment in upgrades to safety features on its platform and will ensure quicker escalation of Ride…
- Float, a South African credit card-linked instalment platform, announces its partnership with Peach Payments, a leading online payment solution provider. The collaboration will see thousands of Peach Payments merchants instantly integrate Float at checkout, broadening the reach of interest-free…
- Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has made a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support for 5-7 growth-stage companies building the Future of Pharmacy care in Africa. This shift comes in response to the U.S. State Department’s “stop-work” directive issued on…
- Galaxy S25 Series Pre-orders: The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has officially launched in Kenya. The all-AI phone was launched on January 22, 2025, in the Kenyan market setting a new standard as a true AI companion with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. Introducing…
- Safaricom on Friday celebrated the first grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge by handing over two brand-new Suzuki Altos. 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha, Nakuru County and 32-year-old gamer Paul Njihia, based in Ruiru, Kiambu County, emerged as the first two monthly winners…
- NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool is a cornerstone of its strategy to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI, with an estimated $2 billion in revenue that it aims to achieve from Smart AI Agent – related…
- Google has made some great improvements to its Demand Gen campaigns and is introducing new features that make ad management more effective, adaptable, and fun for businesses. These changes are part of the ongoing improvement efforts by Google on the advertising front, especially across YouTube,…
- Kenya is among world governments invited to benchmark on Estonia’s e-govt success after it activated the final portal on divorce management procedures. The invite comes after Estonia launched a month global campaign ending March 27 where public and private sector players will be facilitated to…
- Crash games like Aviator and Aviatrix have been rapidly growing in popularity in the Kenyan market with betting firm Odibets recently partnering with Incentive Games to release a new suite of these games. Aviatrix, in particular, launched on Odibets in July 2024, making the thrilling crash game…
- Safaricom has launched its latest customer promotion dubbed ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ designed to offer more value to customers through free data bundles. The three-month campaign, which will run until 23rd April 2025, provides customers with a ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer on select data bundles, enabling…
- Partnering with Seatrees and the University of California San Diego, Samsung Electronics announced a new initiative to restore coral reefs using advanced Galaxy technology. Continuing its sustainability journey, Samsung is growing its work to protect marine environments by providing mobile…
- OPPO has announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide to seize the present, channel their…
- The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companies impacting the technology sector across the continent. The winners will be revealed at the awards gathering on February 13th during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. The summit,…
- TikTok has announced strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi. The collaboration with Aleph Holdings will see TikTok’s sales and support operations seamlessly transition to Aleph’s dedicated Kenyan team, enhancing local expertise. Meanwhile, Wowzi, as a leading technology…
- PwC has come up with a new report and it has revealed that there is a dramatic shift in Kenya’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry and the market is expected to reach $4.8 billion by 2028. This change is being driven by Kenya’s booming internet economy, spurred by smartphone penetration and…
- Kenya is on the verge of a large growth in its entertainment and media industry. PwC has now uncovered that sector will be worth $4.8 billion in the next three years in new research. The growth is due to an increase in the number of smartphones in the country, better internet connectivity, and a…
- X, the social platform once known as Twitter, has announced a new partnership with Visa to launch X Money, a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment service. This new partnership is the latest move by Elon Musk on his broader vision for changing X into an everything app where its users can create,…
- Modern lifestyles demand kitchen appliances that offer versatility, efficiency, and convenience. With the perfect blend of technology and innovation to simplify meal preparation, the LG grill microwave oven is guaranteed to transform meal preparation into an enjoyable and seamless experience. Here…
- NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC, with participation from several prominent angel investors, including founders of Anyfin, Banxware, and Maxidrive. NjiaPay is a Payments-as-a-Service provider solving the…
- Despite 65% of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of them are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organization at risk. This is according to a new report released today by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The report…
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom is seeking regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its own undersea cable, according to a local publication the Business Daily. The CA, Kenya’s independent regulatory agency for the ICT sector, has confirmed that Safaricom has…
- TECNO Kenya has announced the successful completion of the annual Christmas Fiesta campaign, with the grand prize of a brand new Mazda Demio valued at more than 1.5 million shillings. The Christmas Fiesta campaign was designed to give back to loyal customers and celebrate the spirit of Christmas…
- Equity Bank has received dual ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management. These prestigious certifications demonstrate the Bank’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and service…
- Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African health-tech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings is calling for leading innovators to join its 3rd cohort. Funded by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics–a subsidiary…
- Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African health-tech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings is calling for leading innovators to join its 3rd cohort. Funded by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics–a subsidiary…
- Elon Musk-owned satellite internet Starlink has recorded significant growth in Kenya, doubling its market share in the three months leading up to September last year. This is according to the latest sector statistics report published by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The report notes…
- PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new data centre in Dakar, Senegal. The company stated in a statement that this development is a key strategic milestone in its West African expansion to address the rising demand for reliable digital infrastructure. The company added that four…
- The NCBA Golf Series is set to begin the 2025 edition this Saturday, January 25, at the Vet-Lab Sports Club. This marks the first of 41 qualifier events lined up for the year in what promises to be an exciting and competitive season of golf across East Africa. Vet-Lab Sports Club, renowned for its…
- The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management is launching a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Botswana that will serve as a model for other growth markets across Africa and beyond. This five-year program will include establishing a…
- FSL, the Web3 development studio behind the powerhouse Web3 lifestyle app STEPN, has announced the launch of GMT Pay payment solution. The company said GMT Pay empowers users to earn through STEPN GO and other FSL products and seamlessly turn their GMT and GGT earnings into real-world purchases.…
- Binance Futures, on Thursday, announced new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto exchange. These include USDC support allowing users to purchase and redeem BFUSD with USDC, and a new Pre-Buy and Pre-Redeem reservation system giving users more…
- Samsung took to the stage earlier today to unveil the Galaxy S25 series at its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. The new lineup boasts advancements in design, performance, and intelligence – a marriage between AI and sleek hardware. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite…
- Ziidi MMF: After receiving regulatory approval from the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) in November last year to launch its second money market fund, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has officially launched the product. Known as Ziidi MMF, the product has been launched in partnership with…
- Ziidi MMF: After receiving regulatory approval from the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) in November last year to launch its second money market fund, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has officially launched the product. Known as Ziidi MMF, the product has been launched in partnership with…
- The iGaming industry is experiencing great success, and many are attributing it to the presence of online slots. There is a good reason for this claim; slots are by far the most popular games to play at gambling websites. They are simple, they are fun, and they are intriguing. That being said, a…
- Kenya has one of the most dynamic financial systems in the world but there’s something about to change – the much-hyped partnership between the titan of mobile money, M-Pesa, and the real-time interbank payment system, PesaLink. This collaboration looks exciting as two private giants join forces to…
- The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is inviting Kenyans to issue feedback on the proposed guidelines concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media. In a statement, MCK noted that through a technical committee, it has developed media guidelines on the use of AI, data and social media…
- Digital payments are on the rise globally, with increasing adoption across websites, apps, and in-store platforms. Looking ahead to 2025, the payments landscape is expected to become more digital, flexible, and consumer-driven. Key developments include the expansion of account-to-account (A2A)…
- Xiaomi has unveiled the the long-awaited Redmi Note 14 series which is now finally in the country. As anticipated, the company has introduced several upgrades across the entire lineup compared to the previous Redmi Note 13 series. Xiaomi has made notable improvements to the durability of the Redmi…
- Coastlines across Africa are undergoing rapid changes due to a combination of rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events triggered by climate change, and the impact of urbanisation and coastal population growth. This poses significant challenges for sustainable development in Africa’s…
- The Kenya Communication Authority (CA) has proposed a substantial increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) such as Starlink as it seeks to review the Satellite Landing Rights (SLR) licence it requires for satellite ISPs to obtain to operate in the country. Under…
- OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series next month, succeeding last year’s Reno 12 lineup. With several key upgrades, the Reno 13 series aims to deliver a more refined experience over the Reno 12 series. In the country, OPPO usually launches the base model, the Pro version and a more affordable F…
- Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi Note 14 series early next week and as expected, the company has brought a few upgrades across the lineup compared to the previous Redmi Note 13 series. The Redmi Note lineup has consistently been the company’s best-selling product line, offering exceptional…
- CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gambini joins CMC Networks from his prior role as Head of Enterprise Sales at Arelion, where he spent over five years leading global sales initiatives. He brings more than 25 years of telecommunications experience and…
- Hybrid multicloud computing provider Nutanix on Wednesday announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (“MC Experts”) in EMEA. A bold initiative, MC Experts aims to create a platform for leading cloud experts to pool knowledge and resources while being able to lean on peers and…
