- As Ghana’s mobile money market continues to flourish, businesses face the challenge of managing multiple payment methods efficiently. In response, Cellulant, a leading pan-African payments technology company, has launched Tingg by Cellulant’s In-Store solution. This...
- Infinix has officially unveiled the new NOTE 30 Series in Kenya. This series is made up of the NOTE 30 Pro, NOTE 30 VIP, and NOTE 30. This latest offering from Infinix features the brand’s...
- Ampersand, an integrated electric motorcycle and transport energy solution, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to provide sustainable mobility solutions in Kenya and Rwanda. With over 1,000 electric motorcycles on the roads of...
- In an effort to meet the increasing demand for high-speed internet connectivity and diversify its revenue streams, Kenya Power has embarked on a pilot project to install special utility poles known as Smart Poles. These...
- By Dong Won Lee Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the preserve of science fiction, is now an integral aspect of everyday life. Despite concerns that the uncontrolled evolution of AI could adversely impact society, this game-changing...
- Huawei Technologies has emphasized the importance of adopting the 2.6 GHz spectrum for cost-effective 4G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to enhance the current low penetration rate of home broadband services in Kenya. With only 9...
- By Patrick Ndegwa, Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenyan businesses are migrating to the cloud en masse. According to the Cloud in Africa 2023 report by World Wide Worx, 84% of organisations in...
- Swiss fintech pioneer Centi and global digital cash wallet Centbee have announced their partnership, aimed at redefining remittance services from Switzerland to Africa. By harnessing advanced blockchain technology, this collaboration is set to streamline cross-border...
- Liquid Dataport has announced the launch of its newest fibre route connecting Mombasa, Kenya, to Muanda on the west coast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). This significant achievement establishes the shortest route...
- In a groundbreaking effort to improve the lives of millions of people with impairments, a research project has been launched by Google in collaboration with local partners in India, Brazil, and Kenya. This two-year initiative...
- LG Electronics has achieved a remarkable milestone by commanding 60 percent of the OLED TV market in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest market research from Omdia. With its commitment to excellence...
- IBM has unveiled its latest AI and data platform, Watsonx, designed to enable enterprises to leverage advanced AI capabilities with trusted data at scale. As businesses increasingly turn to AI, they require a comprehensive technology...
- If you have celebrated your birthday recently, you probably noticed that Safaricom did not give you the 1GB data gift as it has done in previous years. Safaricom introduced the 1GB birthday data deal back...
- USIU-Africa’s Team TAWI from Kenya emerged victorious in the prestigious 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship held during the Microsoft Build event last week. This annual technology innovation competition brings together students from around the...
- OPPO has today officially launched its first Flip phone, the Find N2 Flip, into the Kenyan market. This phone competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 that has been in Kenya since late...
- In a significant development for the internet service provider (ISP) industry in Kenya, Mawingu has recently received KSh 1.12 Billion in funding, propelling its expansion plans. With a goal to provide affordable and reliable internet...
- In an effort to improve healthcare services and address healthcare challenges across Kenya, the M-PESA Foundation has announced a significant investment of KES 46 million. This investment will benefit approximately 60,000 Kenyans through a series...
- The high end TV market isn’t one we talk about often. It does see a handful of units every year and even though they get so much attention, not everyone who hears about them ends...
- In an exciting development for the blockchain industry, Centbee has announced a strategic partnership with nChain, a world leader in Web3 and Blockchain technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance Centbee’s blockchain payment technology offerings and...
- In a significant development for Kenya’s banking sector, the KCB Group Plc Board has elected FCS Dr. Joseph Kinyua, EGH, as the new Chairman of the Group Board, effective from May 26, 2023. This decision...
- The foldable smartphone market has been steadily gaining traction, with Samsung leading the way with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series. However, Oppo has entered the competition with the Find N2 Flip, offering...
- In a significant development for KCB Group Plc, shareholders have approved a final dividend payout of KShs. 3.2 billion for the 2022 financial year, marking a sustained commitment to rewarding investors. This dividend, coupled with...
- African Leadership International’s, ALX, has announced that it has enrolled over 6,000 young Kenyans, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of technological skills and knowledge among the country’s youth. This achievement is part of...
- In today’s digital age, influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands to connect with their target audiences. Recognizing the immense potential of influencer marketing in Africa, Ogilvy Africa has unveiled InfluenceO, an end-to-end...
- MFS Africa has emerged as the recipient of the coveted Fintech of the Year award at the prestigious African Banker Awards ceremony held yesterday, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This remarkable achievement highlights the company’s...
- Get ready, Kenya! The highly anticipated Infinix Note 30 Series is about to hit the market, set to launch on 2nd June and to be in retail stores from June 3rd. This is not the...
- In today’s world, where home entertainment is at the forefront of our leisure time, having a high-quality sound system is essential. A great soundbar can truly elevate your audio experience, immersing you in a world...
- Africa Tech Summit London has recently unveiled an exciting lineup of 12 African tech ventures that will present investment opportunities to investors, corporates, and industry experts at the prestigious London Stock Exchange on June 23rd....
- Zoho has reached a major milestone with the inauguration of its new office in Nairobi, Kenya. This expansion marks Zoho’s seventh office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, signifying its commitment to meeting...
- Tyme, the rapidly growing digital banking group, has announced a successful capital raise of $77.8 million from investors Norrsken22 and Blue Earth Capital. This pre-Series C funding round will fuel the company’s global expansion efforts....
- Instagram recently organized an engaging event called “Drip in the City” in collaboration with the Nairobi City County’s Nairobi Festival. This vibrant event took place this past weekend, on Nairobi’s City Hall Way, bringing together...
- Research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has revealed that Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts discovered more than three high-severity incidents with direct human involvement...
- The M-PESA Foundation Academy is celebrating the graduation of its first cohort of learners from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Academy, committed to fostering holistic development and leadership skills, introduced the IBDP in...
- The Tecno Spark 10 is one of the latest smartphones from the Chinese manufacturers to launch in Kenya. The phone was launched a few weeks back and you can get it from Jumia for Ksh...
- Africa Data Centres has announced its plans to commence construction on a new facility in Accra, Ghana. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Africa Data Centres’ mission to bridge the digital divide and...
- Nairobi-based digital payments company DPO Pay has recently announced the appointment of Isabella Marira as Group Head of Operations and Daisy Shipwoni as Head of Marketing. These key leadership roles will play a crucial role...
- Yesterday, Tecno unveiled its highly anticipated Camon 20 Series in Kenya. This latest smartphone lineup promises an exceptional photography experience, stunning design, and powerful performance. The Camon 20 series consists of four main devices: the...
- Safaricom is no doubt the biggest Telco in the country. This is and has been the case with the second player, Airtel, seeming to have stagnated. Safaricom’s network coverage is quite good across the country...
- The Tecno Camon 20 Pro is one of the three new smartphones under the Camon 20 series launched in Kenya. The other two are the Camon 20 and the Camon 20 Premier. The Tecno Camon...
- Infinix is set to launch its next smartphone lineup, the Note 30 series, in a few weeks. Rh Infinix Note series is one of its best selling lineups and the company wants to make the...
- A few weeks back, OPPO opened its biggest service center inKenya and announced that it will be launching its new tablet in Kenya soon. The tablet, the OPPO Pad Air, is now available in Kenya...
- The Tecno Camon 20 is the latest camera-centric smartphone from Tecno to launch in Kenya. The phone was unveiled recently to a global audience and you can get it in Kenya for Ksh 26,000. You...
- The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has announced the launch of its on-demand virtual library. This will go a long way in revolutionizing the way Kenyans access books and educational materials. This is especially so...
- Microsoft has announced that it will be moving the Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS) product to the African Development Centre Nairobi. This is a major milestone for the company and the tech...
- In a significant move, Spotify’s renowned playlist for African music, African Heat, is undergoing a transformative makeover. This revamp marks a new chapter for the platform’s premier destination for African music, creating exciting opportunities for...
- In a bid to forge a stronger emotional connection with Kenya’s youthful population, Airtel Kenya, has unveiled an exciting new brand campaign. The campaign, titled ‘A Reason to Imagine,’ aims to empower and inspire the...
- The highly anticipated reality series, The Real Housewives of Nairobi, has reached its final episode after 12 weeks of captivating drama, fashion, and friendships. The show has taken viewers on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, breaking...
- M-KOPA has announced the close of over $250m funding round in a new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering to underbanked consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa. This marks one of the largest...
- Africa Tech Festival will once again meet in Cape Town to collaborate, innovate, and map Africa’s digital progression. Keeping pace with the sheer scale of development and setting the scene for even more to come,...
- Sama, the outsourcing company formerly known as Samasource, has been ordered by the Employment and Labour Relations court to continue paying its Facebook content moderators in Kenya who are challenging their layoffs. Over 180 workers...
