- Cellulant’s digital payments platform, Tingg, is revolutionizing the way Zambians pay their utility bills. In the past, individuals and businesses had to visit physical stores to pay their water and power bills in cash. Tingg...
- Wasoko has today announced its expansion into Zambia, marking the company’s first location in Southern Africa. The company will invest over $1mn in its first year of operations to support local Zambian businesses and communities...
- by Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and supportive infrastructure. According to...
- Samsung Electronics has been recognized as the leader in the global soundbar market, according to the market research firm FutureSource Consulting. A report published on February 28th, 2023, revealed that Samsung has topped the soundbar...
- The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has granted Safaricom the licence to launch M-Pesa Mobile Financial Services in the country. This marks the first time that a foreign investor has been granted a mobile money...
- The Samsung Galaxy A24 4G is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in stores starting from Ksh 30,800. You can get the phone through Jumia...
- GebeyaX has announced its participation in the upcoming GITEX Africa 2023 event. This is a significant platform for showcasing innovative technologies and solutions that will drive the digital transformation of Africa. As the pioneer construction...
- Zoho has launched a privacy-centric browser called Ulaa. The browser is designed to help users secure their personal data and internet activity by providing a browser solution that universally blocks tracking and website surveillance. Ulaa...
- If you have been on social media the last few days, you may have heard that the Facebook Page affiliated with Kabarak University was hacked. The verified page with more than 40k likes and 70k...
- By Dong Wong Lee Air conditioning systems (ACs) are an increasingly common feature in modern home, work and social spaces. Apart from making indoor environments more comfortable, by cooling rooms and reducing humidity, ACs also help...
- Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A series in Kenya with the launch of a number of new smartphones in the series. The company has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A14, A24 5G, A34...
- Tecno is yet to officially launch the Camon 20 series in Kenya but that has not stopped some e-commerce sites from listing the phone on their platforms. The company is set to officially launch the...
- LG Electronics has recently announced that its 2023 OLED Evo series TVs have been recognized for reducing plastic use in their new sustainable TV design. This recognition is a result of LG’s ongoing environmental, social,...
- Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya have launched a new service called Fuliza ya Biashara. If you are a Safaricom subscriber, you already know about Fuliza, the overdraft facility that allows you to access an overdraft...
- Qualcomm Technologies has announced the shortlisted teams for the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Program, with 10 startups selected for a 7-month equity-free mentorship program. These startups are developing innovative products in clean energy,...
- Earlier today, Ecobank Kenya announced the launch of the Fingo Africa app.According to the company, this app is meant to revolutionize financial inclusion for the youth in Kenya and around Africa. The Fingo Africa App...
- Four university students have emerged winners of the fourth season of the Game of Learners (GOL) competition with their medical language translation app. The app, called ‘Jambo Care,’ translates the local dialect into English or...
- Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in offering digital skills programs and solutions to young...
- Microsoft has announced that it will host the Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa, a two-day conference scheduled to take place on July 15th and 16th, 2023. The event is open to all game creators...
- The FT/Statista 2023 annual ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies is out, and it includes a few Kenyan startups. The ranking, now in its second year, shows that companies in sectors such as fintech, renewable energy,...
- LG has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, posting a Kes 153 billion profit and Kes 2.08 trillion in total revenue, which is the second-highest first-quarter revenue in the company’s history....
- Safaricom has announced the signing of an MOU with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet to digitize the county’s operations through the myCounty App. The initiative is part of Safaricom’s wider technology initiative to help...
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the launch of the Kenya Quick Response Code Standard 2023 (KE-QR Code Standard 2023) to guide Payment Service Providers and banks on the issuance of Quick Response...
- TECNO has announced the unveiling of its new material technology called “Magic Skin.” This technology will be used on the body of TECNO’s phones, including the CAMON, SPARK, and POP series. Magic Skin is one...
- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC has appointed Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Siror takes over the position previously held by Eng....
- Laundry is an essential chore that everyone has to do, but not everyone has access to a washer and dryer. That’s why Laundromats play a crucial role in our communities, providing a convenient and affordable...
- Huawei Technologies has launched a new cyber security service in Kenya, aimed at addressing the increasing cyber security risks associated with emerging technologies such as cloud storage solutions and artificial intelligence systems. The service, known...
- The Infinix Hot 30 and the realme C55 are some of the latest smartphones you can get in Kenya for less than Ksh 25,000. The Infinix Hot 30 is available in retail stores for Ksh...
- Infinix is all set to launch its Note 30 series. The three new models of the series have been listed on Google Play Console according to myfixguide. The Note 30 series comprises the Note 30...
- The smartphone industry continues to face significant challenges, as a preliminary report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) indicates that worldwide smartphone shipments have declined by 14.6% year-over-year to 268.6 million units in the first...
- I&M Bank Limited has announced a partnership with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre, Africa’s largest electronic waste management company, to promote responsible e-waste disposal and recycling. This partnership aims to provide a convenient...
- The realme C55 is the latest smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to launch in Kenya. You can get the phone in the country for Ksh 24,899 for the 8GB RAM variant with 256GB storage. This...
- Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to launch the HELB Mobile Wallet and HELB M-PESA Mini App. This partnership will enable all HELB beneficiaries to receive the upkeep portion of their...
- Realme has today announced the launch of the realme C55 in Kenya. This is the latest in the company’s growing C series an is available starting from Ksh 24,899 for the 8GB RAM variant with...
- OPPO has announced the opening of its biggest Service Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The new OPPO Service Center will offer customers access to product service, repairs, and user guides on OPPO’s broad range of audio,...
- As Kenyans still face tough economic times, Equity Bank has made a bizarre move to introduce fees for transaction confirmation alerts sent via SMS. According to a notice sent to its more than 10 million...
- Safaricom has officially launched the myCounty App, a digital platform that enables all 47 counties in Kenya to digitize their services in one place, providing a single, citizen access channel. The myCounty app will include...
- The Real Housewives franchise has taken the world by storm, and the Durban version is no exception. With the Season 3 finale of The Real Housewives of Durban having just aired on Showmax, fans are...
- The Infinix Hot 30 is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. Priced at Ksh 22,899, the phone is currently available in stores and can be purchased online through Jumia...
- Opera has been a long-time innovator in the world of web browsers, and its latest release, Opera One, proves that the company is still pushing the boundaries of what a browser can do. Opera One...
- WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to use the same WhatsApp account across multiple devices. In a blog post, the company confirmed that this feature is an extension of a...
- GITEX Africa has sold out its inaugural event scheduled for May 31-June 2, 2023, with an expansion phase currently underway. A purpose-built super venue is being constructed in Marrakech, Morocco, for the historic debut of...
- Realme has announced plans for strategic upgrades on its C Series with a new positioning, calling it “A champion of the segment.” This move aims to make an all-champion phone with segment-leading features that everyone...
- Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced its second call for applications for early and growth-stage health tech innovators in Africa. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sponsored by AmerisourceBergen, Merck Sharpe...
- Payday, the leading Pan-African neobank, has announced its re-entry into Rwanda, following the official launch of SpaceX’s Starlink in the East African country. The move marks a significant milestone in Payday’s Pan-African and global expansion...
- LG Electronics has announced the expansion of its cloud gaming services on its 2023 TVs by increasing its suite of cloud gaming services available to LG TV users. This move is part of LG’s commitment...
- Airtel Kenya has today launched its newest product – Airtel Premier. This new product offers unique postpaid plans for calls, SMS, and data that cater to micro, small and medium enterprises, startup entities, individual and...
- Ransomware attacks have been on the rise globally, and Kenya has not been spared. The recent attacks on the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Naivas Supermarket have highlighted the need for individuals and organizations to...
- Earth Day is a significant occasion for people worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” resonated with OPPO’s long-term investment in sustainable development. Aligned...
- ASUS has unveiled its latest innovation, the Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304), the world’s slimmest 13.3-inch OLED laptop. With its sleek design, the device is also the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever produced, offering users an...
