Tech Trends

12 Oct 2024 - Today, over 100 NCBA Bank Commercial and SME customers embarked on a market exposure trip to China, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs The trip, a continuation of the market exposure trips organized by the bank since 2016, is part of NCBA’s…

12 Oct 2024 - Recent unredacted documents show that TikTok executives knew their app was negatively hurting teens. This is according to faulty redactions in the lawsuit filed by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. TikTok is currently sued by more than a dozen states in the U.S. over how it negatively impacts…

11 Oct 2024 - Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a new deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission lines and sub-stations. According to a statement from Opiyo Wandayi, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, ”the agreement marks the beginning of a…

11 Oct 2024 - YouTube is changing the interface of its video player. Google, its parent company is testing new features on the video streaming platform and we’ll be seeing a new user interface on its Android app. The company has moved things around including the video title which has been shifted to appear above…

11 Oct 2024 - It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a surge in innovation, with startups leveraging cutting-edge tools and resources to turn their ideas into reality. This truly is a new era of opportunity for resourceful…

11 Oct 2024 - Customer Service Week (CS Week) is an international event celebrated annually during the first full week in October. During this period customer-oriented organizations and institutions around the world recognize the importance of customer service excellence to their organizations. This year,…

10 Oct 2024 - XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia has expanded into Africa with the launch of XA Africa.  The firm says the move underscores its vision and commitment to fostering innovation and supporting promising startups globally. XA Africa is founded by a trio…

10 Oct 2024 - CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has rolled out its CMC Fusion networking platform across 51 African and 11 Middle Eastern countries. The company says this platform will enable carriers, service providers and enterprises to provision and manage network services across these regions…

10 Oct 2024 - Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya have grown to 38.7 million, translating to a penetration rate of 75%. This is according to the latest sector statistics released by the country’s telecoms regulator the Communications Authority (CA).  The Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report provides the…

10 Oct 2024 - The number of active mobile (SIM) subscriptions in Kenya increased to 68 million as of the end of March, representing a penetration rate of 132.1%.  This is according to the latest sector statistics released by the country’s telecoms regulator the Communications Authority (CA). The figure is up…

10 Oct 2024 - Sophos has announced the launch of new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances and updated software aimed at enhancing automatic threat protection for small and medium-sized enterprises. The launch includes nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances designed to serve midmarket companies,…

9 Oct 2024 - The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a wave of extreme weather – wildfires, hurricanes, floods and droughts. The only way to slow this wave of catastrophic climate change is to slash our emissions of planet-warming…

9 Oct 2024 - As mobile technology increasingly influences daily life in Kenya, consumers are on the lookout for affordable and sustainable options that do not sacrifice quality. In this swiftly changing environment, MoPhones leads the way by offering renewed smartphones that meet the demands of budget-conscious…

9 Oct 2024 - With communication gaps challenging the investor-startup reporting dynamics, 83.3% of investors believe they’ve clarified their reporting requirements, with just two-thirds of founders (66.7%) agreeing.  This is according to Wimbart’s second annual report titled “Startup Performance Reporting in…

8 Oct 2024 - Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) designed to help financial institutions issue and manage fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks.  The new product also aims to help bridge existing fiat currencies with blockchains.  In a statement…

8 Oct 2024 - Vodafone and Google have today announced a ten-year billion-dollar strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone’s customers. This is across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google’s Gemini models.…

8 Oct 2024 - Equity Bank Group has committed to partnering with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up business beyond their current geographical territory to the rest of the country and region.  Equity Bank Kenya Acting MD Moses Nyabanda called on SMEs to collaborate noting that Equity has conducted…

8 Oct 2024 - 5G mobile subscriptions are on the rise in Kenya. This is according to the latest insights from the telecommunications regulatory body, CA Kenya. The body reports that 5G mobile subscriptions have risen from 509,737 to 653,716 in the country as of the end of March this year. Currently, 5G network…

8 Oct 2024 - As the world faces the mounting impacts of climate change, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Governments, corporations, and societies are racing to reduce their carbon footprints, improve energy security, and foster economic resilience through renewable energy. The global…

8 Oct 2024 - LG QNED TVs: In today’s rapidly evolving television market, choosing the right TV can be overwhelming. With numerous distinct TV models to choose from, you can easily find it impossible to choose a suitable and perfect TV to fit your lifestyle. For spectacular picture quality, vibrant colors and…

8 Oct 2024 - Customer Service Week (CS Week) is an international event celebrated annually during the first full week in October. During this period customer-oriented organizations and institutions around the world recognize the importance of customer service excellence to their organizations.   This year,…

7 Oct 2024 - The foldable space in the country is heating up, especially this month. I’ve had the just-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for close to two months, taking it through its paces for this definitive review. This is the company’s sixth-gen clamshell-stye foldable, which they announced alongside the…

7 Oct 2024 - The government of Palau in collaboration with global fintech, Soramitsu, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have officially launched a prototype of a blockchain-based savings bonds system, Palau Invest. The launch marks a significant step in proactively securing Palau’s…

7 Oct 2024 - Safaricom Plc through its youth platform, Safaricom Hook (S-Hook), has officially kicked off a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps dubbed the ‘Safaricom Hook Circle.’  The bootcamps are aimed at empowering young people around 3 pillars: technology, careers, and culture. The inaugural bootcamp…

7 Oct 2024 - In a world where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, manufacturers are finding that adopting renewable energy can be a game-changer.   As consumers and investors alike shift their focus toward sustainability, manufacturers with strong green credentials have a unique opportunity…

4 Oct 2024 - Henkel has announced that it has achieved a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its Nairobi, Kenya manufacturing site now fully powered by 100% renewable electricity.  This accomplishment marks a significant step forward for Henkel’s sustainability efforts in the region, highlighting…

4 Oct 2024 - In the past two years, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an explosion of advancements, with ChatGpt emerging as the most recognised generative text tool since its release in November 2022.  This ground-breaking technology empowers individuals to effortlessly craft a wide array of…

4 Oct 2024 - MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Kenya Film Commission, hosted Kenya’s first two-day Masterclass tackling Intimacy Coordination and Safety on Production Sets. The workshop, which took place on October 1 and 2…

4 Oct 2024 - Kenya’s horticultural sector remains a vital part of the economy, contributing approximately Sh157 billion in 2023 from the export of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. This is according to 2024 statistics from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD).  The data…

4 Oct 2024 - The government through the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has announced plans to adopt new technologies and increase investment to ensure quality checks for fresh produce destined for the domestic and international markets.  This seeks to ensure 100% consignment testing of fresh produce as…

4 Oct 2024 - A section of stakeholders in the import and export sector have raised concerns about logistical challenges currently affecting business across the Kenyan market.  Players in the fresh produce market cited a couple of air and sea freight issues hindering the export of horticultural produce leading…

4 Oct 2024 - KaiOS Technologies, a leading operating system that brings internet to affordable devices has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to integrate a range of digital payments solutions. Beginning in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria, Mastercard and KaiOS Technologies say they will deliver affordable…

3 Oct 2024 - The long awaited HMD Skyline device has officially been launched in Kenya. This is the company’s midrange smartphone in the country. The HMD Skyline has been designed following the company’s repairability focus. It comes with a removable back and the back design is made of glass with an aluminium…

3 Oct 2024 - TECNO Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2 were launched in Kenya recently and these two are the company’s latest second-generation foldables in the book style and clamshell-style formats. They succeed the first generation Phantom V Fold and the Phantom V Flip launched last year respectively.…

3 Oct 2024 - With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s  (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time to take a look at African nations’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While much remains to be done globally in accelerating…

3 Oct 2024 - Kenya has officially unveiled a Digital Nomad Work Permit and Transit and Long Connection Travellers Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).  The two permits seek to target digital nomad professionals and long connection travellers enabling them to now explore Kenya’s unique tourism offerings. In a…

3 Oct 2024 - Mobile Money in Africa: According to a report by the Mastercard Foundation, Africans have some of the lowest levels of access to formal financial services in the world. Even when they can open accounts, the report notes that usage rates often remain low because transactions are too costly, insecure…

3 Oct 2024 - NCBA Bank has onboarded NALA Payments Limited, a Tanzanian fintech company specialising in remittance services to Africa to improve the remittance process across Africa. The collaboration which was announced on Tuesday will allow the two partners to expand remittance services across the regions in…

2 Oct 2024 - Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced its recognition as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services for 2024 Vendor Assessment. The assessment evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors. Sophos has also been named a Leader…

1 Oct 2024 - Leaders and stakeholders from across Africa are now calling on inclusive participation and solution-driven innovations as they commit to tackling pressing challenges, marking the end of the two-day Unstoppable Africa event.  The summit that was slated for September 25-26 was held alongside the UN…

1 Oct 2024 - Global technology company, Epson, has announced the set up of a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. With its HQ in Dubai, UAE, the new regional operations will be spearheaded by Epson META-CWA, President Neil Colquhoun to…

1 Oct 2024 - Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced its participation in the Kenya Korea Partnership Week, which will be held on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at JW Marriott, Westlands, Nairobi. The event will feature several leading Korean companies and showcase the strong economic ties between Korea and…

1 Oct 2024 - The National Assembly Health Committee has cleared the Safaricom-led Sh104 billion health digitalisation project, saying everything above board.  Safaricom had been selected to lead a consortium that includes Apeiro Ltd and Konvergenz Network Solutions Ltd to provide an Integrated Healthcare…

30 Sep 2024 - Roboadvisory platform Ndovu Wealth Limited has officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) dubbed, Ndovu Fund aimed at offering investors diversified and affordable investment options. The Fund, which received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), seeks to allow investors to…

30 Sep 2024 - Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions.  In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other players are spearheading this shift by offering tailored…

30 Sep 2024 - Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions.  In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other players are spearheading this shift by offering tailored…

30 Sep 2024 - NCBA has today acquired two hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from CFAO Mobility Kenya, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility under its “Change the Story” initiative. NCBA said in a statement that the transition represents its leadership in green innovation and its continued…

30 Sep 2024 - Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE. As part of the collaboration, the leading…

30 Sep 2024 - Vivo is set to bring its latest midrange in the country – the V40 series later this month. Vivo V40 series is the company’s camera-centric lineup and they’ve partnered up with Zeiss for its portrait smartphone photography. Zeiss is bringing its optical and imaging expertise to the V40. Vivo V40 has…

30 Sep 2024 - NCBA Bank Kenya has been named the winner of the 2024 Global SME Finance Award solidifying its position as a key player in the development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country.  The award is presented by the International Finance Corporation and SME Finance Forum, a leading…