Tech Trends

25 Sep 2025 - KRA’s USSD code *222# allows feature phone users to access essential tax services without internet. Users can retrieve their PINs, check registration…

25 Sep 2025 - Cassava Technologies has cast its lot with Accenture in a partnership that promises to deliver “sovereign AI” across Africa. The pitch is…

25 Sep 2025 - In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, Qualcomm’s introduction of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme marks a significant milestone.…

25 Sep 2025 - In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine Africa’s connectivity. The…

25 Sep 2025 - Tourists navigating Kenya’s safari circuits or local markets may soon leave cash behind. TouristTap, a mobile app from fintech firm Craft Silicon,…

25 Sep 2025 - PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth…

25 Sep 2025 - In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping economies and societies, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the…

25 Sep 2025 - Kenya is set to give security agencies unprecedented authority over the digital space. Under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and…

25 Sep 2025 - When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of sweeping corporate pledge…

24 Sep 2025 - In Nairobi, it’s not unusual to meet someone who bought their first smartphone through M-Kopa. What began as a payment plan for solar kits has…

24 Sep 2025 - Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa surged, traditional banks…

24 Sep 2025 - In May 2024, Kenya’s government unveiled a deal with Microsoft and G42, the Abu Dhabi-based AI firm, to build a $1 billion data center campus in…

24 Sep 2025 - Kenya Airways has been handed a significant reprieve. Draft regulations published by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi in September 2025…

24 Sep 2025 - Kenya has drawn a line in the sand for global internet companies. If a foreign digital platform overpays the new Significant Economic Presence (SEP)…

24 Sep 2025 - Bolt has grown familiar to Kenyans as a ride-hailing app, but in recent months it has been trying something different: moving parcels instead of…

24 Sep 2025 - Samsung Electronics has once again demonstrated its leadership in design innovation, securing a total of 47 honors at the prestigious International…

24 Sep 2025 - TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, has confirmed that one of its Partners, Ido Sum, will be departing the firm…

24 Sep 2025 - Huawei took center stage at TowerXchange Africa 2025 in Nairobi, reaffirming its leadership in driving the energy transition for the…

24 Sep 2025 - Angel Leads Program, supported by the UK-Kenya Tech Hub and implemented by ViKtoria Ventures, has launched the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Report…

24 Sep 2025 - Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung Knox, a leading platform for endpoint device security and management, thanks to a new partnership between…

24 Sep 2025 - Access Bank (Kenya) PLC and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have announced a major step in their ongoing integration process, unveiling a new shared…

23 Sep 2025 - At 23:59 on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, the LOOP app will go dark. For just over two hours—until 02:00 on 25 September—the app and all LOOP…

22 Sep 2025 - For millions of Americans scrolling through TikTok’s “For You” page, the app’s algorithm is the unseen force shaping what they see, hear, share. It’s…

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

22 Sep 2025 - The internet as we know it wouldn’t exist without the vast, invisible network of subsea cables lying deep beneath the ocean’s surface. Stretching…

22 Sep 2025 - Britam’s BetaLab has announced the launch of the Regional Startup Challenge 2025, a new initiative designed to identify and support growth-stage…

22 Sep 2025 - Not long ago, the Kenyan living room revolved around a single TV set, tuned to a handful of channels, often controlled by whoever paid for the…

22 Sep 2025 - Microfinance banks in Kenya were designed to fill a gap. They were supposed to serve the market that traditional banks ignored — small traders,…

22 Sep 2025 - OdiBets has announced a major milestone for its flagship Aviator crash game, which has now surpassed more than one million active players across…

22 Sep 2025 - Airtel Africa has revealed that its AI-powered Spam Alert service has detected and flagged more than 205 million spam messages across 13 of its 14…

21 Sep 2025 - Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than incremental upgrades. They arrive as part of a carefully orchestrated strategy that speaks not only…

21 Sep 2025 - Google Cloud is no longer just the underdog chasing AWS and Azure. In the past year, it has become the go-to platform for a wave of AI startups…

21 Sep 2025 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has put commercial banks on notice: stop hiding behind excuses and start lowering lending rates. At the heart of this…

20 Sep 2025 - Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping has approved a deal to keep TikTok alive in the United States. Standing before supporters,…

20 Sep 2025 - On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, marking a major shift…

20 Sep 2025 - Reports that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation have set off a storm of speculation.…

20 Sep 2025 - OpenAI is charting a course few companies could even imagine. Over the next decade, the company is projected to spend approximately $450 billion on…

20 Sep 2025 - On any given weekday, you can find learners scattered across Nairobi estates, Kisumu suburbs, or rural Meru, sitting in front of laptops and tablets…

19 Sep 2025 - When Safaricom announced that M-PESA would briefly go offline on the night of September 22, most Kenyans likely shrugged. After all, the three-hour…

19 Sep 2025 - When Safaricom announced that M-PESA would briefly go offline on the night of September 22, most Kenyans likely shrugged. After all, the three-hour…

19 Sep 2025 - In the small hours of Monday, 22 September 2025, M-PESA will briefly go offline. From 0:30 AM to 3:30 AM, Kenyans will be unable to send money, buy…

19 Sep 2025 - In the small hours of Monday, 22 September 2025, M-PESA will briefly go offline. From 0:30 AM to 3:30 AM, Kenyans will be unable to send money, buy…

19 Sep 2025 - Spotify, long known as an audio-first platform, is layering in video content. Playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks remain central, but video opens new…

19 Sep 2025 - Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya. Two new additions designed to…

19 Sep 2025 - Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its most advanced television yet, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE), in Kenya. The…

18 Sep 2025 - In the digital age, the presence and perception of your brand online can make or break your business. A digital marketing agency serves as the…

18 Sep 2025 - Six African startups have secured a combined $400,000 in funding through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, an initiative that supports bold…

18 Sep 2025 - The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be…

18 Sep 2025 - Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation with a new set of investments focused on connectivity, education, and…

17 Sep 2025 - When vivo confirmed its upcoming X300 series, the message was clear: this is more than another annual refresh. It’s an attempt to push smartphone…