- E-mobility tech driven company, Roam, has announced that its African-made e-motorcycle, Roam Air has completed a historic 6000km solar-powered journey from Nairobi, Kenya to Stellenbosch, South Africa. In a statement by Roam, the expedition was a testament to African ingenuity and sustainable…
- African electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, Ampersand, has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi, tripling the company’s production capacity in Kenya. This strategic expansion aims to enable the company to meet the rapidly increasing demand for electric…
- Kenyans are now being urged to embrace innovation and technology as a vital tool in strengthening online safety. The call to action was made by stakeholders at the 9th edition of the Securexpo East Africa 2024 held at Sarit Centre, Nairobi. This comes at a time when the number of online users and…
- Jumia, once regarded as Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, is shutting down its operations in both Tunisia and South Africa. The company says the closure of these markets will allow it to focus resources on its most promising markets that have a stronger growth potential. For the year ended…
- Ogilvy Africa has today launched OBrio, a cutting-edge media intelligence platform that brings unparalleled clarity and control to media performance across all channels. According to Ogilvy Africa OBrio aggregates performance data into one actionable dashboard that offers the most comprehensive and…
- Sistema.bio, a biodigester technology firm has secured US$15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The funding was led by ElectriFI, managed by the EDFI Management Company, and was completely funded by Sistema.bio’s existing investors. The company says the new financing will cover a…
- South African AI Association (SAAIA) has raised concerns over LinkedIn’s use of data to train AI models without consent. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI for commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade,…
- Kenya has continued to experience increased 5G subscriptions since the country’s leading telco Safaricom first rolled out the service in October 2022. According to the fourth quarter sector statistics report for the financial year 2023/2024 from the country’s telecoms regulator the Communications…
- Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Electronic Association (KEA) to establish a $1.4 million tech manufacturing support center at Konza Technopolis. The KEA, established in 1976 brings together over 370 Korea’s major electronics and information technology companies…
- Regarding free messaging platforms, Meta-owned WhatsApp ranks high with over 2 billion monthly users. WhatsApp is always looking to bring new features to the Android and iOS apps and these are the new ones rolling out this month. Widgets for Chats WhatsApp has a new improved chat widget feature for…
- On Tuesday, 50/50 Women on Boards (WOB), a global nonprofit advocating for gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, officially unveiled its inaugural African Chapter in Nairobi. The launch significantly expanded the organisation’s mission to promote gender equality in corporate governance…
- The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. While significant progress has been made, especially in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, challenges such as regulatory complexities and…
- Safaricom PLC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Njuguna has exited the firm after a 5- year stint According to a statement by CEO Peter Ndegwa seen by TechTrends Media, George has decided to pursue other interests outside Safaricom. George joined Safaricom in 2019 as the Director, of…
- MPESA Kenya users can now send mobile money to MPESA Ethiopia users through Safaricom’s MPESA International Remittance, as long as customers in both countries have MPESA wallets. This comes as Safaricom expands MPESA Global to Ethiopia to increase mobile money use and penetration in Ethiopia. This…
- Fintech company M-KOPA has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective 1st December 2024. Suri is a recognised leader in technology and telecommunications, with deep experience leading companies across the globe. He has previously served as CEO of Nokia as well…
- Vivo V40 5G Review: For Ksh. 64,999, the vivo V40 5G is quite an interesting device. The phone is the company’s camera-centric lineup and vivo has partnered with Zeiss for its portrait smartphone photography. Zeiss is bringing its optical and imaging expertise to the V40. Vivo V40 has a 50MP main…
- African leaders are calling for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. The call to action was made in Nigeria during the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference. The delegates from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and…
- All systems are a go as Nairobi is set to host the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11) backed by support for an All-Female Investors Panel by Ghanaian healthcare tech company, Rivia. Hosted by Chanzo Capital, Angel Fair Africa is an event that brings together accelerators, incubators, and emerging…
- Last week, Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica awarded Sh 8.75 million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector as part of the seventh cohort of the Women in Tech Incubation Program. The 7 women-led startups for WomeninTech Cohort 7…
- Vivo V40 is finally available in the country. This is the latest mid-range smartphone from Vivo and succeeds the Vivo V30 5G and the V30 Lite launched early this year. Vivo V40 comes with a major design change in the cameras. The V40 shifts from a rectangular aura light to a circular-shaped one.…
- NCBA has opened a new branch in Ukunda, Kwale County, as part of its expansion strategy to enter new sectors of the economy and provide closer access to its services for customers. The new branch, located in Diani, Ukunda town, is the second in Kwale County. NCBA Customers will receive a full…
- The Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is now live at London Internet Exchange (LINX) Nairobi, the interconnection hub in Kenya. LINX are official partners of Microsoft and deploy this solution currently in London, Manchester and at their US interconnection hub, LINX NoVA, Northern Virginia.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
