Tech Trends

1 Sep 2025 - TikTok has launched its TikTok for Artists platform in Kenya, making the country one of the first in Africa to access the service. The rollout…

31 Aug 2025 - Global insurtech, bolttech, has announced its entry into the Kenyan market via its partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group.…

29 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s eBee Mobility, once a rising player in the electric bicycle market, has recently laid off the majority of its staff as reported by TechCabal…

29 Aug 2025 - In a move set to reshape ride-hailing in Kenya, Uber has announced that it will now issue e-TIMS-compliant invoices on behalf of its drivers. The…

29 Aug 2025 - Dubai International Airport has announced a groundbreaking innovation, the world’s first AI-powered passenger corridor, which uses advanced…

29 Aug 2025 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries in different ways. However, the media industry faces a particularly high risk of…

28 Aug 2025 - LG Electronics (LG) East Africa on Wednesday introduced the LG InstaView Bottom Freezer refrigerator to the Kenyan market, presenting it as a…

28 Aug 2025 - In the latest episode of the Tech Trends Podcast, now available everywhere you get your podcasts, Hazel from Bolt joined the conversation to provide…

28 Aug 2025 - Jumia is reinforcing its marketplace with a fresh influx of Chinese sellers, part of a wider strategy to stay ahead of Temu and Shein in African e-…

28 Aug 2025 - The consumer AI landscape is shifting, and ChatGPT is no longer unchallenged. Andreessen Horowitz’s latest report shows that Google’s Gemini and xAI’…

28 Aug 2025 - WhatsApp has rolled out WhatsApp AI Writing Help, a new tool that lets users rephrase, polish, or adjust the tone of messages directly within the app…

28 Aug 2025 - September is shaping up to be a landmark month in consumer tech. Samsung Unpacked 2025 is scheduled for September 4, just a day before IFA 2025 in…

28 Aug 2025 - London is quietly positioning itself as the go-to destination for African companies seeking capital. For decades, the city has drawn investors from…

28 Aug 2025 - The African Angel Academy (AAA), Africa’s leading angel investor training platform, has announced the launch of its 12th cohort as the continent…

28 Aug 2025 - Global B2B payments platform Verto has announced the launch of The Atlas Suite, an API-first embedded finance solution designed to simplify…

28 Aug 2025 - A five-day Digital Skills Training Program has equipped 500 women and youth across several sub-counties in Murang’a County with essential digital…

28 Aug 2025 - TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new thought leadership…

27 Aug 2025 - Safaricom has today hosted its flagship Innovation Day under the theme: “Powering What’s Next: AI, Resilience & Sustainable Innovation.” …

27 Aug 2025 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the preserve of Silicon Valley or Asia’s tech giants. It is rapidly becoming a defining force in global…

27 Aug 2025 - Axian Group CEO Hassanein Hiridjee has officially joined Jumia’s supervisory board, stepping in for Angela K. Mwanza, who resigned on 23 June. The…

27 Aug 2025 - Africa’s smartphone market is showing signs of resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, shipments rose 7% year-on-year to 19.2 million units, a…

26 Aug 2025 - In a world where both digital and entrepreneurial skills are now the defining metrics of career success, AQskill is fast becoming a standard for…

26 Aug 2025 - Spotify is preparing another round of subscription price increases, even as its most ambitious new tier — a long-discussed “super premium” plan —…

26 Aug 2025 - For years, Android’s identity has been tied to freedom. Where Apple tightly guards iOS with walled-garden rules, Android has prided itself on…

26 Aug 2025 - Kenya has secured a place in a new European Union-backed programme designed to plug Africa’s most persistent internet gaps. The country is one of 11…

26 Aug 2025 - Smartphones have become a necessity in Kenya, but owning one has rarely been harder. Prices have climbed so steeply in recent years that many buyers…

26 Aug 2025 - Safaricom, the Nairobi-listed giant that dominates Kenya’s telecoms and mobile money landscape, may be headed for one of the most significant…

26 Aug 2025 - Spotify has been hinting at a “Super Premium” tier for more than two years, aiming to offer features like lossless audio, enhanced playlist tools,…

26 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s alcohol importers and exporters are about to face a major procedural overhaul. Beginning October 1, 2025, all licenses and consignment…

26 Aug 2025 - AI chatbots have become increasingly convincing companions, but experts warn their tendency to flatter and affirm users — a behavior known as…

26 Aug 2025 - Artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving into the fabric of everyday life, and we have started to see the impact as AI adoption across different…

26 Aug 2025 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially approved the CIS ValiData tool, an innovative credit data validation and submission solution developed…

25 Aug 2025 - A group of Kenya’s digital lenders is calling on the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to raise the licensing threshold for non-deposit-taking credit…

25 Aug 2025 - For many Kenyans, digital loans have become a lifeline—quick money for medical bills, school fees, or simply making it to the end of the month. But…

25 Aug 2025 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has partnered with the United Kingdom’s finance ministry as part of a broader Kenya dirty money crackdown, aimed at…

25 Aug 2025 - In the age of ride-hailing, convenience is supposed to be the promise. But what happens when that promise is broken—not because of traffic or…

25 Aug 2025 - Apple is reportedly exploring a collaboration with Google to integrate its Gemini AI into a future iteration of Siri, signaling a shift from its…

25 Aug 2025 - For years, the smartphone industry moved in lockstep. Every new launch was measured by the same yardsticks: raw power, camera specs, and display…

25 Aug 2025 - ColorOS 16 has leaked ahead of its official reveal, giving OPPO and OnePlus fans an early look at what could be the most flexible version of the…

25 Aug 2025 - Smartphone makers are racing to deliver ultra-fast charging, and silicon-carbon batteries have become their latest weapon. By swapping graphite…

25 Aug 2025 - When the so-called Panama Playlists went viral, it exposed something most Spotify listeners didn’t realize: much of their music activity is public by…

25 Aug 2025 - Kenyan farmers are shifting away from the government-backed Hustler Fund and microfinance lenders, turning instead to banks and digital loans to…

25 Aug 2025 - In Kenya, having no physical address is more than an inconvenience. For millions, it is a barrier that keeps them off the digital map. Over 80…

25 Aug 2025 - Kenya is renewing efforts to make Nairobi a regional financial powerhouse. The Nairobi International Finance Centre (NIFC) has rolled out incentives…

25 Aug 2025 - In Kenya, recent protests have exposed a striking truth: control over the internet is becoming a tool of politics. During demonstrations, Safaricom…

25 Aug 2025 - Samsung Electronics today announced the expansion of its proprietary One UI platform to its home appliance lineup, delivering a unified and intuitive…

25 Aug 2025 - Hundreds of Kenyan gaming enthusiasts gathered on Saturday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the thrilling 2025 Otamatsuri…

25 Aug 2025 - The average smartphone user now consumes over 11 gigabytes of mobile data per month, a 40% increase from just two years ago. A recent study by TRG…

25 Aug 2025 - Bboxx, an Africa pay-as-you-go off-grid solar and energy-as-a-service company, has appointed Justus Mucyo as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).…

25 Aug 2025 - Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire…