- The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2023 Banking Sector Innovation Survey revealed that cyber-risk is the most significant challenge for financial institutions in their innovation efforts. According to the survey, nearly 91% of Kenyan financial institutions experienced at least one cyberattack in 2022.…
- LG Electronics East Africa and Opalnet Ltd have announced a month-long clearance sale at LG-Opalnet Brandshop, Kenrail Towers, Westlands. Running through to 30th of September, this exclusive sale features substantial discounts on a wide range of LG products, including home entertainment systems,…
- In this latest episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we speak with David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways (KQ), ON how the airline is investing in technology. The episode was recorded during the AWS Summit in Johannesburg last month. At the summit, AWS announced its ambitious plans to drive…
- Bolt has awarded 10 drivers and couriers with Sh289,519 seed funding each for showcasing their innovative solutions related to smart mobility. The drivers were awarded following the culmination of the Bolt Accelerator Program launched in April this year. The program beneficiaries were invited to…
- Digital detox: Daisy Koech was so angry that she repossessed a smartphone her husband had gifted her 12-year-old daughter. Daisy’s anger was after discovering that her daughter was spending most of her night time online. She was concerned that her daughter had installed apps that were taking away…
- IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have introduced new interactive energy models on UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. These leverage tools such as BM Watsonx AI and the Data Platform to help policymakers and the public analyze energy issues and support data-driven decisions for a…
- 2024 is the era for AI PCs and the just-launched Asus Zenbook S16 comes packed with the new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors and brings much-needed improvements over AMD’s past processors. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor powering the laptop comes AI-ready, making it a premium showcase for…
- Elon Musk has quietly moved X’s official headquarters to a small town on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. According to court documents, Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has moved the company’s headquarters from San Francisco, California to Bastrop, Texas, where Elon wants the ongoing lawsuit with Don Lemon…
- Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to launch an exclusive Infinite card, making it the first bank in Kenya to launch a metal-designed card. The two say this new innovation aims to redefine the banking experience for the wealthy. Combining functionality with sophistication, the exclusive card…
- Nigerian fintech startup Risevest (Rise) has acquired Hisa, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs using mobile money The acquisition was approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), giving Risevest the right to operate in the…
- NBA Africa has today announced 10 startups from 7 African countries have been selected to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders. The event is slated to take place on September 25 at the NBA HQ in New York City, USA. The Demo Day will be part of the “Triple-Double: NBA…
- Safaricom has today launched a tech-fit and experiential outlet at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The telco says phygital outlet (combining physical and digital experiences) is expected to serve over 500 customers daily. The store will host several zones, including areas dedicated to M-PESA, an…
- Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been key players in promoting financial inclusion in Kenya, especially among underserved communities. Their presence is most impactful in rural areas, where access to traditional banking services is limited. But despite their…
- The average ransom paid by educational institutions is $6.6 million for primary education institutions and $4.4 million for higher education institutions. This is according to “The State of Ransomware in Education 2024” survey by cybersecurity company Sophos. In addition, the survey showed that 55…
- Vivo is closing the year off with the launch of the V40 series, which will be launched later this month. The V40 joins the V30, which the company already sells in the country in the camera-centric midrange series. Vivo V40 brings minor design improvements and major camera and battery upgrades. It…
- 2024 is the era for AI PCs and the just-launched Asus Zenbook S16 comes packed with the new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors and brings much-needed improvements over AMD’s past processors. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor powering the laptop comes AI-ready, making it a premium showcase for…
- Kenya’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) received a major boost on Tuesday with the official launch of the Association of Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) with a mandate to promote the sector and attract local and foreign investment. The opening of the ASEZs is a major milestone for Kenya’s industrial…
- Absa Group has announced the winners of its 2024 Technology Hackathon aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the Absa Technology community. The event also served as a platform for colleagues across Africa and Europe to contribute to critical business priorities through…
- PalmPay, the financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its USSD code. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity. With the PalmPay USSD code, the company says…
- M-TIBA, the Kenyan health tech empowering insurance companies through real-time data analytics and digital connectivity says it has reduced claim approval time for providers by 96 per cent. By digitizing and automating the entire health insurance journey, M-TIBA seamlessly connects members,…
- The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has partnered with Japan-based global blockchain company, Soramitsu to promote blockchain technology research, capacity building and application in Nigeria. The collaboration seeks to establish a Knowledge-Industry partnership, where…
- Kenya is digitally an insecure environment despite having a highly engaged online population. This is according to the Navigating Kenya’s Digital Information Ecosystem report by Kenya Safe and Inclusive Digital Space (KenSafeSpace). KenSafeSpace is a multi-stakeholder project funded by the…
- HMD is no longer just making waves with Nokia smartphones—it’s now forging ahead with its own line of HMD-branded devices, staying true to its “Human Mobile Devices” vision. Alongside its Nokia offerings, HMD is embracing a multibrand strategy, with key collaborations like its exciting partnership…
- Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera County in Kenya. This latest expansion brings the total number of counties connected to its network to 30. It also marks a significant step in Mawingu’s mission to bring reliable and affordable…
- TECNO is set to bring its latest foldables in the country – the Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2. These are the company’s bookstyle and clamshell-style foldables respectively and succeed the first-gen versions launched last year. Regarding design, the TECNO Phantom V Fold2 is thinner and lighter than…
- The ICT Authority has announced its plans to bridge digital inequality, redesign business processes, optimise the digital environment, enhance organisational capacity as well as the digital culture in Kenya within the next three years. This is based on the newly launched ICT Authority (ICTA)…
- Digital payments company Visa has awarded Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with the telco. The expanded collaboration aims to diversify payment acceptance models by introducing card payments supporting all card networks through Visa’s…
- Modular design is the way to go and HMD is taking this seriously with the launch of the HMD Fusion which the company says takes personalization and customization to new levels. HMD is pushing for repairable phones(Gen 2 repairability) and now the just unveiled HMD Fusion smartphone follows a…
- This year, Samsung made a big splash by integrating Galaxy AI with Google AI and Google Gemini on the Galaxy Z Fold6. The phone is also thinner, brighter, and has a higher-resolution foldable display. The new Galaxy Z Fold6 is now available in Kenya at authorized Samsung stores and e-commerce…
- Worksport Ltd WKSP has announced one of its best-ever monthly sales performances in 2024, with August 2024 net sales up at $1.21 million. This performance propels the Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) rate to $14.56 million, shooting ahead of the 2023 year-end revenue at $1.53 million. The company…
- Liquid Intelligence Technologies has announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) product line with an exciting new cybersecurity solution. The new solution is designed to provide customers with a more comprehensive cybersecurity offering, the Cassava Technologies-owned…
- The pervasiveness of information in the digital age has transformed how businesses operate, making knowledge management an essential aspect of organizational strategy. Companies across industries are increasingly recognizing the significance of effectively curating, storing, and disseminating…
- OPPO Reno12 5G Review: OPPO Reno12 5G wants to offer a premium flagship experience at a modest price. Despite strong competition, I’ve spent a good amount of time with the phone, and it is sitting nicely among the contenders for the best mid-range smartphone in the market. We’ve already done a tour…
- Although trading forex in Malaysia can be profitable, time is important to maximize possible returns. The forex market gives traders lots of chances since it runs five days a week, twenty-four hours. Not all hours are equal; thus, knowing when to enter and exit the market will hugely affect your…
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies has upgraded its 1,300km fibre route connecting Kenya’s east coast city of Mombasa to Busia on the Ugandan border. The Cassava Technologies-owned business says the upgrade will bring additional multi-terabit capacity and additional resilience to the region. Liquid…
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is extending its African interconnection platform to PAIX Data Centres in Nairobi. The company says the move follows demand from the local networking community. Networks located at the PAIX facility in Nairobi are soon to be just a single cross-connect away from…
- A new by Sophos report has detailed the latest developments in a nearly two-year-long Chinese cyberespionage campaign in Southeast Asia. Sophos X-Ops first reported on what they named Operation Crimson Palace in June and detailed Sophos X-Ops’ discovery of three separate clusters of Chinese nation-…
- Samsung Electronics revealed that seven of its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED models are the first in the industry to be certified for True Cinema Black and HDR Brightness Accuracy by Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), one of Europe’s largest technical-scientific associations with more than 36,000…
- Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1.1 across the Galaxy S24 series and brings Galaxy AI features, camera improvements, and the September 2024 security update to the company’s flagship series from last year. One UI 6.1.1, which is already available in the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, comes with the…
- If the goal of every business is to attract and retain an audience with whom you exchange value for some form of profit, then fundamentally every business is by nature a media company. This means that every business must have the means to communicate en masse, producing and distributing content to…
- The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has partnered with Syokinet Solutions, an Internet Service Provider (ISP), to activate a data capacity of 1.6 Terabits Per Second (Tbps) on KPC’s fiber optic cable. This cable extends from Mombasa to Nairobi. The new high-capacity fibre link aims to bring fast…
- A Kenyan lobby group has filed a lawsuit against Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom, the regulator the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and Kenya’s Competition Authority over Starlink. The advocacy group Kituo cha Sheria has filed a lawsuit seeking to compel three entities to grant access to…
- OPPO Reno12 5G is the country’s latest midrange smartphone, and we’ve taken it through its paces over the past few weeks. The Reno12 5G is a beast for the casual user or a heavy multitasker. It is also a very competent performer when it comes to photography. The phone sports a 50MP main camera with…
- At last month’s AWS Summit in Johannesburg, AWS reiterated its commitment to job creation in Africa by focusing on skills development to cultivate the next generation of tech talent. In Sub-Saharan Africa, AWS said it has already trained over 300,000 individuals through partnerships with…
- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its lineup and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Slated for September 25-26, the event aims to bring together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to advance…
- The demand for data storage and processing capabilities has soared, putting immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This is largely due to the rapid growth of data centres worldwide, driven by advancements in AI, quantum computing, and 5G, has presented both opportunities and challenges. To…
- NCBA on Monday hosted its SACCO Banking Division customers in a forum focused on helping them bolster their defenses against the growing threat of cyber-attacks. Held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, the event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing…
- NCBA Bank has announced that it invested nearly $31 million in 2023 to strengthen and enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. Speaking during during a forum with its SACCO Banking Division customers, NCBA Group Managing Director, John Gachora said the investment reflects the bank’s commitment to…
- NCBA Bank has announced that it invested nearly $5 million in 2023 to strengthen and enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. Speaking during during a forum with its SACCO Banking Division customers, NCBA Group Managing Director, John Gachora said the investment reflects the bank’s commitment to…
- In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone adoption, and a burgeoning middle class eager for convenience. At the forefront of this digital revolution is the rise of Super Apps in Africa—…
