- It reads like a cybercrime thriller — but for one unnamed Kenyan bank, it was a costly reality. In a newly released report by Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), a chilling digital heist saw fraudsters siphon Sh517 million ($4 million) from customer wallets, all while hiding in plain sight as…
- Meta’s sudden pivot in artificial intelligence isn’t just about ambition. It’s about survival. Over the past few weeks, the tech giant has launched a hiring spree that pulled in some of the brightest minds from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. The centerpiece? A new Superintelligence lab led…
- Apple just confirmed its most consequential personnel move in years: long-time Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire at year-end, handing day-to-day operations to 30-year veteran Sabih Khan. The press release frames this as a “long-planned succession,” and on the surface it is exactly…
- NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than ever. Through this partnership, customers can now access financing with flexible repayment terms of up to 72 months. In addition, customers will also enjoy a 60-day grace period…
- TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new thought leadership event focused on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in business. The half-day forum will take place on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, in…
- Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X—formerly known as Twitter—two years after Elon Musk brought her in to steady a company in the middle of a radical transformation. Her resignation, shared in a post on the platform Wednesday, didn’t include a reason. But the timing speaks volumes. “When @…
- Samsung’s back with a fresh trio of wearables for 2025—and this time, the focus is all about subtle but thoughtful changes. The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 lineup doesn’t scream for attention, but spend a little time with it and you’ll notice: it’s the most polished version of Samsung’s smartwatch…
- Samsung is finally giving fans what they’ve been asking for: meaningful upgrades to its most fashionable foldable. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, unveiled at Unpacked 2025, is no longer just about looks—it’s a legitimate flagship that nails both form and function. A Cover Display That Does More Than…
- Samsung’s latest flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, doesn’t try to reinvent the category—it sharpens it. Thinner, lighter, and tougher than ever before, the Fold 7 signals a pivot in Samsung’s design priorities: polish over novelty, refinement over experimentation. At first glance, it’s the…
- Samsung has taken a bold new step in its foldable strategy. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, the company has introduced its first-ever Fan Edition foldable phone — and it’s not just a stripped-down version of its premium sibling. Instead, the Flip 7 FE is a deliberate blend of…
- When Kenya began transitioning to a centralized digital procurement system, it promised real-time oversight, vendor verification, and tighter anti-fraud controls. But a new report by the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) shows how that digital promise has become a bureaucratic bottleneck—allowing…
- If you’re hunting for a house in Nairobi right now, chances are you’ve come across a beautiful flat, fully furnished, stylish, and available by the night. That’s the new normal in many of the city’s mid- and high-end neighborhoods. Airbnb has gone from niche to mainstream, and in the process, it’s…
- Apple is making a strategic push into live sports broadcasting, setting its sights on Formula 1’s US media rights—a move that could shake up the streaming landscape and intensify competition with Disney-owned ESPN. According to sources familiar with the matter, the tech giant has begun negotiations…
- Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organizations face critical blind…
- Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three years. At the heart of this tidal wave of alerts is a deepening money laundering crackdown, as regulators and international partners ramp up pressure on Nairobi’s…
- In recent years, digital lenders have become a lifeline for millions of Kenyans locked out of traditional banking. But a new report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) suggests these same lenders may now be the financial system’s softest spot. The Preventive Measures Survey, carried out by CBK in…
- AI credit risk scoring in Kenya is fast becoming the leading application of artificial intelligence in the country’s banking sector, a new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey has revealed. The findings show that while only half of Kenyan lenders have adopted AI so far, 65% of those using the…
- Early Sunday morning, something strange happened on X. Grok — the platform’s built-in AI chatbot — answered a question about Elon Musk’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But it didn’t just provide facts. It spoke as if it were Elon Musk himself. “Yes, limited evidence exists: I visited Epstein’s NYC home…
- Kenya is in the middle of a powerful youth-led uprising. What started as scattered unrest after the death of teacher and activist Albert Omondi Ojwang has grown into a nationwide movement calling for justice, accountability, and economic relief. But alongside tear gas and arrests in the streets,…
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa has celebrated the graduation of 20 young entrepreneurs from its flagship Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme. The year-long initiative, which is currently running in the Eastern Cape and North West Province, aims to address youth unemployment by…
- MultiChoice Kenya has announced new pricing for its DStv, GOtv, and Showmax packages, set to take effect on August 1st, 2025. As part of this annual review, subscription fees for DStv and GOtv will see modest increases, which the company attributes to the evolving operating environment. In contrast…
- In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa at Yellow Card, to unpack findings from their newly released digital assets regulation report – the first of its kind across Africa. With over 54 million digital asset users and…
- African startup funding in 2025 is off to a strong start, with startups raising $1.4 billion in the first half of the year — a 78% increase compared to the same period in 2024 — signaling a potential rebound after two years of decline, according to data from Africa: The Big Deal. The surge marks ……
- Spotika, a well-known name in Kenya’s betting sector, has officially relaunched under new ownership following a complete acquisition and strategic overhaul. The company is now backed by Mr. L. Arunwanich, a discreet but highly capitalized Thai billionaire known for his expansive interests in…
- One of Kenya’s most high-profile sports betting brands, Spotika, is back in operation and this time with a vengeance, since it now arrives with Southeast Asian firepower. The company has now formally re-launched anchored by an investment from serial Thai tech founder Mr. L. Arunwanich, with a track…
- Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you can get a whole lot of smartphone without spending a fortune. It brings in features you’d expect on much pricier models, while keeping things affordable for everyday users. With a…
- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the Government of Botswana aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The partnership kicked off last week with a…
- A 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis during Africa AI Literacy Week has led to the development of practical AI solutions focused on agriculture and infrastructure, underscoring the role of emerging technology in addressing local development challenges. Held in…
- Nigeria’s Zenith Bank is laying the groundwork for a bold East African expansion, with confidential talks underway to acquire a tier-two Kenyan lender. The move, if finalized, would mark the banking giant’s first entry outside West Africa and deepen the presence of Nigerian banks in Kenya’s rapidly…
- Not every organization marks its five-year anniversary with fanfare. Some let their work speak for itself. I&M Foundation falls squarely in that second group. Since 2020, the Foundation has quietly supported projects that don’t chase headlines—but change lives. Backed by 2% of I&M Bank…
- By the time 2024 closed, over 95,000 loan accounts held by Kenya’s small businesses (SMEs) had disappeared—wiped clean from the books of banks and micro-financiers. It wasn’t a clerical error. It was a write-off. According to new data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), commercial banks and…
- Elon Musk-owned satellite internet provider Starlink has resumed new subscriptions in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and surrounding counties. The seven-month freeze began in November 2024 and affected areas such as Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a. The provider said the suspension was in…
- Some of the world’s most downloaded mobile apps—used for gaming, image editing, transit, and call screening—are quietly tied to one of the most powerful military cyber units on the planet. These apps, often downloaded in good faith, are developed by companies founded by alumni of Unit 8200, the…
- A leadership row at the heart of Kenya’s tech governance is now playing out in court. The High Court has stepped in to stop the ICT Authority Board from terminating its CEO, Stanley Kamanguya, at least for now. Justice Nduma Nderi issued a temporary order on July 1, barring the Board from going…
- Visa has entered into a strategic co-brand partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ) to enhance the travel experience for customers and accelerate the adoption of digital payments across the aviation sector. Under the agreement, the two companies will introduce co-branded credit and debit cards designed…
- Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has joined a rising chorus of African leaders questioning the accuracy and fairness of sovereign credit ratings issued by the world’s largest agencies, warning that flawed assessments are costing African countries billions in borrowing costs. “Our statistical…
- Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has joined a rising chorus of African leaders questioning the accuracy and fairness of sovereign credit ratings issued by the world’s largest agencies, warning that flawed assessments are costing African countries billions in borrowing costs. “Our statistical…
- Kenya is on the move again—this time with its most controversial energy project to date. After months of fierce public opposition in Kilifi, the government is now eyeing Siaya as a possible location for its first nuclear power plant. But even as officials float the idea of a shift, bigger questions…
- When Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs on June 30, it wasn’t just a rebranding exercise—it was a declaration of war in the global AI talent race. The internal memo, obtained by WIRED, introduced a hand-picked team of nearly two dozen elite researchers from OpenAI, Google…
- In today’s reality dating landscape, the influencer pipeline is no longer a side effect — it’s the destination. From Love Island’s sun-soaked villas to Love Is Blind’s futuristic pods, these shows have become the clearest examples of the reality dating shows influencer pipeline in action.…
- Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a major milestone, reaching 10 million active customers within just four years of receiving its operating license. According to the telco, the figure is based on users active over the past 90 days. Safaricom Ethiopia said in a statement that this milestone marks a…
- Ai Kenya, a leading player in Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape, has announced a new executive training series titled Augmented Thinking: Leading with AI Confidence in a Changing World. The initiative aims to equip senior leaders across the continent with the tools and insights needed to…
- Kenya’s cyber security space continues to experience massive threats, with the number of threats detected in Q3 of the 2024/2025 financial year increasing to 2.54 billion. This is according to the Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the Financial Year 2024/2025 (January-March 2025) released…
- Nearly 50% of companies in 2025 paid ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years. This is according to the sixth annual State of Ransomware report by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The report notes that despite the high percentage of…
- Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya grew by 7.3% to reach 45.4 million users in the quarter ending March 2025. This is according to the Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the Financial Year 2024/2025 (January–March 2025) released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). According to…
- The Samsung Galaxy A56 doesn’t just punch above its weight in display and performance. Its biggest surprise? Knox Vault, Samsung’s most advanced hardware security system—once exclusive to flagship devices—is now part of the A56 experience. This move makes powerful data protection accessible to more…
- Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools, hardware-grade security, and unmatched software longevity — all in an affordable package. Here’s a deep dive into how it performs and why it’s one of the most…
- In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design or AI features, but for a bold promise: six years of Android OS upgrades, One UI updates, and security patches. This isn’t just a flagship perk trickling down. It’s a reset…
- Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful AI features( once reserved for flagship phones, this mid-range device now brings a smarter, more seamless experience to everyday users. From intelligent search to…
- With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks. Reliance on technology, growing use of personal devices, digitisation of workplaces, and…
