Tech

21 Aug 2025 - The bustling streets of Eastleigh, known for their dense network of small businesses and informal trade, were the scene of a recent regulatory sweep that has shaken Nairobi’…

21 Aug 2025 - Google has introduced AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, ushering in a new era of AI-powered search designed to be more intuitive,…

21 Aug 2025 - For years, foldable phones have carried an unspoken caveat. They promised futuristic screens and flexible hinges, but always with the same warning: be careful with dust,…

21 Aug 2025 - Tech launches in 2025 often feel like a barrage of buzzwords and overblown promises. Google’s latest Made By Google showcase managed something different. The show had polish…

21 Aug 2025 - At first glance, the Google Pixel 10 series doesn’t scream reinvention. The design language remains anchored in Google’s recognizable camera bar and minimalist build. But…

21 Aug 2025 - By Righa Sedellar, PR Officer, TUKO.co.ke  Imagine waking up to a viral video of your president announcing an abrupt change in national policy, only to discover later…

21 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s mobile internet landscape is evolving with the introduction of the Safaricom B-LIVE service. Safaricom recently launched B-LIVE, a new service that flips traditional…

21 Aug 2025 - Safaricom is piloting a new internet product called B-Live, a time-based data bundle that lets customers browse for a fixed period rather than paying per MB or GB. The telco…

21 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s sporting season has been filled with hype and excitement since the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament kicked off, and the nation’s eyes have been glued…

21 Aug 2025 - Visa and PEMANDU Associates have entered a strategic partnership to support governments in advancing government efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens,…

21 Aug 2025 - Street Wallet, a Cape Town–based fintech startup, has raised USD 350,000 (ZAR 6.2 million) in fresh funding. This puts the company’s valuation at at USD 2 million (ZAR 35.5…

21 Aug 2025 - Former Schneider Electric Country Manager for East Africa, Carol Koech, has joined The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet... Source

21 Aug 2025 - CIO Africa by dx5 has officially closed applications for the highly anticipated CIO100 Awards 2025, with a record 1,200 entries... Source

21 Aug 2025 - Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO Joshua Oigara has been promoted to head Standard Bank Group’s East Africa operations, pending regulatory approval.... Source

21 Aug 2025 - Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business. These transitions are effective September 1, 2025. Dr Joshua Oigara…

21 Aug 2025 - Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, a global leader in the electrical and automation industry, has officially launched its operations in... Source

21 Aug 2025 - Alaan, a UAE-based AI-powered corporate spend management platform, has raised $48 million in a Series A funding round, marking one of the largest early-stage fintech…

21 Aug 2025 - Egyptian online grocery delivery platform Breadfast has raised $10 million in its Series B2 funding round, led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD…

20 Aug 2025 - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), has joined global investors backing Novastar Ventures’ Africa People…

20 Aug 2025 -   Africa Bitcoin Institute has launched to increase Bitcoin adoption in Africa, as several countries in Africa push for regulation of digital currencies. ABI is…

20 Aug 2025 - Stablecoin infrastructure provider, Yellow Card, has released its latest report on digital asset adoption in emerging markets, highlighting the impact... Source

20 Aug 2025 - The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched an online portal where motorists can check the status of their smart driving licences and new generation number…

20 Aug 2025 - Twitch has quietly pulled the plug on monetization for Kenyan creators, and the fallout is immediate. No more Bits. No more subscriptions. No more ad revenue. For a lot of…

20 Aug 2025 - Tesla has formally applied to the UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, for a license to supply electricity to households and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales. This…

20 Aug 2025 - Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery platform, has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across Nigeria and Ghana. The round was led…

19 Aug 2025 - Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Hiperdist, KCB Bank, and Digion/Smatrace Solutions Ltd, on Tuesday hosted a Smart Classroom Workshop in Nairobi, highlighting how…

19 Aug 2025 - The Pepeta Bet Kenya platform is a popular online destination catering to users interested in gaming, betting, and entertainment. Its sleek interface, coupled with a user-…

19 Aug 2025 - Seyoum Damtew, the Director of Information System Security at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, has been awarded the ‘CISO of... Source

19 Aug 2025 - Nairobi’s social media scene is buzzing with a new phenomenon. Blogger Njambi fever has turned private relationship drama into a citywide spectacle with her series, “Are We…

19 Aug 2025 - Somalian telecoms operator, Hormuud Telecom, has been re-certified by the GSMA Mobile Money Certification programme. This milestone places EVC Plus,... Source

19 Aug 2025 - X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing a tough period on Android even as iOS downloads keep climbing. According to Appfigures, global Android installs fell 44…

19 Aug 2025 - Ethiopia’s streets still move largely on cash. Vendors count bills at market stalls, commuters exchange coins on crowded buses, and for millions, banks remain distant…

19 Aug 2025 - Browsers have always been quiet workhorses. Chrome, with its 3.45 billion monthly users, has quietly become the world’s default window to the internet. But these days, it’s…

19 Aug 2025 - In the late 1990s, having a mobile phone in Kenya was a luxury few could afford. A SIM card often cost over KSh 200,000, more than the price of a small home in Eastlands,…

19 Aug 2025 - Bolt has introduced dashboard cameras (dash cams) for driver partners nationwide in Kenya, as part of ongoing efforts to increase safety on the e-hailing platform…

19 Aug 2025 - On 10 July 2025, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) concluded a public auction process to assign mid-band spectrum in... Source

19 Aug 2025 - Alibaba Cloud has expanded its footprint in South Africa with the launch of its Edge Node Service (ENS), an edge... Source

19 Aug 2025 - While the world is celebrating ChatGPT and all the GenAI breakthroughs, a different kind of revolution is happening in Africa’s... Source

19 Aug 2025 - MTN Group has announced sweeping leadership changes at MTN South Africa (MTN SA), appointing Ferdi Moolman as CEO and Executive... Source

19 Aug 2025 - For many years, countries across Africa have been quietly leading the race when it comes to the practical adoption of crypto. From cross-border payments to savings, everyday…

19 Aug 2025 - The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025 is now accepting applications from early-stage tech startups across Africa. Organized by MEST Africa and powered by Absa, this premier…

19 Aug 2025 -  In a significant development in the African fintech landscape, Nedbank Group has announced the acquisition of iKhokha, a leading South African payments fintech, in an…

18 Aug 2025 - Chinese property developer Henbon has unveiled its latest residential project, Diamond Bay Suites, in Nairobi’s Westlands, with a particular focus on young professionals and…

18 Aug 2025 - Yellow Card has announced the appointment of Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, joining the executive team and reporting directly to the CEO. An award-…

18 Aug 2025 - Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Halcyon, a leading provider of anti-ransomware solutions, for threat intelligence sharing. This…

18 Aug 2025 - MTN Business and Cloudflare have strengthened their commercial bond, installing MTN as South Africa’s first local Managed Security Service Provider... Source

18 Aug 2025 - AI data centres and cloud computing are demanding strong investment from countries all over the world. The word “Sovereign AI”... Source

18 Aug 2025 - After more than 600,000 malaria deaths annually, with over 240 million affected and 25 years without a breakthrough, the World... Source

18 Aug 2025 - On a cold August afternoon in Nairobi, James, a boda boda rider, pulls up to the side of the road... Source

18 Aug 2025 - Each day, millions of people across Kenya rely on boda bodas to weave through traffic on the way to work,... Source