Tech

25 September 2024 - The British High Commission has announced a Sh390 million in funding for ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ in Busia and Mandera counties. The project aims to bridge the digital divide in the two counties by enhancing access to digital skills and…

25 September 2024 - It will now allow advertisers to target consumers by placing ads directly on its search results page.

25 September 2024 - Emerging market fintech, M-KOPA has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.  The company noted that two million of these customers were onboarded in the past 15 months.  To date,…

25 September 2024 - The spread—the difference between the bid and ask price—directly impacts your trading costs and, ultimately, your profitability. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced trader, securing the best spreads on gold can significantly influence your…

25 September 2024 - 1Win Overview for Kenyan Punters 1Win is a reputable online betting platform that has captured the attention of punters in Kenya since its launch in 2018. Designed with local users in mind, 1Win offers an extensive selection of betting options,…

25 September 2024 - Learn the process to turn your favorite hobby to a professional career path.

25 September 2024 - It would include IP addresses and phone numbers of terror suspects.

25 September 2024 - The update introduces five new voice options—Arbor, Maple, Sol, Spruce, and Vale—bringing the total to nine.

25 September 2024 - Learn transformative techniques that improve efficiency to keep you competitive in the software career landscape.

25 September 2024 - Uganda’s financial services sector is experiencing a significant boost as Agent Banking Company (ABC) secures investment from Goodwell Investments, a Dutch impact investor. This development marks Goodwell’s entry into Uganda’s financial inclusion…

25 September 2024 - Talk360, an innovative international calling app, has successfully secured $1.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Havaic, a long-standing supporter of the company. This financial boost aims to propel…

25 September 2024 - Explore the steps and skills needed to build a career as an IoT developer, creating cutting-edge solutions in the connected world.

25 September 2024 - Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with global payment giant Mastercard. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of digital payment solutions and enhance cross-border…

25 September 2024 - Bolt, a prominent player in Africa’s demand mobility sector, has concluded its pioneering Accelerator Program in Kenya. The initiative, aimed at fostering innovation among its drivers and couriers, culminated in an award ceremony at the Sarova…

25 September 2024 - Pyvio, a Hong Kong-based fintech company, has joined forces with Kora, a pan-African payment infrastructure provider. This partnership aims to enhance payment capabilities for Chinese B2B e-commerce and media companies operating in Africa. The…

25 September 2024 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its initiative to harness the 6GHz spectrum, aiming to significantly improve internet speeds across the country. This move positions Nigeria alongside South Africa and Morocco as African…

25 September 2024 - Google and Jacaranda Health have embarked on an eight-month research project to transform maternal healthcare in Kenya. This initiative aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the high rates of maternal and neonatal…

25 September 2024 - LOOP App Expense Tracker: The first step to taking charge of your cash flow is to understand precisely where your money is going. It may seem like a boring task but tracking your expenses will show you just where your income is going, be it on the…

25 September 2024 - The fintech sector in Africa has recorded rapid growth over the recent years to emerge as one of the most vibrant fintech ecosystems worldwide.  The continent’s challenges, including low banking penetration, high levels of the unbanked population…

25 September 2024 - HMD went through a major transformation early this year intending to use tech innovation to make people’s lives easier and solve real-world challenges. The Finland-based company is embracing open innovation and a multi-brand strategy approach by…

24 September 2024 - Safaricom has announced that it has secured another Sh 15 billion sustainability linked loan, bringing the total loan facility to Sh30 billion having announced the closure of a similar amount last year.  The loan facility, which is the largest in…

24 September 2024 - Make the most of this new browsing feature on the new iOS 18.

24 September 2024 - Learn how to make your X (Twitter) account private to control who sees your tweets and protect your privacy with just a few simple steps.

24 September 2024 - This will help you send requests to websites you visit not to collect or track your web browsing data.

24 September 2024 - Kenya’s Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling by the Employment Court, allowing 187 Facebook content moderators to proceed with their lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. This decision holds Meta accountable…

24 September 2024 - Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile operator, has doubled the speeds of its fibre internet packages in response to the growing presence of Starlink in Kenya’s broadband market. The 10 megabits per second (Mbps) package has been upgraded to 15 Mbps,…

24 September 2024 - It may be time to opt for more affordable alternatives to keep your subscription spending low.

24 September 2024 - I&M Bank has introduced an AI-powered Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for its existing customers to enhance its unsecured lending offerings. The solution has been launched in partnership with Spotit by Craft Silicon.  The bank said in a…

24 September 2024 - It could frustrate your YouTube experience if you're a non-paying subscriber.

24 September 2024 - The Old Mutual Group today announced that it has reached 25,000 students across 24 colleges with training on financial literacy.  According to a presser by the Group, this was achieved through a campaign that has seen the organisation host…

24 September 2024 - Learn how to connect with your Android friends on FaceTime, allowing for high-quality video calls and easy sharing of special moments, all from your iPhone.

24 September 2024 - It'll roll out gradually to both Android and iOS users.

24 September 2024 - Global technology company Epson says internal surveys conducted indicate 93% employees are confident in the company’s purpose and goals with 88% reporting a high sense of well-being.  Epson is expanding its reach and reinforcing its commitment to…

24 September 2024 - Now, all creators can benefit from rewards through subscriptions.

24 September 2024 - With this, you can save up to 100 unfinished posts so you can save the time to refine your thoughts before sharing.

24 September 2024 - Cairo, Cape Town and Lagos are some of the world’s ultra-rich hotspots cities to watch, according to the Centi-Millionaire Report from Henley & Partners.

24 September 2024 - While blocked users will not be able to interact with those who blocked them, they will soon regain the ability to see their posts.

24 September 2024 - While the consumer market thrived, the commercial segment painted a starkly different picture.

24 September 2024 - Learn about ICP OES instruments and their contribution to the development of various sectors.

24 September 2024 - MWC 2024 Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event, will convene powerful innovators and political leaders from across the entire continent, geared towards driving the digital economy forward and enabling socio-economic…

23 September 2024 - This step-by-step guide will teach you how to remove unwanted slides from your presentations.

23 September 2024 - Jacaranda Health has announced the culmination of a six month Google.org fellowship program aimed at transforming the potential of Generative AI (Gen AI ) to support underserved mothers and babies in Kenya.  In a statement, the company noted that…

23 September 2024 - Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is today enabling African Governments and NGOs to track how buildings have changed over time and see their heights, allowing for better flood preparedness, urban growth development and recovery after…

23 September 2024 - With these advancements, Meta aims to solidify its place in the future of AR, VR, and AI.

23 September 2024 - In recent years, there has been a widespread surge in AI popularity as companies aim to create and uphold their own AI models using user-generated content and data, often without user consent, and LinkedIn has now jumped on this bandwagon.…

23 September 2024 - Tatu Telecom, Tatu City’s telecommunications company, announced today that it has connected over 1,000 customers to its high-speed fibre optic network.  The company has also revealed that it has completed the installation of 85,000 metres of fibre…

23 September 2024 - The journey of technology is marked by an endless stream of innovations that have transformed the way we live, work, and interact.

23 September 2024 - Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership with an aim to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya.  This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using Safaricom’s mobile…

23 September 2024 - Blockchain-enabled platform, Tether, has announced a strategic investment of $1.5 million (Sh. 193.4 million) in Sorted Wallet, a platform designed to provide easy access to cryptocurrencies for users in emerging markets.  This investment aims to…

23 September 2024 - More than 20 million Brazilian users might soon be able to return to the platform without fear of getting fined.