OPPO launched two massive phones on the Kenyan market; OPPO Reno10 and OPPO Reno10 Pro. One might ask, what is the difference between these two phones? What drives one to …
Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimizing the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, …
OPPO, a leading global smart devices brand, has today launched its newest additions to its Reno series in Kenya. OPPO introduced its first-ever telephoto portrait camera to the Reno10 series, …
Opera is launching its free data campaign in Ethiopia. Partnering with the Kenyan telecommunications company Safaricom – which recently entered the Ethiopian market – the move follows Opera’s strategy of …
As the world changes in terms of technology, and as many within and without Kenya embrace sustainability and practices that are friendly to the earth, LG Electronics has been stepping …
OPPO Reno10 is finally in Kenya. I was among the lucky few who got an opportunity to interact with this virgin phone that is going to shift magic means in …
Daily life very nearly came to a grinding halt in Kenya last month with millions of people unable to access the country’s more than 5,000 recently digitized, critical government services …
Data centers in Kenya, much like the rest of the world, have become an integral part of the digital ecosystem, often likened to the “fifth utility.” With rapid technological advancements …
Stima Sacco has been named the best SACCO in the use of digital solutions for 2023. The Sacco was featured in the Digital Tech 100 Awards, beating other peers in …
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced its new Sophos Incident Response Retainer, which provides organizations with speedy access to Sophos’ industry-first fixed-cost …
In the ever-changing technological world, LG Electronics stands at the forefront, illuminating the path toward a new era of smart living. Imagine a home where every aspect seamlessly intertwines with …
Leading global technology brand OPPO is excited to announce the introduction of its latest Reno series the OPPO Reno10 series to the Kenyan market. The newest Reno series seeks to …
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operated by Selectium has entered into a partnership with Mitsumi Distribution in a strategic move to expand market share and boost revenues. The corporation between the …
Moja Expressway Company has unveiled a new USSD code for both new and existing users of the Nairobi Expressway in an effort to make service delivery fast and seamless. The …
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new ‘Universal UP Kit’ by the end of the year, enabling differently-abled persons to use LG home appliances with more ease without having to …
Every day, we wake up to something new around the world. Virtually everything is evolving, thanks to technology, more so, the internet. With innovations such as OpenAI now taking over …
Huawei has set its sights on the hospitality industry in a move that will see players cut operational costs by up to one-tenth. This comes amid a rising expansion of …
Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs. Initially, 6 special needs schools will be linked to the national …
Huawei Kenya has its sights on the light manufacturing industries with a new energy intervention designed to cut electricity costs and stabilize energy usage. Light industry refers to a range of …
Access to the internet could expose children to risk unless they are empowered with information to protect themselves, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has said. Speaking at the ongoing …
Sophos a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released new findings into the connections between the most prominent ransomware groups this past year, including Royal, in …
Are you in the market for a new smartphone, one that can meet your needs and expectations? Do you want a device that combines excellent performance, long-lasting battery life, a …
LG Electronics (LG) has recorded a 24 percent reduction in its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 114.7 million tons of GHG to 92.7 million tons in line with …
Technology has continued to shape how we work, communicate, and even interact with the world around us. It has certainly made our lives easier by providing us with a variety …
Over 200 young techies from different learning institutions across the Nyanza region have benefitted from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Cybersecurity Bootcamp and Hackathon Series 2023 program held in …
Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering [shā zhū pán] schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest …
dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider handled 135,000 tonnes of perishable goods through its advanced cool chain facilities in Dubai in the 12 months up to 31 …
HMD Global is known as the home of Nokia phones and since its establishment, the company has ensured delivery of enterprise-ready solutions in its devices. It has maintained a key …
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), the leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider in Africa, has unveiled its highly anticipated half-year 2023 KYC Report. Drawing on data …
The 5th annual Zetech University Research and Innovation Fair witnessed the highest number of exhibitors ever, with more than 20 corporates and individuals showcasing their brilliant innovations. Speaking during the …
Sophos has released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the …
Old Mutual East Africa Group has rolled out a self-service mobile app to improve customer experience for their customers. The app is part of digital solutions that the Group will …
There are so many smartphones on the Kenyan market. Sometimes finding a phone that fits your needs and demand is not a walk in the park. The easiest way to …
Moving to another country for education can be a challenging affair. From the hustle of finding a place to stay for the ones not staying on campus to the stress …
A group of university lecturers from various universities has graduated from a rigorous skilling and immersion program in teaching and research organized by the Microsoft Africa Development Centre with the …
Haven’t you heard? Flip phones are making a comeback. Okay, maybe you’ve heard that a lot for the past couple of years, and it never really stuck. Some might say …
Doing laundry is a fundamental chore that is an essential part of our daily lives. While washing machines have become a staple in households, the addition of dryers has revolutionized …
There are 16 billion mobile phones today and one-third are no longer in operation, whilst only 20 percent are recycled. This means that the big junks of waste polluting the …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya, has released a list of its regional offices in an effort to enlighten Kenyans as …
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today launched Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s …
Students from the Western and North Rift regions will benefit from Absa Bank’s digital literacy program following the installation of computer labs in 17 schools in the area. The initiative …
Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered a fundamental area in a company. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies …
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and its impact has extended to the print industry as well. Cloud printing solutions have emerged as a game-changer, transforming traditional printing …
When you walk into a building, do you ever consider the possibility of a fire breaking out and whether there are measures set in place to contain it? Fire alarm …
Manufacturers, producers, and businesses have received a clear message over the past few years: digitizing supply chain management is essential for managing or preventing business disruptions brought on by events …
Kushite ICP East Africa Hub has recently launched a local web3 hub focused on education & awareness of blockchain technology. One of the main challenges of blockchain technology is a …
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2023,” which found …
Imagine every Kenyan getting access to the internet, browsing, and transacting without having to pay for data bundles… Imagine the steps Kenya will take with such an opportunity. Would you …
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Huawei and the Kenya Cybersecurity Forensics Association have this morning launched a cybersecurity hackathon and Bootcamp. The two series of events launched in Nairobi …
Stakeholders in the technology sector have been urged to collaborate in order to tackle challenges facing the industry such as Internet governance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cyberbullying, among others. …
Toyota conducted a successful demo run of the Hilux MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) concept model at Kasarani during the seventh round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Kenya. …
Huawei is rolling out a new information and communication technology solution specifically built for the hydroelectric power generation sector. Known as an Evolved Long Term Evolution (eLTE) Private Broadband Network, …
KCB Bank customers with Android handsets and Garmin wearables will now be able to make contactless payment transactions, deepening the uptake of cashless payments. A first one of its kind …
Seiko Epson Corporation and its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation recently made an additional investment in GITAI Japan Inc., a start-up company that develops general-purpose space robots. The investment was …
Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the preserve of science fiction, is now an integral aspect of everyday life. Despite concerns that the uncontrolled evolution of AI could adversely impact society, this …
Reporting on emerging technology is more challenging than you might think, precisely because it’s still “emerging”. Whether it’s virtual reality, cryptocurrency, or Artificial Intelligence, much of the technology is undergoing …
The mission of Google’s first AI research center in Africa is to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like …
Huawei Technologies has called for a collective adoption of the 2.6 GHz as the dedicated spectrum with the most cost-effective 4G Fixed Wireless Access for home broadband service to scale …
Businesses today face many threats; but if those coming from outside are their main source of concern with a priority focus on ransomware, they too often forget to consider internal …
LemFi, a cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home today formally launched its services in Kenya. The company promises to revolutionize the …
LG Electronics has finalized plans to convert all its business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. This is even as the company joined RE100 (Renewable Energy 100), a …
Over 350,000 children and adults across the Horn of Africa (Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya) are learning to read and write in Somali with a free language app, Daariz. …
I was among the “chosen few” who attended the launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip phone on the Kenyan market. The phone, which will be retailing at 129,999 shillings …
OLA Energy Kenya has launched the O’Lab Clinic, a pioneer mobile quality control equipment that modernizes vehicle testing by conducting rapid tests conveniently at a customer’s location and giving a …
Korea Trade Centre, Nairobi (KOTRA), the Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Kenyan Government through the Ministry of ICT and the digital economy have …
Branch International, the pioneer Neobank in Kenya, says it leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to minimize credit risk. Founder & CEO, of Branch International Matt Flannery, says the Neobank’s utilization …
Jambojet operated the most sustainable flight from Nairobi to Mombasa as part of SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC). The airline implemented a number of innovations in its operations, ranging from …
Samsung has launched the impressive 98-inch Neo QLED TV. This stunning display promises to transform the way consumers experience their favorite movies, sports events, and gaming sessions, bringing them closer …
Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzzword that’s been around for a couple of decades. Yet it can mean different things depending on the …
UBA Bank Kenya scooped two awards during this year’s Finnovex Awards. The Kenyan entrepreneurial lender scooped the Finnovator of the Year, as well as the award for Excellence in Product …
Microsoft has announced that it has expanded this ecosystem of Microsoft Copilots to include Copilot in Power BI and Copilot in Power Pages in preview, Copilot in Microsoft Fabric, available in preview soon, and Windows Copilot, …
Kenya’s regional low-coast airline, Jambojet, is set to join Skyteam member airlines and their partners in The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), with a short-haul return flight between Nairobi to Mombasa …
HMD Global has launched Nokia X30 5G, an eco-friendly smartphone. The new planet-friendly design has a 100 percent recycled aluminum frame and a 65 percent recycled plastic back. With zero …
Sophos has uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “FleeceGPT” Mobile …
The government will continue to expand the ICT space as it seeks to leverage technology as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and …
Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights how cybercriminals are using Operational Technology (OT) as gateways into an organization’s network. This comes at a time when IoT connections in the region …
Microsoft has moved Azure Active Directory Domain Services, a Microsoft Security product with yearly revenue of USD 40 million and 300,000 enterprise global customers, to the ADC in Nairobi. This …
There is no denying that Kenya is the regional ICT hub of the East African region, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of ICT and stakeholders such as the …
Over the past decade, the logistics and fulfillment industry in Kenya has faced numerous challenges, hindering the growth of businesses. Inadequate reliable infrastructure, limited storage facilities, and unreliable transport partners …
Emergen8 has launched its App on Google’s playstore. The App will also be available on Apple Store on the 21st of May 2023. Green mobility is really promising an even …
Navigating security is like trying to make your way through a high-stakes labyrinth. There are so many different, complicated passageways that make it hard to reach your destination. Zero Trust …
Sophos a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual State of Ransomware 2023 report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against …
LG Electronics 2023 OLED evo series TVs have been certified as environment friendly, receiving certifications for Reducing CO21 and Measured CO22 pointing to LG’s ongoing environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts for …
Ecobank Kenya, part of Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking Group, today announced the launch of the Fingo Africa app, which is set to revolutionize financial inclusion for young people …
Pin protecting your sim card means that if someone else were to try and use it on another device to make calls or texts, they’d need to enter a password. …
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate to provide digital skills …
An innovation by four university students that translates the local dialect into English or Kiswahili to make it easier for doctors to diagnose patients’ symptoms remotely has emerged as the …
Laundry is an essential chore that everyone has to do, but not everyone has access to a washer and dryer. That’s why Laundromats play a crucial role in our communities, …
Safaricom has extended its 5G network to 21 counties across Kenya. The total number of towns covered now stands at 28. There has been a slow uptake in the 5G …
In November 2022, Kenya experienced two partial and national blackouts across Nairobi, Mt. Kenya, and Coast regions. With a system average interruption duration of 10.63 hours, this inevitably affected business …
Sophos released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviors and attack techniques that adversaries used in 2022. The data, analyzed from more than …
Sophos announced that its industry-first vendor-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has grown its customer base by 33% in the first six months since introducing the service’s ability to …
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has emphasized the need to protect children in the wake of massive technological advancements leading to numerous threats online at the ongoing Kenya National …
Partners Against Piracy (PAP) Association of Kenya, a multi-stakeholder coalition of like-minded organizations within the creative industry keen to eliminate piracy, and the threat it poses to livelihoods, society, and …
LG Electronics is expanding the cloud gaming experience on its 2023 TVs by increasing its suite of cloud gaming services available to LG TV Users. Moving forward the TVs will …
Former Twitter CEO and Co-founder Jack Dorsey has launched Bluesky, a social media app to be accessible by Android users. Jack sold Twitter to Elon Musk. While still at the …
Looks like Naivas Supermarket, the largest retail chain in Kenya at the moment was backed and important data belonging to partners, invoices, agreements, and customer data were splashed online. The …
We know at one point in time technology will completely replace human beings. We may say, “No, it will just complement what humans do”, but we are just playing the …
AI is a transformational technology that is already bringing meaningful and positive change to people and societies around the world. Put simply, AI is an effort to build machines that …
LG Electronics East Africa has today reaffirmed its continued commitment to reimagining the future of the real estate sector in Kenya with innovative solutions that are helping to shape the …
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