Online Safety in Kenya Moves to the Forefront of Public Concern Online safety in Kenya is no longer a niche topic for tech experts. Conversations about suspicious links, deepfake videos, and scam messages now happen in matatus, school WhatsApp groups, and office chats. Increasingly, these interactio...

Kenya AI Adoption Surges as Ambition Meets Reality Kenyan businesses are racing to embrace artificial intelligence, but widespread adoption remains a work in progress. While nearly 70% of firms say they plan to fully integrate AI by 2026, only about a quarter have successfully done so. Executives re...

Safaricom T4D: How Innovation Drives Social Change When people ask how technology can genuinely transform communities, Safaricom’s Technology for Development (T4D) unit provides a real-world answer. This specialized team blends innovation, data, and social purpose to tackle Kenya’s pressing challeng...

Starlink Rivals Team Up to Fight Internet Blackouts in Africa Rising internet blackouts across Africa have sparked concern for both citizens and businesses. Now, Spacecoin, the world’s first decentralized satellite internet network, has joined forces with the Midnight Foundation to build solutions d...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Series: Revolutionizing Education in Kenya Kenya’s classrooms are entering a new era. As the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) expands, schools are seeking digital tools that combine power, portability, and innovation. Samsung Electronics is stepping up with the Galaxy Tab A11...

Mobile Banking Dominates African Financial Services Mobile banking has stopped being a trend and has firmly established itself as the primary way Africans interact with financial services. A recent report from Backbase, in collaboration with African Banker Magazine, reveals that mobile devices now a...

Digital Trade in East Africa Poised for Breakthrough in 2026 East Africa has long been seen as a region brimming with digital potential, yet much of that promise has remained untapped. In 2026, the region faces a pivotal moment: digital trade could finally scale across borders—or stall, leaving year...

Digital-First African Fintech: Serigne Dioum’s Vision for the Future Over the past 15 years, mobile financial services have reshaped the African financial landscape. Millions of users have accessed banking for the first time through their mobile phones, thanks to platforms like MTN MoMo. But as smar...

Tala Expands Reach: Tackling Credit Access for 3 Billion Adults More than three billion adults worldwide still lack access to formal credit, creating a massive gap in global financial inclusion. Digital lender Tala is stepping up to address this challenge, combining technology and trust to bring ban...

Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Series Debuts in Kenya Xiaomi has set a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones with the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series in Kenya. The new lineup introduces “REDMI Titan Durability,” combining ruggedized hardware with advanced imaging and artificial intelligence features. Des...

Showmax Faces Uncertain Future Amid Canal Plus Strategy Shift Canal Plus is scaling back its commitment to Showmax, signaling a strategic rethink rather than a complete shutdown. Investors and viewers alike are asking: why is Showmax still operating but with reduced focus? Maxime Saada, Canal Plus C...

Nintendo N64 Controller Now Works Wirelessly on Analogue 3D Retro gaming just got easier. Analogue has released a new software update for the Analogue 3D that allows Nintendo’s wireless N64 controller to work seamlessly. This upgrade combines the nostalgia of classic N64 gaming with the convenience ...