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Kenya’s CIST, 2 Ugandan secure seed funding at 2025 ASME innovation show
Jun 20, 2025 at 01:13 PM
Three ventures from Africa have secured seed grants and technical support after being selected for the 2025 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Innovation Showcase (ISH...
TikTok granted 90-day reprieve in US as Trump plans to sign new executive order
Jun 18, 2025 at 01:22 PM
TikTok will remain available in the United States for at least another 90 days following President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the sale or ban deadline....
Whatsapp unveils adverts as Meta seeks new revenue from 1.5 billion daily users
Jun 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
WhatsApp has begun introducing advertising to its platform, ending years of speculation about how Meta would monetise the world’s most popular messaging service without interferi...
How security agencies can easily monitor your mobile phone, social media data
Jun 14, 2025 at 01:45 PM
Members of Parliament recently ignited wide public outrage after it emerged they had allocated Sh150 million to the authorities to secretly spy on Kenyan social media users....
TikTok publishes guide to help users boost account security and privacy
Jun 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
TikTok has published a comprehensive safety and privacy guide aimed at helping users strengthen their account security, manage content preferences, and ensure digital wellbeing on ...
Kenya tops Africa in ICT regulation with 93 points, says UN telecom agency
Jun 10, 2025 at 07:23 PM
Kenya has been named the top-performing country in Africa in the regulation of information and communications technology (ICT), following a fresh global ranking by a United Nations...
TikTok rolls out 6 new features to help users personalise their For You feeds
Jun 04, 2025 at 06:27 PM
TikTok has announced a set of new features aimed at giving users more control over their For You feed....
Controversial bill proposes internet metering, user tracking and hefty fines
May 28, 2025 at 06:42 PM
A new Bill tabled in Parliament is pushing for the introduction of individualised internet meter numbers and consumption-based billing for every Kenyan internet user, a move that c...
Safaricom unveils Sh66 billion AI drive to transform East Africa's digital landscape
May 28, 2025 at 03:06 PM
Safaricom has unveiled a Sh66 billion initiative aimed at building artificial intelligence infrastructure across East Africa over the next three years, marking one of the region’...
WhatsApp Web set to unveil Chat Media Hub to help users find shared files faster
May 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
WhatsApp is set to introduce a dedicated media hub on its web version, aiming to spare users the hassle of sifting through long chat threads to retrieve shared content....
Kenya named first partner in Microsoft’s cybersecurity push across Global South
May 27, 2025 at 07:55 PM
Microsoft has kicked off a multi-trillion shilling cybersecurity campaign across the Global South, choosing Kenya as the starting point of its new initiative aimed at bolstering de...
Cyberattacks: Kenya ranks second in META as threats surge past 2.5 billion
May 26, 2025 at 03:24 PM
Kenya was identified as one of the most targeted countries by web-based threats in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region during the first quarter of 2025, according t...
Seven organizations challenge internet shutdowns in Kenya in landmark case
May 15, 2025 at 02:06 PM
The High Court in Nairobi has issued orders barring the government from interfering with internet access until a case filed by seven organisations locally is heard and determined....
Safaricom and iXAfrica launch Kenya’s inaugural AI-ready data centre in Nairobi
May 13, 2025 at 03:44 PM
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre to introduce the first artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre services in East Africa, targeting enterprise and cloud clie...
Google to roll out 'delete for everyone', other message upgrades for android
May 12, 2025 at 04:50 PM
Google is preparing to launch one of its most anticipated features yet for Android users—an option to retract messages from both sender and recipient conversations through a “D...
Kenya to tighten Cyber Crime Act as Govt warns of online misinformation threat
May 08, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The government is preparing to amend the Cyber Crime Act to counter the growing danger of online misinformation, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed on Tuesday, warning t...
FREDRIQUE ACHIENG: Democratising AI, tech key to enhacing smartphone access
May 07, 2025 at 03:42 PM
Recent trends in the smartphone manufacturing industry have made it possible for the average smartphone users to easily have access smartphones that have features and designs that ...
Why Google Play Store app count has dipped by 50 per cent in the past year
May 06, 2025 at 03:28 PM
Google Play Store has witnessed a 47 per cent reduction in its app count owing to the adoption of sterner policies that pay more attention to quality, security, and user trust....
Visa unveils AI agents for shopping
May 06, 2025 at 01:54 PM
Visa has launched its new AI-powered initiative, Visa Intelligent Commerce, which it says will reshape how consumers shop and pay by enabling AI agents to browse, select, purchase,...
Kenya among top 10 in African countries compliant to key human rights elements
May 06, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Kenya is among top 10 countries in Africa which have complied with key human rights elements, according to The 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa Report- Londa....
Zaumu: New platform gives content creators hope for fairer pay, brand access
Apr 25, 2025 at 03:37 PM
A new digital marketplace has been unveiled to reshape how Kenyan content creators interact with brands, offering them direct access to projects and guaranteed payments through a t...
Samsung unveils Gemini Live AI in April for real-time visual conversations
Apr 24, 2025 at 09:32 PM
Samsung has unveiled its latest innovation aimed at enhancing the mobile experience for Galaxy users: Gemini Live....
Aussie's Fulgo Mobile appoints Muthoni Wachira as its new Country Manager
Apr 09, 2025 at 02:32 PM
Muthoni Wachira, a Kenyan communication specialist, has been unveiled as the new Country Manager for Fulgo Mobile in an appointment that takes effect on April 7, 2025....
Social media platform X to tighten rules on parody accounts starting Thursday
Apr 08, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Social media platform X has announced a sweeping change to its impersonation policy, mandating that parody and fan accounts include clear labels such as "fake" or "parody" at the b...
Samsung unveils Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, A26 5G in Kenya with modern AI features
Apr 03, 2025 at 09:17 PM
Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced the new Galaxy A series smartphones – the Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G – to the Kenyan market....
OPPO A5 Pro debuts in Kenya with military-grade durability and AI smarts
Mar 29, 2025 at 01:00 AM
OPPO Kenya has rolled out the A5 Pro, a smartphone built for those who demand durability without compromising on cutting-edge technology....
Kenya unveils its five-year AI strategy, Sh152 billion 'powerhouse' funding plan
Mar 28, 2025 at 01:53 PM
Kenya has set its sights on becoming Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse with the unveiling of a five-year national AI strategy, which will require at least Sh152 bi...