| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.09.2024 | Kenya: At 40, APC's UPS Technology Is More Relevant Than Ever | This year, APC celebrates 40 years since introducing its first, milestone UPS in 1984. This original model, the 750, used a lead-acid battery to provide surge protection and backup power for PCs, LANs, and workstations. However, due to its ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Kenya's Digital Frontier: Balancing Innovation and Integrity | In the heart of East Africa, Kenya stands at a crossroads. The nation is embracing technology while grappling with its implications. Two recent developments highlight this tension: the government's crackdown on AI-driven disinformation and ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Mawingu's Internet Expansion in Kenya | In the vast landscape of Kenya, connectivity is a lifeline. Yet, many regions remain stranded in the digital dark. Mawingu, a rural internet service provider, is lighting the way. Recently, they expanded their affordable internet services t... |
| 16.09.2024 | Navigating the AI Frontier: Kenya's Dual Approach to Technology | Kenya stands at a crossroads. On one side, the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming investment strategies. On the other, the urgent need to regulate AI to prevent disinformation. This duality reflects the complexities of ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Kenya: Mawingu Expands Affordable Internet Services to Mandera | Nairobi — Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu has expanded its internet service to Mandera County, providing locals affordable broadband.
This now brings its total connected counties to 30, serving 19,500 home and business custome... |
| 12.09.2024 | Kenya: Govt Deploying Regulatory Regime to Stop Use of AI-Driven Disinformation Tools | Nairobi — President William Ruto says the government is deploying a regulatory regime to arrest the use of AI-driven disinformation tools that threaten democracy.
Speaking at the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government P... |
| 11.09.2024 | Kenya: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Optimized ETF Portfolio Management in Kenya | SEP 11 - Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have emerged as a popular investment vehicle globally, and Kenya is no exception. With a growing number of Kenyan investors turning to ETFs, the need for optimized portfolio management has become paramo... |
| 09.09.2024 | Kenya: NCBA Invests Sh644mn in Cyber Security Amid Spiraling Cases | Nairobi — NCBA Bank invested $5 million dollars (Sh644.5 million) in cyber security as cyber-attack threats over the last year.
The lender says the amount was primarily used in fortifying its fire walls amid spiraling cases of cyberthreat i... |
| 06.09.2024 | Kenya: ICT Authority, Kenic Work to Boost Uptake of Kenyan Internet Domain | Nairobi — The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) that aims to ensure the country's smooth transition to the digital era.
According to the ICT authority CEO, Stanley Kaman... |
| 05.09.2024 | Kenya: Unlocking Kenyan Fintech Potential - Trends Research Sponsors Africa Fintech Summit 2024 | Nairobi — Trends Research, a leading data technology company headquartered in the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, is excited to sponsor the Africa Fintech Summit 2024, taking place from September 4-6 at the J.W. Marriott in Nairobi.
The summit... |
| 05.09.2024 | Botswana: Smart Applications to Expand to Botswana | Nairobi — Biometric tech company Smart Applications International plans to expand into Botswana to capture a larger market share in the southern African country.
William Techera, the firm's marketing manager, stated that this expansion aims... |
| 29.08.2024 | Kenya: Why Kenya Needs More Cybersecurity Professionals Urgently | AUG 29 - According to a report released by Kenya's Communications Authority, cybersecurity incidents in the country have skyrocketed, reaching 830 million by 2023. Cybersecurity threats are growing not only in Kenya but all over the contine... |
| 28.08.2024 | Kenya: MTN's Bayobab Completes Mombasa-Malaba-Busia Fibre Network Installation | Nairobi — Bayobab Kenya, a subsidiary of Bayobab Group and the digital infrastructure arm of MTN Group, has announced the completion of a multi-million shilling fibre network project connecting Mombasa to Malaba and Busia.
The infrastructur... |
| 26.08.2024 | Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience | Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change.
Speaking during the Tokyo Investment Conference for African De... |
| 26.08.2024 | Kenyan Digital Borrowers Show Strong Confidence in Loan Repayment | Nairobi — Seven in 10 Kenyan (70 percent) digital credit borrowers will be able to repay their loans in time despite tough economic challenges, a new report shows.
The latest customer barometer survey by Tala, however, reveals that borrowin... |
| 22.08.2024 | Kenya: Elon Musk's Starlink Targets Kenyans With Rental Internet Kits | Nairobi — American satellite internet provider Starlink has launched a rental option, allowing Kenyans to acquire internet hardwares in installments.
The company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, said that customers can now access its intern... |
| 19.08.2024 | Shifting Sands: Kenya's ICT Landscape and the Price of Connectivity | In the heart of Kenya, change is a constant companion. The recent resignation of Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Barorot marks a significant shift in the political and technological landscape. He steps away from public service to embrace a role... |
| 19.08.2024 | Kenya: Uasin Gishu DG Barorot Quits to Take Up CEO Post At International ICT Firm | Nairobi — Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor has resigned from his role after serving two years under Governor Jonathan Bii.
In an official confirmation, Barorot said that he quit to take an international role in the Information and Communication ... |
| 19.08.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom Introduces Charges for Reverse Call Service On Third Attempt | Safaricom has announced a new change to its reverse call service, introducing a fee for customers who use the service more than twice in a single day.
The telco revised the terms and conditions for the popular service, which previously allo... |
| 15.08.2024 | Kenya: Kanja Promises Technology Integration Anti-Banditry Campaign | Nairobi — President William Ruto's nominee for Inspetor General of Police has promised to upscale the integration of technology in anti-banditry security operations in the North Rift region.
Douglas Kanja pitched deployment of tracking unit... |
| 14.08.2024 | Kenya: Philip Thigo Among Three Kenyans to Be Honoured By Mozilla | Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology in Kenya, is among the 25 honourees for The 2nd Annual Rise25 Awards, by Mozilla.
The award celebrates these individuals for leading the next wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - using philanthrop... |
| 14.08.2024 | Africa: A Tripartite Imperative to Fully Realize AI Benefits in Education | In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Africa stands at a crossroads. Emerging technologies like AI and machine learning are no longer futuristic concepts but present-day realities shaping our world. As we advanc... |
| 12.08.2024 | The Digital Wave: Ethiopia's Telecom Revolution and Financial Inclusion | Ethiopia stands at the crossroads of a digital revolution. The telecom sector is booming, and financial services are evolving. Safaricom Ethiopia is leading the charge, expanding its customer base rapidly. In just one quarter, the company a... |
| 12.08.2024 | Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Active Customers Hit 4.6mn in Q2 | Nairobi — Safaricom Ethiopia customer base grew by about 250,000 subscribers to 4.6 million in the quarter two (Q2) ending July as the telco rolls out an aggressive plan to grow user base.
Between January and March, the company subscribers ... |
| 12.08.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom 5G Network Sites Grow to 1,114 | Nairobi — Safaricom 5G network sites have reached 1,114 across the country as part of the telco's goal to offer Kenyans ultra-speed internet speeds.
The 5G connectivity is spread in 102 towns.
According to Safaricom, its 5G network now cove... |
| 12.08.2024 | Kenyans to Access Financial Services As New Fintech Solutions Unveiled | Nairobi — Experian MicroAnalytics, a mobile financial services company, has entered into a deal with Creditinfo Group, a firm that offers risk management solutions, to unveil new fintech solutions that will facilitate access to finance for ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Digital Dreams and Dilemmas: Kenya's Youth in the Age of ICT | In the heart of Kenya, a digital revolution is brewing. The government is laying down the infrastructure for a brighter future. But with great power comes great responsibility. The youth stand at a crossroads, faced with choices that could ... |
| 07.08.2024 | Kenya: Govt Defends ICT Infrastructure Expansion Efforts, Urges Against Abuse | Kisumu — The government is urging the youth to shun negative use of digital space and instead explore opportunities for economic gain.
Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs and the Arts, Ismail Maalim Tuesday said the gove... |
| 06.08.2024 | Kenya: Meta Rolls Out in-Stream Ads & Ads On Facebook Reels in Kenya | Meta has announced the launch of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels.
These features will enable creators to earn money by producing original videos and building ... |
| 06.08.2024 | Kenya: KQ, Safaricom Join Forces to Enhance Digital Solutions | National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and Safaricom have partnered to bolster innovation in digital solutions to boost operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer experience.
The partnership will focus on an array of areas, including ... |
| 05.08.2024 | Kenya: New AI Tools to Help Small Pharmacies Access Financial Services | Nairobi — Microsoft has teamed up with Kenyan start-ups Zendawa and Flapmax to deploy AI-powered solutions in the health sector.
The collaboration aims to significantly enhance the capabilities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ... |
| 26.07.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh26.04bn Final Dividend | Nairobi — Safaricom shareholders have approved a Sh0.65 dividend per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
This follows an interim dividend of Sh0.55 per share, totalling Sh22.04 billion, paid in M... |
| 19.07.2024 | Kenya: KQ Report It Outage, Flight Booking System Disrupted | Nairobi — Kenya Airways is among the global companies affected by the global IT outages that have hit airlines, media, and banks.
KQ, in a statement, admitted that the outage is part of a larger global system disruption, which has severely ... |
| 17.07.2024 | Kenya: In Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Ai Is Solving Human-Wildlife Conflict | Nairobi — Historically, it has been said that human, cattle, and wild animal integration can never be a peaceful effort and has been regarded as an extremely risky endeavor. However, the emergence of sophisticated technologies such as artif... |
| 12.07.2024 | Kenya: Airtel Eyes Mobile Money Expansion With New Outlet in Nairobi | Nairobi — Airtel has opened its 69th outlet in Nairobi's central business district to boost mobile money services.
The new franchise outlet, located on Gaborone Road, adjacent to Nairobi Textiles, brings the total number of Airtel outlets i... |
| 27.06.2024 | Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech | Nairobi — The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development in the country for the smooth integration of artifi... |
| 26.06.2024 | Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows | Nairobi — The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors.
Speaking during the Eas... |
| 25.06.2024 | Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December | Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new industry report.
The Communications Authority of Kenya's (CA) third... |
| 24.06.2024 | Kenya: Groups Warn Against Internt Shutdown Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests | Nairobi — A group of national and international organizations has warned the government against limiting access to social and mass media during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.
They have urged the government to uphold the freedoms guara... |
| 20.06.2024 | Kenya: Airtel Eyes 53 New Network Sites in Mandera | Nairobi — Airtel Kenya targets 53 new network sites by the end of the year in Mandera County, growing its presence in the North-Eastern Kenya.
So far, the telco has established nine sites in the devolved unit.
In total, it plans to put up 1... |
| 12.06.2024 | Kenya: Airtel to Rival Safaricom, Zuku With New Home Internet | Nairobi — Airtel Kenya is entering the Kenyan home internet market with the rollout of home broadband.
The Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans will also be available to businesses.
It enters a market that is dominated by Safaricom Home F... |
| 04.06.2024 | Kenya: 100 Kenyan Students to Undergo Cybersecurity Training | Nairobi — 100 Kenyan students will be trained on cybersecurity security skills in a deal between the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Cyber Shujaa.
The three-month programme will admit the first cohort of 70 undergraduate stude... |
| 28.05.2024 | Kenya: Ihub Announces 12 Edtech Start-Up for Upskilling | iHUB Kenya has announced 12 innovative EdTech start-ups joining the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
Launched in 2023, the EdTech Fellowship program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is an accelera... |
| 22.05.2024 | Kenyan Students Heads to China for Huawei ICT Competition Global Final | Nairobi — Eighteen Kenyan students have left the country to compete in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula flagged off the group alongside Dagoreti South Member of Parliam... |
| 20.05.2024 | Kenya: Bill to Introduce Mandatory Registration for All ICT Service Providers | Nairobi — Those working as information, communication, and technology (ICT) professionals will now be required to get a license to operate if the proposed ICT Authority Bill 2024 is enacted into law.
The legislative proposal by the Cabinet ... |
| 16.05.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom Restores Internet Services After Undersea Fibre Cut | Nairobi — Safaricom has restored its Internet services to full network capacity and stability following last Sunday's undersea fibre cable cut that affected and disrupted the services.
In a statement, the telco said that it resolved the pro... |
| 01.05.2024 | Kenya: Mtek, Britam in a Deal to Cover Phones Against Theft | Nairobi — mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country.
According to Mtek's CEO, Bente Krogmann, offering insurance reduces instances of d... |
| 24.04.2024 | Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs | Nairobi — M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and cut healthcare costs.
In a statement released yes... |
| 24.04.2024 | Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training | Nairobi — At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth.
The program is a joint agreement between the Kenya Technopolis Development Authority (... |
| 25.03.2024 | Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology | Nairobi — Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the efficiency of court processes in order to expand the fro... |
| 21.03.2024 | Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law | Nairobi — The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of compliance with Kenyan laws.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki Th... |
| 16.03.2024 | Kenya: Govt to Leverage On Kenya Power Lines for Last Mile Internet Connectivity - CS Owalo | Siaya — The government will use the existing Kenya Power infrastructure to take fiber optic cable to the rural areas, cabinet secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has said.
Owalo said that the govern... |
| 14.03.2024 | Kenya: Mobile Money Subscriptions Drop 3.1 Percent in Latest CA Data | Nairobi — The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has disclosed that there has been a 3.1 percent drop in mobile money subscriptions in the country.
According to the latest statistics, mobile money subscriptions dropped to stand at 38 m... |
| 28.02.2024 | Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Ambitious Plan On Kenya's Shift Towards a Skills-Based Economy | Nairobi — The government has reiterated plans to enhance its investment plans in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector further for accelerated national development.
As part of the plans, the government is pursuing strate... |
| 26.02.2024 | Kenya: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala Captivates Audience With Blend of Tradition and Technology | - As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a new lunar cycle. The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Jie, marks the end of Chi... |
| 22.02.2024 | Africa Digital Finance Summit to Convene in Johannesburg, Expanding Continental Collaboration | Nairobi — The 3rd annual Africa Digital Finance Summit is set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Scheduled for three days, from November 20th to the 22nd, 2024, the event will welcome both physical and virtual attendees. Notably, ... |
| 19.02.2024 | Kenya: Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers | Nairobi — The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has initiated the enforcement of a High Court order prohibiting all gaming operators from utilizing the speed dial feature on internet browsers, primarily provided by the Opera Mini B... |
| 03.02.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom Customers Won't Be Able to Send Money From M-Pesa to Unregistered Mobile Accounts From Monday | Nairobi — Safaricom says customers will not be able to send money from M-Pesa to unregistered mobile accounts from Monday.
In a statement, the mobile phone operator however stated that registered customers will be able to send and receive m... |
| 23.01.2024 | Kenya: Safaricom Restores Paybill Services After Temporary Disruption Affects Millions | Nairobi — Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, says it has successfully resolved a technical issue that had disrupted its PayBill service, affecting millions of users.
The disruption resulted in intermittent service inter... |
| 09.01.2024 | Kenya: M-Pesa Down As Safaricom Attributes the Outage to Scheduled Maintenance | Nairobi — M-Pesa currently down as Safaricom attributes the outage to scheduled maintenance
M-Pesa is currently unavailable, as the telco attributes the outage to scheduled maintenance.
The service is unavailable on the M-Pesa app, USSD cod... |
| 09.01.2024 | Kenya: M-Pesa Services Back After Experiencing Downtime | Nairobi — Safaricom's M-MPesa, the mobile phone-based money transfer service application is after over two hours of delay.
The countrywide delay, which began on Tuesday around 11:00 am, was being experienced on the M-PESA app and on the Sim... |
| 09.01.2024 | Kenya: Fuel Stations, Online Food Delivery Platforms Hit By M-Pesa Outage | Nairobi — Several fuel stations and online food delivery platforms were affected by the M-Pesa outage today, which affected transactions.
At major gas stations, attendants were turning away customers due to the downtime.
"It is quite f... |
| 08.01.2024 | Kenya Teams Up With Swedish Firm to Pioneer High-Tech Farming in Africa | Nairobi — Kenya has been picked to lead the rollout of smart farming technology being championed by Spowdi, a Swedish green innovation organization.
Working with ChildFund International, Spowdi will use the project to promote sustainable sm... |
| 05.01.2024 | Kenyan Content Pulled Down By Google Grows Nearly 10 Times to 58 | Nairobi — Kenyan online contents removed by Google on its platform grew by nearly 10 times in the six months to June last year as the state sought to stop abuse of the internet.
The latest data from the tech giant shows that a total of 58 i... |
| 03.01.2024 | A new direct flight from Joburg to South America has opened up | Travellers will benefit from simplified logistics and reduced layover times. Image: Pixabay
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from South Africa to South Amer... |
| 27.12.2023 | Kenya: NTSA Directs Motorists to Validate e-Citizen Accounts | National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to validate their E-citizen accounts in the wake of the government migrating its services to a singular payment platform.
In a communique the authority has revealed that ... |
| 19.12.2023 | Kenya: Digital Content Creators to Be Linked With Direct Work Opportunities | Nairobi — Thousands of young digital content creators will be linked with direct job opportunities through the Twende Digital Project.
The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) will support the initiative, which is a collaboration betw... |
| 12.12.2023 | Kenya: Ruto Says META to Pay Content Creators After Year-Long Negotiations | Nairobi — President William Ruto has announced that Facebook and Instagram will be paying content creators using META platforms following the conclusion of negotiations led by the government.
Speaking on Tuesday during Jamhuri celebrations,... |
| 12.12.2023 | Kenya: President Ruto Visits Huawei-YouthConnekt Africa Job Fair at Largest Youth Event in Africa | Nairobi — President William Ruto opened the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2023 at KICC, starting with a visit to the job fair co-organized with Huawei and supported by the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) where 38 companies w... |
| 09.12.2023 | Kenya: Govt to Create 1,450 Digital Hubs in Every Ward, President Ruto Says | Nairobi — President William has announced that the government will create 1,450 digital hubs in every ward.
Addressing the Youth Conekt Africa summit, the president stated that he intends to sign a law that allows the creation of the hubs b... |
| 08.12.2023 | Kenya: Meta Introduces New Safety Tools for Kenyan Families | Nairobi — Meta yesterday unveiled a Family Centre with Supervision Tools and Education Hub in Kenya to support safer and more positive experiences for families.
The parental supervision tools in the family centre give access to expert-drive... |
| 06.12.2023 | Kenya: Google Celebrates Ahmed the Kenyan Elephant With a Doodle | Nairobi — Google has celebrated 'Ahmed', the elephant known for his big tusks.
Ahmed was born in 1919 in the forests of Mount Marsabit, Kenya, and rose to prominence in the 1960s when hikers in the North Kenya mountains dubbed him "The... |
| 06.12.2023 | Kenya: Govt Rules Out Tiktok Ban in Kenya After Stricter Rules Are Applied | Nairobi — Kenya has ruled out ban of social media giant TikTok in the country after stricter rules were applied.
According to Youth Affairs, Arts and Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, this followed a meeting between TikTok and Presid... |
| 06.12.2023 | Kenya: Tiktok Announces Sh229 Million Fund to Power SMEs in Kenya | Nairobi — TikTok has announced a Sh229 million fund to power Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.
The announcement came as the Creative Economy and Sports Week kicked off at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Keny... |
| 05.12.2023 | Kenya, India to Expand Partnership in Technology | Nairobi — Kenya and India are set to expand partnership in technology along other sectors, President William Ruto says.
President Ruto was accorded a ceremonial welcome while on a state visit to New Delhi, India from Dec 4- 6.
The visit is ... |
| 05.12.2023 | Kenya: Mwale Announces Plans for 3 Additional Smart Cities in Africa | Nairobi — Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is finalizing the shipment of new construction equipment for new smart cities in Congo, Botswana and Sierra Leone that will begin in January 2024.
The construction will follow MMTC's inaugu... |
| 29.11.2023 | Kenya: Bitok Denies Alleged Plan for Chip Implants in Meeting With Catholic Bishops | Nairobi — The government has linked the allegations that new-borns will be implanted with electronic chips in digital ID rollout to business rivalry among international technology firms.
Immigration and Citizen Services PS Prof Julius Bitok... |
| 27.11.2023 | Kenya: Digify Africa, Meta in Drive to Boost Digital Literacy Among the Youth | Nairobi — Digify Africa has collaborated with Meta to roll out an online training programme aimed at boosting digital literacy levels among the youth in Kenya.
The firm hopes to achieve this through its digital marketing skills course, Digi... |
| 27.11.2023 | Kenya: Electrical and Electronics Sector Standard Compliance Critical for Global Trade | Nairobi — Stakeholders in the electricals, electronics, and related technologies field have been urged to embrace the use of established International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards to gain a competitive edge in the global mark... |
| 22.11.2023 | Kenya: Govt to Adopt a Cloud-First Strategy as ICT Authority, Microsoft Ink Deal | Nairobi — The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft anchored on enhancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda.
Under the MOU, Microsoft will assist the Government with adopting a Cloud-First strategy, trans... |
| 22.11.2023 | Kenyan Government Launches Digital Reporting and Monitoring Tool 'Project Beta' | Nairobi — The government has introduced a digital reporting and monitoring tool called "Project BETA" designed to assess and track the implementation, progress, and performance of National Government Development Projects, Priority... |
| 18.11.2023 | Kenya: Govt Announces Reduction in Mobile Call Rates From March 2024 | Nairobi — The Communications Authority of Kenya has announced a reduction in charges of mobile call rates from March next year.
In a statement, the authority urged telco providers to review the current Sh0.58 per minute down rate to Sh0.41 ... |
| 17.11.2023 | Kenya: Computer Fraud Most Prevalent Cyber Threat in Kenya - Report | Nairobi — Computer fraud has emerged as the predominant Information Communication Technology (ICT) threat in Kenya, according to a recent report released by the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC).
The preliminary findings indicate that c... |
| 16.11.2023 | Kenya: iZola Unveils Xaidi App, Kenya's 1st AI Powered Health Coach for Families With Special Needs | Nairobi — iZola has today launched Xaidi App, a new digital health helper that seeks to empower special needs children and their families by enabling them to navigate their day-to-day life challenges and opportunities in their healthcare jo... |
| 15.11.2023 | Kenya: 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Summit Held in Nairobi | Nairobi — @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University last week opened the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit in Nairobi.
The event was attended by @iLabAfrica Director Joseph Sevilla, African Continental Free Trade Ar... |
| 14.11.2023 | Kenya: 14,000 Government Services on eCitizen - Wanjau | Nairobi — Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau says Kenyans can now access more than 14,000 government services on the eCitizen platform.
She made the announcement during a meeting with Principal Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, and ... |
| 13.11.2023 | Kenya: Nairobi County Recognized as the Best County in Public Digitization | Nairobi — Nairobi County was celebrated as the best county in Public Digitization at the 8th edition of the Africa Digital Economy Awards gala (ADEA) at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi.
The theme this year is, "Celebrating Digital ... |
| 10.11.2023 | Why Kenya’s stock market is this world’s worst performer this year | Kenya’s stock market is struggling to impress investors and has recorded a deeply bearish run this year.
According to Bloomberg’s tracking of 92 global benchmarks, Kenya’s stock market is the world’s worst performer. Nairobi’s all-share ind... |
| 09.11.2023 | Kenya: Korean Tech Firms Eye Kenya's Entry | Nairobi — Korean firms are eyeing Kenya's entry to provide smart technologies as the country steps up its smart city target.
Speaking during the unveiling of the Korean Pavilion at the 2023 BIG 5 Construction Roadshow in Kenya, Korea Trade ... |
| 04.11.2023 | Kenya: Govt Lauds KRA for Embracing Tech in Tax Collections | Nairobi — President William Ruto lauded the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for embracing technology in tax collections yesterday.
Reforms have improved the effectiveness and convenience of the tax system, the Head of State said.
He also reit... |
| 03.11.2023 | Kenya: Odinga Goes Live on Tiktok With Popular Tiktoker Nyako | Nairobi — Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga on Thursday thrilled Kenyans on social media by going live on Tiktok alongside well-known German TikToker Nyako.
In a clip on his X account, Raila noted that the content in the Tiktok ... |
| 02.11.2023 | Kenya: Airtel Money Reduces Mobile to Bank Transfer Charges | Nairobi — Airtel Money has today cut its mobile money transaction charges from mobile to banks.
The changes will apply to Paybill, bulk payments, and wallet-to-bank charges.
For instance, a customer transferring between Sh70,001 and Sh150,0... |
| 01.11.2023 | Kenya: Govt Begins Pilot Phase of Maisha Namba Roll Out | Nairobi — The Government has kicked off the pilot phase of digital ID ecosystem and Maisha Namba roll out in the country ahead of the official unveiling.
Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said Wednesday that ... |
| 01.11.2023 | Kenya: Safaricom Extends 5G Network to 35 New Counties, Slashes Router Prices | Nairobi — Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers.
Some of the devolved units are Bomet, Busia, Isiolo, Kitui, Mandera, Migori, and Tharaka-Nithi.
Others are ... |
| 30.10.2023 | Kenya's First Sh7,499 Smartphone Assembly Plant Opened in Machakos | Nairobi — Kenya's first smartphone assembly plant has been opened at Athi River in Machakos to produce affordable gadgets for Kenyans.
The phones will be manufactured at East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK), a joint venture of ... |
| 30.10.2023 | Kenya: Production of Local Smart Devices to Drive Digital Growth | Nairobi — The Government will prioritise the production of affordable smart devices to boost digital access.
President William Ruto said the move will expose Kenyans to broader and better opportunities.
He noted that going digital on a larg... |
| 30.10.2023 | Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenyans to Transact Using Fingerprints, Iris By Dec | Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured that Kenyans will be able to transact using fingerprints and iris by December when the Digital ID platform dubbed the Maisha Number becomes operational.
The President promised that the Digital ID... |
| 30.10.2023 | Kenya Sets Up First Smartphone Assembling Plant in East Africa | Nairobi — Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River.
The device assembly factory was set-up as a joint ventu... |
| 29.10.2023 | Kenya: Jasco Partners With Freshworks to Help Businesses Automate Work | Nairobi — Software solutions and telecommunications provider Jasco Communications has partnered with American IT firm Freshworks to roll out cloud-based solutions aimed at making work easier for organisations.
The solutions include a unifie... |
| 25.10.2023 | Kenya: Auditor General Touts Use of Artificial Intelligence in Fraud Detection | Kisumu — The Office of the Auditor General has recommended Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the professional field to help auditors to focus their attention on high risk areas, leading to more effective fraud detection.
Deputy Auditor Genera... |
