In an increasingly digital world, technological advances have a direct impact on the way companies do business. The technological boom is changing so fast that businesses have to keep on …
Leading insurance broker, Zamara Group, has announced plans to invest KSh 100 million to upgrade its digital capabilities and customer service. The company said the program includes upgrades in its …
When it comes to producing some of the best budget phones on the market, HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones takes the lead. This has been clear with their current …
Strathmore University, through its Energy Research Centre, and Adrian Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing capacity building in the areas of Solar …
E-commerce has been around for years and has grown in no time, especially during the pandemic. Businesses have quickly moved to online channels, accelerating the digitization timetable. With eCommerce (online …
The Nyegenyege festival in Uganda just came to an end. The iconic festival had been suspended by the Ugandan parliament. over “massive immorality by the youth”. But Kenyans protested louder …
As the world continues to change at an accelerated pace, the impact that technology can have on economies, communities, and livelihoods has never been more apparent. In a brand-new series, …
As the hybrid working world expands beyond the office boundaries and embraces digital it has increased the number of entry points for cybercriminals to expose data. To combat these threats, …
LG has positioned itself as a pacesetter for other electronic companies by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in new generation electronics, for a more personal and interactive experience when using home …
The ongoing global green initiative is giving rise to sustainable developments in Kenya and developers are playing their part by delivering green buildings, structures that are efficiently designed to reduce …
In recent years, many countries across the world have witnessed reduced crop yields occasioned by the prevailing effects of climate change. High temperatures and depressed rains are no longer a …
Narok Town’s first sewerage system has been internationally recognized for its positive effects on reducing incidences of waterborne diseases. Narok’s modern sanitary sewer network and treatment plant which was commissioned …
The financial sector has in the last decade undergone a full-scale digital transformation that has changed how users send and receive money. Sending money across borders is today as simple …
As of April 2022, there were 1.68 million active Instagram users in Kenya. However, the number might be higher than that since most Kenyan youngsters often access the platform at …
Kenya Is home to the highest number of tech startups within the East African region. It also hosts a good number of impactful tech companies on the continent. In 2020 …
LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its color to match their current moods. …
HMD Global has announced the new Nokia G11 Plus. Further building on the G-series success, it comes with the signature build quality and updates ensuring longevity, Android 12 benefits straight …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Women in Tech®, today announce a flagship global partnership to provide blockchain educational courses …
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific …
Huawei Digital Power, the group’s renewable energy arm, will address the local market’s energy needs from an ecosystem perspective by building and installing holistic solutions covering generation, transmission, distribution, usage, …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly …
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cybersecurity. While this issue has been in …
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (hereinafter “KenGen”), a leading electric power generating company in Kenya, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), a leading supplier of integrated …
It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud innovation revolution happening. That is a fundamentally flawed outlook. As …
LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences while offering excellent visual performance, speed, and features …
LG Electronics has rolled out its environment-conscious bottom freezer refrigerator that offers a 10 percent reduction in annual energy consumption helping consumers to shrink their household energy footprint and save …
Today, millions of Kenyans are connected to the internet. The communications authority of Kenya sector statistics reports ending March 2022 shows that current internet subscriptions stand at 46.5 million. With …
Kenya is one of the countries in the world where citizens express themselves freely on the internet without fear of being intimidated. But with the freedom of the internet (protected …
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest Side-by-Side and Top Freezers refrigerators with new design innovations and upgraded features for 2022. Delivering sophisticated style and improved user convenience, the sleek, one …
Technology has been a key enabler in the growth of businesses in the country. Its contribution particularly to online businesses has been notable. Online business is now a booming frontier …
General elections in Kenya are now just a stone’s throw away, and the campaigns are entering the homestretch. Actors in the political space are doing all they can to attract …
By Parag Mendiratta Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are a crucial piece of technology wherever critical or sensitive equipment requires constant and clean power, from medical facilities and data centers to …
Kenya is now a few days away from the general elections. This election has been described by experts as a “high stake” election since it involves a change of regime. …
A student’s innovation featuring a website that encourages the public to plant trees has been named the winner of this year’s Game of Learners competition, which has been hosted by …
LG’s 2-Year warranty for all products is a clear sign of the confidence the company has in the quality of the products they produce and sell to their customers.
By Brenda Too The digital ecosystem in Africa’s Silicon Savannah has very high prospects. As it stands, there are close to 400 fintech startups in the country. In 2020, for …
Twitter and Amref Health Africa, have announced their continued collaboration to provide skills and capacity-building training in best practices for health reporting. This comes on the heels of the ongoing …
Asking why you need Chapa Pay for your business is like asking why you need to take your business online. Honestly, if your business is not both offline and online …
With the ever-changing daily trends, technology continues to bring a wide range of solutions in all life aspects. One of the greatest inventions ever invented in the laundry world is …
It is estimated that by 2025, a third of the world will be covered by 5G networks. GSMA Roadmaps for 5G spectrum report projects that these networks will benefit some …
HMD Global has announced three new Nokia feature phones to offer an alternative for people seeking to escape technology fatigue and ‘always on culture. As a leader in the $1 …
Women in Kenya have an opportunity to venture in and dominated the fast-growing digital world. According to Mrs. Esther Koimett, The Principal Secretary In the state department of Broadcasting and …
Four out of every five Kenyan CEOs plan to establish data hubs in their organizations within the next one year to automate decision-making. A survey involving more than 50 CEOs …
LG Electronics East Africa has today handed over 21 products worth Ksh. 4 million to social impact institutions in Laikipia County set to benefit thousands of residents in the Olmoran and …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces a new addition to the premium and ultra-affordable C-series family – Nokia C21 Plus. At just (insert local price), the new …
Kenya has witnessed an increase in cyberattacks than ever before. A day does not pass without someone’s phone being hacked, data stolen, and cash stolen from both their bank accounts …
The world is in the throes of a climate crisis fueled by soaring global temperatures. Volatile weather, environmental damage, and food and water scarcity, are among climate-related disasters pushing millions …
Mozilla, in partnership with Aga Khan University, has unveiled a brand new, user-friendly, and interactive App – Pocket. Built on the Android and iOS platforms, the app allows users to …
With people around the world increasingly working from home, there has been a growing demand for devices that are secure and can be used for businesses. With the rise in …
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are urging electrical sector players to use battery energy storage systems as one of the approaches to assure Kenya’s electricity supply stability. Tapping into intermittent sources …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has attained a very impressive Platinum EcoVadis 2022 Sustainability Rating. The company is in the top 1% of businesses and 98 percentile of …
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mr. Mutahi Kagwe, while addressing the nation, ordered the return of mandatory wearing of facemasks for all Kenyans in public places due to the rise …
Kenyan insurtech and digital insurance platform mTek has secured an additional investment commitment from African-focused fintech platform, Finclusion Group, to date totaling $3 million (KSh 340 million) – through both …
Data protection is a set of strategies and processes used to secure the privacy, availability, and integrity of data. It prevents information of an organization or individuals from fraudulent activities …
In July 2018, Kenya formed a multi-Agency team to combat illicit trade estimated to be at KES 826 billion at the time, a 12% increase from the previous year, and …
The construction of Kenya’s largest contact center that will employ thousands of young people has officially kicked off at Tatu City. The 4000-seat facility will open its doors at the …
Huawei’s total number of 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) has made the company maintain the patenting pole position globally, according to Clarivate, a leading global IP consultancy, and analytics firm. …
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. …
The expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women further behind, according to a new analysis published today by …
Enterprise security that doesn’t properly consider the end-user is doomed to failure. With more devices in the hands of employees than ever before organizations risk exposing themselves to cyber threats …
The way we do business has evolved. It is no longer “business as usual” but “business unusual”. Technology has disrupted virtually everything. It is like a train that is already …
Environmentalists and scientists around the world have been demonstrating. Their cry has been loud enough but it appears few are willing to listen. They have been calling on the people …
Anyone with a business can set up their own e-commerce platform. In fact, any business that is not online today has no business being in business. At this age, virtually …
The government’s plan to construct an additional 10,000 classrooms to accommodate the expected surge in student numbers once learners transition from primary to junior secondary schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Obinna Ukwuani is the chief digital officer at the Bank of Kigali (BoK). The man has all it takes to be called a tech wizard with the skills that make …
Most businesses worldwide have adopted the use of online platforms to sell their products and services. The most common platforms used are websites and social media tools such as Twitter, …
Canon Central & North Africa will be participating in Gulf Print & Pack (GPP) 2022 and showcasing its entire range of state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions while highlighting the latest …
Kenswitch Kenya Limited and Absa Bank Kenya Plc have formed a partnership that will allow the bank’s customers to access over 2200 ATMs on the Kenswitch network, thereby increasing access …
The AndroidTM13 developer preview program is live on the Nokia X20, enabling application developers to sample the next chapter in Android TM innovation according to HMD Global. The AndroidTM13 developer preview …
Absa Bank Kenya has received the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) global Certification for integrating green building technologies in accordance with global standards. The …
If you haven’t experienced the magic of the Nokia T20, then you are missing out. Big time. I must say that Nokia T20 is one of its kind as it …
There has been a discussion about Generation Z. Some people have been furious and angry alleging that Generation Z, also known as Gen Z are stubborn and lazy and that …
In a world where cybercrime is real and the need to protect personal data is a necessity, smartphone manufacturers such as HMD Global, are coming up with devices that acknowledge …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the newest member and hero of the C-series family – the Nokia C21. Whilst maintaining the excellent build quality, signature security …
In the new global economy, where technology is front and center, obtaining a future-ready skillset is a necessity for both personal and professional growth and opportunities. Power Learn Project, a …
Despite the success stories of the implementation of the first phase, and now the second phase of the Universal Service Fund (USF), the Communications Authority has not had it easy. …
The Communications Authority of Kenya has connected 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot County, as it seeks to avail communications services to 101 areas across the country …
The Communication Authority of Kenya has launched the second phase of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in West Pokot. The Authority uses USF to enhance access to communications services in …
The digital transformation of business and society has found fertile ground with early promise for the super-app model, specifically in the Middle East and Africa, even as mobile digital platforms …
MediaPal, a leading ad-tech company, has been named among the 2022 Top Multi-channel Marketing Solutions Providers by US magazine Martech Outlook. The award recognizes the ten best companies at the …
A strong collaborative framework and adhering to global quality standards is the future way of managing Kenya’s cyber-criminal threats. This is the position taken by technology leaders and regulators meeting …
By Tullah Stephen The global fintech market is valued at close to USD 7300 billion and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 26.87%, a 2021 report by …
A survey by the Kenya Bankers Association released in February 2022 indicated that “six out of every 10 bank customers (58.4 percent) preferred Mobile Banking, with another two out of …
Dijitali partnered with Global Management Challenge through research to understand the Gen Z behaviors peri-urban and rural. GMC gives Kenyan students the opportunity to experience a global business environment and …
Nairobi is the city on the sun and this has manifested with the recent heatwaves that have seen millions of Nairobians scamper for any shade available. The rays from the …
In what might be the greatest evolution in the history of Twitter, Twitter has announced that it is “working on an edit button.” Twitter users have been calling on the …
MultiChoice Africa Holdings has donated television studio equipment worth over 36.8 million to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation to boost its television upgrade project. The donation further cements the two institutions’ pioneering, …
MICROSOFT has announced the establishment of a research institute in Nairobi, its first in the continent, which will be housed at the newly opened African Development Centre (ADC) offices in …
“Free speech is essential to functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle,” asked Elon Musk
The government of Kenya, led by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs is poised to ramp up the level of technical skill capacity among its ICT workforce across …
Nobody loves the noise. When shopping for an air conditioner, look for one that operates silently. One that will not inconvenience you with unnecessary noise.
The Daikin’s world-class products are now available in East Africa, giving residents an opportunity to experience convenience, home life, and immerse themselves in the coolness than has been associated with …
Kenya has the opportunity to become a continental leader in FinTech and dramatically boost financial inclusion by enhancing the existing ecosystem, according to new research from TheCityUK and the Nairobi …
By Sa Nyoung Kim The disruptive impact of the pandemic will be felt for years to come but with normalcy gradually resuming, it is time to reflect on how home …
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has debuted in Paris Fashion Week. Creating a special custom First-ever Smartphone Chest Strap Bag with a Light Shift design. Which is inspired by …
Major tech giants have pulled out of Russia, officially suspending or limiting their services as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. The companies are pulling out in adherence to …
Going by the exhibitions made at the CES 2022 early in January, this year we have the biggest TV and the brightest ones – thanks to the basic display technology …
Children are vulnerable when it comes to the internet. Some have been exposed to unwarranted materials such as pornography catfished, kidnapped, bullied, and even raped.
A woman in the United States has been cured of HIV/AIDs. She has become the first woman in the world to be cured and the third person in the world. …
What would you imagine your username and password are worth to a hacker? According to Microsoft’s latest threat and data research, the average price for 1,000 stolen username password pairs …
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