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Kenya Once Again Tops DDoS Threat List in East Africa, According to NETSCOUT’s Report
Kenya has retained its position as the East African country most targeted by Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, according to NETSCOUT’s 1H 2025 Threat Intelligence Report. Ranked third across the continent after South Africa and Morocco, Kenya recorded over…
DP World Fulfills $250 000 Commitment with New Science Lab Handover to Strengthen Education in Somaliland
DP World Berbera has handed over a new science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland. Sheikh University of Science and Technology is…
BBC Appoints New Regional Director for Africa
Earlier this year, the BBC announced a restructure of its global operations with 6 regional directors leading 6 regions around the world—strengthening how the BBC operates outside of the UK. The BBC has appointed Juliet Njeri as Regional Director for…
NCBA Unveils an ‘Enhanced’ Banking Platform
NCBA unveils ConnectPlus, an enhanced transaction banking platform powered by Intellect’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud. The enhanced platform offers significantly faster transaction processing, enabling businesses to manage their operations efficiently and respond quickly to market demands. Security is paramount at…
Google Gives Kenyan University Students Free Access to Premium AI Subscriptions
Google announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+ in Kenya, Ghana,…
Mindware Strengthens East Africa Presence with Strategic Vendor Partnerships
Mindware has announced new strategic partnerships with global technology leaders Forcepoint, Citrix, Ubiquity, Everfox, and Eaton. These alliances expand Mindware’s East Africa footprint, enabling organizations to access cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, digital workspaces, networking, and power management. Since establishing operations…
Diamond Trust Bank Expands Nairobi Footprint
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has finally unveiled the opening of a new branch in Kilimani, Nairobi, growing its branch network to 90 branches in Kenya and 150 across East Africa. The new Kilimani branch, strategically located at 197 Lenana Place…
Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya Announce Seamless In-Branch Service Integration
Access Bank (Kenya) PLC (“Access Bank Kenya”) and National Bank of Kenya (“NBK”) have announced a strategic service integration that enables customers from either bank to access selected in-branch services across both institutions. As part of the ongoing integration process,…
Samsung Galaxy A07 Debuts in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. The Galaxy A07 comes in two storage variants: the 64 GB…
Samsung and Loop Partner to Make Device Security & Management Affordable for Kenyan Businesses
Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung’s Knox platform, a unified system for endpoint device security and management, essentially providing a single dashboard to protect and manage every company device. Knox guards against cyber threats and streamlines IT operations through a…
Global Insurtech Enters Kenyan Market Through LOOP Partnership
Global insurtech bolttech, announced its entry into the Kenyan market via its partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group. Through this partnership, bolttech and LOOP will launch a new product, LOOP FLEX, a transparent, convenient, and trustworthy Buy…
Tanzania’s Spectrum Auction aids digital infrastructure expansion
The auction process successfully assigned four spectrum blocks to three operators. Licences were issued on 15-year terms, and the payment schedule was distributed across five instalments over two years. While spectrum pricing remains challenging in many markets, Tanzania’s example demonstrates…
KCB Bank Unveils AI-Powered Mobile Banking App for Faster, Safer, and Smarter Banking
KCB Bank has unveiled a refreshed mobile banking app, delivering a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience for its customers. The upgraded platform offers an all-in-one, bespoke digital banking interface with groundbreaking self-onboarding capabilities, enabling customers to register and…
Airtel and Vodacom Sign Network Infrastructure Agreement to Drive Digital Inclusion
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The agreement marks a transformative milestone in…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Joins Efforts with Sun King to Roll Out Sustainable Solar Financing
In a bold step toward advancing sustainability in Kenya, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched a new Solar Finance Product tailored for salaried homeowners in peri-urban Nairobi. This initiative is part of DTB’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship through financing…
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ Program to Upskill Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five-week…
