Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. The commitment was affirmed during a one-day…
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 options, 64 GB and…
In Kenya, tech platforms have quietly transformed the way Kenyans shop, snack, celebrate, and even solve last-minute emergencies. What was once just an app for lunch has become a gateway to an entire universe of possibilities. Leading this charge is…
Over the past two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has captured global attention, including here in Kenya, thanks to its ability to draft content, summarize reports, and offer conversational assistance. These tools provide meaningful value, especially for teams looking to boost…
Standard Bank (Trading as Stanbic in Kenya) has partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications, Kenya’s telecommunications provider, to provide funding of USD138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) as part of an investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, STEP. The bank acted as…
HealthX, Kenya’s digital health services provider, announced the launch of HealthX Boda, a first-of-its-kind mobile solution designed to give the country’s commercial motorbike riders (boda boda riders) affordable, round-the-clock access to healthcare and essential accident protection. Boda boda riders are…
In a move to bridge the digital skills gap, Zoho has expanded its Young Creators Program (YCP) across East Africa, empowering students and professionals with hands-on digital skills in low-code application development. Through workshops conducted across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Madagascar,…
A major milestone in global connectivity just quietly happened, and its impact on Africa’s digital future is massive. Meta, in partnership with Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC (telecommunications companies), announced the completion and activation…
Generative AI powers apps and tools that boost productivity and knowledge in most places across the world. But these systems don’t work equally well for all communities, especially those underrepresented online, where most AI training data originates. As a result,…
The outlook shared during the NCBA Economic Forum held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, which brought together policymakers, economists, and industry leaders, discussed how Kenya can strengthen its resilience in a shifting global environment. NCBA Group has projected that Kenya’s…