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Airtel Africa’s mega 44MW data centre set to power cloud, AI wave in East Africa
Sep 09, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Airtel Africa has kicked off the construction of what is touted to become East Africa’s largest data centre at Tatu City....
Safaricom opens new chapter with first gaming conference in Nairobi
Sep 05, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Safaricom has stepped into unfamiliar but fast-growing territory by convening its first-ever Gaming Conference at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi on Friday....
Oxford hosts Africa VC programme with spotlight on Sh342.7 billion tech deals
Sep 02, 2025 at 06:19 PM
Africa’s growing appetite for technology investment is under the spotlight at Oxford University this week, where more than 40 venture capital fund managers have gathered for the ...
Meta invests in Safaricom’s Sh379.9 billion cable to link Kenya and Oman
Sep 01, 2025 at 01:33 PM
A Sh379.9 billion fibre-optic cable backed by Meta and fronted by Safaricom is set to reshape Kenya’s internet backbone, creating a direct link between Mombasa and Oman by 2026....
All Samsung 2025 TVs and smart monitors to feature Microsoft Copilot AI
Aug 29, 2025 at 01:19 PM
Samsung Electronics has confirmed that Microsoft’s Copilot will be built into its 2025 televisions and Smart Monitors....
Kenya hit by 2.5 billion cyber-attacks in early 2025 as shortage of experts widens
Aug 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Findings from the Cyber Shujaa Industry Report 2025 show that while demand for cybersecurity professionals stands at about 45,000, universities produce only around 1,500 graduates ...
TikTok launches artist insights platform in Kenya to boost music careers
Aug 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
TikTok has brought its global initiative, TikTok for Artists, to Kenya, extending fresh opportunities for musicians and their teams to measure and grow their presence on the platfo...
Kenya to benefit from Sh2.3 billion EU broadband mapping project
Aug 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Kenya will share in Sh2.3 billion (€15 million) from the European Union for a new broadband mapping project covering 11 African countries....
Kenya unveils draft rules compelling telcos and ISPs to share infrastructure
Aug 25, 2025 at 01:56 PM
Kenya’s telecommunications industry is staring at sweeping changes as the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy proposes fresh rules compelling operators to share infrastructur...
Google launches AI-powered search mode in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
Aug 21, 2025 at 05:52 PM
Google has introduced a new feature known as AI Mode in Search, opening access on Thursday to users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa....
Why WhatsApp has permanently deleted over 6.8 million accounts
Aug 06, 2025 at 10:56 AM
WhatsApp has permanently removed more than 6.8 million accounts suspected of links to global “pig butchering” scam networks, in what parent company Meta describes as a pre-empt...
450,000 Kenyan videos deleted, 43,000 accounts banned by TikTok in Q1 2025
Aug 05, 2025 at 06:18 PM
TikTok disclosed the figures in its 2025 Q1 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, attributing the move to its continued push to keep its digital environment “safe and trustwor...
OPPO Reno14 Series with enhanced Gemini AI launches in Kenya at Sh59,999
Aug 05, 2025 at 01:41 PM
OPPO Kenya has rolled out the Reno14 Series nationwide, introducing the smartphones at a starting price of Sh59,999 and embedding an enhanced version of Google’s Gemini AI across...
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Mombasa to host Africa’s first AI-only summit with over 1,500 global delegates
Jul 29, 2025 at 01:46 PM
Mombasa is set to become the continent’s new nerve centre for Artificial Intelligence as Kenya prepares to host Africa’s first dedicated AI conference, drawing over 1,500 techn...
568 youth from 12 African countries begin tech skills showdown in Nairobi
Jul 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Over 560 young innovators from across Africa began their month-long journey in Nairobi on Monday as the 10th edition of the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) officially got under way, of...
Kenya's Roy Kanyi among select invitees as Google commits Sh4.9 billion to build Africa's AI future
Jul 25, 2025 at 02:44 PM
When Google opened the doors to its new AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana, the tech world took notice—but for Kenyan tech advocate Roy Kanyi, it was a front-row seat to history...
Microsoft issues critical SharePoint server alert as zero-day attacks spread globally
Jul 21, 2025 at 03:34 PM
A critical flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited by attackers, putting tens of thousands of government and corporate servers at risk of infiltration through spoo...
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What This Is Digital’s new AI Literacy Program means for Kenya’s tech future
Jul 21, 2025 at 02:31 PM
As conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) gain momentum internationally, one organization in Kenya is stepping up to ensure the country is not left behind in tech growth...
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How The Tech Challenge is empowering next generation of innovators in Kenya
Jun 28, 2025 at 04:45 PM
Thousands of young Kenyan students are preparing to do something big solve real-world problems through creativity, teamwork, and engineering design....
Sony debuts ULT audio series in Kenya with bass-heavy lineup from Sh55,000
Jun 26, 2025 at 05:06 PM
Sony has officially debuted its new ULT Power Sound series in Kenya, unveiling a fresh range of audio products engineered to deliver what the company calls an "unparalleled bass ex...
ISPs, estate developers face Sh 10 million fines for denial of internet market access
Jun 24, 2025 at 02:28 PM
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a stern directive to property developers, estate managers, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), demanding an immediate end to ...
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 ...
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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...
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