December 12, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Pays Glowing Tribute to Nelly Cheboi Who Was Named CNN Hero of the Year
President William Ruto paid glowing tribute to Nelly Cheboi after she was named the CNN Hero of The Year for her work in creating computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren. Read more »
Kenya: Nelly Cheboi Named CNN Hero of the Year
Nelly Cheboi, who in 2019 quit a lucrative software engineering job in Chicago to create computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year. Read more »
Kenya: Google Doodle Celebrates Kenya Independence Day
Google has published a Jamhuri Day Doodle on its homepage to mark Kenya's 59 years of independence. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Kenya: Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey in Kenya, Invests U.S.$1 Million
Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey is in Kenya in a low-key visit. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Kenya: Microsoft Introduces Its Global Digital Skills Program in Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of its global skilling program in Kenya with the goal of increasing access to digital and foundational skills. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Kenya: Covid-19 Spurs Growth of E-Commerce in Kenya, Study Reveals
The Covid-19 pandemic has unlocked the growth of e-commerce opportunities, with millions of consumers preferring to shop online. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Kenya: Safaricom Unveils Cheaper Monthly Data, Airtime Plans
Safaricom has announced a revamp of its PostPay and All-in-One plans that will see customers enjoy lower prices on the consolidated Go Monthly proposition. Read more »
December 03, 2022
Kenya: iColo Banks on Increased Data Demand, Youth to Grow Kenya's Internet Connectivity
African technology infrastructure company, iColo is banking on increased internet usage and young population to boost Kenya's internet connectivity as more carriers set up in the… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Kenya: From Promise to Reality As President Ushers in Hustlers Fund, One of His Main Campaign Pillars
With just a few hours to the official launch of the much-talked about Hustlers Fund, Kenyans are about to witness the fulfilment of one of the major elections pledges made by… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Kenya: Nairobi County Assembly Pass Motion for Digitization of Nairobi Water Company Meters
Members of the Nairobi County Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a motion to have the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) digitize water meters, as part of measures to… Read more »
Kenya: ASUS to Open More Service Centers in Kenya
Laptop-maker ASUS will open additional service centers in Nairobi to meet risingaftersales services demand. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Kenya: Liquid Unveils Cyber Security Centre Targeting Kenyan Businesses
Liquid C2 has its first Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Kenya following increased demand from digital savvy businesses in the country. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Mulls Switch to USSD-Backed Biometric IDs to Weed Out Imposters
The Nairobi City County is set to launch a new biometric system for staff ID cards it a bid to weed out imposters blamed for increased cases of extortion. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Kenya: Govt to Install Cameras to Replace Roadblocks, CS Kindiki Says
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says the government will introduce cameras to reduce the number of traffic police officers who are accused of traffic snarl-up on the roads. Read more »
November 15, 2022
East Africa: Digital Trade Platform Launched to Support Small Business in East Africa
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an online platform designed to boost the competitive edge of small businesses in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Get Cheaper, Faster Internet Through ICANN New Investment
American non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has unveiled Africa's first Root… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: Safaricom to Introduce Mobile Numbers for Juniors
Safaricom will introduce mobile numbers for juniors, allowing them to save money on M-Pesa, text or make calls. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Generates Sh98.3 Million in First Month
Safaricom Ethiopia generated a Sh98.3 million in first month of operation, coming just one month after it officially launched its telecommunication services in the horn of African… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Says 90% of Govt Services to Move to Digital Platforms in a Year
President William Ruto on Thursday announced that his administration is working towards moving about 90 per cent of government services to digital platforms within a year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Manufacture Sh5,000 Smartphones, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya is set to manufacture the cheapest smartphone in Africa within a year, whose cost will be less than five thousand shillings. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan e-Commerce Platform Copia Opens New Facilities in Uganda, Kenya
Kenyan B2C e-commerce platform Copia has opened new facilities in Uganda and Kenya as part of its expansion plans. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: CS Owalo Launches Public Wifi at Nairobi City Market
The government plans to help micro and small business to digitize their operations, by giving them access to free internet and support to build essential skills for businesses on… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Founded Cellulant Gets Licence to Operate in Uganda
Kenyan-founded digital payments services provider Cellulant has been granted a licence by the National Bank of Uganda to offer online payment solutions. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Africa Data Centres to Add 1MW at Its Nairobi's Facility
Pan-African data center Africa Data Centres is adding 1 megawatts (MW) at its Nairobi's facility. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: Government to Revitalize Postal Corporation of Kenya, CS Owalo
The government is keen on revitalizing the Postal Corporation of Kenya to enable the agency perform its mandate effectively in the competitive market. Read more »