July 26
Kenya: Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh26.04bn Final Dividend
Safaricom shareholders have approved a Sh0.65 dividend per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. Read more »
July 19
Kenya: KQ Report It Outage, Flight Booking System Disrupted
Kenya Airways is among the global companies affected by the global IT outages that have hit airlines, media, and banks. Read more »
July 17
Kenya: In Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Ai Is Solving Human-Wildlife Conflict
Historically, it has been said that human, cattle, and wild animal integration can never be a peaceful effort and has been regarded as an extremely risky endeavor. However, the… Read more »
July 12
Kenya: Airtel Eyes Mobile Money Expansion With New Outlet in Nairobi
Airtel has opened its 69th outlet in Nairobi's central business district to boost mobile money services. Read more »
June 27
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial… Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December
Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new… Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Groups Warn Against Internt Shutdown Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
A group of national and international organizations has warned the government against limiting access to social and mass media during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
June 20
Kenya: Airtel Eyes 53 New Network Sites in Mandera
Airtel Kenya targets 53 new network sites by the end of the year in Mandera County, growing its presence in the North-Eastern Kenya. Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Airtel to Rival Safaricom, Zuku With New Home Internet
Airtel Kenya is entering the Kenyan home internet market with the rollout of home broadband. Read more »
June 04
Kenya: 100 Kenyan Students to Undergo Cybersecurity Training
100 Kenyan students will be trained on cybersecurity security skills in a deal between the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Cyber Shujaa. Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Ihub Announces 12 Edtech Start-Up for Upskilling
iHUB Kenya has announced 12 innovative EdTech start-ups joining the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Read more »
May 22
Kenya: Kenyan Students Heads to China for Huawei ICT Competition Global Final
Eighteen Kenyan students have left the country to compete in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Bill to Introduce Mandatory Registration for All ICT Service Providers
Those working as information, communication, and technology (ICT) professionals will now be required to get a license to operate if the proposed ICT Authority Bill 2024 is enacted… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Safaricom Restores Internet Services After Undersea Fibre Cut
Safaricom has restored its Internet services to full network capacity and stability following last Sunday's undersea fibre cable cut that affected and disrupted the services. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Mtek, Britam in a Deal to Cover Phones Against Theft
mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. Read more »
April 24
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the… Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law
The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of… Read more »
March 16
Kenya: Govt to Leverage On Kenya Power Lines for Last Mile Internet Connectivity - CS Owalo
The government will use the existing Kenya Power infrastructure to take fiber optic cable to the rural areas, cabinet secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital… Read more »
March 14
Kenya: Mobile Money Subscriptions Drop 3.1 Percent in Latest CA Data
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has disclosed that there has been a 3.1 percent drop in mobile money subscriptions in the country. Read more »
February 28
Kenya: Ruto Unveils Ambitious Plan On Kenya's Shift Towards a Skills-Based Economy
The government has reiterated plans to enhance its investment plans in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector further for accelerated national development. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala Captivates Audience With Blend of Tradition and Technology
- As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a new lunar cycle. The Chinese Lantern… Read more »