November 22, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Government Launches Digital Reporting and Monitoring Tool 'Project Beta'
The government has introduced a digital reporting and monitoring tool called "Project BETA" designed to assess and track the implementation, progress, and performance of National… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Kenya: Govt Announces Reduction in Mobile Call Rates From March 2024
The Communications Authority of Kenya has announced a reduction in charges of mobile call rates from March next year. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Kenya: Computer Fraud Most Prevalent Cyber Threat in Kenya - Report
Computer fraud has emerged as the predominant Information Communication Technology (ICT) threat in Kenya, according to a recent report released by the National Crime Research… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Kenya: iZola Unveils Xaidi App, Kenya's 1st AI Powered Health Coach for Families With Special Needs
iZola has today launched Xaidi App, a new digital health helper that seeks to empower special needs children and their families by enabling them to navigate their day-to-day life… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Summit Held in Nairobi
@iLabAfrica-Strathmore University last week opened the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit in Nairobi. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: 14,000 Government Services on eCitizen - Wanjau
Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau says Kenyans can now access more than 14,000 government services on the eCitizen platform. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi County Recognized as the Best County in Public Digitization
Nairobi County was celebrated as the best county in Public Digitization at the 8th edition of the Africa Digital Economy Awards gala (ADEA) at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya: Korean Tech Firms Eye Kenya's Entry
Korean firms are eyeing Kenya's entry to provide smart technologies as the country steps up its smart city target. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt Lauds KRA for Embracing Tech in Tax Collections
President William Ruto lauded the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for embracing technology in tax collections yesterday. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Goes Live on Tiktok With Popular Tiktoker Nyako
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga on Thursday thrilled Kenyans on social media by going live on Tiktok alongside well-known German TikToker Nyako. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Kenya: Airtel Money Reduces Mobile to Bank Transfer Charges
Airtel Money has today cut its mobile money transaction charges from mobile to banks. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Extends 5G Network to 35 New Counties, Slashes Router Prices
Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Begins Pilot Phase of Maisha Namba Roll Out
The Government has kicked off the pilot phase of digital ID ecosystem and Maisha Namba roll out in the country ahead of the official unveiling. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Kenya: Production of Local Smart Devices to Drive Digital Growth
The Government will prioritise the production of affordable smart devices to boost digital access. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sets Up First Smartphone Assembling Plant in East Africa
Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's First Sh7,499 Smartphone Assembly Plant Opened in Machakos
Kenya's first smartphone assembly plant has been opened at Athi River in Machakos to produce affordable gadgets for Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenyans to Transact Using Fingerprints, Iris By December
President William Ruto has assured that Kenyans will be able to transact using fingerprints and iris by December when the Digital ID platform dubbed the Maisha Number becomes… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Kenya: Jasco Partners With Freshworks to Help Businesses Automate Work
Software solutions and telecommunications provider Jasco Communications has partnered with American IT firm Freshworks to roll out cloud-based solutions aimed at making work easier… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: Auditor General Touts Use of Artificial Intelligence in Fraud Detection
The Office of the Auditor General has recommended Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the professional field to help auditors to focus their attention on high risk areas, leading to… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Kenya: Omwoyo Inaugurates Working Group Tasked to Develop Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence
The Media Council of Kenya has inaugurated a Working Group tasked to develop guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media and data in newsrooms. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Hosts Cybersecurity Meeting With Govt, Private Sector
Safaricom has hosted an industry-wide cyber security summit with a call on businesses, governments, and individuals to invest in technologies that protect sensitive information and… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Acquires M-Pesa Holding From Vodafone
Safaricom has acquired M-Pesa holdings from Vodafone Group PLC, its parent company. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, China Sign Sh63 Billion Business Deals for ICT, Pharmaceutical, Engineering
Kenya and China have signed business deals worth Sh63 billion covering an array of sectors including ICT, pharmaceuticals as well as engineering. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Smartphones, Laptops to Be Auctioned At the Eldoret Airport Over Non-Payment of Taxes
Traders and individuals are set to lose their gadgets as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) seeks to sell them over tax non-compliances. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Unveils New Product Targeting Youth in Tech
Safaricom has introduced a new platform called 'Safaricom Hook' that seeks to empower Kenyan youth in technology. Read more »