July 31, 2023
Kenya: CS Owalo Says Digital Identity Uptake Will Not Be Mandatory
The government now says it will not compel Kenyans to register for the proposed digital identity system Read more »
Kenya: Almost Half of All Government Services Fully Digitized
About a half or 50 percent of Government services have been fully digitized, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology said. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Reviews Upward Call, SMS, Mpesa Services on Finance Act Suspension Lifting
Safaricom will be reviewing new prices for calls, SMS, data, fibre, and MPesa after the Court of Appeal on Friday lifted a suspension on the Finance Act of 2023 that was placed by… Read more »
Kenya: No Data Lost in e-Citizen Cyber Attack - Owalo
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has assured that no government data was lost in the attempted hacking of the eCitizen portal. Read more »
Kenya: Mpesa Rates Increased As Calls, Data Slashed On Finance Act Effects
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 - You will now pay more to transact on MPESA as mobile telco Safaricom moves to implement the Finance Act. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Kenya: Sudanese Hackers Breach e-Citizen Portal Without Compromising Data - Owalo
The government's e-citizen platform reportedly suffered a cyberattack, disrupting its operations. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Announces Outages on M-Pesa, Safaricom Apps
Safaricom has announced that M-Pesa services on its apps are currently unavailable. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Introduces Visa-on-Arrival After e-Citizen Platform Breach
Kenya on Thursday made the decision to grant visas to foreign travelers upon their arrival, in response to a hacking attempt on the country's e-Citizen portal. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Restores e-Citizen Portal After Cybersecurity Breach
The government has successfully restored the e-Citizen platform following a cyberattack that disrupted its operations. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Extend Internet Connectivity to Insecurity Prone Areas
The National government has said it will extend fiber internet connectivity to reach all insecurity prone areas in the North Rift region. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: Google Includes Swahili in Its AI-Driven Chatbot Bard
Google has included Swahili on its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) service Bard, becoming the first language on the continent to be embedded in the solution. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom's Workforce Increases By 675 After Ethiopia's Entry
The number of Safaricom staff increased by 675 in the full year ending March this year, a new report shows, coming on the back of Ethiopia's entry. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: Mawingu Starts Expansion to 25 Counties After Getting Funding
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu is expanding its internet coverage to an additional 25 counties as it seeks to provide affordable internet to more Kenyans. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out First 5G Network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya yesterday rolled out its first 5G network, which the company says is anchored towards seamless connectivity. Read more »
July 05, 2023
West Africa: Google's First West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan Exits
Google's pioneering West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan has announced her departure from the company after 12 years of service at the helm. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Told to Be Ready for Cheap Smartphones
The government has reiterated its commitment to roll out cheap smartphones in the market. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: FaidiHR Unveils Casualpay Platform to Facilitate Casual Workers Payments in Kenya
Over the past few decades, ghost workers have proven a thorn in both private and public institutions, costing firms and government bodies billions, as they lack proper management… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Makueni Begins Digitizing Indigenous Kamba Knowledge on Climate Change
Makueni County has announced plans to digitize indigenous Kamba knowledge on climate change as part of efforts to enhance locally-led response and resilience building. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Digital Revolution On the Roll - Over 5,000 Government Services Now Available Online
Kenya's vision of going fully digital in the delivery of government services is rapidly gathering pace with more than 5,000 services now available online. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Online Government Services
Kenyans can now access over 5,000 Government services online. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Businesses Experience 82% Increase in Cyber-Attacks
Cyber-attacks on Kenyan businesses increased by 82 percent last year, latest report shows, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in firms. Read more »
Kenya: Global Tech Firm Digital Jewels Makes Foray Into Kenyan Data Protection Market
The evolving data protection environment in Kenya is attracting foreign technology firms, with the latest entrant Digital Jewels establishing its presence in the local market. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Kenya: Broadcasting PS Urges Creative Stakeholders to Leverage Tech for Job Creation
Broadcasting and Telecommunication Principal Secretary (PS) Edward Kisiang'ani has urged players in the creative industry to take advantage of technology to create more jobs. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Kenya: Cyber Attacks in Kenya Drop By 25% to Hit 187,8 Million in Three Months
Cyber attacks on Kenyan firms dropped by 25 percent to 187.8 million in three months to March this year compared to the preceding quarter of last year, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Convicted Sexual Offenders Electronic Register
Chief Justice Martha Koome today launched a Convicted Sexual Offenders Electronic Register in fulfilment of the Sexual Offences Act of 2006 at Kibera Law Courts. Read more »