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    May 22, 2026

    Safaricom’s My OneApp now works on Airtel data and Wi-Fi after latest updates

    Safaricom’s My OneApp rollout was, to put it mildly, a total mess. The merger of the M-PESA and MySafaricom apps…
    May 22, 2026

    Truecaller Launches Travel eSIM in 29 Countries as Ad Revenue Slides

    Truecaller launched travel eSIMs across 29 countries as ad revenue fell 44% last quarter. Here's what the move really means.
    May 22, 2026

    Samsung may give Galaxy S27 cheaper BOE display as iPhone 18 gets its best panels

    The Galaxy S26 series only recently started selling in Kenya, but because the smartphone rumor cycle has no respect for…
    May 21, 2026

    Nairobi forum lays out what Africa actually needs to own its AI future, not just consume it

    Nairobi forum hosted by AITHOS argued Africa must move from AI adoption to ownership, with ethics, infrastructure, and local data…
    May 21, 2026

    Apple Pay Lands in Mauritius via Visa and MCB. Kenya Still Not on the Map

    Apple Pay goes live in Mauritius through Visa and MCB. Kenya remains locked out despite far larger card volumes.
    May 21, 2026

    End-to-End Encryption Is Gone From Instagram DMs. Why Now, and What Kenyans Should Do

    Meta ended Instagram's end-to-end encrypted DMs on 8 May 2026. Here is why, what changed, and what Kenyans can actually…
    May 21, 2026

    Carl Pei’s Nothing Enters Kenya Officially with Mitsumi as Distributor

    Nothing has officially launched in Kenya with Mitsumi as its distributor, bringing phones, earbuds, headphones and CMF devices.
    May 21, 2026

    Apple Sports launches in Kenya as part of 170-country global push, but Apple One and TV+ still missing

    Apple Sports launches in Kenya as part of a 170-country expansion, while Apple One, Apple TV+ and Fitness+ remain unavailable.
    May 20, 2026

    KCB Group Q1 2026 Profit Climbs 15% to KES 24.4 Billion as Regional Push and Digital Lending Carry the Quarter

    KCB Group's Q1 2026 pre-tax profit hit KES 24.4 billion as mobile lending, regional subsidiaries, and improved asset quality drove…
    May 20, 2026

    The Productivity Playbook for Today’s Commercial Farming Businesses

    Running a commercial farm in 2026 is tougher than ever. Labour constraints, increased input costs, and slim margins are challenging…
      May 17, 2026

      Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Wants to Roll Back the EV Tax Break Parliament Passed Less Than a Year Ago

      The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.
      May 15, 2026

      Posta Kenya is Closing 125 Post Offices. Here’s Why It Can’t Recover.

      Posta Kenya is closing 125 of 625 post offices to save KES 1 billion, as couriers eat its courier business.
      May 7, 2026

      KRA Has Been Trying to Get Inside Your M-Pesa for a Decade. eTIMS Is How They Do It.

      KRA tried in 2016 and again in 2024 to legislate blanket access to your mobile money. It got blocked both…
      May 5, 2026

      Tax Cuts on Phones and Telecom Gear Could Connect Millions More Africans, Says GSMA Policy Chief

      GSMA Africa Policy Chair Daddy Mukadi calls for tax exemptions on smartphones and telecom equipment to boost digital inclusion.
      April 23, 2026

      DTB’s New Tap-to-Pay Wearables Quietly Solve Kenya’s Apple NFC Problem

      DTB launches NFC-enabled rings and wristbands in Kenya from KES 1,200. Tap-to-pay linked to your DTB debit card.
      April 22, 2026

      Apple’s Incoming CEO John Ternus Says the Company Is ‘About to Change the World’ Again

      From the first foldable iPhone to long-rumoured smart glasses, here is the speculation around Apple's first wave of products under…
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