Kenya
Everything touching on Kenya will be on this TAG. Including government, private sector, and much more.
- Interesting Reads
The cheapest ed-tech in Kenya right now is just turning on your TV subtitles
Akili TV and Switch On use engaging subtitles on popular 5 PM cartoons to secretly teach Kenyan children to read.
- Interesting Reads
6 radio roles AI has replaced or made easier in Kenya
Every year on World Radio Day, brands suddenly remember radio exists. Even the Kenyan government joined in the fun with…
- Interesting Reads
Safaricom shares 5 ways to stay safe online in the AI era
As the world marked Safer Internet Day on February 10, the conversation has shifted from basic password hygiene to a…
- Business
Kenya Pipeline Company IPO Extended Amid Dismal Demand and SMS Spam
Kenya's failing Pipeline IPO faces a massive retail boycott, forcing the state to use unprecedented SMS spam to drive subscriptions.
- News
A new forensic report reveals how Israeli tech is fueling DCI’s crackdown on political dissent
A new forensic investigation by Canada-based research group Citizen Lab has placed Kenya’s security agencies at the center of an…
- Business
The KPC IPO SMS spam reeks of government desperation
Something unusual is happening on Kenyan phones. Over the past few days, I’ve received multiple SMS alerts urging me to…
- News
CA wants to build its own ID-to-SIM card checker to rival *106#: Here’s why that’s actually a big deal
If you’ve ever had that paranoid thought, “Is someone running a scam using a SIM card registered in my name?”…
- News
Skoot, Sun Mobility and Car & General Launch ‘Smart’ Electric Tuk-Tuk in Kenya
Skoot, Sun Mobility and Car & General launch the e3W electric tuk-tuk in Nairobi, featuring battery swapping and lower costs
- Business
BiasharaLink Launch: Kenya Digitizes Intra-African Trade with New Platforms
Kenya launches BiasharaLink and Deal House, digital platforms transforming African embassies into transaction hubs to accelerate real AfCFTA trade execution.
- News
Kenyan Starlink users now required to complete fresh ID verification or risk losing service
Kenyan Starlink users are now required to complete fresh identity verification or risk losing service, following updated regulatory requirements from…
- How To/ Explained
How to make your M-Shwari loan disappear: The facts you need to know
If you’ve been on Kenyan social media long enough, you’ve probably heard at least one “hack” for clearing an M-Shwari…
- News
No Audit Trails, Expired Licences, and ‘God Mode’: How the Government’s HR System Collapsed
Kenya’s payroll system failed due to 720 "superusers" altering 4.7 million records without audit trails, amidst expired software licences.
- News
Safaricom M-PESA users hit with ‘ghost’ update loop as Ziidi Trader launches
Safaricom is currently rolling out a major expansion to its financial ecosystem with the launch of Ziidi Trader. But for…
- News
Six Kenyan Creatives Bound for Cannes as Digital and Design Sectors Take Centre Stage
Six Kenyan creatives secured Cannes Lions slots in France after winning KBL and Safaricom’s Digital, Film, and Design national competition.
- News
Redmi Note 14 Pro allegedly catches fire while charging in Kenya
A reported incident involving a Redmi Note 14 Pro user in Ngong, Kenya, has drawn attention after claims that the…
