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Facebook Parent Company Cuts 8,000 Jobs as AI Push Reshapes Workforce
Facebook parent company Meta has launched a major round of layoffs affecting nearly 10 percent of its global workforce as the pressure for tech companies to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) rises. The layoffs, which began this week, are expected to affect about 8,000 employees across multiple departments. According to reports, the cuts are being…
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Bright Students Win Big with AI Breakthroughs at NIRU Hackathon
The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned Caroline Gakii, Daniel Maitethia, and Ezekiel Otieno of Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of its 2025 National AI Hackathon.The trio clinched the top prize for their project, “A Low-Cost AI-Powered Digital Microscope for Accessible Cancer and Malaria Diagnosis in Kenya,” earning Sh2…
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KRA to Transition to Multi-Vendor, User-Owned Electronic Cargo Seals
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to transition to a multi-vendor, user-owned electronic cargo tracking seals model as part of efforts to enhance cargo monitoring, service delivery, and operational efficiency under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS). In a public notice dated January 30, 2026, KRA said the move marks the latest…
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Kabarak Named Best Institution for Technology and Research as VC Kiplangat Wins CEO of the Year
Kabarak University has been awarded as the best higher education institution of technology and research following its continued focus on innovation and market-driven teaching techniques by Africa Champions International Awards. Speaking during the award ceremony held at Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi, Kabarak University Vice Chancellor Prof Henry Kiplangat said the award came as a result…
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How AI Is Powering Kenya’s Real Estate Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept whispered in tech circles, it has become a driving force reshaping industries across the globe. In real estate, however, AI is doing more than improving efficiency, it is exposing how dependent the sector has long been on opacity, discretion, and uneven access to information. In Kenya,…
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Is AI Becoming the Next Internet? How AI Is Changing Search, Content and Online Business
In 2023 I was seated with the editor in the newsroom at People Daily Newspaper and we struck a conversation about a website that gives instant answers to questions. That website was ChatGPT. At the time I was just a reporter and the editor asked me to investigate this “mythical” technology called artificial intelligence and…
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Seven Women-Led Startups Get Sh9.1m from Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered has awarded Sh9.1 million in seed funding to seven women-led enterprises during the graduation of the eighth Women in Tech accelerator cohort run in partnership with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica. The programme aims to support women founders building technology-driven businesses with potential for scale. Participants receive training, advisory support and funding designed to strengthen…
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FSD Africa Unveils $30m Fund to Boost Africa Insurtech
FSD Africa has announced a new $25–30 million Inclusive Insurtech Investment Fund (3iF), unveiled during the BimaLab Africa Insurtech Summit held on 26–27 November in Nairobi. The pan-African venture capital fund will target early-stage insurtech startups advancing insurance access, affordability and innovation especially in climate resilience, health, and financial inclusion for underserved populations. The Fund…
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Kenya Power Launches Automated Meter Reading in Major Digital Shift
Kenya Power has started nationwide deployment of an automated meter-reading system, marking one of its most significant steps yet in digitising customer billing and reducing persistent complaints over inaccurate invoices. The technology, based on Optical Character Recognition (OCR), allows field teams to scan meter displays using handheld devices instead of typing readings manually. The utility…
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CA Denies Ordering Biometric Data Collection in New SIM Registration Rules
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has dismissed public concerns that new SIM card registration regulations require the collection of biometric data, insisting that no such directive has been issued to mobile operators. In a press statement, the regulator said recent commentary suggesting mandatory biometric capture was unfounded,adding that the revised rules published in May…
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CBK, CMA Announce Commencement of Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) have announced the official commencement of the Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Act, 2025. The Act gazetted on October 21, 2025 came into effect on November 4, 2025, and establishes a legislative and supervisory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers, including measures to…
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Kenyans May Give DNA, Biometrics for New SIM Cards
Kenyans registering new SIM cards may soon face unprecedented data collection requirements under the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) proposed 2025 regulations. The new rules would compel subscribers to provide highly sensitive personal information, including DNA, blood type, and detailed biometric markers. Mobile operators would also be required to maintain comprehensive subscriber databases and submit…
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AMWIK Sounds Alarm on Escalating Online Violence Targeting Journalists
Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has called for stronger Online protection for journalist stating the importance of digital safety and security as a crucial part of Journalistic work. Speaking on X during a meeting on online harassment in the media, AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori emphasized the need of digital safety acknowledging the…
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Safaricom Urges Innovators to Integrate Cybersecurity into New Solutions
Safaricom has called upon businesses and innovators to prioritize cybersecurity as they develop new digital solutions. Speaking during the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025, themed Powering Progress, Securing Growth, Nicholas Mulila, Chief Corporate Security Officer at Safaricom, said that the rise in cyberattacks in Kenya calls for urgent measures to contain the threat. Mulila noted that…
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Kenya’s Rising Cyber Threats: Why Securing the Digital Economy Is Now an Urgent Priority
Kenya’s digital economy is growing rapidly, but so are the threats that come with it. In recent years, the country has witnessed a surge in cyberattacks targeting both government institutions and private businesses. These incidents range from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to malware campaigns that disrupt essential systems and expose sensitive data. According…
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Cybersecurity Should Never Be an Afterthought for Kenya’s MSMEs
Kenya’s digital economy is growing fast. Every micro, small, and medium enterprise now relies on technology to operate, from mobile payments and online marketing to cloud-based services. Technology has opened new opportunities, but it has also created new dangers. Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat that only affects large corporations. Today, automated and AI-assisted…
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Vodacom Partners with Starlink to Expand Broadband Access Across Africa
Vodacom Group has announced a partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across Africa a move expected to transform connectivity for millions, particularly in underserved rural areas. The collaboration will see Vodacom integrate Starlink’s satellite backhaul into its mobile network, enabling faster expansion of broadband coverage while…
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Trading Made Easy: Safaricom Pilots Ziidi Trader App
Safaricom Plc is piloting a new mobile trading feature, Ziidi Trader, that integrates directly with the M-PESA platform to make stock trading simple and accessible for millions of Kenyans. The new feature aims to lower entry barriers for retail investors by allowing users to buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly…
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TikTok Removes Over Half a Million Videos in Kenya
TikTok has released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting the steps it is taking to maintain a safe online space for users. The report covers activities from April to June 2025 and outlines how the platform continues to remove content that breaks its rules. In Kenya, TikTok removed over…
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KCB Group has entered into an agreement with Pesapal
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has signed an agreement with pesapal limited liability company. With this agreement, KCB will be able to access digital payment infrastructure that serves many small businesses in Kenya, thereby receiving innovative payment solutions. With this investment , KCB is positioning itself to become a major digital financial service provider, as Pesapal…
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