Starlink has resumed accepting new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding areas, ending a seven-month suspension that began in November 2024 due to network congestion. The satellite internet provider had halted sign-ups in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a to expand capacity and address bandwidth limitations caused by surging demand. According […]
Kenyan lawmakers are calling for urgent regulation of Artificial Intelligence to prevent misuse, curb misinformation, and protect national security while still embracing innovation. Members of Parliament want the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to be regulated. The lawmakers expressed fear that the current lack of a proper regulatory framework in […]
In May, World Donkey Day came and went quietly in much of Kenya. But in a small corner of Kisumu County, western Kenya, 30 small-scale farmers in Agoro East chose to mark the day differently – by actually celebrating their donkeys. On top of resting all 86 animals they collectively […]
In December 2024, Farmers Trend, a leading voice in Kenyan agriculture, launched Virtual Agrovet, a groundbreaking multivendor e-commerce platform designed to bridge the gap between agro vendors and farmers across Kenya. With over 50 verified agro dealers already listed, Virtual Agrovet is poised to transform how farmers access essential agricultural […]
The national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Channel (KBC), has confirmed its X (formally Twitter) account has been hacked. The account has been paralysed for more than 17 hours. The account, which boasts of over 800,000 followers, suffered the hack late on Friday, January 31. Hackers changed the account from its normal […]
The Business Registration Services (BRS) has been hit by a major data breach, resulting in sensitive information about private companies being exposed to the public. The cyberattack, believed to have taken place on the night of January 31, has left the organisation scrambling to contain the situation. A source familiar […]
As businesses embrace technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in targeted business development and marketing. AI enhances personalised customer experiences by analysing behaviour and tailoring interactions, complementing traditional outreach methods such as cold calls and emails. It also identifies high-quality leads, prioritising them based on their likelihood […]
In a groundbreaking move, Kenya is preparing to legalize cryptocurrencies as part of a broader shift in its financial and regulatory landscape. The East African nation’s upcoming policy changes are expected to foster greater innovation and inclusivity in the digital finance space, positioning Kenya as a leader in the adoption […]
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Founded in 2023, DeepSeek has achieved its results with a fraction of the cash and computing power of […]
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, today outlined an ambitious roadmap for 2025 that places artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of the company’s vision. With groundbreaking initiatives in AI development, infrastructure expansion, and research innovation, Meta is positioning itself as a global leader in the AI space. This year promises […]
