By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at Salesforce The pace of change in the workplace is faster than ever, reshaping the skills required to thrive. This shift demands a new approach to learning – one that moves beyond passive online course completion to agile, integrated experiences that empower individuals […]
By Rakesh Kashyap Kenya’s middle class is facing one of the toughest financial squeezes in recent memory. Rising taxes, spiraling living costs, and mandatory deductions are shrinking disposable income at alarming rates. By the time statutory deductions like NSSF, NHIF, and AHL are factored in—before even considering PAYE—salaried Kenyans are […]
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone built to deliver bigger energy, bigger visuals, and bigger sound at an unbeatable price. With its massive 7000mAh battery, expansive 6.9” immersive display, and 200% volume boost, the Redmi 15 is designed for nonstop performance and entertainment. GIANT Power […]
A new wave of Kenyan fintech startups is democratizing access to global markets, making it simpler and more affordable for local investors to own a piece of US-listed companies. The trend has been taking root in Kenya with a latest entrant in the local market being cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, joining […]
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other enterprises to onboard new customers faster, reducing identity fraud and […]
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are the latest in the company’s line of flagship noise-cancelling headphones, taking over from the well-loved XM5s. Launched in mid-2025 at about US$449 / £399 / €449, they sit firmly in the premium bracket of wireless ANC headsets. Design & Comfort At first glance, the XM6 look […]
M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the decade. The company’s 2025 Impact Report reveals that 9 out of 10 active customers […]
At IFA 2025, TECNO made waves by unveiling two headline products: the TECNO Slim smartphone series, and the TECNO MEGABOOK S14 laptop. Both are part of TECNO’s push to merge cutting-edge design with AI-driven/user-centric features. TECNO Slim Series What is it? “Slim” is TECNO’s ultra-thin smartphone line. The series includes […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has established a Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC) to strengthen defenses against growing cyber threats targeting the financial sector. The centre, housed under CBK’s Cyber Fusion Unit, will provide critical services including cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, and cyber investigations. It […]
Airtel Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert service has detected more than 205 million spam SMS messages across Africa in the last six months, with Kenya recording the highest spam volume at 68 million flagged messages. The Spam Alert Service, available to all subscribers at no cost, identifies and prefixes […]
