Uber has today reinforced its commitment to rider and driver safety by highlighting the integration of the company’s industry-leading safety features into its two-wheeled ride-hailing service, Uber Boda. This initiative underscores Uber Boda’s position as the smart, safe, and reliable choice for urban mobility, bringing peace of mind to commuters. […]
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today launched a new Sophos Partner Program, unlocking multiple opportunities for partners to accelerate growth, deliver industry-leading cybersecurity solutions and stand out in an increasingly competitive market. The new program brings together Sophos’ and Secureworks’ global partners into one […]
MultiChoice in Kenya has today unveiled its latest customer-focused initiative dubbed Tumefungulia Value na GOtv. Kicking off on August 1, 2025, customers on the newly revamped GOtv Value bouquet will access over 40 channels at a lower price of KES 599, down from KES 699, giving viewers with more options at a more affordable […]
Yahoo has announced it will discontinue its free email services, requiring all users to subscribe to a paid plan to continue accessing their inboxes—a significant shift for one of the internet’s oldest and once most popular email platforms.
Users of PesaLink, a popular real-time money transfer service in Kenya, will now pay slightly more to send money following the introduction of a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on transaction fees. Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the company that operates PesaLink, has implemented the new tax on fees for […]
The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades initiative and Visa announce a regional capacity building programme to support women and youth-led businesses in Kenya and South Africa, expanding their partnership into sub-Saharan Africa. Building on collaborations in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions, the programme will enhance the digital, financial and entrepreneurial […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited bids for the development of a new Retail Bond System designed to make it easier for ordinary Kenyans to invest in government securities using their mobile phones and online platforms. In a notice, CBK said the system will allow members of the […]
The global smartphone war is taking a new turn as top manufacturers pivot from camera megapixels and AI integrations to an intense competition over who can produce the slimmest, sleekest phone on the market. In recent months, major players including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Tecno, Infinix and Motorola have doubled […]
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million (Sh4.77 billion) in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI research, support African languages, improve food […]
Infinix has unveiled its latest HOT 60 PRO+ Series lineup that redefines slim smartphone design, including the HOT 60 Pro+, HOT 60 Pro, and HOT 60i. Leading the series, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ comes with a groundbreaking 5.95mm ultra-slim body, setting a new global benchmark as the world’s slimmest […]
