Absa Bank Kenya Chief People Officer Mumbi Kahindo poses with Veronicah Anzimbu, Faith Chemutai, Mawia Katiwa and Dorcas Kalaka after their solution dubbed “Jasho”, a fintech and AI powered solution that seeks to expand financial inclusion to gig economy workers including people living with disabilities won best overall in Kenya during the Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode…
Innovation ushers in a new era of mobile entertainment and digital creativity Nairobi, October 8, 2025 – Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launched VybCall, Kenya’s first-ever Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, marking a groundbreaking step in the evolution of mobile entertainment. The new feature, modelled on the iconic Skiza service introduced nearly two…
Cape Town, South Africa – Xbox Game Camp is set to return to Africa for its third consecutive year, continuing its mission to nurture and empower game developers across the continent. The announcement was made today via Xbox Wire, underscoring Microsoft’s commitment to accelerating growth in Africa’s gaming industry. The 2025 edition, held in partnership…
Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Huawei Cloud has reinforced its commitment to Kenya’s digital transformation with the hosting of the inaugural Huawei Cloud TechWave Kenya Day in Nairobi. The event, themed “Innovate Now, Ignite the Future”, brought together over 120 senior leaders from government, finance, media, e-commerce, and ICT sectors. Opening the forum, Frank…
Graduates of the 2025 Virtual Production Bootcamp pose for a group photo with leaders and partners during the graduation ceremony held at Genesis Design Factory in Westlands, Nairobi.Graduates of the 2025 Virtual Production Bootcamp pose for a group photo with leaders and partners during the graduation ceremony held at Genesis Design Factory in Westlands, Nairobi….
By Wendy Sheilla Absa Bank Kenya has marked a major milestone by celebrating 20 years of Dariba, its Sharia’h-compliant banking service, at an event that also witnessed the launch of the Association for Sharia’h Compliant Services Providers, a body expected to strengthen the growth of Islamic finance in the country. Chief guest Nasra Nanda, Chief…
Nairobi, Kenya, August 20, 2025 – Huawei Kenya, has collaborated with key partners including Hiperdist, KCB Foundation, and Digion/Smatrace Solutions Ltd., to showcase and unveil how digital innovation can transform education, hosting a hands-on Smart Classroom Workshop for representatives from 20 Muslim schools across the country. During the workshop,Huawei introduced educators to the Huawei Smart…
Kenya’s impressive strides as a regional ICT powerhouse are being undermined by escalating threats to digital rights, according to a new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). The State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024 paints a picture of a nation that has achieved unprecedented connectivity, a booming digital economy, and a thriving…
By Sharon Atieno The news industry is no stranger to disruption. From the printing press to the internet, journalism has always adapted, albeit sometimes reluctantly, to technological change. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the gates, promising to reshape the way news is gathered, produced and consumed. For some, this feels like the beginning of…
In a groundbreaking step towards green innovation, SGA Security Kenya has partnered with Electric Transits Africa (ETA) to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) into its security alarm response fleet, becoming the first security firm in the country to make such a move. The initiative aligns with SGA’s long-term sustainability strategy, combining operational efficiency with environmental stewardship….
