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    September 7, 2026

    Bolt marks 10 years in Kenya as KSh19 billion investment reshapes its mobility ambitions

    Ten years after entering Kenya, Bolt has grown from a ride-hailing newcomer into a significant part of the country’s digital…
    September 7, 2026

    Safaricom Ethiopia crosses 15m subscribers at five-year mark

    Safaricom Ethiopia has surpassed 15 million 90-day active subscribers, marking five years since the Ethiopian government awarded it a full-service…

    STARTUPS

      September 7, 2026

      Kenya’s startup ecosystem remains one of Africa’s strongest, but Mombasa’s rise highlights the gap beyond Nairobi

      Mombasa has climbed 22 places in the global startup rankings, offering a rare bright spot for Kenya’s startup ecosystem at…
      August 28, 2026

      OPay weighs NGX listing as its $4 billion IPO plans draw closer

      OPay’s planned IPO could be heading in a more complicated direction than a straightforward US listing. The Nigerian fintech, which…
      August 27, 2026

      Ventures Platform closes $84m Pan-African Fund II

      Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, Ventures Platform, has closed its second institutional fund at $84 million (Sh1.3 billion), beating its original…
      August 26, 2026

      Moniepoint shuts down MonieWorld after 14 months of UK remittances to focus on Africa

      Moniepoint is shutting down its UK-focused remittance service, MonieWorld, just 14 months after entering the UK-Africa money transfer market, as…
      August 25, 2026

      TechMoran launches StartupEast Conference & Awards

      TechMoran, a pioneer African technology and startup media company, has launched the StartupEast Conference & Awards, a new platform designed…
      August 17, 2026

      New platform maps Kenya’s startup, investment and policy ecosystem

      An independent digital intelligence platform has launched to give a single, continuously updated view of Kenya’s innovation ecosystem, bringing together…
      August 13, 2026

      Kenya’s crypto rules put homegrown startups under pressure

      Kenya’s new crypto rules are creating a difficult calculation for local startups: raise substantial capital before the November 4 compliance…
      August 6, 2026

      Cloud9’s Chpter acquisition reveals a bigger plan for business banking in Africa

      Cloud9’s acquisition of Chpter gives a clearer view of how the Kenyan fintech wants to compete: by placing banking and…
      August 4, 2026

      SA fintech TurnStay processes $60.5m in travel payments in six months

      TurnStay, a South African fintech that helps African travel businesses collect payments from international guests, has processed more than R1…
      August 3, 2026

      Kenyan Web3 startups raise Sh4.4bn since 2021, report shows

      Hashed Emergent, the venture capital firm accelerating web3 adoption in Africa and other emerging markets, has released the inaugural edition…

      THE TECHTRENDS PODCAST

        July 23, 2026

        Payments Certainty, Not Technology, Africa’s Biggest Fintech Gap – Verto Exec

        Africa’s payments infrastructure is largely in place, but businesses still lack certainty over cost, speed and settlement, according to Mark…
        June 30, 2026

        The TechTrends Podcast | Profitability Becomes the New Currency for African Startups, Says Google’s Alex Okosi

        African startups are increasingly being judged on profitability rather than user growth, as the continent’s funding landscape matures beyond its…
        June 3, 2026

        The TechTrends Podcast | Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Evolution or Safe Upgrade?

        Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series launched globally in February, going on sale on March 11  and the questions around it have…
        February 4, 2026

        The TechTrends Podcast | When a Nation Talks: The Safaricom Sale Question

        From M-Pesa to mobile data, Safaricom powers how millions of Kenyans live, work, and connect. So when news emerges about…
        January 26, 2026

        The TechTrends Podcast x Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments

        Africa’s fintech story is often told through flashy consumer apps, billion-dollar valuations, and rapid user growth. But beneath all of…
        August 28, 2025

        Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety: Tools, Technology, and Driver-Protection Measures

        In the latest episode of the Tech Trends Podcast, now available everywhere you get your podcasts, Hazel from Bolt joined…

        INTERVIEWS

          June 30, 2026

          ESET’s Allan Juma On The Rising Wave of Cryptocurrency Scams and Cyber Frauds

          Cryptocurrency has been pitched as Africa’s path to financial inclusion, but for a growing number of users, it’s become the…
          May 25, 2026

          ASUS Bets on Offline AI and Long-Term Partnerships as it Deepens Kenya Push

          ASUS is expanding its commercial footprint in Kenya with a strategy built around offline artificial intelligence, SME-targeted products, and partnerships…
          March 13, 2026

          How LG Is Turning AI Into Everyday Value for East African Homes

          Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about technologies in the world. From global tech conferences to policy…
          March 12, 2026

          Liquid Kenya CEO on How the Company is Building Africa’s AI-Ready Future

          As Africa undergoes a rapid technological evolution, the transition from legacy systems to cutting-edge digital ecosystems is no longer just…
          March 2, 2026

          Trust as Currency: Protecting Kenya’s Digital Economy from Growing Fraud

          There was a time when fraud was mainly a bank’s problem. A suspicious transaction would be flagged, an account frozen,…
          February 5, 2026

          Interview: Samsung’s Product Lead Ryan Mule on The Smartphone as an AI Platform

          As the digital landscape across East Africa shifts from simple connectivity to proactive intelligence, the smartphone is undergoing its most…
          January 30, 2026

          How Safaricom’s T4D Unit is Engineering Social Change

          In the rapidly evolving landscape of African telecommunications, the phrase “Transforming Lives” is often seen on billboards and marketing collateral.…
          December 11, 2025

          Interview | How AI and digital sovereignty are redefining African trade with Webb Fontaine’s Ludovic Thanay

          As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum, the continent stands at a pivotal juncture. The vision of…
          December 6, 2025

          From rural Kenya to Africa’s Business Heroes: The story of BuuPass through the lens of co-founder Wyclife Omondi

          Wyclife Omondi’s journey to the Top 10 finalists at the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Edition is rooted in a deeply…
          October 20, 2025

          [Interview] Driving Pan-African Connectivity with CSquared’s Samuel Owusu Yeboah

          CSquared is building the digital backbone that will connect Africa. In this exclusive TechTrends Media conversation, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, Group…

          GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

            September 7, 2026

            Apple’s biggest product cycle in years is about to test what the Ternus era really means

            The first major test of John Ternus’s tenure at Apple arrives with an unusually crowded…
            September 3, 2026

            Samsung’s Galaxy A27 gets more right than wrong, even if one buying dilemma never quite disappears

            The Galaxy A27 is the kind of smartphone that becomes easier to understand after a…
            September 2, 2026

            Samsung’s Galaxy A27 feels familiar at first, but the smarter upgrades become clearer with time

            Samsung’s Galaxy A27 doesn’t announce itself with a dramatic redesign. Put it next to last…
            September 2, 2026

            Samsung Galaxy S26 FE arrives with One UI 9 and a sharper focus on everyday flagship value

            Samsung has positioned the Galaxy S26 FE as a curated flagship offering, bringing the core…
            August 27, 2026

            Samsung’s latest Fan Edition arrives with a new chip and a bigger AI focus

            Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, bringing a new 3nm Exynos 2500 chipset,…
            August 26, 2026

            Apple confirms September 9 iPhone event as foldable iPhone nears debut

            Apple has set September 9 for its next major iPhone event, confirming the date for…
            August 26, 2026

            Samsung Galaxy A27 performance feels solid, with battery life to match

            Samsung’s Galaxy A27 5G feels most convincing when you use it the way most people…
            August 26, 2026

            Samsung’s Galaxy A27 keeps its cool across PUBG, COD Mobile and Free Fire

            Samsung’s decision to replace Exynos with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 in the Galaxy A27…
            August 25, 2026

            Samsung brings connected living experience to Kenyan malls

            Samsung  is bringing its Connected Living Experience to Kenyan malls, giving consumers the opportunity to…
            August 24, 2026

            ASUS ROG empowers Kenyan creative and gaming ecosystem at Otamatsuri 2026

            ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) showcased its latest high-performance hardware and creator-focused technology at Otamatsuri…
            WATCH
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            Inside The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi | Key Moments with Tawheda Ali
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            The TechTrends Podcast ft Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments
            26:47 January 26, 2026
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            TechTrends AI Forum Highlights
            00:50 October 9, 2025
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            Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya – Key Moments with Nixon Kanali
            06:28 May 21, 2025
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            The TechTrends Podcast | Inside Bolt's Safety Push
            37:48 August 27, 2025
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            The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series
            43:03 August 4, 2025
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            The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
            49:22 July 7, 2025
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            The Tech Connect Podcast #2 | Kids, Tech & Online Safety in Kenya
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            The TechTrends Podcast | Leveraging AI for Enterprise Growth and Digital Transformation in Africa
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            Andela CEO on AI, Talent and the Future of Software Development in Africa
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            The TechTrends Podcast | How Verto Is Building Africa's Cross-Border Trade Infrastructure

            REVIEWS

              September 3, 2026

              Samsung’s Galaxy A27 gets more right than wrong, even if one buying dilemma never quite disappears

              The Galaxy A27 is the kind of smartphone that becomes easier to understand after a few days than it is…
              September 2, 2026

              Samsung’s Galaxy A27 feels familiar at first, but the smarter upgrades become clearer with time

              Samsung’s Galaxy A27 doesn’t announce itself with a dramatic redesign. Put it next to last year’s model and the family…
              August 26, 2026

              Samsung Galaxy A27 performance feels solid, with battery life to match

              Samsung’s Galaxy A27 5G feels most convincing when you use it the way most people actually use a phone: jumping…
              August 26, 2026

              Samsung’s Galaxy A27 keeps its cool across PUBG, COD Mobile and Free Fire

              Samsung’s decision to replace Exynos with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 in the Galaxy A27 raises a practical question for…
              August 24, 2026

              Which AI features actually come to the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?

              Samsung wants the Galaxy A27 5G to feel like more than an affordable 5G phone. The company has pushed what…
              December 9, 2025

              Is the Huawei Watch GT 6 the best smartwatch in Kenya?

              Following the success of its predecessors, the Huawei Watch GT 6 has officially landed in the Kenyan market. Positioned as…
              December 9, 2025

              The Huawei MatePad 11.5 could be the best mid-range tablet in Kenya right now

              I have been using the Huawei MatePad 11.5 for about a week now, and honestly, if you are looking for…
              November 15, 2025

              The itel SUPER 26 Ultra Proves a Good Phone Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

              Itel has traditionally been defined by utility: they make affordable, durable phones that get the job done. However, with the…
              September 1, 2025

              iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge

              Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
              August 10, 2025

              Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

              Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…

              CLOUD

                August 25, 2026

                Nigeria moves its sovereign cloud strategy from policy to implementation

                The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF), moving Nigeria’s sovereign…
                August 21, 2026

                AWS to spend $1 billion putting AI engineers inside customer teams

                Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it is investing $1 billion in a new team that will place thousands…
                August 18, 2026

                Kenya and AWS build on Konza partnership with new cloud and digital skills push

                Kenya and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are deepening their partnership on cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital skills after the…
                August 7, 2026

                Hans van Linschoten: Sovereignty needs an operator

                Africa’s digital sovereignty debate has matured. The question is no longer whether critical sectors such as healthcare should retain greater…
                August 4, 2026

                Airtel’s Nxtra data centre in Kenya on track for July 2027

                Airtel has set a new completion target of July 2027 for its Nxtra data centre in Tatu City, pushing back…
                July 20, 2026

                Cassava Gets Africa’s First Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro Designation

                Cassava Technologies has been designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg through its business unit, Africa Data…
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