June 19, 2025

    CapCut Terms of Service Concerns Spark Creator Backlash Over Content Rights

    CapCut is the editing app for millions of TikTok creators. It’s fast, intuitive, and free—and for a lot of people,…
    June 19, 2025

    AWS Opens Applications for the 2025 Generative AI Accelerator

    Amazon Web Services has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). The accelerator is…
    June 19, 2025

    Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Strategy: Big Money, Bigger Questions for the Future of AGI

    Mark Zuckerberg has never been afraid of thinking big. But Meta’s superintelligence lab strategy — a multibillion-dollar bid to outpace…
    June 19, 2025

    Microsoft Launches Open-Source AI Tool to Help Save Tanzania’s Endangered Giraffes

    Tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new open-source AI tool designed to help conservationists track and protect…
    June 19, 2025

    Africa Leads in Stablecoin Adoption as Governments Race to Regulate Digital Assets

    With more than 54 million digital asset users across Africa, the continent is witnessing a surge in crypto adoption, particularly…
    June 18, 2025

    Genetec Champions Unified Security as Catalyst for East Africa’s Development

    Genetec, a global leader in physical security software, recently hosted its first security symposium in Nairobi as part of its…
    June 18, 2025

    Inside Musk’s xAI Spending Spree: Can $1 Billion a Month Buy an AI Breakthrough?

    Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is in the middle of a spending spree that’s pushing the outer limits of even…
    June 18, 2025

    LemFi Acquires Pillar UK to Power Migrant Credit Access and Expand Beyond Remittances

    For many migrants, arriving in a new country means starting from zero—no local credit history, no access to loans, and…
    June 18, 2025

    Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?

    When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s…
    June 17, 2025

    Michael Joseph Post-Safaricom Path: What the Tech Titan Is Pursuing Next

    If you say “MJ,” most people think of Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan, depending on your playlist or your sneaker…

    STARTUP NEWS

    INTERVIEWS

      May 21, 2025

      Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments

      Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
      March 3, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule

      Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s ⁠Ryan Mule⁠ for an exclusive deep dive into…
      February 26, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge

      In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Andrew Fassnid⁠ge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
      February 21, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders

      In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
      February 18, 2025

      Yellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast

      In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Sharon Tum⁠, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at ⁠Yellow Card⁠,…
      February 17, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | dLocal’s Ed Aitken on Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions

      In this episode, we sit down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions.…
      February 6, 2025

      TechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek – The Chinese AI App Shocking the World

      In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to…
      December 31, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Thapelo Motlogeloa on Building Renewable Energy Solutions in South Africa

      In the fifth episode of our podcast series featuring fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT,…
      December 23, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] How INDOS is Transforming Africa’s Industrial Operations with AI

      In this fourth episode, I speak to Ahmed Nounou, an entrepreneur behind INDOS, a company that is revolutionizing industrial operations…
      December 16, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Dupe Killa-Kafidip on her mission to alleviate food poverty in Nigeria

      In this third episode, I speak to Dupe Killa-Kafidipe who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center…

      GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

        June 18, 2025

        Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?

        When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the…
        June 11, 2025

        Android Material 3 vs iOS 26: Why Google’s New Design Feels Better Than Apple’s

        The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI…
        June 10, 2025

        Samsung’s Foldable Evolution: Flip 7 FE vs Flip 6 vs Flip 5

        Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement.…
        June 4, 2025

        OPPO A5 Launched in Kenya with 6000mAh Battery, IP65 Rating, and 5-Year Lifespan

        The OPPO A5 is now available in the country, following the success of its Pro…
        May 27, 2025

        HMD Arc Battery Life Review: Long-Lasting Power in a Budget Package

        When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power…
        May 14, 2025

        OPPO Find N5 Launched in Kenya: More Than Just a Thin Foldable

        OPPO has officially announced the launch of the OPPO Find N5 in Kenya, a great…
        May 12, 2025

        How to Spot a Genuine Samsung QLED TV Kenya Model: A Buyer’s Guide

        In a world cluttered with tech buzzwords, QLED TVs now stand out in electronics stores,…
        May 9, 2025

        Samsung QLED TVs Now Certified for Real Quantum Dot Display

        Samsung Electronics today announced that its latest lineup of QLED TVs has received ‘Real Quantum…
        April 17, 2025

        OPPO Kenya Easter Sale 2025: Unmissable Smartphone Deals and Campus Fun

        OPPO has launched its Easter sale offers by offering exclusive discounts on some of its…
        April 16, 2025

        Easter Deal: Grab the HMD Skyline at 50% Off in Kenya

        This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason…

        THE TECHTRENDS PODCAST

          May 15, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo

          In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…
          May 9, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Freedom vs. Control: The Case for Regulating Social Media in Kenya

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that has sparked protests, policy debates, and some pretty…
          April 22, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!

          How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we discuss this ahead…
          April 11, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | The State of E-commerce in Africa – A Conversation with Jumia EA Regional CEO , Vinod Goel

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Vinod Goel⁠, East Africa Regional CEO of ⁠Jumia⁠, Africa’s…
          April 7, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Lipa Later Goes into Administration – What Happened?

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into…
          March 28, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | The Future of Smart Living: A Deep Dive with LG Electronics EA

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with William Kamore, Senior Trainer & Content Manager at LG…

          REVIEWS

            May 27, 2025

            HMD Arc Camera Review: Basic. Balanced. Better Than Expected.

            Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and…
            May 27, 2025

            HMD Arc Battery Life Review: Long-Lasting Power in a Budget Package

            When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery…
            May 19, 2025

            HMD ARC First Look Review: A Surprisingly Capable Android Go Phone

            HMD Arc, the company’s latest entry smartphone, is finally in the country, and I got to play around with it…
            April 28, 2025

            Video: Epson EcoTank L6550 Review

            In this short video, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550 (Review), a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses…
            April 17, 2025

            TOZO Crystal Pods Review: Transparent Design, Powerful ANC, and Exceptional Value

            The Secret of Us and Tortured Poets Department have been on repeat these past few weeks, and my companion has…
            March 27, 2025

            ASUS Zenbook DUO UX8406CA (2025) Review: Dual Screens and Much More

            For someone who is used to a single-screen laptop, testing the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA (2025) completely changed my perspective…
            March 24, 2025

            Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer: A High-Performance All-in-One for Businesses

            Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer: We have used Epson printers for all our office printing needs for years now, specifically the…
            March 14, 2025

            OPPO Reno13 F 5G Full Review: Style, Stamina and AI Smarts

            OPPO makes incredible midrange smartphones for the Kenyan market, especially with their Reno series. This year, it brought the F…
            March 7, 2025

            OPPO Reno13 F 5G: A Feature-Rich Mid-Range Smartphone

            OPPO Reno13 F 5G is the company’s latest smartphone in the midrange Reno lineup alongside the 4G version. The phone…
            February 13, 2025

            REVIEW: Love and Coffee Serves a Rich Blend of Romance and Revolution

            Set against the backdrop of the powerful coffee industry of Kenya, Love and Coffee is a captivating drama brewing romance,…

            CLOUD

              May 21, 2025

              Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments

              Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
              May 17, 2025

              Huawei Cloud Summit 2025: Kenya Launches AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative

              Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
              May 17, 2025

              Huawei HCS 8.5 Launched in Kenya With Local AI and 120+ Cloud Services

              Huawei has officially introduced Huawei HCS 8.5 in Kenya, heralding a big milestone for the country on its quest to…
              May 16, 2025

              Kenya’s AI Future: The Role of Huawei Cloud in Driving Digital Innovation

              Fast-tracking AI and cloud implementation, Kenya is asserting its supremacy as a digital center in Africa; Huawei Cloud is a…
              May 16, 2025

              How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy

              As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
              May 15, 2025

              Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025 Scheduled for This Friday

              Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025. …
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