Business Technology

ASAP Credit partners with Weritas to expand access to loans in emerging markets

Alfonce Mutuku April 23, 2026

NAIROBI, April 21, 2026 — ASAP Credit has partnered with Weritas to scale lending and improve access to credit for underserved individuals and small businesses in emerging markets. The deal brings together fintech lending and digital credit infrastructure to connect local borrowers with global

Entertainment Technology

Murkomen Showcases Kenya’s AI Innovation at Nairobi Hackathon

Patricia Waigwa April 1, 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the NIRU AI Hackathon in Nairobi on April 1, 2026. During the visit, he engaged Kenyan innovators and explored locally developed artificial intelligence solutions. Additionally, the event showcased innovations targeting national security and economic growth. It also highlighted Kenya’s growing reputation as a regional

News Technology

Meta Launches “Creator Fast Track” to Win Over TikTok and YouTube Talent

Alfonce Mutuku March 19, 2026

Meta Platforms has unveiled a new initiative dubbed “Creator Fast Track,” in a bold push to attract top content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. The programme, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the company’s position in the competitive short-form video space by offering guaranteed monthly earnings and enhanced visibility on Facebook […]

Business Technology

ASAP Credit, Weritas Collaborate to Explore Digital Financial Infrastructure for Women

Alfonce Mutuku March 13, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — March 13, 2026 — ASAP Credit, a licensed Digital Credit Provider in Kenya, has announced a collaboration with Weritas, a women-led financial technology platform. The partnership will explore digital technologies that could improve financial services and infrastructure for women. The announcement comes during the month of International Women’s Day and

News Technology

Kenyan MPs Reject TikTok Ban, Push Tough New Rules Ahead of 2027 Elections

Alfonce Mutuku February 18, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a petition to ban TikTok. They say a shutdown would violate the Constitution and hurt the economy. Instead, Parliament now wants strict “co-regulation” rules to tighten oversight of TikTok and other platforms before the 2027 general elections. The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee reached the decision after

Lifestyle Technology

Kenyan Kids and Screens: Data Shows a Sharp Drop in Attention and Memory

Alfonce Mutuku February 16, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — For most of the 20th century, IQ scores rose steadily around the world, a trend researchers called the Flynn Effect. But in countries like Norway, Denmark, Britain and the U.S., that rise has stalled, and in some cases reversed. Now, evidence suggests the same shift is reaching Africa, and Kenya is already […]

News Technology

Meta Sued Over Claims It Can Access ‘Encrypted’ WhatsApp Chats

Alfonce Mutuku February 4, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit after plaintiffs accused the company of misleading WhatsApp users about privacy. The case targets WhatsApp’s core promise: end-to-end encryption, which should ensure only the sender and receiver can read messages. Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Still Access Chats The plaintiffs argue Meta can still access, store, and analyze

News Technology

Navigating the Digital Era: Editors Converge in Kilifi for 8th Annual Convention

Patricia Waigwa November 28, 2025

8th Annual Editors Convention Draws Record Attendance and Sets New Standards for Media Excellence The 8th Annual Editors Convention brought together leading newsroom executives, digital creators, media innovators, and journalism students for a high impact gathering focused on the future of editorial work. The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) is hosting its 8th Annual

News Technology

MKU Launches Robotics and AI Lab, Unveils First Educational Humanoid Robot in East Africa

Kevin Matende November 22, 2025

Thika — Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched a new Robotics, AI and Immersive Technologies Lab. The university also unveiled the Walker E Educational Humanoid Robot, the first of its kind in East Africa. Lab to Boost Practical Tech Training The new facility is expected to transform hands-on learning in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data […]

News Technology

Starlink Resumes Sign-ups in Nairobi After 7-Month Pause

Cyrus Machogu July 4, 2025

After a long wait, Starlink has reopened sign-ups in Nairobi. The satellite internet provider had paused new registrations for over seven months. Starlink Sign-ups Are Back in Nairobi Starlink is once again accepting new users in Kenya’s capital. The service was unavailable for sign-ups since late 2024 due to issues with demand and supply. Users […]