E-Waste Rises to Over 53,000 Tonnes Amid Surge in Small Device Debris
The country’s electronic waste output continued its upward trajectory, reaching 53,559 metric tonnes in 2024, up from 46,211 tonnes in 2020, according to new data from the Kenya National Bureau [...]
Empowered Employees Are the Real Cybersecurity Superpower – Not a Liability
It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re [...]
Airtel, Starlink Strike Deal to Expand Satellite Internet Access
Airtel Africa has announced that it has inked a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite-based internet services in the 14 markets it operates in on the continent. “Next-generation satellite [...]Starlink Packages in Kenya 2025
In 2023, Starlink officially launched in Kenya, offering satellite internet to a market hungry for reliable, high-speed connectivity especially in remote areas where fiber and 4G fall short. As Kenya’s [...]
How to Set Up and Install Starlink in Kenya 2025
Starlink is redefining internet access in Kenya, especially in rural regions. If you’ve just received your Starlink Mini Kit or Residential Kit, this guide walks you through how to set [...]Kenya’s Cyber Threats Spike by 200% as System Attacks Dominate
Threats to Kenya’s cybersecurity landscape are becoming increasingly complex, with system attacks and brute force attempts driving a record-breaking 2.5 billion cyber threat detections between January and March this year, [...]Investors in Nigeria, Kenya Count Losses after CBEX Collapses
The collapse of CBEX, a fast-growing digital Ponzi scheme disguised as an investment platform operating across Africa, has seen investors lose over US$840 million, according to Nigerian media reports. In [...]Bolt Sees 46% Drop in Off-App Rides in Kenya After Tightening Safety Measures
Ride-hailing firm, Bolt, has reported a 46% decline in offline, trips in Kenya over the past six months, a shift the company attributes to a suite of new safety measures [...]Why Companies Need to Optimize the Full Potential of AI, Cybersecurity Tools in an Evolving Workplace
For businesses, return-on-investments are crucial in everything—even when technology is involved. Profits need to be made and therefore, businesses want to keep a closer and sure eye on how AI [...]AfricaNenda Pushes Digital Payment Frontier in Five African Markets
AfricaNenda, a nonprofit backed by the Gates Foundation, has accelerated digital payment systems development in five African markets including Rwanda, Cabo Verde, Mauritania, South Sudan, and the Central African Economic [...]Court Rules Meta Can Be Sued in Kenya Over Hate Speech in Ethiopia Violence
The High Court has ruled that Facebook's parent company —Meta—can be sued in Kenya over allegations that its algorithms amplified hate speech that fuelled ethnic violence in Ethiopia. Abrham Meareg [...]Reprieve for Lipa Later as Court Urges Investor to Resolve Dispute Via Arbitration
A dispute between Growth Studio Ventures, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, and Lipa Later Limited, an e-commerce credit provider, has taken a turn after the High Court ruled to stay [...]
