HOME
SHOWBIZ
WORLD
SPORTS
TECH
BUSINESS
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
1 hr ago
Why Certified GMC Service Centers Matter for Warranty Coverage and Long-Term Reliability
GMC trucks and SUVs represent significant investments designed to deliver years of reliable performance. Protecting that investment requires proper maintenance and service from qualified technicians. While independent repair shops may offer lower hourly rates, certified GMC service centers provide distinct advantages that protect your warranty coverage and ensure long-term reliability. Understanding Manufacturer Certification GMC certifies … The post Why Certified GMC Service Centers Matter for Warranty Coverage and Long-Term Reliability appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
Yest 18:45 PM
Absa Digi Loan Offers Instant Financing for Back-to-School Fees
As the January back-to-school rush peaks, Absa Bank Kenya has stepped in to cushion parents from the perennial financial squeeze. The lender has launched a targeted campaign centred on its Absa Digi Loan, a digital credit solution designed to help guardians pay school fees instantly and spread the repayment over several months. With many households … The post Absa Digi Loan Offers Instant Financing for Back-to-School Fees appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
3 Jan 13:36 PM
Crash Games, Aviator and the Evolution of Casino Jackpots in Kenya
What happens when you combine Kenya’s world-leading fintech infrastructure with cutting-edge gaming technology? You get an explosion of crash games, Aviator mania, and jackpot innovations that are redefining what casino gaming looks like in East Africa. If you’ve been anywhere near betting conversations lately, you’ve heard about Aviator. That little plane climbing higher and higher, … The post Crash Games, Aviator and the Evolution of Casino Jackpots in Kenya appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
3 Jan 08:41 AM
Dan Kwach joins Madagascar based STELLARIX as Deputy CEO
In a significant move that signals a strategic shift in the African data center landscape, veteran technology leader Dan Kwach has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of STELLARIX. Kwach, who is widely regarded as one of the chief architects of Kenya’s digital infrastructure, transitions to the Madagascar-based firm following a monumental 19-year … The post Dan Kwach joins Madagascar based STELLARIX as Deputy CEO appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
2 Jan 15:22 PM
CANAL+, Warner Bros. Discovery Sign Content Distribution Deal Across Africa & Europe
CANAL+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a new multi-year and multi-territory agreement on an international scale across Africa and Europe. This expanded agreement covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe. It builds on the landmark agreements concluded […]
TECHMORAN.COM
CITIZEN.DIGITAL
TECH
1 Jan 12:12 PM
Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says
The implant is designed to help people with conditions such as a spinal cord injury. The first patient has used it to play video games, browse the internet, post on social media, and move a cursor on a laptop. Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California
CITIZEN.DIGITAL
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
31 Dec 2025
Kenya Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money, Capital.com to Boost Digital Trading
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), while Capital.com’s local unit, CC Kenya Securities Ltd, received approval as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker, marking a push to digitize the country’s trading ecosystem. The approvals position Kenya’s mobile money giants to expand […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
31 Dec 2025
Egypt Plans to Produce 15 Million Mobile Phones in 2026, Eyes Exports
Egypt aims to produce 15 million mobile phones next year and start exporting devices to international markets, building on the 10 million units manufactured in 2025, the country’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, said on Monday. Speaking at the Institute for Intelligence and Security Science Studies, Talaat said the 10 million devices […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
31 Dec 2025
Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatility
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a sweeping 44% average increase in mobile data tariffs, marking its most aggressive pricing adjustment since entering the Ethiopian market about two years ago. The increase, which took effect in late December 2024, is part of a desperate push by the telco to achieve break-even targets by March 2027 following a … The post Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatility appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
31 Dec 2025
CBK licenses 42 more digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it has granted operating licenses to an additional 42 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This move now raises the total number of approved lenders operating in the country to 195 as regulators intensify efforts to clean up Kenya’s fast-growing digital lending space. In a statement issued on … The post CBK licenses 42 more digital lenders appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
31 Dec 2025
How AI & Messaging Could Transform M-PESA into Africa’s Super-App in 2026
M-PESA, Kenya’s mobile money service run by Safaricom, already touches the daily lives of millions across East Africa. But the next frontier for M-PESA couldn’t just be payments but AI-powered conversational commerce. By combining AI messaging or conversational AI with integrated services, M-PESA could evolve into Africa’s first true super-app: a 24/7 conversational commerce ecosystem […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
30 Dec 2025
Sanlam Maroc Invests $2.2 Million in Retail Tech Firm Woliz
Sanlam Maroc, a unit of South Africa’s Sanlam insurance and financial services group, said on Tuesday it had taken an equity stake in Woliz, a Moroccan retail technology startup, marking its first venture capital investment. The insurer invested $2.2 million in the transaction, which it described as a long-term, institutional private equity move aimed at […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
30 Dec 2025
Xiaomi Launches Xiaomi 17 Ultra Alongside the Xiaomi Watch 5 Series and Xiaomi Buds 6
Xiaomi has officially wrapped up 2025 with a major flagship launch in Beijing, unveiling the Xiaomi 17 Ultra alongside two key ecosystem products: the Xiaomi Watch 5 Series and Xiaomi Buds 6. The event not only introduced new hardware but also marked a significant upgrade in Xiaomi’s long-standing imaging partnership with Leica. Together, these three […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
30 Dec 2025
TechTrends Media’s GreenShift Sustainability Forum set for March 2026
TechTrends Media, in strategic partnership with Africa Business Communities, is proud to announce the GreenShift Sustainability Forum, a premier full-day event dedicated to accelerating Africa’s transition toward a resilient and sustainable economy. Scheduled for March 2026, the forum will convene under the theme: “Driving Africa’s Sustainable Future: Innovation, Collaboration & Action.” As the continent faces … The post TechTrends Media’s GreenShift Sustainability Forum set for March 2026 appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
30 Dec 2025
Kenya set to review Mobile Termination Rates for 2026
Kenya’s telecommunications sector is heading toward a high-stakes regulatory showdown in 2026, as the current Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) are set to expire on February 28, 2026. The MTRs are the costs that operators charge each other to allow customers to communicate across networks. In March 2024, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) capped both … The post Kenya set to review Mobile Termination Rates for 2026 appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
29 Dec 2025
The Role of Predictive Analytics in the Financial Planning of Betting Companies
Predictive analytics plays a direct role in how betting companies plan cash flow, manage exposure, and allocate capital. The shift began when live betting overtook pre-match volume. Static financial models stopped reflecting reality. Operators now rely on forward-looking data models to estimate revenue volatility, payout risk, and short-term liquidity needs. Platforms such as afropari casino … The post The Role of Predictive Analytics in the Financial Planning of Betting Companies appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
28 Dec 2025
Google.org and CyberSafe launch 3-year cybersecurity resilience project for Africa
CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project that aims at reducing the growing risks of cyberattack in institutions and communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The project will strengthen the cyber resilience of 200 Critical Community Institutions (CCIs) in the region through provision of free technical tools, assessments, … The post Google.org and CyberSafe launch 3-year cybersecurity resilience project for Africa appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Top Online Trading Platforms for 2026: Which One is Right for You?
Online trading continues to evolve quickly, providing more tools and features than ever before. The year 2026 brings platforms that make investing easier to use, more affordable, and better suited for a wide range of goals. Choosing the right online trading platform helps investors manage their money more effectively and reach long-term financial goals with […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
The Warner Bros. Discovery Talks Are Forcing Hollywood to Revisit a Choice Netflix Made Years Ago
Netflix’s move into original content is often remembered as ambition. A distributor deciding it could compete with Hollywood. A technology platform declaring itself a studio. That reading flatters the outcome, not the decision. The real driver was exposure. Netflix understood early that a global streaming business built on licensed content carried a structural weakness that … The post The Warner Bros. Discovery Talks Are Forcing Hollywood to Revisit a Choice Netflix Made Years Ago appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Why Africa’s Next Phase of Connectivity Depends on More Than Coverage Maps
For more than a century, Africa’s communications networks have been built in uneven bursts. Lines arrived in ports before hinterlands. Mobile leapfrogged fixed. Coverage expanded faster than capacity planning. Today, the conversation has moved again, away from access alone and toward what those networks actually support. Productivity. Industrial coordination. Public services that function under pressure. … The post Why Africa’s Next Phase of Connectivity Depends on More Than Coverage Maps appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Banks, Small Businesses, and the State Are Headed Back Into the Same Credit Experiment, Only at a Larger Scale
Kenya’s credit guarantee scheme is about to get much larger on paper. The National Treasury plans to raise seed capital from Sh3 billion to more than eight times that amount, with the stated aim of pushing commercial banks to lend up to Sh50 billion to small businesses. It is an audacious number, especially when set … The post Banks, Small Businesses, and the State Are Headed Back Into the Same Credit Experiment, Only at a Larger Scale appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
KRA finally turns on the offshore data tap and some familiar hiding places are missing
Kenya’s tax authority has moved from preparation to execution on foreign account surveillance. The exchange of financial data with 77 countries is no longer a regulatory promise sitting in the Gazette. It is live. For Kenyan taxpayers with money abroad, the line between domestic compliance and offshore opacity has thinned in practical terms, not just … The post KRA finally turns on the offshore data tap and some familiar hiding places are missing appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Mobile Money Made Kenya Bankable. It Also Left Millions Outside the Safety Net
Mobile money in Kenya has always projected certainty. Balances appear instantly. Transfers clear in seconds. Withdrawals feel final in the hand. That sense of solidity has become so familiar that few users stop to ask what actually sits beneath the numbers on their phones. Regulators are now asking that question more openly. The State, through … The post Mobile Money Made Kenya Bankable. It Also Left Millions Outside the Safety Net appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Uganda Tightens Its Grip on Satellite Internet Just as the Campaign Clock Runs Down
Uganda has seen administrative directives come and go, but some land differently because of timing and memory. The Uganda Revenue Authority’s December memo halting the clearance of Starlink equipment unless backed by written military approval is one of those moments. It arrived weeks before national elections and immediately revived a precedent many Ugandans have not … The post Uganda Tightens Its Grip on Satellite Internet Just as the Campaign Clock Runs Down appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Why Ruto Is Personally Backing Safaricom and Ethio Telecom’s Regional Expansion Push
When William Ruto and Abiy Ahmed stood together in Addis Ababa, the moment carried more weight than the polite language of joint statements suggested. This was not simply a courtesy call or another nod to regional cooperation. It was a public endorsement of Safaricom Ethio Telecom joint investments as a political project, one that places … The post Why Ruto Is Personally Backing Safaricom and Ethio Telecom’s Regional Expansion Push appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
24 Dec 2025
Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs). This regulatory approval, announced on Monday, is set to transform Kenya’s investment landscape by allowing millions of mobile users to access regulated capital markets directly from their phones. The licensing of Safaricom … The post Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
Equity Bank Secures $60 Million from AfDB to Boost SMEs & Regional Trade
Equity Bank has secured $60 million African Development Bank (AfDB) Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and driving intra-Africa trade. The facility allows Equity Bank to provide guarantees of up to 100% to confirming banks for non-payment risks linked to Letters of Credit and similar trade finance instruments issued […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
Capitec Acquires Walletdoc for $23.5 Million to Expand Digital Payments in South Africa
Capitec Bank has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Walletdoc Holdings, pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition is part of its strategy to offer more accessible and affordable digital payment solutions to its clients. Walletdoc, a South African fintech founded in 2015, provides scalable payment gateway solutions including online and in-app payments, digital wallets, […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
Bolt sees 8% surge in December rides
As the festive season reaches its peak, Kenyans are increasingly choosing digital convenience over the steering wheel. Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform, has reported an 8% surge in ride demand this December, marking its highest-usage month of 2025. This uptick signals a significant shift in local behavior, as more citizens opt for ride-hailing services to … The post Bolt sees 8% surge in December rides appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
More than 15 years ago, mobile financial services emerged as a transformative force across Africa. From the earliest days of mobile money, platforms such as MTN MoMo have enabled millions of people to access financial services for the very first time using the most ubiquitous technology available: the mobile phone. At the heart of this … The post Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
Betika Ends Rolling Jackpots With Eight-Week KSh 50 Million Rule
For years, sports betting jackpots in Kenya have followed a familiar script. Huge figures attract attention, roll over week after week, and often remain unclaimed. The prize grows, players keep staking, but resolution rarely comes. Betika, Kenya’s bookmarker is now breaking that cycle with a structural change that puts an expiry date on uncertainty. The […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
23 Dec 2025
How Airtel Money is evolving to meet the daily financial needs of Kenyans
As of late 2025, Airtel Money has transitioned from being just a backup option to a formidable financial partner for many users in Kenya, evolving its ecosystem to handle everything from government payments to merchant shopping. Driven by aggressive expansion, technical upgrades, and strategic partnerships, Airtel Money is carving out a significant slice of the … The post How Airtel Money is evolving to meet the daily financial needs of Kenyans appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
22 Dec 2025
Instagram Wants a Place on Your TV and That Raises Hard Questions About What the App Has Become
Instagram’s move onto television screens did not arrive with grand certainty. It arrived with doubt. That uncertainty is telling. Platforms usually enter new terrain with rehearsed confidence, even when the strategy is thin. Here, the hesitation sits closer to the surface. The living room has become the most contested space in digital media. Phones still … The post Instagram Wants a Place on Your TV and That Raises Hard Questions About What the App Has Become appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
22 Dec 2025
Rwanda’s Kayko Raises $1.2 Million to Digitise Informal Merchants, Expand SME Lending Data
Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its platform aimed at digitising informal merchants and improving access to formal credit for small businesses, the company said. The funding round attracted backing from Burrow Capital, LuxDev, Hanga Ignite and develoPPP Ventures. Kayko plans to use the capital to scale operations, […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
22 Dec 2025
Qualcomm Names Kenya’s Farmer Lifeline as 2025 Social Impact Winner in Africa Startup Program
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. said it has completed the third edition of its Make in Africa startup mentorship program, naming Kenyan agritech firm Farmer Lifeline as the winner of its 2025 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. The equity-free initiative supported 10 early-stage startups from Kenya, Tunisia, Nigeria, Benin and Senegal, selected from more than 400 applications […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
IFC Eyes $13 Million Stake in Egyptian Online Grocery Leader Breadfast
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an equity investment of up to $13 million in Breadfast, Egypt’s largest online grocery and quick-commerce platform, as part of a pre-Series C funding round aimed at scaling the company’s infrastructure. The potential investment follows a $10 million commitment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
BII Invests $37 Million in Egypt’s Abydos II Solar Project
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, said on Friday it had committed $37 million to the Abydos II Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Egypt. The $737 million project, developed by AMEA Power in Aswan Governorate, will have a capacity of 1 GWac and a 600 MWh battery […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
500 Global to Support Morocco’s Startup VB Initiative Under Digital Morocco 2030
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, has been selected to support the Ministry-led Startup VB initiative, a flagship program under Morocco’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The partnership marks a major milestone in 500 Global’s expansion across Africa and underscores its commitment to strengthening national innovation ecosystems through collaboration with governments. […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
How a Life-Changing Call from Safaricom Turned a Mombasa Tuk-Tuk Driver into a Millionaire
A routine M-PESA transaction has transformed the life of a 27-year-old tuk-tuk driver from Kisauni, Mombasa, after Safaricom notified him that he had won KES 1 million in its ongoing Shangwe @25 promotion. Joseph Ndung’u, who has worked in the transport sector for seven years, is the 14th Kenyan to win the top cash prize […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
Transsion’s IPO Is a Bet That the World Is Ready to Price an Africa-First Tech Powerhouse
Transsion’s move toward a secondary listing in Hong Kong is not about survival capital. It is about reframing how the company is read by global markets. The Shenzhen-based phone maker, already listed in Shanghai at a valuation near $13 billion, has filed paperwork that could allow it to raise up to $1 billion from Hong … The post Transsion’s IPO Is a Bet That the World Is Ready to Price an Africa-First Tech Powerhouse appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
Kenya’s US Health Deal Hits a Court Wall, and Africa Is Paying Attention
When Kenya signed a $2.5 billion health cooperation agreement with Washington this month, officials framed it as a vote of confidence. A new funding model. Direct government-to-government support. Fewer intermediaries. More control. Within days, the courts intervened. A High Court order has now frozen implementation of the agreement where it enables the transfer, sharing, or … The post Kenya’s US Health Deal Hits a Court Wall, and Africa Is Paying Attention appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
20 Dec 2025
Adinkra Fellowship announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of global black leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has announced its 2026 Cohort, a distinguished group of twenty exceptional Black leaders selected from 1,257 applications representing 84 countries across Africa and the global diaspora. Representing diverse fields including technology, governance, education, entrepreneurship, and community development, the Fellows reflect the breadth, depth, and global reach of contemporary Black leadership. Chosen through … The post Adinkra Fellowship announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of global black leaders appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
ByteDance Restructures TikTok U.S. Ownership, Brings in Oracle, Silver Lake & MGX
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, will restructure the ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX as US shareholders. The move aimed at addressing long-standing national security concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and regulators, is expected to close on January 22 and will establish a new U.S.-based joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
PayPal to Launch a Digital Bank in the U.S., Expand Wallet Services to Africa and Globally
PayPal Holdings Inc. is broadening its U.S. banking footprint and expanding digital payment access globally, including Africa, announcing plans to establish a Utah-chartered digital bank and launch a platform connecting major digital wallets worldwide. The proposed PayPal Bank would allow the company to offer small business loans and savings accounts directly, reducing reliance on third-party […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHMORAN.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
250 Youth Graduate from DigiTruck Digital Skills Programme
Two hundred and fifty young people in Dagoretti North have officially stepped into the digital economy after graduating from an intensive digital skills programme under the DigiTruck Digital Literacy Initiative, a community-based intervention aimed at boosting employability and innovation among youth. The graduation ceremony, presided over by Hon. Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti […]
TECHMORAN.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Mobile Money Built Africa’s Digital Promise Now the Networks Behind It Are Under Real Pressure
Across much of Africa, telecom networks have stopped being background utilities. They sit in the foreground of daily economic life, often unnoticed until they falter. Payments, wages, remittances, merchant sales, and even informal credit increasingly pass through mobile networks before they touch a bank or a ledger. That reality sets Africa apart as the continent … The post Mobile Money Built Africa’s Digital Promise Now the Networks Behind It Are Under Real Pressure appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Inside Meta’s All-In AI Gamble as Zuckerberg Rebuilds the Company at Full Speed
Mark Zuckerberg has always had a habit of deciding, abruptly and absolutely, that a single idea will carry his company into the next decade. Once he does, everything else bends around it. Products, people, budgets. Sometimes, Wall Street applauds. Sometimes it groans. The Meta AI superintelligence push belongs firmly in that lineage. It is not … The post Inside Meta’s All-In AI Gamble as Zuckerberg Rebuilds the Company at Full Speed appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Before Las Vegas Opens Its Doors, CES 2026 Is Already Showing Its Priorities
CES does not officially open until early January, yet the contours of the 2026 edition are already visible. Schedules are live. Keynotes are locked. And a familiar pattern is emerging as the industry prepares to converge on Las Vegas once again. The CES 2026 show floor runs January 6 through 9, with press events beginning … The post Before Las Vegas Opens Its Doors, CES 2026 Is Already Showing Its Priorities appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
The Long Courtship Between Big Tech and Trump’s Second White House
Lobbying has never been polite, but it used to carry some embarrassment. Meetings stayed off calendars. Donations were explained away as civic duty. Public values were still treated as something to protect, even when bent behind closed doors. That posture collapsed during Donald Trump’s second term. Over the past two years, Big Tech did not … The post The Long Courtship Between Big Tech and Trump’s Second White House appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Kenya’s spaceport ambition runs through Kipini where geography helps but markets decide
The idea of rockets leaving Kenyan soil is not new. It has circulated for decades, sometimes as ambition, sometimes as nostalgia. What has changed is the paperwork. This time the state has pushed the concept into the machinery of Treasury, procurement notices, and public private structuring. The proposed Kenya spaceport at Kipini, along the Tana … The post Kenya’s spaceport ambition runs through Kipini where geography helps but markets decide appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Safaricom grew into a tech power as its foreign owners learned to step back
Safaricom is often discussed as a stock, a dividend story, or a political proxy. That framing misses what the company has become. At its core, Safaricom is now a technology platform with telecom roots, not the other way around. Mobile money rails, cloud-adjacent services, data infrastructure, and enterprise systems generate value in ways that traditional … The post Safaricom grew into a tech power as its foreign owners learned to step back appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Samsung’s Trifold Is Not Trying to Replace Your Phone and That Is the Point
For years, foldable phones have promised more space without quite earning it. Bigger screens unfolded, but habits stayed small. Video still played inside black bars. Multitasking looked impressive in demos, then collapsed into novelty once real work began. The Samsung Galaxy Trifold breaks that pattern, not by being clever, but by finally being literal about … The post Samsung’s Trifold Is Not Trying to Replace Your Phone and That Is the Point appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
19 Dec 2025
Kenya sets Sh50m capital bar for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets
Kenya is moving to formalise the cryptocurrency market by setting minimum capital thresholds for firms dealing in virtual assets, with exchanges, wallet providers, and stablecoin issuers facing the steepest requirements. Under proposed regulations, these operators will be required to hold Sh50 million in paid-up capital, an additional Sh50 million in shareholders’ funds, and at least … The post Kenya sets Sh50m capital bar for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
X Built a New Identity, Then Found It Still Needed the Old One in Court
For more than two years, Elon Musk treated the Twitter name as finished business. The platform became X. The bird icon vanished. Internal language and public branding followed suit. The company projected finality. That certainty no longer holds. X Corp. has now sued Operation Bluebird, a Virginia startup attempting to revive Twitter as a standalone … The post X Built a New Identity, Then Found It Still Needed the Old One in Court appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
Netflix has discovered the power of content you do not have to watch
For most of its life, Netflix behaved as if every minute on its platform had to earn focus. Sit down. Watch closely. Follow the plot. Finish the episode. That assumption is starting to fall apart. Netflix’s growing push into video podcasts suggests a different reading of how people actually use media now. Attention is not … The post Netflix has discovered the power of content you do not have to watch appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
Samsung Is Doubling Down on Micro RGB TVs and Betting That Precision Can Still Command a Premium
When Samsung rolled out a 115 inch Micro RGB television at CES last year, the size drew the headlines. The price did the rest. At roughly thirty thousand dollars, the screen functioned less as a retail proposition and more as a line in the sand. Samsung was no longer treating advanced LCD as a fallback … The post Samsung Is Doubling Down on Micro RGB TVs and Betting That Precision Can Still Command a Premium appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Faces a Bigger Question After Samsung’s Tri-Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was designed to feel settled. That quality mattered more before Samsung showed its hand with the Tri-Fold. On its own, the Fold 7 reads as a refinement cycle done carefully. Slightly easier to hold. Slightly less demanding in daily use. A device shaped by years of watching people hesitate before … The post Galaxy Z Fold 7 Faces a Bigger Question After Samsung’s Tri-Fold appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
PayPal’s Next Act Is About Building Financial Infrastructure, Not Just Moving Money
For most of its life, PayPal has operated as a layer that sat on top of other people’s financial systems. Cards, banks, local wallets. The company connected them, took a fee, and stayed largely out of the plumbing. That posture is changing, and the timing is not accidental. PayPal’s plan to bring its global wallet … The post PayPal’s Next Act Is About Building Financial Infrastructure, Not Just Moving Money appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience
Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day. But something feels off. The production system is not loading. Orders that were confirmed the night before have disappeared from the dashboard. Emails keep bouncing back, drivers are waiting in the yard because their digital … The post Frankline Okata | How Safaricom is helping enterprises build cyber resilience appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
TECH
18 Dec 2025
Microsoft says Windows 11 AI agents will ask before accessing files, but doubts about control remain
Microsoft has moved to calm one of the loudest fears around its upcoming AI agents in Windows 11. After concerns spread that enabling agent features would quietly open the door to personal files, the company updated its support documentation to clarify how access will actually work. The short version is simple. AI agents do not … The post Microsoft says Windows 11 AI agents will ask before accessing files, but doubts about control remain appeared first on TechTrendsKE.
TECHTRENDSKE.COM
READ MORE
Follow us
1+