PRIME Network takedown attacks rebound The overall cyber landscape witnessed a 27.2 percent rise in susceptibility, with total threats detected rising to 840.9 million up from 661.2 million during the quarter ended September.
Software piracy, counterfeiting big headache for genuine tech companies Pirated and counterfeited software is popular as it is cheaper and easier to access.
PRIME Kenyans purchase 4 million smartphones in three months Kenyans almost doubled their smartphones purchases in the three months to December.
PRIME Number of 5G subscriptions in Kenya cross one-milllion mark The 5G service was first commercially launched by Safaricom in October 2022 following trials from March 2021 in major urban centres with heightened data traffic.
Microsoft to end support, updates for Windows 10 Windows 10 went live in Kenya in July 2015 as part of a global release, succeeding Windows 8.1, which had been opened for retail in 2013.
How AI is shaping youth employability As AI continues to grow, these innovations open up new avenues for youth to build careers.
Self-regulation: How a common front can strengthen Kenya’s fintech Industry associations play a crucial role in any fintech ecosystem, acting as the bridge between innovators, regulators, and the broader financial sector.
Kenya urged to boost Internet connectivity to tap AI benefits The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) data shows that fixed Internet subscriptions stood at 1.5 million last September, while mobile broadband stood at 39.8 million.
Why Telegram remains a headache in fight against cybercriminals In Kenya, the Telegram app has in recent times presented a unique headache, especially with respect to the administration of national school examinations, with reports of the platform massively...
Corporate strategy: How organisations can respond to deep fakes Deep fakes carry a lot of risk due to their deceptive nature.
PRIME AI chatbot apps record gigantic growth as new-age tech takes shape According to the report, generative AI apps exploded onto the scene in late 2022, with interest in the technology skyrocketing after the release of ChatGPT.
PRIME Kenya to publish AI strategy by May 2025 ICT PS John Tanui says the programme has gone through all the necessary preparation and public participation and the draft is now ready.
PRIME Growth of new social media accounts in Kenya slows to 16pc Kenya only added 2.1 million new social media accounts in the year to February this year.
PRIME Private security: Fazul seeks to disrupt industry with a guard hailing app The platform has already onboarded 800,000 security guards, with a goal of surpassing 1.3 million, it is on course to become the single largest employer outside the government.
What new 4.5MW data centre means for Kenya’s digital acceleration The launch comes at a time Kenya is racing to cement its position as a regional digital hub, buoyed by rapid tech advancements and positioning of the country as a haven to multiple global tech...
Digital revolution: Transfer of technology for next generation It is time to start considering diversification of family wealth by considering digital assets. After all, the world is moving in that direction.
Senior UN official visits Equity’s Tatu City innovation During the visit, he was hosted by Equity Group’s Chairman Professor Isaac Macharia, alongside other board members and senior managers.
Digital manipulation: Why deepfakes pose a major risk to the public Beyond embarrassment, sharing deepfakes can have serious consequences.
Africa tipped to tap tech-savvy youth for economic growth ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui said the digital economy plays a major role in the economy and was growing more than twice as the physical economy.
Google to reinforce child safety with AI age detection tool The age estimation model will use existing data about users, including the websites they visit, to determine their age.
Prompt engineering: The unintended AI consequences reshaping business and personal relationships Executives, consultants, and even front-line employees are beginning to adopt a more structured way of thinking - clearly defining objectives, removing ambiguity, and refining their asks to...
Death of critical thinking: How GenAI could inhibit human brain development Overreliance manifest in the form of users accepting incorrect recommendations and thus making errors of commission, and this has been closely linked to the repression of critical thinking.
Technology and evidence: How to avoid costly breaches in digital age Due to increase in technology use, a lot of evidence given in court is classified as digital or electronic evidence.
PRIME Win for airlines as KAA moves to install bird detection radar at JKIA Bird detection radar information to air traffic controllers, who then alert pilots and safety crew to take action.
Digital media boom: Artificial intelligence, mobile-first content and internet ads drive unprecedented growth Digital advertising is expected to surpass traditional formats by 2026, with Kenya’s internet ad market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4 percent.
