Why agritech startups are pushing for policy changes Kenya’s agritech startups face a unique set of challenges that are unrelated to funding, including a complex regulatory environment that inhibits their growth.
Space regulations: What you need to know about the proposed rules In the draft Kenya Space Bill 2024, KSA calls for the revocation of the Kenya Space Agency Order of 2017.
PRIME Kenya to host satellite dish for world's largest radio telescope Kenya will host one of the eight satellite dishes that will power the launch of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), which is poised to be the world’s largest intergovernmental international radio...
US, Britain, EU to sign first international AI treaty The AI Convention mainly focuses on the protection of human rights of people affected by AI systems
Cyberattacks targeting Kenya jump 16.5 percent Some of the most targeted systems include database servers, operating systems, network devices, web applications, and remote access systems.
Musk takes on YouTube with new X TV app If the application attains market success, the X platform will mark a turnaround in its advertising fortunes
PRIME How cybercriminals are using GenAI to drive malware attacks Bot-based app fraud is costing unsuspecting advertisers millions of dollars a year.
PRIME Insurers in Kenya step up AI shift for business boost Insurers are leveraging technology to better gauge risks, combat fraud and offer tailor-made pricing.
PRIME Starlink stirs rivalry with planned Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi entry If successful, the plan will increase to 11 the number of countries in the region using Starlink Internet.
How emerging technologies affect court evidence An emerging issue in litigation and other court processes is how to handle digitally generated evidence.
Women-owned firms dominate Jumia listings in Kenya A latest digital economy report published by UNCTAD notes that emerging online platforms are providing new ways of overcoming traditional gender barriers to trade.
PRIME Explainer: Why satellite Internet is a market disruptor Recent developments have seen Starlink rattle traditional telecommunications operators such as Safaricom.
How Starlink plans to bring internet, mobile services to your phone Direct to Cell satellites will initially be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and then on Starship.
New AI modelling boosts the power of next-Gen AI systems The advent of generative AI (Gen AI) has been a milestone in the evolution of AI-driven technologies.
Why new X audience analytics feature is music to influencers' ears In the new update, creators will get deeper insights about their audiences as well as times of the day when followers are most actively engaging with content.
TikTok unveils safety advisory council for sub-Saharan Africa The team is tasked with monitoring emerging regional safety concerns and recommending forward-looking policies.
New platform allows Kenyan traders to pay for Chinese goods via Alipay Alipay's entry into the country's payments ecosystem would be a major boost for traders importing goods from China
Cloud computing: Navigating innovation to get return on investment As digitalisation takes root across sectors, there is a need to maximise the return on investment in cloud technologies and services.
IT governance: Time for inward checks in system security fraud war In recent months, Kenyan banks have stepped up their spending in updating and acquisition of new software, retaining staff and hiring new talent as part of measures aimed at scaling the...
Google rivals ChatGPT with new conversational tool as AI race heats up Users will be able to go live on the platform and have a chat with the AI assistance tool.
PRIME Why one network area is yet to ease EAC call rates According to current tariff charges, it costs only Sh5.5 ($0.043) to call the US compared to Sh7 (0.054) to call Rwanda, which is the cheapest among the EAC partner states.
Cyber insurance: Why your firm should take this extra cybersecurity mitigation strategy Despite the escalating cybersecurity threats, Kenya's progress in developing cyber insurance products remains slow compared to the potential risk.
Internet shutdowns: How they happen and mitigation measures African governments have, in particular, emerged as the most notorious for deploying internet shutdowns during elections or in moments of political uncertainty.
PRIME Rwanda overtakes Kenya, Tanzania in cheap broadband internet race Globally, Kenya ranks 125th while it holds the 20th position in sub-Saharan Africa beating continental powerhouses like South Africa, Ghana, and Cameroon.
How Kenya content creators will unlock cash from Facebook Social media platform Facebook on Tuesday activated its monetisation programme for content creators in Kenya.
