January 28, 2026

    Coming Soon: A New Layer of Privacy Five Years in the Making

    Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in…
    January 28, 2026

    iXAfrica to Host Oracle Cloud Region in Nairobi, Kenya

    iXAfrica Data Centre Limited has partnered with Oracle to host the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi, Kenya iXAfrica…

    STARTUPS

      January 22, 2026

      Flutterwave Partners with Turnkey and Nuvion to Deploy Stablecoin Infrastructure

      Flutterwave has announced the launch of stablecoin balances for its merchants and users. This strategic move, achieved through a collaboration…
      January 21, 2026

      Chipper Cash Hits First Cash-Flow Positive Quarter

      Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s leading cross-border payment platforms, has officially reached a historic financial turning point. CEO and Co-Founder…
      January 15, 2026

      UK–Kenya Tech Hub Launches Startup 360 Connect to Boost Angel Investing

      The UK–Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Viktoria Ventures, Anza Village, and POV, are launching Startup 360 Connect (#S360Connect), an…
      January 15, 2026

      Msossi App Targets Food Waste With Discounted Near-Expiry Food in Kenya

      Kenya’s first innovative food app, Msossi, is set to launch this month with the aim of connecting stores with consumers…
      January 14, 2026

      Paystack Enters Nigeria’s Banking Sector with Acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank

      Paystack, the Stripe-owned fintech leader, has officially entered Nigeria’s banking sector through the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. Announced on…
      January 14, 2026

      Africa Tech Summit Nairobi: 12 Startups Selected for 2026 Investment Showcase

      Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has officially unveiled the 12 African ventures selected to take center stage at its highly anticipated…
      January 13, 2026

      Outliers and SVC Launch 2026 Fellowship to Build Saudi and MENA’s Next Generation of Tech Leaders

      The Outliers Fellowship Program 2026 has been launched by the Outliers Venture Capital. It is their flagship talent initiative designed…
      January 12, 2026

      Abuja-Based Defense Tech Startup Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Seed Round

      Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, has announced the successful close of an $11.75 million…
      January 12, 2026

      Youfanly Hits Ksh 40M Payout Milestone for African Creators

      As the global creator economy reaches a trillion-dollar industry, African creators continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability…
      January 6, 2026

      Flutterwave Strengthens Open Banking Push with Acquisition of Mono

      Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has officially announced the acquisition of Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure. The…

      THE TECHTRENDS PODCAST

        January 26, 2026

        The TechTrends Podcast x Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments

        Africa’s fintech story is often told through flashy consumer apps, billion-dollar valuations, and rapid user growth. But beneath all of…
        August 28, 2025

        Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety: Tools, Technology, and Driver-Protection Measures

        In the latest episode of the Tech Trends Podcast, now available everywhere you get your podcasts, Hazel from Bolt joined…
        August 10, 2025

        Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

        Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
        August 4, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series

        In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
        July 14, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative

        How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
        July 7, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card

        In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Edline E. Murungi⁠, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…

        INTERVIEWS

          December 11, 2025

          Interview | How AI and digital sovereignty are redefining African trade with Webb Fontaine’s Ludovic Thanay

          As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum, the continent stands at a pivotal juncture. The vision of…
          December 6, 2025

          From rural Kenya to Africa’s Business Heroes: The story of BuuPass through the lens of co-founder Wyclife Omondi

          Wyclife Omondi’s journey to the Top 10 finalists at the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Edition is rooted in a deeply…
          October 20, 2025

          [Interview] Driving Pan-African Connectivity with CSquared’s Samuel Owusu Yeboah

          CSquared is building the digital backbone that will connect Africa. In this exclusive TechTrends Media conversation, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, Group…
          October 1, 2025

          [Interview] George Mudhune on Strategy, Growth and Renewable Energy Access in Africa

          Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in…
          August 4, 2025

          [Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy

          Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
          July 14, 2025

          Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing

          Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
          June 27, 2025

          World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale

          As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
          May 21, 2025

          Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments

          Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
          March 3, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule

          Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s ⁠Ryan Mule⁠ for an exclusive deep dive into…
          February 26, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Andrew Fassnid⁠ge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…

          GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

            January 28, 2026

            Coming Soon: A New Layer of Privacy Five Years in the Making

            Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private…
            January 21, 2026

            LG Signature Series 2026 Brings the Washer Dryer Combo Out of the Patience Economy

            The all in one washer dryer has for years lived in a strange corner of…
            January 20, 2026

            OnePlus Is Being Taken Apart

            The OnePlus brand dismantling is not a rumor circulating at the edges of the industry.…
            January 20, 2026

            LG Came to CES With Brighter OLEDs and a Hard Look at Where TVs Are Used

            LG came to this year’s CES with something more deliberate and revealing. The tech giant…
            January 12, 2026

            OPPO A6x Launches in Kenya With Battery at the Center

            OPPO A6X has officially been launched in the country. Priced at around 16K and 20K…
            January 12, 2026

            The OPPO Reno15 Series Launch Puts the Brand Back in Focus Through Deliberate Design Choices

            OPPO is set to launch the Reno15 series on 23 January 2026 with little interest…
            January 12, 2026

            CES 2026: LG Unveils World’s Fastest Bluetooth Gaming Controller for LG Smart TVs

            LG Electronics (LG) and Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, have unveiled the…
            January 5, 2026

            CES 2026: LG Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot LG CLOiD

            As the doors open to CES 2026, LG Electronics has taken a definitive step toward…
            December 20, 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…
            December 19, 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,…
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            The TechTrends Podcast | Leveraging AI for Enterprise Growth and Digital Transformation in Africa

            REVIEWS

              December 9, 2025

              Is the Huawei Watch GT 6 the best smartwatch in Kenya?

              Following the success of its predecessors, the Huawei Watch GT 6 has officially landed in the Kenyan market. Positioned as…
              December 9, 2025

              The Huawei MatePad 11.5 could be the best mid-range tablet in Kenya right now

              I have been using the Huawei MatePad 11.5 for about a week now, and honestly, if you are looking for…
              November 15, 2025

              The itel SUPER 26 Ultra Proves a Good Phone Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

              Itel has traditionally been defined by utility: they make affordable, durable phones that get the job done. However, with the…
              September 1, 2025

              iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge

              Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
              August 10, 2025

              Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

              Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
              August 10, 2025

              Night Mode Smartphone Photography: How AI and Sensors Capture Stunning Shots in the Dark

              There was a time when taking photos at night with your phone felt like a gamble you were destined to…
              August 5, 2025

              itel CITY 100 Combines Looks, Battery, and Real AI Into a Surprisingly Capable Phone

              Budget phones usually come with strings attached — slow performance, flimsy builds, or features that sound better on paper than…
              July 4, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost

              Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
              June 30, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Performance Review: A Midrange Phone That Feels Like a Flagship

              Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools,…
              June 30, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031

              In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…

              CLOUD

                January 28, 2026

                Choosing a Data Centre Provider in East Africa: A Practical Guide for 2026

                Governments and the private sector in East Africa alike are investing heavily in connectivity, cloud services, e-commerce, fintech and digital…
                January 28, 2026

                iXAfrica to Host Oracle Cloud Region in Nairobi, Kenya

                iXAfrica Data Centre Limited has partnered with Oracle to host the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi, Kenya iXAfrica…
                January 26, 2026

                Demos Kyriacou | Why Tier III Data Centres Are the Real Play for East Africa

                East Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a rapid pace, driven by rising internet penetration, widespread mobile connectivity, and growing…
                January 19, 2026

                The Day the Cloud Hiccups is Never the Same Everywhere

                Cloud outages now arrive as routine events in a system built at planetary scale. A misconfigured database, an automated rollback…
                December 15, 2025

                From maritime gateway to digital hub: Mauritius Telecom’s cloud transformation

                From the lush, green coastlines of sugarcane fields to the bustling financial center of Port Louis, Mauritius, the “Pearl of…
                December 15, 2025

                Erkan Satik | Accelerated entry: How East Africa leapfrogged into the cloud age

                East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises…
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