Samsung’s new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G are now in Kenya, and the big story is that Samsung wants AI to feel normal, not premium. That is the main idea behind this launch, and it shows up in the software, the camera tools, the design, and even the long-term support promise.
Airtel Africa’s Starlink direct-to-mobile trial in Kenya is a big step for mobile coverage in places where ordinary networks still struggle to reach. The company says the test showed that phones can connect directly to Starlink satellite coverage in no-signal areas, opening the door to basic data and messaging services without relying only on nearby
Kenya’s eCitizen platform is adding commercial advertisements and official notices as part of a broader upgrade to the government services portal. The idea is simple: keep the platform useful for citizens while opening up a new revenue stream for the state. According to the platform, the new changes will show approved ads alongside public announcements,
Infinix has made a clear move with the NOTE 60 Pro: this is not just another mid-range phone. The company is pitching it to Kenyan creators, premium buyers, and anyone who wants a handset that looks stylish but still handles serious work.
Kenya is moving to bring its fast-growing crypto market under tighter control. Under the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026, firms dealing in digital assets may need to hold paid-up capital of up to Sh500 million, depending on the service they offer. The goal is simple: protect users, reduce risk, and give the market
Safaricom is rolling out a new M-Pesa privacy update that hides part of a sender’s phone number in transaction messages, starting on March 24, 2026. The idea is simple: give customers more privacy while still keeping payments easy to verify. In practice, recipients will still see the sender’s name and transaction details, but the full
In a significant boost for innovation and gender inclusion, Standard Chartered has pledged KES 22.5 million to support women in technology across Kenya. The funding will go toward expanding opportunities for female entrepreneurs through its Women in Tech program—an initiative designed to help women-led startups grow, scale, and succeed in the digital economy.
A Kenyan High Court has ruled that mobile phone numbers are more than just lines for calls and texts. In the court’s view, a registered phone number is part of a person’s digital identity, which means it deserves privacy protection. The decision now makes it much harder for telecom companies to recycle inactive numbers and
Kenya is moving to place tighter controls on stablecoin companies, and the big message is simple: more reporting, more oversight, and less room for secrecy. Under proposed rules from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), stablecoin issuers would need to share detailed monthly information about their activity, reserves, and users.