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Technology in Kenya: digital services, telecoms, fintech and innovation news for a connected economy.
Mobile Apps Every New Resident in Kenya Should Install
Key takeawaysFocus topic: essential mobile apps KenyaCovers: payments, transport, safety, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning arou…
Kenya's AI Bill 2026 Advances in Senate with New AI Commissioner Office
Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, modelled on the EU AI Act, is advancing through the Senate, proposing an independent AI Commissioner and a risk-based regulatory framework for all AI systems.
Kenya Holds 6th ISMS Conference Amid Growing Deepfake and Cyber Threats
Kenya's 6th annual ISMS Conference, co-hosted by KEBS and NC4 in Nairobi, warned that AI-generated deepfakes and evolving cybercrime are posing serious threats to national security and public trust.
Four Kenyan Startups Graduate From Google Africa Accelerator
Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI and VunaPay graduated from Google for Startups Accelerator Africa's 10th cohort, forming the largest single-country group among 15 startups chosen from nearly 2,600 applications.
Fuzu Raises $3.86M Series A as Jobtech Alliance Backs Kenya Tech Startups
Kenyan HR-tech firm Fuzu closed a US$3.86 million Series A to grow its AI workforce platform, while B2B commerce company Kyosk also secured Jobtech Alliance investment on July 6, 2026.
Safaricom Completes M-Pesa Fintech 2.0 Upgrade, Ends Scheduled Downtime
Safaricom has migrated M-Pesa to a Fintech 2.0 cloud microservices platform, boosting transaction capacity and eliminating scheduled downtime, while Ziidi Trader records 103,000 active users.
Kenya Mobile Money Hits 53.4 Million as Agent Network Surges
Kenya's mobile money accounts reached 53.4 million in Q3 2025-2026, rising by two million in a single quarter, while the agent network surged by 101,000 to top 602,000 nationwide.
Parliament Approves Kenya's New National Cybersecurity Agency
Kenya's Parliament approved the creation of a National Cybersecurity Agency on June 22, establishing a central regulatory body to coordinate cyber defence across government and the private sector.
Kenya's Ed-Tech Boom: 3 Million Students Access Digital Learning Platforms in 2026
Three million Kenyan students are now accessing curriculum-aligned digital learning platforms in 2026, transforming how CBC content is taught from Nairobi to remote counties.