PRIME How AI adoption is making insurers rethink cyber cover Cyber insurance has historically focused on attacks by external actors who infiltrate company systems through stolen credentials, software vulnerabilities or social engineering.
PRIME Kenyan banks, insurers court tech startups for digital products expansion Financial institutions, which are the among the most valuable firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) are not waiting for startups to eat their lunch.
PRIME Popular anime wallpapers now the latest malware trap Fans increasingly personalise their smartphones and computers with high-resolution 4K images and animated backgrounds featuring favourite characters and scenes.
PRIME CMA to monitor crypto deals with new system Kenya's first major regulatory step follows the enactment of a new virtual assets law.
PRIME How two Russian daredevils became Kenya’s unlikely brand envoys In the age of social media algorithms, marketing teams are moving quickly to jump on trends to generate engagement numbers.
PRIME Demand for faster data fuels investments by telcos 4G remains the country's dominant mobile network, with subscriptions rising to 45.9 million from 36.3 million in the same period.
PRIME Why WhatsApp usernames will reshape how Kenyans connect The same technology designed to improve privacy may introduce an entirely different set of digital security challenges for unsuspecting users.
PRIME ICT imports rise signal data centre, AI investment wave The rise in telecommunications equipment imports points to continued spending by mobile operators and internet service providers as they expand network capacity.
PRIME How popular anime wallpapers are becoming hackers’ latest malware trap Report shows attackers are exploiting trusted gaming platforms to distribute malicious software disguised as animated wallpapers.
PRIME How smartphones are driving Kenya’s digital economy Smartphones have become the primary gateway to the internet for millions of Kenyans. In contrast, the use of other devices like desktop computers and feature phones continues to decline.
PRIME Spiro raises Sh7bn to expand e-motorbike production, battery-swapping The electric motorcycle company plans to deepen local manufacturing and expand its battery-swapping network across new African markets.
PRIME Kenya’s 5G data use tops 100 million GB as uptake increases CA statistics show that quarterly mobile broadband consumption by 5G subscribers crossed the 100 million gigabyte (GB) mark for the first time, hitting 102.01 million GB during the three months...
PRIME Starlink network performance in Kenya worsens amid congestion Rising subscriptions are stretching Starlink’s network in Kenya, leading to slower speeds and weakening its competitive edge.
PRIME Telkom sheds 160,000 subscribers as market share declines further The latest losses extend a trend that has persisted for several years as the operator struggles to compete against larger rivals with deeper financial resources and broader network coverage.
PRIME Korean firms fight for Sh11bn Nairobi smart traffic system tender The planned system will automate traffic enforcement, upgrade 60 junctions and deploy smart traffic management technology.
PRIME How AI is teaching banks to read customers’ mind Global IT firms like Salesforce, NTT Data, Oracle and Microsoft have built tools that use AI, data and automation to cut costs, understand customers better, sell more products and improve...
PRIME How repeated phone calls can lead to legal trouble Repeated unwanted phone calls may be more than a nuisance, as Kenyan law can treat them as harassment or a violation of communication privacy.
PRIME Amazon picks Kenya for first African satellite gateway in Starlink challenge Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, was launched to directly challenge Starlink’s dominance in the rapidly growing low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet market and is planned for...
PRIME Meta’s shift that could reshape WhatsApp, Instagram in Kenya Meta maintains that the core platforms remain free, framing the subscriptions as optional enhancements rather than a shift toward pay-walled access.
PRIME Small firms get Meta AI agent to help sell goods Meta said businesses will be able to define when humans should step into conversations, creating a hybrid model where routine queries are automated while complex issues are handled by staff.
PRIME Why Kenya is tightening telecoms quality rules amid digital surge Globally, regulators often tighten QoS enforcement after periods of rapid subscriber growth, smartphone adoption, mobile internet expansion or spectrum allocations.
PRIME Spiro eyes Nairobi e-bike tech hub after buyout of UK engineering firm Spiro said the acquisition would help it build most of its technology, design and manufacturing capability in-house and within Africa.
PRIME Tata enters EV race with electric trucks, plans Kenya assembly The Indian automaker will test battery-powered commercial vehicles in Kenya as fleet operators seek relief from fuel volatility.
PRIME Safaricom opens M-Pesa app access to diaspora, rival network users Safaricom has loosened access restrictions on its all-in-one app, allowing more users to transact beyond its mobile data network.
PRIME CEOs race into AI as Kenya’s digital economy redraws corporate strategy According to a survey, 27 percent of Kenyan chief executives plan to expand into the technology sector over the next three years, placing it ahead of health services, manufacturing and retail.
