Airtel shifts Nxtra completion deadline
The $150 million Nxtra data centre is now scheduled for completion in July 2027.
Safaricom posts record dividend payout
Strong results and Ethiopia progress drive Safaricom’s largest-ever shareholder payout.
Piracy costs Kenya $712m annually
Piracy costs Kenya about $1.95 million (KES252 million) daily and results in tax revenue losses of approximately $131.5 million (KES17 billion) annually.
Presidency hack raises Kenya security concerns
The breach has renewed scrutiny of whether cybersecurity investment is keeping pace with Kenya’s digital ambitions.
South Korea backs Kenya port digitalisation
The partnership focuses on port technology, skills transfer and maritime infrastructure development.
Kenya sets standards for AI workers
Draft rules target pay, conditions and mental health for AI content workers.
Kenya prioritises digital economy in budget
The government's sustained emphasis on ICT infrastructure and services is shown by the inclusion of the digital economy in the budget plans.
TikTok removes 885,000 Kenya videos
The social media platform attributed the figures to continued investment in automated detection systems and rapid response mechanisms.
Kenya tightens consumer protection for device sales
New rules also require returns for faulty devices and stronger after-sales consumer support.
Kenya introduces telecom equipment licence
New licence adds compliance rules for equipment importers and distributors.
Safaricom financial services chief resigns
Executive behind M-PESA's Fintech 2.0 overhaul departs as Safaricom appoints an interim successor.
Kenya restores presidential website after cyber attack
State House confirmed the breach, saying its ICT team and the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre restricted access to the website after the defacement was discovered.
Kenya prepares connectivity for AFCON 2027
Steve Isaboke, principal secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, on Wednesday chaired the Joint Steering Committee on Connectivity Preparedness.