Technology Trends

A new 2025 State of the Media Report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) shows a major shift in how Kenyans consume news, with social media now taking the lead. The report, released during World Press Freedom Day 2026, indicates that 39% of Kenyans relied on social media platforms …

ChatGPT is increasingly becoming part of everyday conversation, with “Just ask ChatGPT” now replacing phrases like “Google it” in many settings. Across offices, classrooms, and homes, more people are turning to the AI tool as their first stop for quick answers, explanations, and even help with complex tasks. What started …

By: Rebecca Atieno, Laikipia University Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives, often in ways we do not immediately notice. From the moment we wake up and check our smartphones to the time we relax with personalized entertainment in the evening, AI plays a significant …

By: Erick Otieno, Laikipia University. The Kenyan government has announced plans to transform crime prevention by adopting artificial intelligence for real-time reporting and installing extensive CCTV surveillance in public areas and police stations. Revealed through NTV, the initiative will allow citizens to report incidents instantly via AI-powered platforms, enabling faster …

Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The social media giant, which has over 3bn users, says the scheme is for creators with over a million followers on …

Tech giant Meta Platforms is facing a lawsuit in the United States over alleged privacy breaches linked to its AI-powered smart glasses. The case stems from reports that employees working for a contractor in Kenya reviewed sensitive footage captured by users, according to TechCrunch. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Google Search remains the most visited website worldwide in 2026, attracting about 94.8 billion visits by January, according to figures compiled by Visual Capitalist. Video platform YouTube ranks second with 49.7 billion visits, highlighting the growing global appetite for video content online. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Social …

Parents using Instagram’s child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, rather than block searches …

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s second most innovation-ready country, trailing only South Africa, a status that is attracting investors to the East African economic hub. The 2026 Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI), released by global research platform StartupBlink, highlights Nairobi’s rise as a leading African destination for entrepreneurship and innovation, …

Social media remains the dominant digital channel for Kenyan media houses, accounting for 36 per cent of content distribution. This includes platforms such as Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram. Streaming services make up 18.5 per cent, with platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Showmax and Spotify playing a key role. Click here …