Technology Trends

TikTok is playing a growing role in how Kenyan audiences find and interact with films and television shows, with the platform highlighting its impact on viewing habits driven by user-created content. According to the platform, its community has become a key hub for sharing and discovering entertainment, especially when users …

On November 20, Meta notified Kenyan digital creators that starting January 1, 2026, it will begin deducting a 5% withholding tax from all payouts. The adjustment follows Kenyan tax laws requiring companies to withhold and remit taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for payments made to creators based in …

Mount Kenya University has unveiled a cutting-edge Robotics, AI, and Immersive Technologies Lab, alongside the introduction of the Walker E Educational Humanoid Robot. According to the Thika-based institution, the facility—believed to be the first of its kind in the region—will revolutionise hands-on training in fast-growing fields such as Artificial Intelligence, …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has found himself at the center of public controversy after a viral video appeared to show him making insensitive remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The video, which circulated widely on Tuesday evening, captured Governor Kahiga …

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new luxury car with cutting-edge technology. It has also showcased the car under the name “Vision Iconic” in Shanghai, during fashion week. This car shows a new direction for the company’s cars, drawing inspiration from the design of old Benz cars. This car has a body …

Popular graphic design platform Canva is currently experiencing a widespread outage that has disrupted access and functionality for millions of users worldwide. According to a statement shared by the company, the platform began facing “significantly increased error rates” affecting core features such as design editing, saving, and collaboration tools. Click …

Electric car sales in the UK reached an all-time high in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Registrations of fully battery-powered vehicles rose by nearly a third to 72,779, while plug-in hybrids grew at an even faster rate. Together, electric and hybrid …

Snapchat has revealed it will introduce charges for storing older photos and videos, sparking criticism from long-time users who have built up large archives on the app. Since 2016, Snapchat’s “Memories” feature has allowed users to save posts beyond their 24-hour lifespan. Under the new policy, however, anyone storing more …

Facebook continues to dominate Kenya’s social media space thanks to its accessibility, affordability, and versatility. The platform enjoys the widest user base, attracting people across different age groups and social backgrounds. Its compatibility with low-end devices and efficiency even under limited connectivity makes it widely accessible, especially in areas with …

Global smartphone brand vivo is gearing up to launch its latest flagship device, the vivo V60, the newest addition to its popular V Series. The handset, which is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming weeks, is being positioned as a breakthrough in mobile portrait photography and design. Click …