Technology
Technology news from Kenya, Africa and the world. Mobile money and fintech, artificial intelligence, start-ups, telecoms, cybersecurity and the digital services that shape everyday life.
Kituo Cha Sheria Challenges Safaricom’s letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kituo Cha Sheria, a non-governmental organization, filed a case in support of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet services entering the Kenyan market. The...
YouTube Limits Health and Fitness Video Recommendations for Teens in New Effort to Curb Body Image Issues
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a new move aimed at protecting teens from unhealthy body standards, YouTube is tightening the reins on its recommendation system for...
Zambia Partners with South Korea to Fight Malaria with AI
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a groundbreaking move to tackle malaria in Zambia, the University of Zambia (UNZA) and South Korea’s Convergence Research Centre for Insect...
The United Nations, in partnership with the Swarovski Foundation Launch Sh2.8 million Competition for Sustainable Innovation
NAIROBI, Kenya- Calling all young creatives: The United Nations, in partnership with the Swarovski Foundation, is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals aged 21...
HMD Unveils Barbie Flip Phone to Fuel Users’ Digital Detox
NAIROBI, Kenya- Nostalgia just got a tech twist. HMD Global, in collaboration with Mattel, has launched the retro-inspired Barbie flip phone. It’s a throwback to...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




