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.
Kenya Urges Africa to Invest in Space Technology for Disaster Management
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has urged African countries to invest more heavily in space technology and national data systems to strengthen disaster preparedness and...
Kenya Launches Africa Business Innovation Lab to Boost Space Technology Startups
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has launched the Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL), a new initiative aimed at supporting startups and...
TikToker Arrested After Viral Video of Him Tearing Kenyan Currency
Detectives from the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit have arrested TikTok content creator Maximilian Motara, popularly known online as 'Billionaire Son,' after a viral video...
Kenya Seeks TikTok Assurances to Tackle Misinformation Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has sought assurances from TikTok over safeguards to prevent misinformation and coordinated disinformation campaigns ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general...
Google Expands AI Support to 13 African Languages
Google has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities to support 13 African languages, a move expected to make AI-powered tools more accessible to millions of...
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.




