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.
WhatsApp Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted Live Location Sharing
NAIROBI, Kenya — WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to temporarily share their real-time location with individuals or groups, as part of...
Blood Moon, Venus–Saturn Conjunction to Light Up March Sky
NAIROBI, Kenya — Skywatchers are in for a celestial spectacle this March as a total lunar eclipse, a rare planetary conjunction, and the vernal...
GSMA Projects 2.5 Billion eSIM Connections by 2028
BARCELONA, Spain — The GSMA has projected rapid growth in eSIM adoption, forecasting that eSIM-enabled smartphone connections will reach 2.5 billion globally by 2028.In...
Kenya Shipyards Restores MV Ikraam I Radar System
MOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya Shipyards Limited has confirmed the successful repair of the radar system aboard MV Ikraam I, marking a key technical milestone...
Kenyan Youth Challenged to Capitalize on Social Media Platforms
SummaryYouths have been urged to use social media as a tool for economic empowerment, not just entertainment.The call was made during a modelling night...
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.




