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Technology
Technology in Kenya: digital services, telecoms, fintech and innovation news for a connected economy.
Data protection office eyes global quality standards as cyber losses hit Sh29bn
Kenya’s data protection office is betting on global quality standards while the country loses an estimated Sh29 billion a year to cybersecurity threats, CA figures suggest.
Kenya’s digital infrastructure will not create jobs without people-first innovation
Experts say Kenya’s strong Digital Public Infrastructure will not automatically deliver jobs while startups rebuild existing services and a risk-averse mindset blocks problem-solving.
AI Is Making Us Efficient — But Are We Thinking Less?
A Nation.Africa columnist asks whether Kenya’s rapid embrace of AI is quietly eroding the habits of deep thought and original inquiry that make genuine innovation possible.
Africa Must Build and Own the AI Infrastructure That Serves Its Own Realities
A Nation.Africa opinion by Wanjira Mathai argues Africa cannot remain a passive consumer of AI built elsewhere — the continent must invest in its own data infrastructure, AI systems, and policy frameworks that reflect African realities.
The App Giving Kenyan Survivors of Sexual Violence a Fighting Chance in Court
MediCapt, built by Physicians for Human Rights, gives Kenyan clinicians a secure digital way to document forensic evidence of sexual violence — preventing the lost paperwork that has long collapsed cases before they reach a verdict.
Data Privacy Rights Under Kenya's Data Protection Act
Key takeawaysFocus topic: data protection act Kenya rightsCovers: ODPC, consent, complaints, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning a…
Smart Home Devices That Work Reliably on Kenyan Power
Key takeawaysFocus topic: smart home devices KenyaCovers: inverters, brands, setup, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ken…
Cybersecurity Basics for Small Kenyan Businesses
Key takeawaysFocus topic: cybersecurity small business KenyaCovers: passwords, M-Pesa fraud, backups, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors p…
Citizen Science Apps Helping Map Kenyan Biodiversity
Key takeawaysFocus topic: citizen science biodiversity KenyaCovers: apps, iNaturalist, KWS, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning ar…