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Technology in Kenya: digital services, telecoms, fintech and innovation news for a connected economy.
KRA Deploys AI to Detect Tax Evasion, Recovers Ksh 4 Billion in Hidden Revenues
The Kenya Revenue Authority's new AI-powered compliance engine has recovered Ksh 4 billion in previously hidden tax revenues within its first year of full deployment.
Kenya's Cybersecurity Market Grows to Ksh 18 Billion as Attacks on Banks Rise
Kenya's cybersecurity industry has grown to Ksh 18 billion as financial institutions face a surge in sophisticated attacks, prompting emergency regulatory measures from the CBK.
Smart Irrigation Technology Saves Kenyan Flower Farms 40% Water Usage
Kenyan flower farms in the Lake Naivasha basin are saving 40 per cent on water usage through smart irrigation sensors and AI-driven scheduling, a critical win for a water-stressed sector.
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Top City for Tech Ecosystem Strength in 2026 Report
Nairobi has reclaimed the top spot in the 2026 Africa Tech Ecosystem Index, outranking Cairo and Lagos on venture capital flows, startup density, and talent availability.
Kenya's Blockchain Land Registry Pilot Reduces Title Deed Fraud by 90%
A blockchain-based land title system piloted in three Kenyan counties has cut fraudulent title deed transactions by 90 per cent, prompting plans for a national rollout by 2028.
Digital Literacy Programme Trains 500,000 Kenyans in AI and Coding Skills
Kenya's government-backed Digital Literacy Programme has hit a milestone of 500,000 trainees in AI, data science, and coding, with women comprising 54 per cent of enrolments.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Adopts AI to Streamline 2029 Census Planning
KNBS is deploying artificial intelligence to design questionnaires, map enumeration areas, and forecast logistics ahead of Kenya's 2029 national census.
M-Pesa Processes Over 1 Trillion Kenyan Shillings Monthly for First Time
M-Pesa has crossed the historic threshold of Ksh 1 trillion in monthly transaction value for the first time, underscoring Kenya's status as the world's leading mobile money economy.
Kenya Launches National AI Strategy to Position Country as Africa's Tech Hub
Kenya has unveiled a comprehensive National Artificial Intelligence Strategy targeting $2 billion in AI-driven economic output by 2030 and positioning Nairobi as Africa's AI capital.