Category: Digital Technology
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TikTok content creators in Kenya could soon start earning directly from the government to promote Kenya Kwanza administration projects. The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting creators whose work aligns with President William Ruto’s national development priorities. Speaking during a creator education forum in…
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Nairobi, Kenya – October 2, 2025 – Snapchat has announced a major policy change that will require users to pay for extra storage space in its Memories feature, sparking widespread backlash globally. Since its launch in 2016, Snapchat’s Memories has allowed users to archive snaps for free. Under the new policy, however, anyone with more…
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Kenya is tightening its grip on the fast-growing digital economy with fresh proposals targeting global technology companies. The National Treasury has published the Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025, which seek to levy a final tax on foreign firms providing digital services to Kenyans, regardless of whether they have offices in the country.…
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Stakeholders during the TVETA workshop in Machakos/Photo Courtesy The Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority, (TVETA) has convened a four-day stakeholders’ workshop in Machakos to validate draft Standards & Guidelines on Digital Content Creation across TVET institutions. The workshop, supported by the International Labour Organisation, ILO, brings together stakeholders from: Ministry of ICT, State Department…
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Kenya’s digital landscape is defined by its massive mobile adoption and youthful demographics. With a population of 57 million and a median age of 20 years in January 2025, the country has 68.8 million active mobile connections, representing a 121% penetration rate due to multiple SIM use. Mobile access remains the key gateway to the…
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Fresh data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows registered .ke domains rose to 111,313 by June 2025, a 4.2% increase from 106,800 a year earlier, and a 1.9% rise from the previous quarter. from 109,251 in March 2025. The regulator links the growth in .ke adoption to wider internet access, rapid expansion of 4G and 5G…
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Past photo of KPLC technician at work. Photo/KPLC The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has outlined plans to address the increased power blackout reported across the country. EPRA proposed the introduction of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Kenya as part of measures to reduce the impact of power blackouts and strengthen grid stability.…
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Rose Njeri Tunguru. PHOTO/Rose Njeri TIME has unveiled the 2025 TIME100 Next list, recognizing software developer Rose Njeri Tunguru among the 100 emerging leaders from across the world who are shaping the future. These individuals are honoured for their contributions to fields like business, politics, entertainment, and activism, as they drive innovation and inspire change.…
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Safaricom issues update on service disruption affecting Fuliza Safaricom has announced that its overdraft service, Fuliza, has experienced a temporary disruption, leaving many customers unable to complete repayment transactions. In an update on Tuesday, September 30, the company confirmed that it is aware of the issue and is working to restore normal services as soon…
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Photo of a person making a phone call. /CITIZEN DIGITAL The latest sector statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) show that several telecommunications companies recorded a decline in mobile subscriptions In its Fourth Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the 2024/2025 financial year (April–June 2025), the CA notes that Airtel shed 869,534 subscribers (-3.54%),…