Uncloaking intellectual property key for innovation growth
The most pressing issue in Kenyan IP is the lack of awareness
Technology
Google calls for submissions from women founders
Programme aims to empower women founders in Africa by providing resources, opportunities
ChatGPT: A friend or nemesis to learning?
This new AI language model has raised concerns over the impact it has on education
Twitter new policy on paid partnerships
Tweets posted as organic but part of paid product placement will require clear commercial disclosure
Meta expands features for end-to-end encryption on Messenger
It will be gradually testing the encryption to boost security and customisation.
Instagram’s introduces new quiet mode feature
This feature helps a user manage time and focus
Shutterstock introduces new image generation AI
It launched the tool on its All-In-One creative platform
Mama Money partners with AFC Bank to scale money transfer
The duo aims to serve and support the Zimbabwean community living in SA by easing money transfer
eWAKA secures a 500,000 CHF loan to accelerate growth
In 2023, the mobility startup is looking to pursue strategic partnerships to expand their customer base
CA invites views on proposed emerging technologies rules
The authority has published the framework for stakeholder input before February 3.
Search interests in private browsing rise by 110% – Google
Kenya also ranks 1st in Africa for the country that searched most for private browsing.
Stripe, Amazon adopt new deal to upscale online payments
Under the new agreement, Stripe will process more of Amazon’s payments
Spotify announces lay offs of 6% of its workforce
The music streaming app has added to list of global tech companies on firing spree
11 disruptive startups selected for 2023 ASIP accelerator program
The programme aims to support the next generation of early-stage African Tech startups
Google introduces My Ad Centre to customize ads, manage information
The new online web tool allows a user to check what information Google has on them
UAE-based Alaan secures $4.5 million in pre-series A funding
The B2B fintech firm plans to enhance its product with new features including automated invoice payments
Google to do away with third-party cookies by 2024
The tech giant said it's rethinking the digital future to enhance the ads-supported web
How Covid-19 changed fortunes of online businesses in Kenya
As travel restrictions continued to be enforced, one firm took advantage to expand its operations
Starlink satellite internet firm to launch in Kenya
It is awaiting service coverage and regulatory approval.
Zoho unveils enhanced customer relations tool Bigin
It connects and streamlines various customer operations in one place.