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An analysis conducted using Kaspersky Container Security has revealed that only 1 out of every 10 Docker Hub images analysed, including those with 10,000 to 1 million downloads, was fully up to date. Experts warn that aside from software vulnerabilities and the compromise of update sources, common Docker security risks include configuration vulnerabilities, such as the insecure handling of credentials, privilege escalation, and a lack of integrity checks. Docker Hub, the world’s largest container registry, is extremely popular among developers and records more than 11 billion image pulls monthly. However, the usage of ready-made Docker images with minimal modifications can pose serious…

By Stella Mambo, Global Markets Director at Absa Bank Kenya Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. These rules will operationalise the VASP Act passed last November and, for the first time, bring Kenya’s digital asset economy under the protection of law. What is often interpreted as regulatory constraint is, in fact, recognition that an emerging market has matured into economic relevance. Digital assets have moved well beyond theory. They are functioning financial instruments that exist entirely online, recorded on blockchains rather than stored in banks, and range from cryptocurrencies such as…

At Google I/O 2026, Google announced a massive wave of innovation across its technology stack, marking a decisive shift into the agentic era of artificial intelligence. “Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity are unlocking a new world of agents and agentic capabilities. We’ve been bringing agents to developers and enterprises for a while. Now we are super focused on bringing the power of agents, safely and securely, to consumers so that it works for everyone,” Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.  Pichai noted that this shift builds on a decade-long foundation, tracking back to when the company pivoted to be AI-first. Google continues…

Beyond the remarkable growth in transaction volumes and value, one of M-PESA’s most momentous milestones in the last financial year was the continued growth of small-value transactions, known at Safaricom as M-PESA Kadogo. Under the initiative, mobile money transfers of KES100 and below and merchant payments of KES200 and below are zero-rated. In the 2025/2026 financial year, whose results were announced on May 7, the initiative facilitated 17.1 billion free transactions, accounting for 58% of all M-PESA activity. For millions of Kenyans, particularly low-income earners and small businesses, M-PESA Kadogo continues to break down financial barriers by enabling free small-value…

By Wojtek Piorko, managing director for Africa at Vertiv As analysts expect Kenya’s economy to continue growing at a moderate pace in 2026, it remains critical to deal with certain domestic challenges to maximise potential growth and prosperity. These include high energy costs and power outages that can slow vital Kenyan operations and limit output, thereby having a negative effect on manufacturing and production, and the economy in general.  According to the African Business Chamber (AfBC), a business platform dedicated to facilitating trade, investment and strategic partnerships across the continent, Kenya’s economy benefits from a relatively stable macroeconomic and political environment, a growing middle class,…

By Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET Businesses routinely evolve alongside the challenges of their operating environments. If the challenge is power, they ensure they have a power backup. Organisations that cannot afford downtime invest in connectivity failover. And yet, when it comes to digital infrastructure, many businesses treat “security” as a separate, IT-delegated silo rather than a core pillar of operational performance and, in the worst-case scenario, survival. This is a mistake, because the era of viewing cybersecurity merely as a defensive IT function is well and truly over. Cyber risk is fundamentally a business risk, which means…

Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, delivered a keynote address at the Connected Africa Summit 2026, highlighting Kenya’s strategic response to the evolving challenge of artificial intelligence (AI) weaponisation and its implications for governance, national security and public trust. Addressing delegates on the theme “The Changing Face of AI Weaponisation in Africa,” the Principal Secretary noted that the rapid growth of digital platforms has created an increasingly complex information environment, where misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes pose significant systemic risks. He cited recent findings indicating that a majority of Kenyan internet users are concerned about the spread of…

Nutanix has announced new platform and program enhancements for Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program partners, including the new multitenant cloud capabilities enabled by the Nutanix Service Provider Central program designed to help partners scale and differentiate their services.   “Service providers are at the heart of helping customers modernise and adopt cloud operating models on their terms,” said Tarkan Maner, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Nutanix. “With the Nutanix Cloud Platform and our Elevate Service Provider Program, we will deliver multitenant capabilities, flexible licensing, and the go-to-market support partners need to build differentiated offerings that drive growth and long-term customer value.” …

Kenyan companies are increasingly using TikTok for brand awareness as well as measurable business impact. TikTok’s entry into the Kenyan market relied on two key partnerships. Aleph Holdings handled local sales and operations support, while Wowzi became TikTok’s official creator management partner in the country. Over the past year, more than 200 Kenyan creators have earned over USD 350,000 (about KES 47 million) through brand collaborations enabled by these partnerships. Several Kenyan brands stand out in TikTok’s first year of commercial results. Branch MFB, the digital microfinance bank, used TikTok’s performance and optimisation tools to drive user acquisition at scale.…

If you’ve been following developments in Kenya’s financial sector, you may have noticed a quiet but important change announced by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). It’s called KESONIA, and while the name might sound technical, its impact could be felt across banking, lending and capital markets. So what exactly is KESONIA, and why does it matter? KESONIA stands for the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average. It is Kenya’s newly adopted risk-free reference rate, designed to reflect the real cost of short-term money in the banking system. In simple terms, KESONIA tracks the average interest rate at which banks lend…