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Vertiv has announced new configurations of the Vertiv MegaMod HDX, a prefabricated power and liquid cooling infrastructure solution engineered for high-density computing environments, including artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) deployments. The new configurations give operators flexibility to support rapidly increasing power and cooling requirements while optimising space and deployment speed. The models are available globally. Vertiv MegaMod HDX integrates direct-to-chip liquid cooling with air-cooled architectures to meet the intense thermal demands of AI workloads, supporting pod-style AI environments and advanced GPU clusters. The new compact solution has a standard module height and a maximum of 13 racks and power…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all licensed mobile network operators (MNOs) and internet service providers (ISPs) to temporarily suspend public internet access and certain mobile services during the ongoing election period. The directive, effective 13th January at 18:00, comes on the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Security Committee. UCC cited concerns over the rapid spread of online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence. Services Affected The suspension includes: The shutdown covers multiple networks: mobile broadband, fibre optic, leased lines, fixed wireless, microwave links and satellite internet services. What Is Exempted Certain critical services will remain operational, strictly…

Kenya-based optical retail startup Mamy Eyewear has secured a strategic investment from Japan’s Ikemori Venture Support (IVS). IVS is a Japan-based family office that backs high-potential consumer and technology businesses with a strong focus on long-term impact across Africa and Asia. The firm said its decision to invest in Mamy Eyewear was driven by the company’s combination of innovation, operational execution and commitment to expanding access to essential eye care services. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Mamy Eyewear operates a network of modern optical stores offering free AI-powered eye tests,…

OPPO Kenya is set to launch the Reno15 Series later this month.  The series will include three models, Reno15 Pro, Reno15, and Reno15F. OPPO is positioning the range as a balance between style and everyday reliability. The official launch is expected to take place on 23 January 2026, with pricing and availability to be announced at the event. Despite its slim profile, the Reno15 Series is built using OPPO’s All-Round Armour Body. This combines internal shock-absorbing structures with an aerospace-grade aluminium frame. The devices also carry IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering protection against dust, water immersion and high-pressure water jets.…

Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft’s Country General Manager for Kenya, has announced that she will be stepping away from her role this February. In a LinkedIn post shared this week, She confirmed that she will be transitioning into a new chapter, while inviting applications for the role she will soon vacate. “It has been a profound honor to lead this work, but the time has come for me to pass the baton,” Migwi wrote. She emphasized that the work Microsoft is doing in Kenya and the region remains critical, noting that there is still significant untapped potential to scale impact across public…

The ADI Foundation has announced a new partnership with M-Pesa to roll out blockchain infrastructure to markets where the mobile money platform operates. The collaboration outlines a framework for deploying ADI Chain, a regulatory-focused blockchain network, across eight countries where M-Pesa is active. These include Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Tanzania. Both organisations have framed the initiative as an infrastructure-level collaboration rather than an immediate consumer-facing rollout. The ADI Foundation partnership seeks to introduce blockchain capabilities behind the scenes, particularly for institutional use cases such as cross-border settlement and SME payments. “M-Pesa has…

African defense technology startup Terra Industries has emerged from stealth with an $11.75 million funding round. The round was led by U.S.-based venture firm 8VC, founded by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, with participation from Valor Equity Partners, Lux Capital, SV Angel, Leblon Capital, Silent Ventures, Nova Global and several angel investors including Micky Malka. As part of the investment, Alex Moore, Defense Partner at 8VC and a board director at Palantir, joined Terra Industries’ board last year. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Founded in 2024 by Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell…

Egyptian fitness and wellness SaaS startup FitXpert has secured a seven-figure strategic investment from Foras Investment. Founded by Salah Selim and Mostafa Mahmoud, FitXpert has developed an end-to-end software platform designed for fitness trainers, nutrition centres and clinics. The company brings together client management, programme creation, progress tracking and follow-ups within a unified system. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The fresh capital will be used to enhance FitXpert’s technology stack, strengthen internal operations. It will also help support the company’s ambition to become a foundational platform for fitness and nutrition…

Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv. The Vertiv™ Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation, from powering up for AI, to digital twins, to adaptive liquid cooling.  “The data centre industry is continuing to rapidly evolve how it designs, builds, operates and services data centres, in response to the density and speed of deployment demands of AI factories,” said Vertiv chief product and technology officer, Scott Armul. “We see cross-technology forces, including extreme densification, driving transformative…

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has officially announced the release of the 2025 KCSE examination results. According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), 993,226 candidates sat for the 2025 KCSE examinations, compared to 962,512 candidates in 2024. Of these, 492,012 were male while 501,214 were female, making this the second year in a row that female candidates outnumbered male candidates. Overall, 50 per cent of the candidates were girls. In terms of performance, 1,932 candidates (0.19%) obtained an overall mean grade of A (plain). This represents an improvement from 1,693 candidates (0.18%) in 2024. 270,715 candidates (27.18%) attained…