Caleb Musili

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Chinese New Year 2026, but this is not just any ordinary celebration. This year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare astronomical and cultural event that happens only once every 60 years. For Kenyan businesses and consumers who depend heavily on Chinese imports, especially electronics and tech products, this could signal the most severe supply chain disruption in recent memory.

Importing a car to Kenya might seem complicated, but once you understand the process, it's actually quite straightforward. This guide will walk you through every step, from finding a car online to driving it on Kenyan roads.

How a simple content format change could reshape web economics — and why Kenyan tech publishers should pay attention

Okay, real talk. Sony just launched the WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12, 2026, priced at $329.99. That’s roughly KES 42,600 at current exchange rates.

I bought the Oraimo Watch 5R Pro in June 2025 for KSh 3,500 on Jumia. Eight months later, I'm still wearing it daily. That alone should tell you something.

Ziidi Trader is a new feature embedded directly into the M-Pesa app that allows users to trade shares listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Think of it as the stock market version of the Ziidi Money Market Fund that launched in December 2024 and quickly attracted over 1.15 million customers.

The announcement of special green number plates for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is being framed as a "signature" of Kenya’s green transition. It looks great on camera, and it’s a clear visual signal to the public. But for those of us looking at the infrastructure, the color of the plate is the least interesting part.

Rideence plans to assemble 152 electric vehicles by the end of February 2026, 132 Henrey electric taxis and 20 Joylong electric high-roof matatus. The company promises production capacity of 5-10 vehicles daily, with prices potentially dropping by up to 25%, particularly for the Joylong vans currently retailing at Sh7 million. The charging network will expand from 16 to 100 stations nationwide by year's end.

Over six hours, the TechInKenya.com team investigated manufacturing costs, tax structures, shipping logistics, and market dynamics across China, the United States, the European Union, and Kenya. We analyzed component pricing. We broke down tax burdens. We compared competition levels. We traced every dollar from factory to consumer.

With five phones spanning KES 24,999 to KES 54,999, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 series delivers flagship features at mid-range prices—and completely redefines what "value" means in Kenya's smartphone market.