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Tala’s Global Expansion Strategy Is Spreading Across Six Countries — But Can AI-Priced Debt Really Count as Financial Inclusion?

By George KamauSeptember 29, 2025
September 29, 2025

Spotify’s Future Strategy Points to a Bigger Battle Than Apple Music — It Wants to Own Every Sound That Touches Your Day
September 29, 2025

Digital Convenience vs Ecological Sovereignty: Kenya’s Tourism Sector Faces Its First Platform War
September 29, 2025

CBK’s Fee Cap Gambit: Cheaper Mobile Money for Kenyans, or a Slow Squeeze on M-Pesa’s Golden Engine?
September 28, 2025

Apple Chased Thinness. Samsung Chased Balance. Now the iPhone Air Has No Excuse.
September 28, 2025

Kenya Turns the Tables on Global Digital Services with SEP Tax Enforcement via Local Users
September 28, 2025

Kenya’s Electric Future: How 10,000 EV Charging Stations Could Unlock Mass Adoption of Clean Transport
September 28, 2025

Kenya’s 1.4 Million Smartphone Loans Highlight the Rising Influence of Watu Africa
September 28, 2025

KRA Digital Tax Collection Surges to Sh2.3 Billion as Kenya Claims Its Slice of Foreign Tech Revenue
September 28, 2025

The Safari Goes Digital: How Bolt and Uber Are Turning Wildlife Tourism into a Click-to-Book Price War
September 28, 2025

CBK Digital Fraud Compensation Plan Could Finally Force Telcos and Banks to Refund Scam Victims — Whether They Like It or Not
September 28, 2025

Tems Lands in Nairobi With More Than a Concert — She’s Testing Whether Kenya Is Ready for Women to Lead Its Music Industry
September 26, 2025

Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX Step In as TikTok USA Investors With 45% Stake, Raising New Questions Over Algorithm and Control
September 26, 2025

Samsung Brings Galaxy S25 FE to Kenya, Pushing AI Features Into the Mainstream
September 25, 2025

Xiaomi Redmi 15 With a Massive 7000mAh Battery Launches in Kenya
September 25, 2025

INTERPOL-Led Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 1,200 Arrests Across Africa
September 25, 2025

DStv Active Users in Kenya Decline by 84% in a Year
September 25, 2025

[BREAKING] Kenyan-Based Healthtech Ilara Health Announces Significant Layoffs Amid Restructuring Drive
September 25, 2025

Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users, but Its Biggest Decisions Still Lie Ahead
September 25, 2025

Beyond the Deal: What TikTok’s New U.S. Setup Still Doesn’t Answer on Ownership, Algorithms, and Influence
September 25, 2025

PayPal’s Middle East and Africa Investment: Can Digital Payments Outrun Regulation and Market Fragmentation?
September 25, 2025

Ghana Re-Elected as ANCA Chair for Second Term, Steering Africa’s Cybersecurity Ambitions Into a Defining Phase
September 25, 2025

KRA USSD Tax Services for Small Businesses: How *222# is Changing Compliance in Kenya
September 25, 2025

Tunisia’s Digital Transformation: 138 Projects Using AI and Open Data to Rebuild Public Administration
September 25, 2025

KRA’s Innovative USSD and WhatsApp Services Are Transforming How Small Businesses Comply With Taxes
September 25, 2025

Cassava and Accenture Are Building Sovereign AI in Africa — but Who Will Really Control the Continent’s Data Future?
September 25, 2025

Qualcomm Pushes Windows Laptops Forward With Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme Chips
September 25, 2025

Medusa’s Atlantic Ambitions: The Subsea Cable That Could Transform Africa’s Digital Future
September 25, 2025

Kenya’s Tourism Payments Go Digital: TouristTap Bridges Mobile Money, Card Networks, and Small Businesses
September 25, 2025

PayPal to Invest $100 Million in Middle East and Africa to Boost Digital Commerce
September 25, 2025

Wired for Tomorrow: How ITU, Google, and will.i.am Are Rewiring Africa’s Future with AI and Robotics
September 25, 2025

Kenya Grants Security Agencies Power to Deactivate Devices and Shut Down Websites Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime, and Child Exploitation
September 25, 2025

Airtel Africa Foundation Sets A 2030 Target To Transform 10 Million Lives Through Digital Inclusion, Education, And Sustainability
September 24, 2025

M-Kopa Crosses 7 Million Users in Africa, Turning Smartphones Into Gateways for Financial Inclusion
September 24, 2025

Africa’s Next Financial Leap: Why Local-Currency Stablecoins Could Redefine Sovereignty, Remittances, and Digital Payments
September 24, 2025

Kenya’s $1B Olkaria Data Center: Promise, Delay, and the Battle for Africa’s Digital Future
September 24, 2025

Treasury Exempts Kenya Airways Suppliers From Digital Service Tax, Sparing the National Carrier Heavy Software and Avionics Bills
September 24, 2025

Kenya Moves to Keep Tech Tax Refunds at Home, Forcing Global Platforms to Bank Through Local Accounts
September 24, 2025

Bolt Expands Parcel Delivery Beyond Nairobi as Mombasa and Kakamega Become New Battlegrounds for Kenya’s Last-Mile Logistics Market
September 24, 2025

Samsung Wins 47 Honors, Including Two Gold Awards at International Design Excellence Awards 2025
September 24, 2025

Ido Sum Departs TLcom Capital After 14 Years
September 24, 2025

Huawei and Vodacom Showcase Next-Gen Energy and Infrastructure Innovations at TowerXchange Africa 2025
September 24, 2025

UK-Kenya Tech Hub and ViKtoria Ventures Launch First Corporate VC Report in Kenya
September 24, 2025

Samsung and LOOP Partner to Deliver Affordable Device Security and Management for Kenyan Businesses
September 24, 2025

Access Bank Kenya and NBK Launch Seamless Shared Banking Services Across Branch Networks
September 23, 2025

LOOP System Upgrade Downtime Scheduled for September 24 at 11:59 PM, Services to Resume by 2:00 AM
September 22, 2025

The TikTok Algorithm Control Deal Explained: What Leasing the Code Means for U.S. Law, Security, and Digital Power
September 22, 2025

Inside TikTok Monetisation: How Creators in Kenya Are Earning From Their Content
September 22, 2025

How Subsea Cables Power the Data Centre-Driven Digital Economy
September 22, 2025

Britam Launches BetaLab Regional Startup Challenge 2025 for East Africa
September 22, 2025

Kenya’s Streaming Boom: How Safaricom Home Fibre Is Changing Everyday Entertainment
September 22, 2025

Kenya’s Microfinance Loan Rules Put Industry in Survival Mode
September 22, 2025

Airtel Africa’s AI-Powered Spam Alert Flags Over 205 Million Messages
September 21, 2025

iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Overview — and the Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s 2025 Playbook
September 21, 2025

The Invisible Engine: How Vibe Coding and AI Startups Are Fueling Google Cloud’s Surge
September 21, 2025

Kenya’s New Loan Pricing Model: What KESONIA Means for Borrowers, Banks, and the Cost of Credit
September 20, 2025

Trump TikTok Deal Explained: U.S. Spin-Off, Xi’s Role, and the Multibillion-Dollar Fee at Stake
September 20, 2025

H-1B Visa Fee Hike: How Trump’s $100K Rule Could Reshape U.S. Tech and Global Talent
September 20, 2025

If xAI Is Worth $200B, What Does That Mean for OpenAI, Anthropic, and the Global AI Race?
September 20, 2025

How the OpenAI $450B Infrastructure Plan Could Reshape Computing Power, Cloud Partnerships, and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence
September 20, 2025

Safaricom Home Fibre Gives Online Classes Stability as Kenya Embraces Digital Education
September 19, 2025

Safaricom to Launch New M-PESA App in November Built on Fintech 2.0 for Faster and Smarter Services
September 19, 2025

Safaricom to Shut Down M-PESA for Three Hours on September 22 as Part of Major System Upgrade
September 19, 2025

Spotify’s Video Podcasts Give Creators More Reach While Unlocking Fresh Advertising Opportunities
September 19, 2025

Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya
September 19, 2025

Samsung Unveils 100-Inch NEO QLED AI TV in Kenya
September 18, 2025

Maximizing ROI: How a Digital Marketing Agency Can Transform Your Brand
September 18, 2025

Six African Startups Win $400,000 in 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
September 18, 2025

Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case on February 27, 2026
September 18, 2025

Google Expands Africa Investments with New Subsea Cables, AI Tools for Students, and $9M Fund
September 17, 2025

vivo X300 Series Touts 4K 60fps Portrait Video, Advanced Focus Tracking, and Ultra-High-Res Cameras Ahead of Launch
September 17, 2025

Regional Satellite Network Could Give East Africa Control Over Its Digital Future Amid Starlink’s Rapid Growth
September 17, 2025

How Nigerian Fintech Startup Cardtonic is Redefining Cross-Border Payments
September 17, 2025

Uber Safari Debuts as Company Celebrates a Decade in Kenya
September 17, 2025

Bolt Rewards Top-Performing Drivers on its Platform
September 16, 2025

Daikin Establishes New Office in Nairobi
September 16, 2025

East African Community Pushes for Cheaper Roaming and Seamless Cross-Border Connectivity
September 16, 2025

Cassava Technologies to Launch Five AI Factories Across Africa in 12 Months
September 16, 2025

TikTok Deal Nears Resolution as U.S. and China Reach Framework Agreement
September 16, 2025

Spotify Expands Free Tier with Pick, Search, and Share Features Amid Rising Demand for Better Audio
September 16, 2025

Google’s AI Search Summaries Face Lawsuit as Publishers Warn of Revenue Collapse
September 16, 2025

KRA Bets on AI Scanners to Tackle Smuggling at Mombasa Port
September 16, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya Appoints Former CBK Chief Mohammed Nyaoga as New Chairman
September 16, 2025

Kenya’s Power Producers Face Stiff Fines for Failing to File Outage Plans
September 16, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About iOS 26 Features: Messaging Tricks, Battery Tools, and More
September 16, 2025

Xiaomi 17 Series Launch: Skipping 16 to Rival iPhone 17
September 15, 2025

PMAC 2025 Nairobi Finals Draw Record 12,318 Players as X FORCE REJECTS Capture Africa’s Biggest Esports Trophy
September 15, 2025

Epson Advances Sustainability with 100% Renewable Electricity and Greener Logistics
September 15, 2025

CMC Networks appoints Ex-Google Exec Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director
September 15, 2025

Cortex Hub Launches MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 to Embed African Contexts into AI
September 13, 2025

Huawei ICT Academy Targets Record 12,000 Students as 2025/2026 ICT Competition Recruitment Continues
September 12, 2025

With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Turns the Spotlight on Creators and Their Workflows
September 12, 2025

Digital Lending in Kenya Thrives but Microloans Under Sh1,000 Show Skyrocketing Default Rates
September 12, 2025

Paratus Expands Across East Africa Bringing Fiber and Starlink to Businesses and Communities
September 12, 2025

Karuma Hydropower Plant to Host Africa AI Factory, Giving Continent Control Over Its Data
September 12, 2025

TechTrends Media to Host TechTrends Innovation Awards 2025 at AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum
September 11, 2025

M-PESA SMS Notification Delays Leave Millions Guessing About Their Transactions as Safaricom Works on a Fix
September 11, 2025

Yellow Card Integrates with Fireblocks to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa
September 11, 2025

IT Burnout Emerges as Education Sector Battles Ransomware, Sophos Report Finds
September 11, 2025

Bolt Top 50 Drivers in Kenya Earn Over Ksh.1.2 Million in Six Months
September 10, 2025

Spotify Premium Finally Launches Lossless Audio for Millions of Users Worldwide, While Kenya Awaits Its FLAC-Quality Music Experience

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