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BUSINESS
Safaricom subscribers to receive calls for free while roaming in Uganda
Safaricom has discounted roaming rates for roaming calls made in Uganda following the adoption of the One Network Area initiative…
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SAFARICOM SLASHES ROAMING RATES FOR SUBSCRIBERS TRAVELLING TO OVER 20 COUNTRIES
Safaricom has lowered its roaming rates for its subscribers travelling to over 20 countries. This comes after successful negotiations with…
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Safaricom launches the LTE Advanced Safaricom 4G Network in Nairobi
After months of testing in several parts of Nairobi, Safaricom has finally launched the LTE Advanced! Safaricom 4G which the…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-Pesa ranked top In Cashless Transactions
With less than a year after it was introduced, Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-PESA has been ranked as the most preferred…
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55 STUDENTS GRADUTE FROM SAFARICOM ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
55 students have completed a two year course that will develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills to meet the growing…
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Gadgets
Safaricom and Infinix Mobility launch Alpha Marvel Smartphone in Kenya
Infinix Mobility and Safaricom have launched a new Smartphone in the Kenyan Market which will retail at Kshs 29,999 and…
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BUSINESS
Mobile phone firms Safaricom and Airtel buy out yuMobile
Mobile phone firms Safaricom and Airtel have bought out yuMobile, a move which is said to have opened a new…
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WhatsApp Banking Begins Taking Shape Across Southern Africa
For many people across Southern Africa, financial life already runs through a phone screen. Messages arrive. Payments get discussed. Remittances…
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African Digital Commerce Is Taking Shape Inside Message Threads Rather Than the Online Stores People Expected
WhatsApp is becoming Africa’s commerce infrastructure. Across cities and smaller towns from Lagos to Nairobi, thousands of merchants run daily…
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Kenya’s Communications Authority Takes a Closer Look at the Airtel–Starlink Direct-to-Cell Plan
The Airtel–Starlink direct-to-cell partnership is under review by the Communications Authority of Kenya as regulators assess whether satellite signals could…
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BUSINESS
M-Pesa at 19: How Kenya’s Mobile Money Pioneer Reshaped Payments and Everyday Finance
M-Pesa at 19 years after its launch shows how a simple mobile money transfer tool evolved into the core infrastructure…
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Mobile Forex Trading is Set to Dominate Africa in 2026
Across Africa’s major economic hubs, the traditional multi-monitor trading desk has been quietly replaced by a six-inch screen. As the…
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How M-PESA Optimization is Localizing Liquidity for Kenyan Traders
For years, participating in the global forex market meant playing by the rules of the US dollar and the SWIFT…
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Amazon’s Kuiper Eyes Kenya as Satellite Internet Race Widens
Kenya’s internet infrastructure has long been described through cables and towers. Fibre routes snake out of coastal landing stations. Mobile…
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Kenya Approves M-Pesa Plan to Hide Customer Phone Numbers
The mobile phone number has long served as the public face of Kenya’s mobile money economy. It appears on receipts.…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Launch Dala AI Bundle to Democratize AI
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc. have announced the launch of the Dala AI Bundle. This first-of-its-kind subscription service allows Ethiopians…
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BUSINESS
With Airtel Uganda’s Dividend Rise Matching Profit Growth, the Region’s Telecom Income Trade Gets Firmer
The Airtel Uganda dividend rise is not a marginal adjustment. The company has lifted its total payout to Sh0.41 per…
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Connecting Kenya’s Digital Services to M-PESA
Most Kenyans do not think about what happens behind the scenes when they pay for something online, settle a hospital…
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Airtel to Ride on Starlink to Command Mobile Internet Market in Kenya
Kenya is set to be at the forefront of a big shift in mobile internet access across Africa, as a…
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Kenya’s Retail Surge Deepens as M-Pesa Share Trading Expands NSE Access
Daily transactions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange climbed to 26,169 this week, up from 6,761 before February 4. The jump…
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Microsoft-Powered AI App Auni Surpasses 3,500 Business Sign-ups in Three Months
Auni, an artificial intelligence-powered mini app developed by Nairobi-based startup Fastagger and integrated into Safaricom’s M-Pesa Business Super App, has…
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Circle Gas Stakes Growth on Carbon Approval and Costly Bank Financing
Circle Gas is funding a clean cooking ambition with bank debt priced above 20 percent and a carbon strategy that…
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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Steps Into Absa at a Decisive Moment for Retail Banking
When Sitoyo Lopokoiyit takes charge of Absa’s private and personal banking unit on April 1, 2026, he will be stepping…
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How to Trade Shares Through M-Pesa as the Market Opens to Everyday Investors
Kenya’s stock market has entered the M-Pesa ecosystem. Ziidi Trader places share trading inside the mobile money application, allowing investors…
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The Exit of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Comes as M-PESA Faces Bigger Questions Than Growth
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit’s decision to leave Safaricom at the end of next month closes a chapter that coincides with an unsettled…
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After Koko’s Fall, M-Gas Finds a Carbon Market That No Longer Feels Open
Kenya’s carbon market is entering a more guarded phase, and the conversation now runs through cooking fuel. The latest example…
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Why Safety Is Now as Important as Connectivity for Kenyan Enterprises
For more than a decade, connectivity has powered Kenya’s economic transformation. Mobile money, cloud platforms, e-commerce, and remote work have…
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Millions Are Listening on Mdundo but the Money Is Not Following at the Same Pace
Mdundo’s latest results expose a structural problem inside African music streaming. Access has expanded faster than monetisation. The company reported…
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Kenyan Creatives Step Forward at Cannes Young Lions as the Industry Searches for Stability
As the Cannes Young Lions Kenya competition that concluded this weekend, attention naturally turned to who would go on to…
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BUSINESS
How Global Trading Platforms are Expanding their Presence in Kenya
Kenya is rapidly evolving from a primarily agrarian and services economy into one of Africa’s most dynamic digital and financial…
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MTN’s Ambition in East Africa Meets Realities Money Can’t Smooth Over
In late 2025 and early 2026, comments from Ralph Mupita, the chief executive of MTN Group, set a subtle but…
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Konza’s Digital Ambition Has Reached the Point Where Treasury Steps Back
The plan to expand the Konza Data Centre has moved forward through Treasury’s PPP process with little public attention, shaped…
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Airtel Kenya Tries to Crack a Digital Credit Market Long Shaped by Fuliza
When Airtel Money Kenya says it wants a slice of the digital overdraft market, it is not entering open ground.…
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M-PESA Taps Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation to Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Across Africa
M-PESA Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its platform. …
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Kenya set to review Mobile Termination Rates for 2026
Kenya’s telecommunications sector is heading toward a high-stakes regulatory showdown in 2026, as the current Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) are…
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Mobile Money Made Kenya Bankable. It Also Left Millions Outside the Safety Net
Mobile money in Kenya has always projected certainty. Balances appear instantly. Transfers clear in seconds. Withdrawals feel final in the…
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Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service…
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Starlink Direct to Cell Africa tests the limits of coverage
Airtel Africa’s agreement to carry Starlink’s Direct to Cell service across its footprint reads, at first glance, like a simple…
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Kenya’s fixed internet battle finds new fault lines
Kenya’s fixed internet competition has taken on new intensity, and it is no longer a simple question of who offers…
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Kenya’s 149% mobile penetration and the competitive frontier behind it
Kenya’s mobile penetration has reached a striking 149 per cent, with SIM registrations climbing past 78 million by the end…
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Starlink Kenya’s steady advance in a broadband market under strain
Starlink Kenya subscribers rose to 19,460 in September 2025, the highest figure the company has posted since entering the country…
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From rural Kenya to Africa’s Business Heroes: The story of BuuPass through the lens of co-founder Wyclife Omondi
Wyclife Omondi’s journey to the Top 10 finalists at the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Edition is rooted in a deeply…
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Odibets Christmas Promo 2025: How to Win Instant Cash Daily
The Christmas festivities have arrived early for sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya, as Odibets launches its high-octane holiday campaign, Sherekea…
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Airtel Kenya Unlimited Fun Data Plans Explained
Airtel Kenya rolled out two new time-based data bundles earlier this month taking on Safaricom’s recently launched B-Live product. The…
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How Ethiopia’s Duopoly Turns Everyday Connectivity Into Something Closer to a Power Struggle
The latest round of rural towers from Ethio Telecom looked at first like a standard infrastructure update. One hundred fifty-two…
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Mobile Money Agents Face a Record Cash Slowdown as Households Tighten Spending
Cash flowing through Kenya’s mobile money agents has fallen to levels not seen since the platform’s early days. This drop…
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Nigeria’s Rising SIM Wave Tests Regulators As Illicit Cards Drift Through A Growing Market
Nigeria’s telecom regulator is widening its campaign against illicit SIM activity at a moment when the market itself is swelling.…
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As Telcos Brace for DNA and Biometric Demands, Kenya Confronts the Real Cost of Expanding Digital Identity
Kenya’s proposal to fold DNA analysis, blood type, and detailed physiological markers into routine SIM registration has unsettled a sector…
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A Country That Runs on Data but Never Agrees on Who Holds the Power to Watch
Kenya runs on the mobile phone in a way that is rare even by global standards. Each day is marked…
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BUSINESS
In Kenya’s Bid to Split M-Pesa, Vodacom Confronts the Limits of Its Reach
Vodacom Group has ruled out separating M-Pesa from Safaricom, defying pressure from Kenya’s central bank and a growing chorus of…
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BUSINESS
Ziidi Fund Grows Tenfold, Crossing KES 15B in Assets
Ziidi Money Market Fund’s climb to KES 15.1 billion in assets under management marks a turning point in Kenya’s financial…
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Fuliza, Kamilisha, and the New Logic of Credit in Kenya’s Always-On Mobile Economy
Kenya’s appetite for quick credit has turned digital overdrafts into a financial mainstay. What began as a mobile money convenience…
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M-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch, Connects 15 Banks
M-PESA Ethiopia has announced the completion of its integration with EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment network, in a significant move to…
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French Investor Stoa Takes Minority Stake in Atlas Tower Kenya
The Competition Authority of Kenya has cleared French infrastructure investor Stoa’s $27 million acquisition of a minority stake in Atlas…
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As Axian Takes Over Wananchi, the Balance of Power in East Africa’s Internet Market Begins to Tilt
Axian Telecom Fibre, known regionally as Yas, has completed the acquisition of a 99.63 percent stake in Wananchi Group, marking…
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Axian Telecom Acquires Zuku Parent Company Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom on Wednesday announced it has finalized its acquisition of a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the…
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As Banking Goes Fully Digital, Kenya’s Lenders Return to the Ground to Rebuild Connection and Trust
The story begins with a phone. What started as a tool for calls and social chatter became the main gateway…
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What the M-Shwari Outage Revealed About Kenya’s Reliance on Mobile Money and the Fragility Beneath It
For hours, M-Shwari users found themselves cut off from one of Kenya’s most familiar digital banking tools. The outage didn’t…
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Co-op Bank Joins Kenya’s Digital Overdraft Race With Kamilisha
When the Co-operative Bank of Kenya rolled out its new overdraft product, Kamilisha, it wasn’t just launching another loan facility.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Massive Data Breach at Kenyan Health Platform M-TIBA; Sensitive Medical and Personal Data of 4.8 Million Users Reportedly for Sale
A threat actor, identified on cybercrime forums as “Kazu,” is reportedly advertising a massive 2.15-terabyte database allegedly stolen from M-TIBA,…
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As Kenya’s Phone Banking Race Intensifies, Apps Begin To Redefine Everyday Money
Phones changed a habit and then a system. Over recent years the handset stopped being just a tool for calls…
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Disney Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership: Rochelle Knock Takes the Helm as the Company Repositions Its Streaming and Network Strategy for a Fragmented Market
The Walt Disney Company’s decision to name Rochelle Knock as vice president of Disney+ and Networks and as country head…
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UNICEF, GSMA and Partners Launch Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection
UNICEF and GSMA have launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP), the first of its kind, to strengthen children’s safety,…
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MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map
MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where…
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CBK’s Fee Cap Gambit: Cheaper Mobile Money for Kenyans, or a Slow Squeeze on M-Pesa’s Golden Engine?
For nearly two decades, M-Pesa has operated like essential infrastructure and untouchable monopoly at the same time — a utility…
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PayPal’s Middle East and Africa Investment: Can Digital Payments Outrun Regulation and Market Fragmentation?
Few regions carry as much digital promise as the Middle East and Africa. Young populations, rising smartphone penetration, and widespread…
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Airtel Africa Foundation Sets A 2030 Target To Transform 10 Million Lives Through Digital Inclusion, Education, And Sustainability
When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of…
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Africa’s Next Financial Leap: Why Local-Currency Stablecoins Could Redefine Sovereignty, Remittances, and Digital Payments
Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa…
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Startups
UK-Kenya Tech Hub and ViKtoria Ventures Launch First Corporate VC Report in Kenya
Angel Leads Program, supported by the UK-Kenya Tech Hub and implemented by ViKtoria Ventures, has launched the Corporate Venture Capital…
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Kenyan Musicians Earn Sh64 Million from Mdundo as Streaming and Downloads Surge Across Africa
Kenya’s music scene is cashing in on a wave that’s quietly reshaping how artists earn. In the seven months to…
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MTN MoMo Uganda Gears Up for Spin-Off as Fintech Ambitions Take Center Stage
MTN Uganda is entering a new phase as it prepares to restructure its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, into a…
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Airtel Money Prepares for IPO in H1 2026 Amid Growing Competition from M-Pesa and MoMo
Airtel Africa is preparing to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026, a move…
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Kenya’s Hosting of CHAN 2025 Shows Progress in Football Infrastructure and Tech Ahead of Bigger Tournaments
When Morocco edged Madagascar 3–2 in the final at Moi International Sports Centre on 30 August 2025, the headline was…
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How Skyrocketing Smartphone Prices in Kenya Are Fueling a Device Financing Revolution
Smartphones have become a necessity in Kenya, but owning one has rarely been harder. Prices have climbed so steeply in…
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Leaked WhatsApp Chats Reveal Political Maneuvering as Senator Aaron Cheruiyot Confirms Protest Internet Slowdowns
In Kenya, recent protests have exposed a striking truth: control over the internet is becoming a tool of politics. During…
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Digital Numbering and Rapid Growth Are Redefining Kenya’s Mobile Landscape
In the late 1990s, having a mobile phone in Kenya was a luxury few could afford. A SIM card often…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Issues M-Shwari Loan Limit Fraud Warning Amid Rising Mobile Lending Scams
M-Shwari is cautioning its customers to steer clear of anyone promising to “unlock” or “boost” their loan limit. The mobile…
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New BAKE Report Urges Reforms as Kenya’s Online Freedoms Fade
A new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), “State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024,” reveals that while…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Rolls into Nairobi for Grand Final
Safaricom’s nationwide M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has made its entry into Nairobi, marking the final leg of its countrywide tour. The…
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WhatsApp Calls in Kenya Are Replacing Voice Minutes as Data Costs Fall and Home WiFi Becomes Common
More Kenyans are skipping regular voice calls and going straight to WhatsApp. Whether it’s a quick one-on-one or a full…
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PayPal M-PESA Integration Changes Set for August 2025 as Thunes Platform Shuts Down
A notable chapter in Kenya’s digital finance space is drawing to a close. PayPal and M-PESA will soon end support…
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Complaints Against Telcos and Broadcasters Surge, Exposing Cracks in Customer Support Systems
The numbers don’t lie – and this time, they’re painting a picture of rising frustration across Kenya’s telecom landscape. In…
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PayPal Just Landed in the M-PESA App – Here’s What It Means for Freelancers and Online Shoppers in Kenya
Safaricom has officially rolled out the PayPal mini app in the M-PESA App, allowing millions of Kenyan users to send,…
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Why the South African Fund Mawingu Deal Marks a Turning Point for Affordable Internet in Kenya
A South African private equity fund is seeking a 35 percent stake in Mawingu Networks, a Nairobi-based internet service provider…
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Mobile Money Subscriptions in Kenya Hit 45.4 Million
Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya grew by 7.3% to reach 45.4 million users in the quarter ending March 2025. This…
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Ban on Exclusive ISP Deals in Kenya Estates Signals New Era of Open Access and Consumer Choice
Tenants living in Kenya’s gated communities and apartment blocks are finally getting more say in how they connect to the…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
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300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Retains Title as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025
Equity Bank has once again claimed the top spot as Kenya’s most valuable brand, maintaining its position for the second…
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MTN Uganda to Restructure MoMo in 2025 to Drive Fintech Growth
MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya’s Digital Trust Crisis: How Criminals Are Weaponising WhatsApp to Defraud M-Pesa Users
Kenya is rightly celebrated as a global leader in mobile money innovation. But with innovation comes vulnerability, especially when the…
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Blockchain
Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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NCBA Digital Loan Disbursements Hit KES 307 Billion in Q1, 2025
NCBA Group has recorded a significant growth in its digital lending business, disbursing KES 307 billion in digital loans in…
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The Double Sided World of AI in Business and Marketing; Smart Targeting or Invasion of Privacy
In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to…
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Starlink’s Pan-African Expansion: How Satellite Internet Is Changing Connectivity
In a continent whose connectivity gaps run deep and fast Internet is a far-fetched luxury, Starlink satellite internet in Africa…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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Seven Organizations Challenge Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations…
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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
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High Court Halts Skiza, Hello Tune Payments: A Turning Point for Music Royalties in Kenya
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should…
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