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Kaspersky Warns of Rising AI-Powered Cyber Threats at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX
At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19–21 May, global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky highlighted the evolving threat…
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Why Mobile Betting Apps Are Changing How Kenyans Place Wagers in 2026
I’ve been tracking Kenya’s betting scene for 18 months, and the speed of change has caught me off guard. Mobile…
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Key Economic Events Moving Markets
Financial markets tend not to be random. Usually, there is a reason behind the sudden shift in prices, which might…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Hangout Empowers Nairobi’s New Wave of Creators
Nairobi is shifting from passive consumption to active creation. This evolution was on full display during the recently concluded Samsung…
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Kenya’s High Court Has Slowed Vodacom’s Push for Safaricom
Kenya’s High Court has temporarily halted the government’s planned sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group,…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Share Trades Made Ahead of Nedbank’s Bid Are Drawing Attention
The proposed acquisition of NCBA Group by Nedbank Group has opened a broader debate inside Kenya’s capital markets over how…
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Safaricom Hosts Spark Accelerator Demo Day To Support Innovation and Technology
Safaricom has hosted the Spark Accelerator Program Demo Day, with nine startups pitching their businesses to leading investors and venture…
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Kenya’s Siaya Nuclear Plan Is Turning Into a Debate About the Country’s Industrial Future
For years, Kenya’s development agenda has been defined by infrastructure built to move people and goods faster across the country:…
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Equity’s James Mwangi Champions Technology-Driven Trade and Inclusion at Africa CEO Forum
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players…
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Proparco Commits €300 Million to Back AXIAN’s Digital and Clean Energy Push Across Africa
French development finance institution Proparco has announced a EUR 300 million financing commitment to support AXIAN Group’s digital and energy…
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ICANN Opens Application Window For New Generic Top Level Domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for its New gTLD Programme 2026 Round. The…
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Airtel Africa Stake Increase Comes Amid IPO Delay
Bharti Airtel is increasing its ownership in Airtel Africa through an internal share transaction that reflects the growing importance of…
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Kenya Wants a Bigger Role in Stablecoins. Regulators May Decide How Far It Goes
Kenya’s next fintech contest is no longer about mobile money adoption. It is about whether the country can build enough…
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Huawei DigiTruck Reaches Lamu as 140 Graduates Mark Programme’s 43rd County Milestone
More than 140 young people graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck Programme in Lamu County on Monday, 11 May 2026, in…
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[Interview] Pwani Teknowgalz on Unlocking Girls’ Potential in STEM
Along Kenya’s coast, cultural barriers, limited infrastructure, and entrenched gender stereotypes have long kept girls out of STEM. Pwani Teknowgalz…
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KNEC Wants Senior Schools Ready for Online Exams by 2027
The Kenya National Examinations Council(KNEC) will begin introducing computer-based assessments in senior schools from 2027, extending a digital testing model…
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Startups
Kenya Targets North African Startups With Konza Innovation Forum
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) is hosting a high-level North African innovation forum this week, positioning Kenya as a…
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Africa Tech Summit London Picks 13 Ventures for Its 10th Edition Investor Showcase
Africa Tech Summit London has unveiled 13 African and Africa-focused technology ventures selected to pitch at the London Stock Exchange…
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Critical Cybersecurity Skills Gaps Threatening Africa’s Digital Growth
With the rapid expansion of Africa’s technology sector, particularly in digital payments, fintech, government digital services and startups, cybersecurity threats…
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Stream Closes $5.2M Seed Extension to Build MENA’s Billing Infrastructure Layer
Stream, a Riyadh-born payments and billing platform, has raised a $5.2 million seed extension less than six months after closing…
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Africa Forward Summit Puts Focus on Kenya’s EV Infrastructure Push
Kenyan electric mobility companies are using the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to pursue investor partnerships tied to charging…
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Kenya Is Turning Tech Summits Into Investment Infrastructure
Nairobi’s growing role in African technology is no longer being defined only by startup growth or mobile money adoption. It…
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Uganda Fintech MAM Telecom Builds Out Payment Infrastructure Stack as It Eyes East African Expansion
Ugandan fintech infrastructure startup MAM Telecom Ltd is advancing a payment and settlement stack aimed at structural inefficiencies in Uganda’s…
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CMA Cautions Investors Against Unlicensed Forex and Crypto Operations
Kenya’s capital markets regulator has warned the public against placing money in unlicensed online investment schemes as authorities respond to…
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Mastercard and Yellow Card Partner to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Across EEMEA
Mastercard has partnered with Yellow Card to accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-enabled payments across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and…
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African Gaming Operators Push for Stable Tax Rules
Pressure is building on African governments to rethink how betting and gaming businesses are taxed as the industry expands deeper…
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BUSINESS
Copia Kenya’s Future Is Now Tied to an Insolvency Hearing in Nairobi
Copia Kenya is headed to the High Court after creditors filed an insolvency case tied to unpaid obligations, adding new…
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KRA Links Tax System to M-Pesa in Compliance Push
Kenya Revenue Authority is restructuring its tax collection systems around real-time business transactions, placing digital payments and automated invoicing at…
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East Africa Pushes for a Unified Digital Network as Telecom Gaps Persist
Regional governments across East Africa are widening efforts to connect their digital infrastructure, lower telecom costs and reduce dependence on…
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OPay’s US IPO Push Puts Nigeria’s Fintech Boom Back in Focus
OPay is preparing for a public listing in the United States, with the Nigerian payments company seeking a valuation of…
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Why Kenya’s Startup Money Is Not Producing Stability
Kenya’s startup sector is attracting large amounts of private capital at the same time that venture-backed companies are shutting down,…
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Spotify Enters Its Next Phase With Future Plans in Focus
Spotify is entering its third decade with a strategy focused on user control, new content formats and shared listening, according…
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New Nairobi Plant Brings Bank and SIM Card Production Closer to Home
Kenya has started producing its own bank and SIM cards after a new manufacturing plant opened in Nairobi, reducing reliance…
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KRA Acting Chief Lilian Nyawanda Faces Steep Revenue Run
Lilian Nyawanda has taken charge of Kenya Revenue Authority with a narrow window to close a widening revenue gap, setting…
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Africa Tech Summit London Returns to London Stock Exchange on May 29
Africa Tech Summit London, the leading African tech conference in Europe, returns to the London Stock Exchange on May 29,…
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Cross Switch Appoints Gillian Koinange as Head of Business Development, East Africa
Payments technology company Cross Switch has announced the appointment of Gillian Koinange as Head of Business Development, East Africa. The company…
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Kenyan Media Previews AI for Disability Project Ahead of Official Launch
Ahead of the official launch of the Kenya AI for Disability Project, members of the media were invited to a…
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies Closes $660M Refinancing
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a $660 million refinancing package, anchored by a $300 million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2.5…
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Kenya Google Search Data Reveals Massive Shift to AI Technical Mastery
Google has released new search trend data revealing a significant shift in how Kenyans are using technology to learn, upskill,…
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Gadgets
A Bigger Battery Defines the Vivo V70 FE Experience
The vivo V70 FE is built around battery life, display size, and steady everyday performance. It features a 7000mAh battery,…
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CLOUD
Fixing Africa’s Cloud paradox: Why The Continent’s Digital Future is Still Within Reach
In its recent piece, ‘Africa can’t build 54 clouds – and importing one won’t fix it,’ TechCabal captures a real and pressing…
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Afreximbank Launches its Third African AfCFTA Training Programme
African corporates are set to gain valuable insights into how to maximize opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
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COLUMNS
Adil El Youssefi | How Africa’s Data Centres are Evolving to Support the Continent’s AI Surge
Across Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being a futuristic concept to a daily reality. Banks are using it…
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Visa Joins CRAFT Addis 2026 as Lead Partner to Boost Africa’s Creator Economy
Visa has been unveiled as the Lead Partner for CRAFT Addis 2026, signaling a major push toward strengthening Africa’s creator…
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Vision Plus Bets on AI TVs With Whale OS Deal
Kenyan TV manufacturer Vision Plus has announced a new partnership with global smart TV software developer Whale OS, in a…
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BrighterMonday partners with Kenya’s security sector to boost corporate security leadership and youth employment
Recruitment and HR solutions firm BrighterMonday Kenya has announced a new partnership with Kenya’s security sector aimed at strengthening corporate…
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Apple Lines Up CEO Transition With Tim Cook Stepping Down Later This Year
Apple has confirmed that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive on September 1, 2026, ending a 15-year run…
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The 2026 Woman of Stature Awards Spotlight Women in Technology
The Woman in Technology category at the 2026 Woman of Stature Awards South Africa took center stage, recognizing women who…
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MultiChoice Champions Africa’s Creative Economy with 19 New Film Graduates
MultiChoice, through the MultiChoice Talent Factory Eastern Africa Academy, celebrated the graduation of 19 aspiring filmmakers drawn from Kenya, Ethiopia,…
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AfriQloud: From Vision to Execution – Building Africa’s Sovereign Digital Economy
This article is a continuation of “AfriQloud: Reimagining Africa’s digital future through sovereign infrastructure“, which introduced the vision and foundational…
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Over 1,000 Jobs at Risk as Sama Announces Nairobi Office Redundancies Following Meta Contract Loss
Global data annotation firm Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc (Sama) has announced a major redundancy exercise at its Nairobi office, affecting…
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BUSINESS
Africa’s Forex Market in 2026: Key Trends Every Trader Should Watch
The forex market across Africa is witnessing more participants and more regulatory attention than it did just a few years…
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Gadgets
vivo V70 with 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Is Now Officially on Sale in Kenya
The vivo V70 is now available in Kenya , bringing 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto precision to users ready to…
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Afreximbank, Government of St Kitts and Nevis Seal Deal to Host Fifth AfriCaribbean Trade Forum
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has formalized its partnership with the Government of St Kitts and Nevis to host the…
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TechTrends Magazine Cover #2: Why East Africa’s Real Digital Work is Just Beginning
For years, the story of technology in Africa has been told through one lens: connectivity. Getting people online. Onboarding the…
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African Leaders Seek New Funding Models for Tech Innovation
African multilateral financial institutions, alongside policymakers, development partners, and private sector leaders, have called for more coordinated, innovative, and well-structured…
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Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar Industry Isn’t AI, It’s Compliance
The loudest word at African tech conferences used to be growth. This year, it sounded more like proof. The conversation…
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Visa Showcases 18 High-Potential African Fintech Startups at GITEX Africa Demo Day
Visa has spotlighted 18 promising fintech startups from 10 African countries during its Cohort 5 Demo Day, held at GITEX…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Introduces Preferential Forex Rates Solution for Customer Convenience
Negotiating foreign exchange (FX) rates has traditionally been a cumbersome process, requiring individuals and businesses to visit bank branches or get…
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Huawei Brings High-Speed Internet to Nairobi’s Mukuru Housing Project in Digital Inclusion Push
Huawei has donated a suite of broadband and digital learning equipment to a primary school within the Mukuru Affordable Housing…
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Governor Irungu Kang’ata Launches MyMurang’a App as Services Move to Mobile
Irungu Kang’ata, the governor of Murang’a County, has announced the rollout of the MyMurang’a mobile application as a central platform…
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AfriQloud: Reimagining Africa’s Digital Future Through Sovereign Infrastructure
Across Africa, a new vision for digital infrastructure is emerging – one that challenges long-standing dependencies and redefines how the…
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Presight Extends Its Digital Transformation Collaborations Across Three African Nations
Presight, a leading AI company designing intelligent systems for governments and critical infrastructure, has partnered with Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire,…
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Truecaller Unlocks Global Access for Its Business Chat Service
Truecaller has announced the global rollout of its Business Chat service, extending access to channel partners and enterprise solution providers.…
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Startups
Madica Backs Three African Startups With Fresh Pre-Seed Investment
Madica, a structured investment program focused on pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in three tech-enabled ventures: Kilimo Fresh,…
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Kenya’s Wealthiest Investors Are Widening Their Lens, Adding ESG and International Assets to the Mix
Wealthy investors in Kenya are increasing exposure to ESG-linked assets, offshore investments and professionally managed portfolios, reflecting changing preferences in…
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The Africa We Build Summit Targets Mobilising Domestic Capital for Industrial Transformation
For the first time, Africa’s most powerful infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with…
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Westcon-Comstor Expands Cybersecurity and Networking Portfolio with Infoblox in Southern Africa
Westcon-Comstor has announced a new distribution partnership with Infoblox, bringing the company’s hybrid and multi-cloud networking platform to channel partners…
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Safaricom Hosts a Hard Conversation on Creator Monetization in Kenya at Decode 4.0
Creator monetization in Kenya is becoming a central question as artists and digital creators push for systems that match their…
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Cascador Opens Applications for 2026 ScaleUp Program Targeting Africa’s Growth-Stage Founders
Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp Program. The Africa-focused accelerator is looking for 12 growth-stage founders to join…
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Safaricom’s Bet on Agentic Wallets in Kenya
At Safaricom Decode 4.0, the discussion around agentic wallets and personalized payments in Kenya moved beyond product demos into the…
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Daraja 3.0, Agentic AI, and 5G Gaming: What Safaricom’s Decode 4.0 Means for Kenyan Developers
Twenty-five years ago, Safaricom launched as a telecommunications company. Today, it is something considerably more difficult to define: part infrastructure…
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Safaricom Decode 4.0 Puts Focus on AI Talent Gap in Kenya
Safaricom hosted the fourth edition of its annual technology summit, Decode 4.0 today, centering on the practical application of artificial…
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COLUMNS
Sam Malonza | Why Trust Is Becoming Kenyan Fintech’s Most Important Currency
Kenya’s fintech sector is entering a more demanding chapter and the issue defining it is no longer simply innovation, speed…
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NCBA Expands Through Fuliza and Digital Loans as Usage Intensifies
NCBA Group recorded a 20.2 percent digital loans profit growth to reach Sh8.9 billion in the year ending December 2025.…
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Credit Bank Cuts Tender Delays with Five-Minute Online Bid Bonds
Credit Bank has launched a digital platform that reduces the time required for businesses to secure Credit Bank online bid…
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COLUMNS
Jyoti Ball | Most AI Investments Fail, Here’s What the Winners Get Right
Generative AI is not just another wave of innovation, it marks a turning point in how knowledge, creativity, and decision-making…
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Isiolo Innovator Wins Red Bull Basement Kenya Finals, Heads to Silicon Valley
A 23-year-old innovator from Isiolo County has won the Red Bull Basement Kenya National Finals with an AI platform designed…
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CA Kenya Cleared to Revoke Standard Group Licenses by Tribunal
The Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal has upheld the Standard Group license revocation Kenya case, allowing the Communications Authority of…
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High-Growth Firms Drive 80% of Kenya’s Tech Jobs, New Study Finds
A new study has revealed the outsized economic role played by high-growth companies in Kenya, finding that tech and tech-enabled…
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Samsung Galaxy A57 Settles Into a Tighter Midrange Market
There is a certain familiarity to the new Samsung Galaxy A57 5G. Pick it up, turn it over, and it…
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Breaking the Silos: The Next Frontier of Kenya’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
On paper, Kenya looks settled. Financial inclusion sits at about 94%. Accounts are everywhere. Wallets, bank logins, agent networks, all…
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Banks, Telcos and the Real Work of Financial Inclusion
In Kenya, the interface tends to get the attention. A payment goes through in seconds. A loan arrives before the…
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Investors Turn to Kenya’s Expanding Fintech Market
“All M-Pesas are born here,” said John Wenwa, who leads Invest Kenya and is overseeing this year’s Kenya International Investment…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group Bets on AI to Power Growth as Digital Transactions Hit 98.2%
Equity Group is accelerating its transition into an artificial intelligence-driven financial services provider, betting on AI to power its next…
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Bolt Report Highlights Economic Gains for Drivers in Kenya’s Gig Economy
On-demand mobility platform Bolt has released its flagship Gig Economy Report in partnership with Ipsos, revealing the growing role of…
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EU and Kenya Move Deeper Into Digital Systems Design With New Strategic Dialogue
Fifty years is a long time in diplomacy. Long enough for habits to form, for language to settle into routine.…
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Technology is Rewriting the Playbook for Grassroots Football in Kenya
The launch of the SportPesa League has introduced a technology-driven framework that is gradually turning community football in Kenya into…
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Wingu Africa Appoints Prasad Acharya as Tanzania Sales Director to Drive Regional Expansion
Wingu Africa, East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has named Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania. He…
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IFC Places $25M Bet on Lightrock’s Africa Fund in Nairobi
The decision by the International Finance Corporation to anchor a $200 million investment fund managed from Nairobi reads like a…
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Kenya Tries a Faster Route to Block Pirate Streams Across the Internet
Kenya is preparing a far more aggressive legal response to digital piracy. The proposal sits inside the Copyright and Related…
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Nairobi’s Long Bet on Becoming a Financial Hub Begins to Attract Actual Capital
For most of its short life, the Nairobi International Financial Centre existed more on paper than in practice. The project…
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Orange Builds Its Africa Strategy Around the Max It Super App
Telecom operators once measured success in towers, spectrum licences and subscriber counts. Increasingly, the fight sits elsewhere. It sits inside…
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WaveX Becomes First Reseller Partner at LINX Internet Exchanges Kenya Sites
Kenyan internet service provider WaveX has been announced as the first official reseller partner at both LINX Nairobi and LINX…
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The Canal+ Strategy Taking Shape After Showmax
The French media group Canal+ ended 2025 with 42.3 million subscribers worldwide, a figure that tells two different stories depending…
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Iladho Galgallo Returns to Marsabit to Encourage Girls in STEM Through Safaricom Mentorship
The road to Marsabit tests a lot of drivers thanks to how long it takes to reach there. It’s dusty,…
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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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Interviews
How LG Is Turning AI Into Everyday Value for East African Homes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about technologies in the world. From global tech conferences to policy…
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Africa’s Creator Economy Is Learning the Discipline of Infrastructure
Scroll through African social media and the surface story still looks familiar. Viral clips, influencer partnerships, short bursts of fame.…
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Featured
Zoza na Odibets App: Get Paid Just for Betting on the Odibets App
Sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya have yet another reason to download the Odibets App, after Odibets unveiled an exciting new…
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Liquid Kenya CEO on How the Company is Building Africa’s AI-Ready Future
As Africa undergoes a rapid technological evolution, the transition from legacy systems to cutting-edge digital ecosystems is no longer just…
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