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PAPSS Transactions Surge 1,000% as Africa Adoption Grows
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PAPSS Transactions Surge 1,000% as Africa Adoption Grows

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to shift its focus from building its continental payments network to driving wider adoption and transaction growth from 2027. In Kenya, Pesalink partnered with PAPSS to…

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Your Home Is Becoming More Responsive
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Your Home Is Becoming More Responsive

Think about how much of your day is shaped by the routines you follow at home. From preparing breakfast and getting ready for work to doing laundry, settling in for an evening of entertainment and keeping track of household expenses, many…

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: What’s New?
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: What’s New?

Samsung’s Fan Edition lineup has always hit that sweet spot of flagship vibes without the eye-watering price tag, but comparing the Galaxy S25 FE to the brand-new Galaxy S26 FE reveals a clear step forward. While last year’s S25 FE rocked…

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Kenyan Businesses Are Embracing AI. The Hard Part Is Making It Work
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Kenyan Businesses Are Embracing AI. The Hard Part Is Making It Work

Over the last couple of years, we have seen organisations explore Artificial Intelligence across several industries, including financial services, telecommunications, government, education and other industries. I recently had a chance to…

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SanlamAllianz Kenya Records Strong 2025 Results
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SanlamAllianz Kenya Records Strong 2025 Results

Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited posted strong results in 2025, with profit after tax up 21 per cent on the previous year, crediting the agents, bancassurance partners and brokers honoured at its Annual Excellence Awards…

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Choice Matters For Your Cloud Ecosystem
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Choice Matters For Your Cloud Ecosystem

By Adil El Youssefi, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Colocation at Africa Data Centres Somewhere in Africa, a CIO is reporting to the board that the organisation’s cloud migration is complete. Applications have moved, workloads…

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Michael Mutiga Appointed Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
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Michael Mutiga Appointed Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO

Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive. This comes after regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Joe Muganda, Chairman of the Board at Stanbic Bank Kenya, said Mutiga’s experience…

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Meta Partners with This Is Digital to Launch AI Academy Kenya
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Meta Partners with This Is Digital to Launch AI Academy Kenya

Meta has partnered with African AI accelerator This Is Digital to launch AI Academy Kenya, a new capacity-building programme aimed at equipping Kenyan students, developers, startups, small business owners and professionals with practical…

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Yusuf Omari Appointed Absa Bank Kenya CEO and Managing Director
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Yusuf Omari Appointed Absa Bank Kenya CEO and Managing Director

Absa Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya. Mr Omari has been the Interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya since 1st July…

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LuLu Cable System to Transform Connectivity Along Kenya’s Coast
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LuLu Cable System to Transform Connectivity Along Kenya’s Coast

The East African submarine cable landscape reached a defining milestone today as LuLu, the Kenyan coast’s first fully protected coastal cable system, was announced at ITW Africa 2026. The LuLu Coastal Cable System is a submarine cable…

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M-KOPA Finances Over 10,000 Electric Motorbikes in Kenya
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M-KOPA Finances Over 10,000 Electric Motorbikes in Kenya

M-KOPA has announced it has financed more than 10,000 electric motorbikes in Kenya. The company is now expanding its financing offering to electric tuk-tuks. With this move targeting another important segment of Kenya’s public and…

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