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Global technology companies have often spoken about Africa in future tense, describing it as the “next billion users” or the “next growth frontier. But the continent has today achieved a demographic momentum and digital maturity that…
Safaricom has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to roll out a long-awaited data minimisation feature on M-Pesa that will mask customers’ phone numbers during transactions. The approval was granted last month…
By Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director, Acquiring at Network International Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital…
The 2026 AI & Cyber Frontier Report by digital trust and cybersecurity firm Smartcomply warns of a widening “execution gap” across the region. Awareness of cyber risk has not yet translated into operational resilience. Kenya accounts for…
AUI Global, a pan-African executive education provider specialising in artificial intelligence programs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to deliver AI workshops and…
iHUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. The programme will select 12 early-stage EdTech startups building solutions that expand…
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya have launched the Dala AI Bundle. This makes it easier for Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and pay for the tools using their M-PESA wallets. Through Dala Studio, subscribers will gain access to…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has today confirmed the full repayment of its ZAR term loan and USD revolving credit facility. In tandem with this repayment, Liquid has agreed $410 million in new ZAR and USD credit facilities from a…
Pesalink has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enable real-time cross-border payments. The partnership will allow instant 24/7 cross-border payments from PAPSS participants into banks and mobile money…
Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Enterprise, a new integrated AI platform designed to help organisations deploy and manage AI models, agents and applications across hybrid cloud environments. The launch expands the company’s AI portfolio,…
Sophos has released the 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. It reveals that 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related…
Vertiv announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a higher fidelity Digital Twin platform. This technology-first approach accelerates the deployment of its Vertiv…
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series in Kenya, introducing the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Pre-orders are now open across the country. If you’re looking to secure the device early, here’s exactly where to order. Where…
For much of the past decade, AI in consumer technology has been designed to demonstrate capability. New devices have been responding to voice commands, showcasing automation features, and emphasizing visibility as proof of intelligence.…
Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series. The new series, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, uses on-device Galaxy AI to simplify everyday tasks, with proactive suggestions, expanded multi-object search…
Emirates has introduced a split-payment solution for customers booking flights in Kenya. This allows travellers to combine multiple payment methods within a single transaction through Cellulant’s Tingg platform. The feature is now live on…
Retirement planning in Kenya has largely centred on accumulation for decaded, encouraging workers to save consistently during their earning years. As pension assets grow and life expectancy rises, a new challenge is gaining attention. This…
Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is almost here and this one is all about the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung has announced a tiered giveaway for fans who register for the virtual event. Registration for the event is currently open…
Bolt has unveiled a new in-app safety enhancement in Kenya that allows drivers to flag locations they perceive as high-risk. The feature enables drivers to suggest specific destinations where they have experienced or anticipate safety…
By James Labocki, Senior Director of Product Management at Red Hat The “works on my machine” problem has been a thorn in the side of IT since the dawn of distributed development workflows. As organisations accelerate their shift to…
Kenya’s payments ecosystem is entering a new phase and industry leaders calling for faster settlement, deeper interoperability and infrastructure capable of supporting increasingly complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The shift…
Technology exhibitions often strive to position innovation as a spectacle defined by bigger screens, faster processors, smarter devices and so on. But the recently-concluded LG Electronics’ InnoFest 2026 Middle East and Africa (MEA), in…
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Kenya has unveiled an Income Drawdown (IDD) Fund. The insurer says the new fund is designed to provide retirees with flexible income options while allowing their remaining savings to continue growing through…
Just four months after securing a landmark $100 million investment, the largest ever in Africa’s two-wheel electric mobility sector, Spiro has raised an additional $50 million in debt funding to accelerate expansion of its battery swapping…
