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Checker has announced it has raised $8 million in funding to accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of a Moroccan…
TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous commitment to fostering a safe and trusted space for its users. In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya for…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Africa. The continent’s digital…
At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, talks about the current threat landscape in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, warning that the rapid development and adoption…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded, immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with…
NTT DATA has released new research showing that enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten. The research finds a widening split between enterprises that…
Samsung is doubling down on the midrange smartphone market in Kenya with the launch of the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. The company is positioning both devices as accessible tools for content creation powered by AI and advanced camera…
An ambitious new chapter in East Africa’s quest to assert digital sovereignty, advance critical infrastructure, and chart its own AI destiny is officially underway as AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, East Africa’s largest tech and AI…
Back in April, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) launched its contactless payment wearables in Kenya in partnership with Mastercard. These allow you to complete transactions without your phone or card. The bank’s NFC-enabled wearable devices let…
Tether has announced a strategic investment in LemFi to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered infrastructure in emerging markets. LemFi operates across key corridors linking the UK, US, Canada and…
Following the successful integration of 49 Kenyan startups into its portfolio, develoPPP Ventures is proud to announce the opening of Cohort 11. Innovative early-stage startups in Kenya are invited to apply for EUR 100K in non-dilutive…
Visa has released a new white paper exploring how privacy and security perceptions shape the way women entrepreneurs engage with digital financial services (DFS). The report, titled Privacy and Security for Women-Led SMBs in Digital…
4G Capital has been named one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies in the Financial Times rankings for 2026. The micro and small enterprise-focused lender placed 77th overall on the FT Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list,…
NCBA Bank has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited to roll out a new Asset Financing Scheme aimed at expanding access to both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric…
Absa Bank has been recognised as the Best Retail Bank in Kenya by the Global Banking and Finance Review 2026, reflecting the bank’s continued investment in customer experience, digital innovation and segment-led banking solutions. This…
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi is calling for a stronger convergence between technology and finance as Africa looks to unlock its digital economy and accelerate intra-continental trade. Speaking at a high-level Tech…
TECNO announced the release of a strategic research report by Omdia, “AI Roadmap for Smartphone Vendors in Africa’s Emerging Markets”. Rooted in a commitment to local relevance, this milestone publication moves beyond generic global tech…
oraimo has launched the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 (OTW-631) to the Kenyan market. This latest flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds are designed to redefine immersive audio, intelligent communication, and stylish everyday listening for…
That was the message from Daniel Mainda, CEO of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFC), speaking at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference. Mainda challenged a long-standing narrative that Africa is merely a…
Safaricom is making a quiet but strategic bet that Kenyan businesses may not need global cloud giants to scale. At a time when most enterprises default to global hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, Safaricom is…
Red Hat has announced the expansion of its sovereign and private cloud capabilities, empowering global organisations with greater control over their technology and data. As operational independence becomes both a regulatory directive and…
Kenya’s crypto conversation is entering a new phase that is defined more by institutional adoption, regulatory engagement and financial infrastructure. VALR is one of the companies positioning itself at the center of this shift. Speaking…
Beyond the remarkable growth in transaction volumes and value, one of M-PESA’s most momentous milestones in the last financial year was the continued growth of small-value transactions, known at Safaricom as M-PESA Kadogo. Under the…
JuiceMe has announced the acquisition of Ajiraworks, a compliance-focused employment company operating across the UK and Kenya. As part of the deal, Ajiraworks founder Catherine Ochako joins JuiceMe as Global Director of Employer of Record…
