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Absa Asset Management Limited (AAML), the asset management subsidiary of Absa Bank Kenya PLC, has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to register two new special funds under the Absa Unit Trust Scheme. The…
INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 says that 55% of reported cybercrime in Africa is now powered by artificial intelligence, making attacks faster, more scalable and harder to detect. INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat…
Bitzero Holdings has partnered with Vertiv to expand its ecosystem of technology and engineering partners supporting the development of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centres. The partnership will strengthen Bitzero’s…
Google has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa. The three-month hybrid programme aims to help startups improve their products and technical capabilities by providing access to…
As the fastest growing sector in Africa, Nigeria’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented rate with millions moving in and out of the West African nation through smartphones, digital wallets, and dollar-backed crypto assets. With…
Airtel Money has today introduced Bizna Wallet, a new digital wallet designed for small businesses. Bizna Wallet is Airtel Money’s equivalent of Safaricom’s M-PESA Pochi la Biashara, targeting Kenya’s micro and small businesses with a…
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance has launched Flexi Future Plus in Kenya. This is a new savings and life insurance solution aimed at helping Kenyans build long-term wealth while protecting themselves and their families against life’s…
Technology changed play. Online betting is one way. The betting world is new. Mobile platforms are fast. Data is real-time. Security is stronger. Betting operators are investing in new ideas. Users want smooth online experiences. They must…
Carrefour has partnered with KCB Bank and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid Card in Kenya. The prepaid card allows shoppers to set grocery budgets, track spending and make sure that money budgeted for household essentials is spent…
By Donghun Lee According to data from Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the country generates an estimated 51,300 metric tons of electronic waste annually. However, just 5 percent of this total is formally recycled.…
iHUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has selected 12 Kenyan startups for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The selected startups are developing technology solutions in four key areas: learners with…
Ask anyone running an online shop through WhatsApp or Instagram, and they will tell you: the hardest part is not always getting the customer interested. It is what happens after the customer says, “I’ve paid.” Now someone has to confirm…
Visa has today announced the appointment of Anne Kinuthia Otieno as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa, effective August 4, 2026. Anne will oversee Visa’s operations across seven East African markets, leading efforts to expand…
Binance has announced that its tokenised securities platform bStocks has exceeded $500m in assets under management (AUM) just seven weeks since launch. Launched on June 11, 2026, bStocks has expanded rapidly from five tokenised securities…
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT. The findings were revealed at its annual Kaspersky Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and…
KCB has secured a US$100 million (KShs. 12.9 billion) financing facility from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 30% of the funds will be…
California-based electric vehicle startup Bingo has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of its E2 electric vehicle. The company says it is targeting ride-hailing and last-mile delivery operators with this electric vehicle.…
Onafriq has partnered with stablecoin infrastructure provider Privy to strengthen its digital asset infrastructure and accelerate the development of stablecoin-enabled payment services for businesses across its network. Onafriq will build…
Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to explore blockchain-powered financial market innovation, digital asset education and the tokenization of securities in Kenya. A key focus of…
In Nairobi, music rarely stays in the background. It moves through lunch breaks, evening link-ups, studio sessions, Sunday plans, football nights, gospel gatherings and conversations with friends. During the first week of Spotify’s Greasy…
Google has opened applications for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab, a new initiative designed to help African founders and researchers turn AI ideas into commercially viable products while accelerating the continent’s AI innovation…
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 56,500. You can get the phone from most smartphone retailers, including GadgetsLeo,…
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky talked about the risks that advertising data can pose. While the digital advertising ecosystem has become an essential part of today’s…
Dimension Data has completed the first tranche of its N20 billion corporate bond programme by issuing N4.05 billion (approx. US$2.9 million) in debt. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Dimension Data Managing Director Olugbenga Olabiyi…
