Kenya to Automate External Debt Payments
Kenya is set to roll out a fully automated external debt payment platform under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework from February 2026. The system integrates key public financial management platforms, including Meridian, IFMIS, Central Bank exchange rate systems, and statutory approval workflows, replacing manual, paper-based processes.
Kenya Turns to KSh 454mn EU-Backed Cyber Security Project
Kenya has launched a KSh454 million (€3 million) European Union–funded cybersecurity programme amid rising cyberattacks that have exposed vulnerabilities in government digital systemsHackers Turn to Malicious QR Codes in Phishing Attacks
Hackers are using QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs,
Kenyan Hospital Performs First Robotic Knee Replacements in the Region
Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi has completed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries in East and Central Africa, performing the procedures in December last year,The African Impact Challenge Opens Applications for Kenyan Health Tech Startups
Starlink Rival Spacecoin Enters Kenya
Spacecoin, a U.S space startup building a decentralized internet network, has secured regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)How Iran Revealed that Elon Musk's Starlink is Not Invincible
Following the events in Iran, one may be tempted to ask: will Starlink be reliable during a state-backed internet crackdown? Or will governments deploy military tech to impede a service that was revered as almost invincible?Unlocking Business Potential with Zoho: How Automation Drives Smarter Operations and Fuels Growth
Kenya Grows Internet Access But Regional Inequality Persists
Kenya’s expansion of internet access over the past decade has been rapid and broad-based, but new data show it has also entrenched a digital divideUganda Restricts Starlink Ahead of Elections
A memo by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) dated December 19th directed customs officials to halt the entry of satellite internet equipment.Building Payment Systems That Work For Africa
Kenya’s payment landscape is shaped by mobile money, unreliable connectivity, and the need for simple, trustworthy systems. As businesses expand across Africa, fragmented payment ecosystems create new challenges. Platforms like AvadaPay offer unified, mobile-first, multi-country solutions built for these realities- enabling businesses to operate smoothly, build customer trust, and scale across markets.
Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy
Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy.
