GMO Crop Rollout Delays is Costing Kenya, Study Warns
Kenyan farmers are losing billions of shillings every year due to delays in adopting genetically modified (GMO) crops that promise higher yields, lower pesticide use, and stronger resilience to pests [...]
Retail Bond System to Run on Dhow CDS, Not a New Platform
The Central Bank of Kenya says its planned retail bond system will plug into the Dhow Central Depository System, easing fears of a parallel infrastructure that could have fragmented Kenya’s [...]
Kenya Enlists Tony Blair Institute in Digital Degree Plan
Kenya plans to replace paper-based university degrees with digital credentials that can be verified online, as part of a government effort to curb forgery and restore credibility in the country’s [...]Old Mutual Unveils Wellness App to Curb Rising Burnout
Old Mutual has launched a digital wellness platform aimed at tackling Kenya’s growing burnout and lifestyle health crisis, as the economic toll of stress-related conditions spike. “Thrive is more than [...]Safaricom Ethiopia is Winning Users, Bleeding Cash, Says World Bank
The latest World Bank Ethiopia Telecom Market Assessment Report shows that Safaricom’s entry into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecom market. For real time market updates and analysis, join our [...]Mawingu Raises US$20mn to Drive East Africa Expansion
Mawingu Networks, a Kenyan internet service provider targeting underserved communities, has secured US$20 million in Series C funding to accelerate its network rollout and regional growth. “Raising capital in today’s [...]Disorganised Data Is the Silent Revenue Killer for Many Kenyan Companies
For Kenya's business leaders, data organisation isn't just about internal efficiency. It's about competitive survival and regional expansion capability, writes Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya. Walk into any boardroom [...]
Raxio Group Launches Angola's Largest Data Center
Data center operator Raxio Group has opened a US$30 million, 19,000 square meter, 3MW facility that can host over 800 server racks in Angola. “Raxio Angola represents a leap forward [...]
5 Ways Omnichannel Customer Experience Can Spur Revenue Growth for Your SME
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), adopting an omnichannel customer experience (CX) strategy is not just a trend- it’s a proven driver of retention, engagement, and revenue..KE Domain Uptake Grows as Companies Strengthen Online Presence
Fresh data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows registered .ke domains rose to 111,313 by June 2025, a 4.2% increase from 106,800 a year earlier, and a 1.9% rise from the [...]How Stablecoins Are Transforming Remittances and Trade Settlements
For a long time, moving money across borders has been expensive, slow, and tangled in red tape. Migrant workers sending remittances lose up to 6% of every dollar to fees. [...]What Deepfake Scam Exploiting Raila Odinga’s X Account Reveals About Generative AI Risks
Late last week, a cryptocurrency scheme briefly hijacked the verified X (formerly Twitter) account of former prime minister, Raila Odinga, underscoring the growing role of generative artificial intelligence in financial [...]
