Kenya Moves to Commercialise Genetically Modified Cassava
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has invited public comments on a proposal by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to commercialise genetically modified (GM) cassava across 18 counties. According to [...]
Kenya Upgrades Cybercrime Law to Hand Gov’t Sweeping Powers to Block Websites
New amendments to cybercrime laws have given the government broad authority to block websites and online applications it deems harmful, deepening worries about the state’s crackdown over the freedom of [...]COMESA Probes Wasoko–MaxAB Merger
The regional competition watchdog for Eastern and Southern Africa has opened an inquiry into the merger between Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB B.V., a deal that created one of Africa’s [...]Paper-Based Finance Is Slowing Your SME Down
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the Kenyan economy. Theyemploy around 14.9 million people and contribute approximately 40% of the national GDP. Yet, many still rely onpaper [...]
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 [...]
