Kenya Trains First Cohort of Virtual Production Specialists to Power Creative Economy
A dozen young Kenyans have completed an intensive 12-week training in virtual production, marking a step in the country’s efforts to expand its creative and digital economy. “The integration of [...]
Safaricom Bets on Time-Based Internet Bundles With New B-Live Service
Safaricom PLC has launched B-Live, a new internet offering that charges customers based on time rather than the amount of data consumed, a potential shift in how mobile users manage [...]Lauritz Knudsen Electrical Automation Enters Kenya
18/08/2025 Nairobi -Kenya: Lauritz Knudsen Electrical Automation, a global leader in the electrical and automation industry, has officially launched its operations in Kenya—marking a significant milestone as the company’s first [...]
VENTURE WARS Launches Kenya's First High-Stakes Startup Championship with AI-Powered Ventures Competing for Investment Glory
VENTURE WARS, Kenya's most ambitious startup competition, will host its inaugural championship event on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, featuring ten cutting-edge technology companies competing in a sudden-death elimination format for [...]MPs Pass Bill Scrapping Meteorology Department, Staff Assured of Job Security
Employees in the Department of Meteorology can breathe easy after the National Assembly approved the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No. 45 of 2023). “The Bill ensures stability for employees while [...]Bolt Introduces Dash Cams to Enhance Trip Safety
Mobility platform Bolt has launched a first-of-its-kind dash cam in Kenya in collaboration with AI-based mobility tech firm Driver Technologies, giving drivers access to advanced safety technology at 75% off [...]
Airtel Africa, Vodacom Strike Infrastructure Sharing Deal to Speed Up 4G and 5G Rollout
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have signed a multi-market infrastructure sharing agreement to extend coverage, lower costs, and accelerate high-speed network rollouts in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of [...]
The Future of Cross-Border Payments for African Fintechs
The future of Africa’s digital economy is intrinsically tied to the efficiency of its cross-border payment infrastructure. With intra-African trade still accounting for only 15% of the continent’s total trade, [...]Kenya's Wealthy Get Smart Homes While the Poor Are Left Behind
In a new report, the 2023/24 Kenya Household Survey (KHS) data reveals a stark digital socioeconomic divide in the adoption of smart home technologies across the country. “The increasing integration [...]Paratus Launches Affordable Satellite Connectivity for Health Clinics, Community Centres
Pan-African telecoms and network services provider Paratus Group has launched Paratus Connect2Care, an initiative providing affordable, high-quality satellite internet to empower health centres and community centres in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, [...]How Safaricom is Leveraging AI to Bolster M-Pesa Security and Efficiency
Safaricom is increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its M-Pesa platform, particularly to strengthen fraud detection capabilities and enhance overall system monitoring and prediction. This adoption of AI is part [...]
Mobile Money Transactions Plunge 29% in May as Small Payments Weaken
The mobile money sector showed signs of strain in May, with the number of transactions dropping nearly 30% even as the overall value of transfers edged higher, highlighting a shift [...]
