Many mobile users believe that disposing of a SIM card is a quick fix for an outstanding M-Shwari debt. However, M-Shwari operates as a formal banking product t...
Cellulant has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The move unifies the company’s product stra...
Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, marking a major milestone in its decade-long missio...
Forex (short for 'foreign exchange') is the global market where currencies are bought and sold. If you are curious and providing you’re cautious, it can be a fu...
Old Mutual Group has announced it has integrated Paystack solutions to enable digital payments for its customers. This integration will allow Old Mutual custome...
The sudden collapse of KOKO Networks on January 31, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the climate-tech sector, serving as a stark warning about the volatility o...
Google and a consortium of Africa’s leading research institutions have unveiled WAXAL, a massive, open-access speech dataset.
While voice-activated assistants ...
Betika has been crowned Operator of the Year and Consumer Engagement & Brand (CEB) Leader of the Year for Kenya at the 2025 Blask Awards.
Unlike traditiona...
For decades, confidentiality has been the foundation of trust in Kenya’s financial sector. Banks, SACCOs, insurers, and investment firms have long assured custo...
Spacecoin has announced a strategic partnership with the Midnight Foundation. The collaboration aims to develop a decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) messaging pl...
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has officially authorized KCB Group’s acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited, a move valued at appro...
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 15 Series which consists of Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro, and Redmi Note 15 in the Kenyan market.
The Redmi No...
As the nation deepens its smartphone integration, Kenya's rankings from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store reveal a mobile-first population that is incre...
Look, we’ve all heard the "data is the new oil" cliché a thousand times. But in Kenya, data isn’t just oil; it’s the heartbeat of our daily lives. Whether you...
In the fast-moving landscape of 2026, the way we connect has undergone a massive shift. We aren’t just swiping on dedicated dating apps anymore; we’re meeting...
In 2026, the dating scene in Kenya has evolved into a multi-layered ecosystem. While traditional swiping apps still dominate the headlines, a significant shift ...
As Safaricom’s flagship mobile money platform, M-PESA has transformed how Kenyans handle their finances by enabling seamless person-to-person transfers, bill pa...
It’s impossible to talk about the Kenyan economy today without acknowledging the massive shift in our financial DNA. If M-PESA was already a household name befo...
In an era where digital narratives can make or break an administration, the Kenyan government has pivoted from traditional press releases to a high-stakes "infl...
In a landmark case of Fredrick Ochiel v. Kennedy Okoth (2026), the High Court has proved that you don't need a fountain pen, a stamp, or a physical office to en...
Marking a decade of transforming African commerce, Paystack today announced the formation of The Stack Group (TSG). This new parent holding company will unify a...
Microsoft and Kenyan health-tech innovator Zendawa has announced a collaboration to deploy an AI platform designed to transform independent pharmacies across th...
It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank acc...
The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Abs...
The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a ...
The Masakhane African Languages Hub has announced a major Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at ending the digital invisibility of African languages. The initiat...
The BAKE Awards are back for their 10th anniversary, and the stakes have never been higher.
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) just opened submissions ...
We’ve all been there: an urgent bill pops up, a medical emergency strikes, or a golden business opportunity appears, but your bank account says otherwise. While...
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially granted licenses to telecommunications companies Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited, alongside CC K...
Kenya's rapidly developing digital asset sector has taken a significant step toward self-regulation and compliance with the formation of a unified industry lobb...
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) successfully hosted its BAKE Awards 2025 winners ceremony on December 13, 2025, at Baraza Media Lab. Under the empoweri...
1995 was in some respects a banner year for the nascent technology industry – the PalmPilot was a smash hit, PlayStation took the world by storm, and a company ...
The TikTok Awards Africa, held in Johannesburg on December 6th, 2025, celebrated the continent's digital stars under the theme New Era, New Icons.
The event fe...
SKY Girls Kenya has launched Season 4 of its teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly. The new season is a dive into the urgent, high-pressure challenges shaping the...
The Power Learn Project Africa (PLP) announced that 9,000 young software developers have successfully completed their program. This latest cohort brings the tot...
LOOP has officially launched the LOOP Shopping Festival, a festive season campaign designed to reward customers with savings extending into the new year. The ca...
LOOP, the Fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group, has announced that it has upgraded its LOOP FLEX product in partnership with bolttech.
LOOP has also simultaneously...
KCB Bank Kenya and Visa have announced a landmark collaboration to roll out the Tap to Phone contactless payment acceptance solution.
Business owners will now ...
Google has unveiled its annual Year in Search 2025 lists for Kenya, painting a picture of a nation preoccupied with high-stakes politics, unifying sports narrat...
Airtel Money and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a new partnership that will benefit both consumers and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
The...
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a historic shift in Kenya's music consumption, with listeners dedicating over 180 million hours to streaming and heavily championin...
Safaricom PLC is set to undergo a significant restructuring of its ownership. A recent public announcement confirms a major transaction where Vodafone Kenya Lim...
