The Masakhane African Languages Hub, in a powerhouse collaboration with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Google.org, ...
Safaricom is currently at a crossroads. While the company is aggressively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transition from reactive troubleshooting t...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has long been the gold standard for measuring the nation’s physical muscles.
In its latest 2026 release, the b...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released its dual flagship reports, the 2026 Economic Survey and the 2026 Facts and Figures.
Kenya’s economy...
The latest update to Safaricom Home Fibre is a masterclass in this mischievous balancing act. While headlines shout about massive speed upgrades and a 25% disco...
In April 2026, Safaricom’s digital ecosystem underwent its most radical transformation yet with the mandatory rollout of My OneApp. By merging M-PESA, MySafaric...
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially opened a window for public and stakeholder engagement regarding the future of the nation’s digital bac...
Airtel Kenya has officially launched its fibre-based internet services. The provider, long known for its mobile and data offerings, is now aggressively targetin...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has begun a specialized recruitment drive to staff a dedicated unit for the licensing and supervision of virtual asset firms.
F...
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MoICDE), in partnership with the Communications Authority of Kenya, has officially released...
Airtel Money Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Absa Bank Kenya. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between mobile money platforms and tradi...
In a major win for tech-savvy consumers and frequent phone upgraders, Safaricom has finally overhauled its rigid eSIM management system. The telecommunications ...
Kenya has been selected to host the 21st Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 14–18, 2026. Kenya will become the first African nation to host th...
Britam has officially launched its Lifetime Whole Life Insurance Plan. The new product is designed to provide Kenyans with a permanent life insurance solution t...
For years, WhatsApp’s interface remained a sanctuary from the digital billboards that define Facebook and Instagram. However, that era has officially ended. As ...
Safaricom is facing a landmark legal challenge that could redefine the relationship between African customers and Artificial Intelligence.
A lawsuit filed in t...
BrighterMonday Kenya has announced a landmark partnership with the Kenyan security sector. This collaboration aims to modernize security leadership while creati...
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), leading a high-profile coalition including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Article 19 Eastern Africa, and the Kenya Un...
In a scathing response to the sudden redundancy notice issued by Sama, digital rights group The Oversight Lab has issued a statement of solidarity with affected...
For years, we were told the eSIM would be the death of the SIM ejector tool. It promised a seamless, digital-first world where switching carriers or devices was...
Safaricom introduced the eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) service on their network in Kenya in 2021.
With an eSIM, the customer just needs some Pro...
Airtel launched their eSIM service in Kenya in 2023, offering customers to access same functionality as someone using a physical SIM.
The eSIM service is ava...
Jamii Telecommunications Ltd (JTL) introduced the first eSIM in Kenya under the Faiba brand in February 2021, enabling digital SIM activation on compatible smar...
Safaricom PLC has issued a formal apology following a wave of technical frustrations surrounding its app, My OneApp.
The apology comes on the heels of a rocky ...
Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc. (Sama) has officially announced the redundancy of 1,108 employees at its Nairobi office. The decision follows a formal notice fr...
Craft Silicon has launched a new digital payment platform, TouristTap, to tap into the tourism payment market in Kenya.
The platform aims to make it easier f...
In April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reached a significant milestone in financial regulation by granting licenses to an additional 32 Digital Credit...
When Safaricom unveiled My OneApp at the recent Decode 4.0 event, the vision was clear: a super app that seamlessly merges M-PESA and Safaricom services into a ...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has further solidified its oversight of the financial technology sector, announcing the licensing of 32 additional Digital Credi...
In Kenya’s digital economy, we’ve long accepted a network tax. If your money was on Airtel but your biller only had an M-Pesa Paybill, you were stuck in a cycle...
The Click Awards 2026 has officially entered its most anticipated phase, announcing a diverse shortlist of nominees and opening the floor for public voting. The...
The digital landscape in Kenya has officially matured from a hobbyist’s playground into a billion-shilling industry. According to the latest flagship report by ...
Equity Bank has unveiled its FX Preferential Rate Solution, a digital-first platform designed to eliminate the traditional hurdles of foreign exchange.
The n...
Qualcomm has officially announced the ten startups selected for the 2026 Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Highlighting Kenya’s surging influence in...
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new range of contactless payment solutions.
Safaricom pioneered wearable payment technology in Kenya as ...
Visa has announced that its Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported over 100 startups, representing a combined valuation of $1.4 billion.
The announcement...
Kenya’s innovation story has always been written from the ground up. When constraints appear, local builders respond with creativity, resilience, and practical ...
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially announced its intention to introduce a Permit Processing Fee for all applications submitted via the Na...
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has officially launched a suo moto investigation into the privacy implications of Ray-Ban Meta smart glass...
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially declared USB Type-C as the mandatory charging standard for all mobile phones sold in the country. The ...
The High Court has issued a landmark judgment regarding the lifecycle of mobile telephone numbers. The court ruled that a registered mobile phone number is not ...
In a move that signals a strengthening of digital and economic ties between Europe and Africa, EIB Global has announced a €40 million commitment to Speedinvest’...
