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’...
The Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, sponsored by Senator Karen Nyamu, represents Kenya’s first comprehensive legislative attempt to regulate the lifecycle of...
As the Senate begins deliberations on the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, a growing chorus of tech experts, legal analysts, and civil society groups is raisi...
Kenya’s Pesalink and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have officially joined forces.
The core of this partnership is the ability to settle...
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 investment in AI media literacy in Africa. The announcement served as a cornerstone of the 3rd annual Africa Safer I...
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to the High Court in a landmark constitutional petition, alleging a massive and systemic conspiracy between the country...
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently launched its Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated platform that issues fines v...
Kenya currently finds itself entangled in a geopolitical trade-off that threatens the very foundation of its national autonomy. In late 2025, the Kenyan governm...
Google has officially expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages. This update includes widely spoken languages like Kisw...
Nineteen years ago today, a simple mobile service launched in Kenya with the goal of helping people send money home. The platform has officially crossed the 40 ...
The Oversight Lab has filed a formal petition with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The petition calls for an urgent investigation into pr...
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially released Interconnection Determination No. 5 of 2025.
The new directive outlines a progressive path...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially authorized Safaricom to implement phone number masking for M-Pesa transactions. The decision marks a significant ...
The March 6, 2026, Court of Appeal judgment in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act case is being hailed as a watershed moment for Kenya’s digital landscape....
Absa Bank Kenya has officially unveiled its new Visa Infinite Debit and Credit Metal card. Launched against the backdrop of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, the new...
The Ghanaian government has officially launched an international legal pursuit of 36-year-old Russian national Vladislav Luilkov, known online as Yaytseslav, fo...
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has officially commenced an investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for potential abuse of its d...
Auni, an AI mini-app developed by Nairobi-based startup Fastagger, has officially crossed the threshold of 3,500 business sign-ups in just three months.
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