A new wave of Kenyan fintech startups is democratizing access to global markets, making it simpler and more affordable for local investors to own a piece of US-listed companies. The trend has been taking root in Kenya with a latest…
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other…
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are the latest in the company’s line of flagship noise-cancelling headphones, taking over from the well-loved XM5s. Launched in mid-2025 at about US$449 / £399 / €449, they sit firmly in the premium bracket of wireless ANC…
M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the decade. The company’s 2025…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has established a Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC) to strengthen defenses against growing cyber threats targeting the financial sector. The centre, housed under CBK’s Cyber Fusion Unit, will provide critical services including cyber…
Airtel Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert service has detected more than 205 million spam SMS messages across Africa in the last six months, with Kenya recording the highest spam volume at 68 million flagged messages. The Spam Alert Service,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement teams have intercepted a consignment of 21,600 undeclared high-end smartphones, estimated to be worth Sh16.1 million in unpaid taxes, at the Eldoret International Airport. The seizure was part of a larger cargo that also…
In Kenya’s increasingly competitive budget smartphone market, the Xiaomi Redmi 15C entered with the promise of a massive 6,000mAh battery and the weight of a big brand name. But consumer tests and user feedback reveal that the device falls…
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Global technology company, Epson has reinforced its commitment to environmental innovation and corporate responsibility with the second phase of its “Our Actions” campaign. The campaign highlights real progress in Epson’s sustainability journey, including its global transition to 100% renewable electricity…
