In a major step toward improving service delivery and encouraging tax compliance, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the use of National Identity Card (ID) numbers as a new login option for individual users on the iTax platform. This…
Uber has today reinforced its commitment to rider and driver safety by highlighting the integration of the company’s industry-leading safety features into its two-wheeled ride-hailing service, Uber Boda. This initiative underscores Uber Boda’s position as the smart, safe, and reliable…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today launched a new Sophos Partner Program, unlocking multiple opportunities for partners to accelerate growth, deliver industry-leading cybersecurity solutions and stand out in an increasingly competitive market. The new…
MultiChoice in Kenya has today unveiled its latest customer-focused initiative dubbed Tumefungulia Value na GOtv. Kicking off on August 1, 2025, customers on the newly revamped GOtv Value bouquet will access over 40 channels at a lower price of KES 599, down from KES…
Yahoo has announced it will discontinue its free email services, requiring all users to subscribe to a paid plan to continue accessing their inboxes—a significant shift for one of the internet’s oldest and once most popular email platforms.
Users of PesaLink, a popular real-time money transfer service in Kenya, will now pay slightly more to send money following the introduction of a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on transaction fees. Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the company that…
The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades initiative and Visa announce a regional capacity building programme to support women and youth-led businesses in Kenya and South Africa, expanding their partnership into sub-Saharan Africa. Building on collaborations in the Gulf and Asia-Pacific…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited bids for the development of a new Retail Bond System designed to make it easier for ordinary Kenyans to invest in government securities using their mobile phones and online platforms. In a…
The global smartphone war is taking a new turn as top manufacturers pivot from camera megapixels and AI integrations to an intense competition over who can produce the slimmest, sleekest phone on the market. In recent months, major players including…
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million (Sh4.77 billion) in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that…
