Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya takes a step towards regulating crypto-currency

The government has invited the Blockchain Association of Kenya to produce the first draught of the Crypto Bill, which might lead to the regulation of crypto-currencies.
Nixon Kanali
1:30
Oct 10, 2022

Kenya’s Data Commission clamps down on digital lenders

Regulatory body confirms intention to audit firms after having received over one thousand complaints, including that related to data privacy breach.
1:50

Kenya confirms merchant interoperability across mobile money networks

Country’s Central Bank says it is progressing with efforts to achieve full interoperability by 2025.
2:40
Apr 7, 2022

Visa opens its first Africa innovation studio in Nairobi

Resource is the first in Sub-Saharan Africa and will provide Visa partners with cutting-edge capabilities to co-create future commerce solutions.
1:40

Central Bank of Kenya reins in digital lenders

Financial regulator looks to address what it describes as ongoing malpractice in the industry.
1:50

Central Bank of Kenya confirms digital currency ambitions

Institution details ambitions in National Payment Strategy for 2022-2025.
1:30

Most Kenyans opt for the mobile money route to remittance

Central Bank of Kenya releases findings of December 2021 survey.
2:20
Nov 21, 2019

Kenya: spike in digital mobile loans raises concern over customer data

Some service providers are extracting data from the mobile devices of unsuspecting customers.
1:40
Sep 6, 2018

Kenya needs to regulate FinTech say digital lenders

Market operators call for more discussion with government at Seamless East Africa conference.
2:40

Shortage of data science skills offers Africa an opportunity

Organisers of upcoming series of data science summits are taking steps to address a lack of competencies in data and analytics on the continent.
1:20
Jun 15, 2015

Kenya: govt to launch mobile investment solution

Locals could soon invest in govt bonds, securities via their mobile phones.