Feraz Ahmed, CEO of Hayo.

Global digital solutions provider, Hayo, has entered the Kenyan market after being granted the Content Service Provider (CSP) and Applications Service Provider (ASP) licences by the Communications Authority of Kenya.

This comes after Hayo’s recent partnership with Talk360, an international calling app, to provide international calling for millions of users across the African diaspora.

According to the company, the licences enable Hayo to deliver digital solutions and communications services in Kenya, enabling local businesses and government authorities to get technologies delivered with on-the-ground support.

Hayo says Kenya is a thriving hub for technology and innovation, the CSP licence enables the company to develop, distribute and manage digital content to enhance user experiences across Kenya. The ASP licence enables the delivery of software-based solutions to accelerate the country’s digital growth.

According to the GSMA, Kenya’s digital economy is projected to contribute $5.11 billion to its GDP by 2028, create 300,000 jobs, and increase tax revenues by $1.16 billion.

“Kenya has a booming digital economy, attracting significant investment from tech giants like Microsoft and Google in recent years. It is an exciting market for Hayo, and one that we’ve been keen to expand in to meet growing customer demands,” said Feraz Ahmed, CEO of Hayo.

“These licences mark a key milestone for Hayo as we continue to expand our footprint in Kenya – enabling us to deliver a wider range of digital services to support the growth of the local digital economy,” he added.