Safaricom, KEWI deploy smart water metering in tech skills drive
The two entities are deploying the system, which leverages the Internet of Things, a drive aiming to develop skills to manage the technology.
Dominic Kirui
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Kenya celebrates freedom day betting on tech for prosperity
President William Ruto celebrated technology, in particular Kenyan fintech and other innovations that are making it possible to serve Kenyans.
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Mpesa Foundation launches free medical camps in Kenya
The programme will be spread across all 47 geographic regions (counties) in Kenya, and is expected to reach 60 000 people.
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Kenya to release a million locally assembled smartphones
The smartphone project will enable ease access to affordable smartphones, enhancing Kenya’s digital inclusion drive.
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Vodafone to sell M-Pesa holding company for a dollar
Completion of the transaction is subject to various approvals, which are expected to be obtained before or during July 2023.
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Safaricom hastens Kenya public sector digital transformation
14 counties are set benefit from various technology solutions offered by Safaricom to unlock their economic potential.
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Ethiopia grants Safaricom's M-Pesa mobile money license
Mpesa is set to compete against EthioTelecom’s Telebirr mobile money offering.
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Ecobank, fintech Fingo Africa debut youth banking app in Kenya
The App enables users to open a bank account via their mobile phone in less than four minutes, send money, pay bills and buy airtime.
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Kenya's Central Bank launches QR code for financial institutions
The introduction of QR payments by the Central Bank is the latest step by Kenya towards expanding the growing digital payments ecosystem.
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Safaricom partners with Kenyan lender to launch student mobile wallet
The mobile wallet, targeting 420,000 students annually, enables them to apply for loans, access upkeep funds, withdraw funds, view loan status, and repay loans.
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Jumia Kenya records highest loss in a decade
The company recorded its highest loss since the online shopping group set up shop in the East African country in May 2013.
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Safaricom’s Michael Joseph redeployed to lead Ethiopia campaign
Joseph steps down as Board Chairperson and is replaced by John Ngumi.
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Kenya’s tech regulator issues ultimatum on IPv6 migration
Communications Authority of Kenya says by July 2023, only IPv6-compatible devices will work.