Safaricom $2.1bn stake sale to Vodacom faces public backlash
Kenyans are less opposed to privatisation than to fears of undervaluation, weak safeguards, and unclear plans for how the proceeds will be spent.
Kenya’s agritech push
A shift to satellite-powered observation, along with increased use of data and AI are on the agenda as Kenya seeks to digitise its agricultural industry.
Kenya introduces tech-driven solution for debt payments
The National Treasury has completed the development of a fully automated external debt payment platform, now ready for deployment.
Kenya Central Bank greenlights $1.6bn Safaricom stake
The endorsement positions the $1.6 billion (Sh204.3 billion) deal as a critical release valve for the National Treasury.
Kenya deletes Sam Altman’s Worldcoin biometric data
The announcement, made in a public notice on Tuesday, is a key milestone in a year-long regulatory dispute over digital privacy and the harvesting of iris scans for cryptocurrency.
Kenya remittances hit $5bn in 2025 as growth slows
Kenya crossed the US$5 billion remittance milestone in 2025, cementing diaspora inflows as its most reliable source of foreign exchange. But Central Bank data shows growth slowed sharply, reflecting pressure in key labour markets even as fintech platforms keep digital transfers resilient.
Safaricom stake sale sparks valuation dispute
As Parliament scrutinises the proposed Safaricom stake sale, concerns are mounting over valuation transparency, data sovereignty, and the state’s shrinking influence should Vodacom’s ownership rise to a controlling 55 percent.
Kenya allows new challenger Spacecoin to take on Starlink
Spacecoin has secured a licence to launch satellite broadband in Kenya, challenging Starlink and signalling intensifying competition in Africa’s satellite internet market.
Hayo upgrades platform to tackle SIM swap fraud
The upgrades come as SIM swap scams are becoming a serious security threat globally, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in countries such as Kenya.
YouTube sensation IShowSpeed hits 48 million views
IShowSpeed has smashed YouTube records in Kenya, gaining over 360 000 subscribers in a single day as his Africa tour turns the continent into a live digital showcase watched by millions worldwide.
Kenya's new digital certificate mandate takes effect
The measure is intended to enhance national cyber security and protect highly sensitive digital systems crucial to Kenya's digital economy.
The rise of WhatsApp in Kenya's online shopping scene
New data shows that Kenyan consumers are abandoning traditional websites in favour of WhatsApp and mobile apps, as mobile money platforms like M-Pesa reshape how online shopping is done across the country.
Kenya licenses 42 new digital lending platforms
The Central Bank said the new licensees had been thoroughly evaluated for their business strategies, governance structures, and consumer protection systems.