Kenya begins audit of Airtel’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell tech
The country’s communications regulator is seeking to track interference levels with existing cellular networks with the introduction of Direct-to-Cell calls.
M-PESA hits 40 million customer mark in Kenya
Safaricom announces milestone, says Fintech 2.0 financial services initiative has helped to drive up adoption.
Celebrations as parts of Kenya cybercrime law are overturned
Civil rights organisations lobbied for the removal of sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018), based on concerns about its use to stifle political dissent.
Kenya eyes Amazon to bridge digital divide
The country believes partnerships that leverage technologies such as satellite broadband will be instrumental in addressing the connectivity gap.
Kenya actualises cyber security MoU with Romania
The East African country is collaborating with Safetech Innovations, a Romanian cyber security firm, to safeguard digital infrastructure.
ACTS establishes a new research hub in Kenya
The construction phase is expected to last approximately 45 weeks, with the facility projected to be operational by early 2027.
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.