Kenya advances digital transformation

Proposals from Treasury risk pushing consumers back towards the less transparent cash economy warn opponents of new Bill.

New integration enables seamless transfers between M-PESA wallets and PayPal accounts.

As public concern over online safety grows, the platform is increasing automated enforcement.

The transaction has received Kenyan parliamentary and regulatory clearances; but, a three-judge High Court bench has put the agreement on hold until the outcome of complaints submitted by four citizens.

William Kabogo, Kenya's cabinet secretary for information, communications, and the digital economy, hosted Paula Ingabire, Rwanda's minister of ICT and Innovation, for discussions aimed at boosting cooperation in key digital sectors.

The group is advocating for stronger child protection frameworks, greater digital literacy and meaningful inclusion of children’s voices in decision-making.

The milestone cooperation agreement will fund internet access for households, public facilities and digital hubs in the East African country.

Four nations aim for digital sovereignty and cheaper broadband by reducing reliance on external satellite systems.

Koinange will lead the firm's expansion efforts, with a focus on deepening partner relationships and boosting adoption of payment solutions.

The AI firm issues redundancy notices to its Kenyan workforce after the social media giant terminates a major data annotation workstream.

Kenya is strengthening ties with Italy to develop technical capabilities and policy frameworks for its regional artificial intelligence hub.

A timeline has been established to ensure that 101 completed hubs are equipped, operating, and staffed within two months.