1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (708+ words) Kenya has unveiled a draft policy that would introduce new labour protections for thousands of people working behind artificial intelligence systems, placing greater responsibility on global technology companies and outsourcing firms operating in the country. Kenya’s proposed AI worker protection…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (279+ words) Enterprise digital asset infrastructure provider, Cregis has expanded its operations into Africa as it seeks to tap into the continent’s rapidly growing digital asset market and rising demand for enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. The company said it has already onboarded customers…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1071+ words) Kenya’s Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026 could reshape how some of the country’s largest digital platforms are regulated, moving competition enforcement beyond traditional measures of market dominance and into areas such as data control, platform dependence and algorithm-driven business practices. Kenya’s Competition…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (364+ words) I&M Bank has expanded its premium banking portfolio with the introduction of the Mastercard World Elite metal credit card, targeting affluent customers seeking enhanced travel, lifestyle and global payment experiences. Developed in partnership with Mastercard, the new offering makes…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (552+ words) Kenya’s digital economy budget agenda has received fresh backing after the National Treasury identified digital transformation as one of its priority areas while launching preparations for the country’s 2027/28 budget. Speaking during the launch of the 2027/28 budget formulation process at the…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (538+ words) Not too long ago, buying a mid-range smartphone meant accepting compromises. You settled for a decent camera instead of a great one, a slower processor, fewer software updates or a display that wasn’t quite as immersive. Premium features belonged to…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (442+ words) TikTok removed 884,591 videos in Kenya during the first quarter of 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, according to the platform’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The company said 99.7% of the removed videos were taken down proactively before users reported them, while…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (482+ words) Nairobi-based fintech WayaWaya has appointed veteran banking executive Raj Singh as Non-Executive Director and Adviser to the Board as it enters its next phase of commercial growth and international expansion. The company builds conversational commerce, embedded payments and AI-powered financial…...

3+ day, 20+ min ago   (979+ words) Africa’s payments infrastructure is largely in place, but businesses still lack certainty over cost, speed and settlement, according to Mark Mwaniki, Commercial Director for East Africa at cross-border payments firm Verto. Speaking on the TechTrends Podcast, Mr Mwaniki said Africa’s…...

3+ day, 10+ min ago   (335+ words) M-PESA Ethiopia has expanded its digital services by partnering with Gebeya Inc. the Ethiopian technology company to introduce AI powered tools on its mobile platform, allowing customers to purchase and access artificial intelligence services directly through M-PESA App. To use…...