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Victoria from Techpoint here,
Here’s what I’ve got for you today:
- Women building products and teams at Redtech
- Nigeria considers age limits for social media use
- KRA deploys body cameras to fight tax evasion
KRA deploys body cameras to fight tax evasion
Kenya’s tax authority is turning to body cameras in its latest attempt to tackle bribery and tax evasion.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has begun deploying 350 body-worn cameras for officers, particularly those working in customs and border control. The rollout started at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and is expected to expand across enforcement teams that interact directly with taxpayers and cargo handlers.
The idea is simple: record everything. The bodycams will capture interactions between tax officers and the public in real time, creating video evidence that can help deter bribery, reduce disputes, and expose collusion between staff and tax evaders. Officials say the technology should improve transparency and strengthen enforcement in areas where corruption has historically undermined tax collection.
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of corruption within the agency. KRA has been carrying out lifestyle audits and internal investigations in recent years, recovering about KSh 549 million in unexplained wealth and dismissing dozens of staff over graft-related offences. Authorities say some officers had been helping businesses under-declare goods or manipulate tax records to dodge duties.
Beyond bodycams, the tax agency is also leaning heavily on technology to plug revenue leaks. These include linking tax systems with banks and mobile money platforms such as M-Pesa, deploying electronic tax registers, and installing cameras at excisable goods factories. The broader goal is to improve compliance and raise government revenue without introducing politically sensitive new taxes.
Women building products and teams at Redtech
Africa’s tech ecosystem is full of unlikely origin stories. Not everyone building the continent’s fintech products or teams studied computer science. For Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi, the road into technology started in two very different classrooms: English language and biological sciences.
Victoria Fakiya – Senior Writer
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Today, both women work at Redtech Limited, a Nigerian fintech company, where they contribute in different ways. Alawiye focuses on shaping fintech products, while Oluwatobi builds and manages the teams that keep the business running. Their journeys highlight how curiosity, mentorship, and continuous learning can open doors into tech regardless of where you start.
For Alawiye, the shift began after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University and starting her career in corporate communications. While working in marketing and digital roles, she realised technology powered almost everything, from how campaigns run to how products deliver value. That curiosity pushed her deeper into the product side of things, eventually leading her into product management, where she now helps shape fintech solutions rather than simply marketing them.
Oluwatobi’s journey followed a different path. After studying biological sciences at the University of Benin, she discovered an interest in solving business problems through people management. She explored consulting, internships, and HR training before setting up an HR department for an oil and gas servicing company. Eventually, her interest in working with younger, fast-moving teams drew her into the startup and fintech ecosystem.
Now at Redtech, both women say the key lesson from their journey is simple: your degree doesn’t have to limit your career path. With curiosity, mentorship, and the willingness to keep learning, it’s possible to transition into fast-growing sectors like fintech. For more insights from their conversation, check out Delight’s latest for Techpoint Africa.
Nigeria considers age limits for social media use
Nigeria may soon place age limits on social media use, and the government wants the public to help decide how it should work.
On Tuesday, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy opened a public consultation on possible age restrictions for social media. The poll invites parents, educators, young people, and digital experts to share their views on how the country should regulate children’s access to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The consultation is part of a broader effort to improve online safety for minors as internet use continues to grow.
The idea is not to shut children out of the Internet completely but to create rules that balance access with safety. According to the ministry, the policy framework being considered could include age restrictions, stronger age-verification systems, tighter platform accountability, and clearer regulatory oversight. Officials say the goal is to protect children from risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, online grooming, misuse of personal data, and emerging threats linked to AI tools.
Why does this matter? Nigeria has seen explosive growth in internet and social media use over the past decade, largely driven by smartphones and mobile broadband. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission says more than 40 million Nigerians spend an average of six hours daily on social media, raising concerns about exposure to harmful content and digital exploitation, especially for younger users.
Nigeria would not be alone if it went ahead with age limits. Countries around the world are tightening rules for children online. Australia introduced a ban on social media for users under 16 in December 2025, while Indonesia has announced similar plans. Denmark and France are also moving toward restrictions for children under 15 as governments grapple with rising concerns about screen time and online safety.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Victoria Fakiya for Techpoint Africa
