Red Cross recently launched a mobile-based local currency system powered by blockchain to improve trade and economy in rural areas and slums in Kenya.…
The Kenyan government may soon lift the ban on flying drones
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), which had banned the flying of drones in November following its legalisation in March, plans to lift the ban in the coming weeks.…
Iris scan for Kenyan biometrics may have been motivated by donor pressure
Kenya to initiate a programme to collect biometric identification of HIV patients through eye scans to increase funding from US HIV donor President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).…
Kenya’s obsession with licences puts Swvl operations on hold
Swvl, the Egyptian ride hailing company seems to have suspended its operations in Kenya due to regulatory issues around licensing — a growing trend in the East African nation.…
Did Kenya really win the battle against SportPesa and Betin, 2 of its biggest betting companies?
The battle between sports betting companies SportPesa, Betin and the Kenyan government may have come to an end, for now.…
6 things Airtel’s IPO prospectus tell us about the African telecom market
Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts…
Digital foreign exchange platform, BitPesa is easing cross border payments across Africa
Sending money in and out of Africa is expensive and the transaction process is time-consuming. Sub-Saharan African B2B and foreign exchange company, BitPesa has innovated around this challenge and all…
Nigeria’s CcHUB fully acquires Kenya’s iHub
Nigeria’s CcHUB fully acquires Kenya’s iHub, the first move of its kind in Africa…
“Taxes on digital platforms could lead to international trade war” — Google
Following the recent move by Kenyan Revenue Authority to tax tech companies in the country, Google warns that the Kenyan Government risk a trade war if they carry on with their proposed tax…
Kenyan Revenue Authority to commence taxing income-generating apps
Kenyan Revenue Authority reveals plans to enforce taxes on both local and foreign app developers.…
Online sports betting in Africa: Between morality and an opportunity for revenue generation
How some African governments are clamping down on online sports betting, using tax compliance and morality as the bases for their decisions.…
Kenyans lose hundreds of millions of shillings in bitcoin pyramid scheme
Velox 10 Global, a bitcoin pyramid scheme operating in Kenya has reportedly vanished with money from its customers…
Tanzania and Kenya joint power project fully kicks off
Tanzania and Kenya are working at a joint power project.…
mSurvey secures $3.5m Series A investment
mSurvey today announced a Series A round of $3.5million, led by Africa focused venture firm TLcom Capital with investment from Social Capital, Kapor Capital, Golden Palm, and Richard Owen; founding te…
Kenya-based mSurvey launches in Nigeria to help businesses gauge consumer loyalty
Kenyan mSurvey launches in Nigeria to help businesses get feedback directly from their customers in real-time. Communication is an all important tool in life and business. An effective communication s…
OgaVenue makes international debut in Kenya
After establishing a strong presence in Nigeria, with over 2000 venue options in all 36 states, OgaVenue expands operations to Kenya…
Jack Ma’s Africa tour reminds us how technologically behind Nigeria still is
Asia’s richest man, Jack Ma’s decision to visit Rwanda, Kenya questions Nigeria’s inclusion as one of the tech giants of Africa…
With the launch of two life-saving apps, Kenya is setting an example for African countries
The Kenyan government is taking advantage of the increase in mobile phone penetration. They are using mobile phones as a platform to make lives better.…
Uber partners Sidian Bank to provide loans to Kenyan drivers, but there’s a catch
Taxi hailing service, Uber has partnered with Kenya’s Sidian Bank to provide car loans to its most experienced drivers and they hope the model can be rolled out to all its countries of operation…
Someone abroad could be trying to hack your mobile phone right now
The internet has always been an open ground for various forms of attack by scammers, spammers and all sorts of cyber crimes. But the playing turf is gradually shifting from desktop to mobile. Especial…