Kenya’s online grocery delivery market has experienced explosive growth since Bolt Market launched in December 2024, resulting in a remarkable 300% increase in orders. The company attributes this […]
Facebook Invests $23 Million in Kenyan Broadband Infrastructure
In a significant investment, Facebook has pledged $23 million to enhance broadband infrastructure in Kenya. This initiative aims to improve internet access and connectivity across the country. The […]
Twitch Suspends Monetization in Kenya Due to Local Taxes
American streaming platform Twitch has announced it will suspend its monetization program for creators in Kenya. This decision is attributed to new local regulations that have made it […]
Is Kenya’s ChatGPT Surge a Sign of Progress or a Global Testbed?
Kenya has emerged as the global leader in ChatGPT adoption, with a usage rate exceeding 42% among internet-connected adults each month. This marks a significant leap for the […]
Starlink Faces Challenges in Kenya Launch
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has encountered hurdles in its expansion to Kenya. The company faces challenges in deploying its technology amidst local regulatory issues and competition […]
Bitcoin Ushers in a Digital Revolution: Slum Residents Embrace Crypto in Kenya
In the heart of Kibera slum, a quiet revolution is underway. Soweto West residents are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as an alternative financial tool, defying traditional banking practices […]
Kenya’s Digital Economy Faces Uncertainty Amidst Cryptocurrency Tax Changes
A new cryptocurrency tax in Kenya has sparked debate, raising concerns that it could hinder the nation’s digital economy. Despite its intention to boost revenue, critics argue that […]
Kenya’s Crypto Tax: Threat to Africa’s Digital Economy and Fintech Leadership?
Kenya’s introduction of a 1.5% tax on cryptocurrency transactions poses a significant threat to Africa’s digital integration. This new regulation could jeopardize the region’s potential as a fintech […]
Kenya’s Crypto Tax: Threat or Opportunity? A Look at Potential Impacts
Chebet Kipingor, business operations manager at Busha, explores Kenya’s revised 1.5% crypto transaction tax and its potential consequences for the country’s digital growth. The article argues that while […]
Moniepoint Secures Major Stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank
Financial technology company Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, has acquired a significant stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited, a Kenyan financial institution. This deal, approved by the Competition […]
Kenyan Activist Arrested Under Controversial Cybercrime Law
Civil tech activist Rose Njeri’s arrest and detention have sparked outrage, reigniting debate over Kenya’s controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018. Njeri, a mother […]
Kenyan Crypto Stakeholders Challenge $77,000 Fine in Proposed VASP Bill
Kenyan cryptocurrency players are urging their parliament to reconsider hefty fines proposed in the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) bill. They argue the penalties, up to Sh10 million […]
Safaricom Reports $3 Billion Revenue Surge: Driven by Expansion & Digital Services
Kenya’s Safaricom has announced an impressive annual revenue of $3 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025, a significant jump from its previous estimate. This financial success […]
Kenya Court Bans Worldcoin from Collecting Biometric Data
A Kenyan High Court has ordered cryptocurrency platform Worldcoin, run by Sam Altman, to halt biometric data processing, collection, and handling until a comprehensive assessment of its impact […]
Kenya’s High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data Over Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan High Court has ordered the Worldcoin Foundation to permanently delete all biometric data collected from Kenyan citizens, citing violations of the country’s Data Protection Act of […]