Safaricom Unveils Major M-PESA Upgrade to Power Africa’s Digital Economy
NAIROBI, Kenya-Safaricom has announced the largest upgrade to its mobile money platform since 2015, marking a significant step in the evolution of M-PESA as...
KCB, Afreximbank Seal Financing Deal for Vipingo Special Economic Zone
NAIROBI, Kenya– Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a financing agreement to operationalize the Vipingo Special Economic...
Google Bets Big on Africa with Sh 1.17bn Research Fund, New Internet Hubs
NAIROBI, Kenya-Google has unveiled a new round of investments in Africa’s digital economy, including the launch of four subsea cable hubs, a KSh 1.17...
Safari Operators Push Back as Uber Enters Kenya’s Tourism Market
NAIROBI, Kenya– Safari operators in Nairobi are pushing back against Uber’s entry into the country’s multi-billion-shilling tourism sector, warning that the launch of “Uber...
AfDB Pushes for Stronger Fiscal Discipline to Drive Africa’s Growth
NAIROBI, Kenya– The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for stronger public financial management systems across the continent, warning that weak oversight of resources...