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...
Safaricom to Shut Down M-Pesa for Three-Hour Upgrade on September 22
NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom has announced a scheduled upgrade of its M-Pesa platform that will temporarily interrupt services in the early hours of Monday,...
Communications Authority Clarifies Postal and Courier Licence Fee Changes
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has confirmed plans to increase the Public Postal Operator Licence fee to Sh1.5 million, while retaining...
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...
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