Kenya and Nigeria Dominate African Start-Up Funding with 76pc Share in November
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a clear show of entrepreneurial strength, Kenya and Nigeria captured a whopping 76pc of all start-up funding raised across Africa last...
Airtel Money Launches Rudishiwa Paybill Offer: A Festive Treat for Kenyan Mobile Users
Airtel Money is making waves in Kenya’s mobile payments landscape once again with its latest “Rudishiwa Transaction Fee” offer, a game-changer for Paybill transactions....
Regional Traders Decry Fees and Bureaucratic Hurdles at Borders
BUSIA, Kenya – Cross-border traders in East Africa are calling for the elimination of multiple fees and regulatory charges imposed by various state agencies,...
Premier Bank Teams Up with Mastercard to Unveil Shariah-Compliant Cards in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya- Premier Bank Kenya, a leading Islamic financial institution, has joined forces with Mastercard to introduce an innovative suite of Shariah-compliant debit, credit,...
M-PESA Hits 34 Million Customers in Kenya, Reinforces Digital Financial Leadership
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s mobile money powerhouse, M-PESA, has reached a monumental milestone: 34 million active customers as of November 2024. Safaricom, the leading telco behind...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.