Airtel Kenya to Launch Fuliza Rival as Mobile Money Market Competition Intensifies
NAIROBI, Kenya — Airtel Kenya plans to launch its first mobile money overdraft service before the end of the year, marking its strongest challenge...
Kenya’s forex reserves hit record $15.4 billion on Safaricom stake sale boost
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a historic high of $15.4 billion (about Sh2 trillion), buoyed by capital inflows from...
Safaricom Slashes M-PESA Business Charges by Up to 50pc to Boost Digital Payments
NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom has announced a significant reduction in M-PESA business transaction charges, cutting some fees by up to 50 per cent as...
MPs Raise Alarm Over CBK Plan to Levy Banks 0.15% of Annual Revenue
NAIROBI, Kenya - Lawmakers have raised concerns over the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) proposed Banking Fees Regulations, 2026, warning that the new levy...
Bolt Integrates With ChatGPT to Let Customers Book Rides Using AI
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ride-hailing platform Bolt has integrated its services with ChatGPT, allowing users across Africa and other markets where the company operates to...
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