Safaricom Gains Regulatory Approval for Insurance License After Four-Year Wait
After a four-year journey, Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, has secured an insurance license from Kenya’s Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). ...
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Safaricom CEO Refutes Allegations of Customer Data Sharing with Government Agencies
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile network operator, has firmly denied accusations of providing government agencies with direct access to customer data. ...
Kenya’s Eneza Education Joins Forces with Pakistan’s Knowledge Platform to Launch Groundbreaking African-Asian Ed-Tech Venture
Kenya’s leading ed-tech startup Eneza Education has merged with Pakistan-based Knowledge Platform, creating the first ed-tech venture of its kind ...
Kenyan Fintech Chumz Eyes Rwanda Expansion After Surpassing 200,000 Users
Kenyan fintech startup Chumz, known for its innovative approach to helping users achieve saving and investment goals, is gearing up ...
Kenya’s Tappi Partners with Safaricom to Boost Digital Visibility for 650,000 MSMEs
Kenyan digital commerce startup Tappi has joined forces with Safaricom’s M-PESA for Business, aiming to enhance the digital presence of ...
Kenya’s Central Bank Fines UBA Kenya for Falling Below Capital Requirements
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has imposed a fine on UBA Kenya for failing to meet the country's capital ...
Kenya Faces Growing Cyber Threats, with $83 Million Lost to Cybercrime in 2023 and 1.1 Billion Threats Detected in Q2 2024
Kenya’s cyber threat landscape continues to intensify, with the country reporting significant financial losses and an alarming spike in cyber ...
Kenya Mandates Mobile Phone IMEI Registration for Tax Compliance Amid Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan government has introduced new regulations requiring all mobile phone importers, including those importing for sale, testing, or research ...
Kenya Revenue Authority Set to Launch WhatsApp Chatbot for Tax Invoicing
In a bid to simplify tax compliance and broaden the tax base, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is gearing up ...
BasiGo Secures $41.5 Million to Expand Electric Bus Fleet in Kenya and Rwanda
Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo has successfully raised $41.5 million in a mix of equity and debt funding to accelerate ...
