Author: Kaluka wanjala

Kenyan electric mobility manufacturer Roam has launched Roam Explorer, an AI-enabled vehicle intelligence platform designed to help fleet operators monitor electric vehicles in real time across Africa. The companu has also confirmed to TechArena that it is opening the system to third-party EV manufacturers beyond its own fleet. The platform connects electric motorcycles, tuk-tuks, buses and cars to a centralized digital dashboard that tracks battery health, performance metrics, location and usage patterns. It can be used on 2G, 3G and 4G networks and can also be accessed via SMS. This design choice makes the system usable in low-connectivity and non-smartphone…

Absa Bank recorded a 10% growth in profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2025 reaching KSh 22.9 billion. Total revenue stood at KSh 61.4 billion. This reflects on the pressure on net interest income which declined 6% during the period. The decline was partly offset by a 12% increase in non-interest income to KSh 18.1 billion, driven by payments, asset management and foreign exchange activity. Speaking at the release of the financial results, Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director & CEO, Abdi Mohamed, said the results underscore Absa’s role in supporting economic activity across individuals, enterprises, and communities,…

Vertiv is adding a new compact, high-capacity double-stack design to its PowerBar Track busway portfolio. This is aimed at supporting the growing power demands of artificial intelligence workloads in hyperscale and colocation data centres. As AI and high-performance computing applications increase rack-level power consumption, data centre operators are under pressure to deliver more power within the same physical footprint. The double-stack configuration is designed to address this shift by enabling higher-capacity distribution while optimising valuable white space. The system supports configurations of up to 2000A under UL 857 and up to 2500A under IEC 61439-6 standards, with variants available in…

Cassava Technologies has announced the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, an AI-powered solution designed to optimise mobile Radio Access Networks (RAN) across the continent. The solution is powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure, NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA Network Configuration Blueprint. It automates network management tasks previously done manually. Cassava Autonomous Network uses policy-driven automation to continuously optimise networks, reportedly reducing operational bottlenecks and increasing efficiency by up to 75%. Built on CAIMEx, a localised multi-model AI platform, the network provides unified access to leading AI models through regional AI factories. The platform is designed to work across all network generations,…

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced the scrapping of Pesalink transaction fees for transfers below KES 1,000. This appears to be a calculated bet on growing digital transactions. The bank revised its Pesalink pricing structure as follows Effective 1st March 2026: With this move, the bank will make low-value digital transfers more affordable. This is good news for customers who make frequent everyday payments. “At Guaranty Trust Bank, our customers’ daily financial needs guide our decisions. By revising our PesaLink charges, we are making digital transfers more affordable and accessible for everyone,” said Jubril Adeniji, Managing Director of GTBank Kenya. A…

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II fund. This investment will support technology startups through seed-stage financing and also support startups through their first institutional fundraising rounds. Of the investment, €4.5 million will be used as equity, and €2 million will serve as a first-loss hedging tranche on behalf of the European Commission under the Boost Africa Programme. This support prioritizes companies with a strong technological or digital focus. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Saviu II, the second fund from Saviu…

Airtel Kenya has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of new customer care shops at Spur Mall and Nord Mall in Ruiru and at Galana Energies along the Eastern Bypass. The telco says the move is aimed at reducing service turnaround time, improving in-person support and bringing its services closer to customers. The expansion comes as Airtel targets doubling its customer service footprint in Kenya before the end of the year. Speaking during the official opening at Spur Mall in Ruiru, Airtel Africa Group CEO Sunil Taldar said the expansion aligns with the company’s strategy of placing customers at…

Ericsson has extended its long-standing partnership with Safaricom through a new multi-year microwave agreement that aims to strengthen 5G capacity across Kenya. Ericsson will supply advanced all-outdoor E-band and multi-band solutions from its MINI-LINK portfolio. The solutions are designed to deliver scalable, energy-efficient and high-capacity transport infrastructure that will support Safaricom’s expanding 5G network. In the near future, Ericsson will also introduce AI-powered analytics and automation capabilities into Safaricom’s network to enable intelligent decision-making and improve overall network performance. Safaricom has already enabled connectivity speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) in remote regions of Northern Kenya. This…

Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of WIOCC Group, has acquired a portfolio of seven data centre facilities in South Africa from NTT DATA. The transaction was advised by Verdant IMAP and includes strategically located facilities that form part of NTT’s South African data centre operations. The assets support enterprise, wholesale and cloud connectivity services, and play a key role in South Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. According to the parties, the acquisition strengthens WIOCC Group’s position as a multi-regional digital infrastructure provider. OADC serves hyperscalers, content delivery networks (CDNs), network operators, ISPs and enterprise clients. It offers carrier-neutral data…

Truecaller and AnyMind Group have partnered in a move that makes the latter its direct sales reseller partner. This partnership aims to accelerate the growth of its advertising business across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA). AnyMind Group will now act as the exclusive intermediary for Truecaller’s advertising inventory in key markets. These markets include Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The partnership enables brands and agencies to access Truecaller’s premium ad formats, allowing them to reach highly engaged, high-intent users through data-driven advertising solutions on the platform.…