Michael Joseph steps down as Safaricom’s Chair of Board
July 29, 2022
Michael Joseph is set to leave his role as the Chairman of the Board at Safaricom in a few days. He was previously the CEO of the telco from 2000 to 2010 before he was…
Safaricom, Microsoft launch a Digital Talent training Program to equip participants with in-demand digital skills
July 28, 2022
A number of technology sector players have today partnered to launch the Digital Talent Program in Kenya. This program focuses on developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable approach to create a…
CBK Blocked the Launch of Faraja, the Safaricom-backed zero-interest credit service
July 28, 2022
Earlier this month, EDOMx Ltd In partnership with Safaricom and Equity Bank had plans to launch Faraja, a zero-interest credit service that would allow users to to shop for goods of up to Ksh 100,000…
Absa Bank to spend Ksh 2 Billion to upgrade its digital banking platform
July 28, 2022
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled plans to invest Ksh 2 Billion to implement some technological upgrades that the banking giant hopes will improve the experiences of its customers. The bank has revealed that it will…
Rose Mambo appointed Chair of Airtel Money Kenya Limited
July 27, 2022
Airtel Money has announced the appointment of Rose Mambo as its chairperson. This appointment comes after Airtel Kenya announced that Airtel Money will start operating as a separate entity. “We wish to congratulate Rose Mambo…
Equity partners with NALA to facilitate diaspora remittances to Kenya
July 27, 2022
Equity Bank has announced a new partnership with NALA to allow Kenyans in the diaspora to send money back home. This partnership was announced last week and will make it possible for Kenyans in the…
Airtel Kenya acquires additional Spectrum to push 4G expansion and future 5G roll out in Kenya
July 25, 2022
Airtel Kenya has today announced that it has acquired 60 MHz of additional spectrum in the 2600 MHz band from the Communications Authority of Kenya. The company has acquired this additional spectrum for $40 million. …
Airtel Kenya Spins its Mobile Money business into a separate entity
July 22, 2022
Airtel Kenya has announced the split of its mobile money business into a separate entity. The separate entity will be known as Airtel Money Kenya Limited and comes alive after the entry of a minority…
HMD Global Unveils its second tablet, the Nokia T10
July 21, 2022
HMD Global is expanding its tablet portfolio with the unveiling of the Nokia T10. This is the successor to the Nokia T20 from last year. I am still not sure about the naming convention HMD…