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iHUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. The programme will select 12 early-stage EdTech startups building solutions that expand access to education and improve learning for underserved learners. The startups that are selected will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding and participate in a 12-month structured acceleration programme. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The programme provides mentorship, technical support and access to ecosystem partners to help startups refine their solutions, strengthen implementation readiness, and prepare for sustainable…

M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya have launched the Dala AI Bundle. This makes it easier for Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and pay for the tools using their M-PESA wallets. Through Dala Studio, subscribers will gain access to localized AI tools designed for builders, entrepreneurs and creators. Features include: The bundle is currently available on the Dala Studio platform and is expected to be integrated into the M-PESA application. Amadou Daffe, CEO of Gebeya Inc., said the partnership expands access to digital creation tools beyond traditional tech hubs. “We’re not just adding another product, we’re handing the keys of…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has today confirmed the full repayment of its ZAR term loan and USD revolving credit facility. In tandem with this repayment, Liquid has agreed $410 million in new ZAR and USD credit facilities from a syndicate of commercial and development finance lenders. Cassava Technologies is further reinforcing Liquid’s financial position by injecting $195 million in fresh capital into the business. Commenting on these developments, Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO stated: “These transactions, alongside the recent sale of a minority stake in a data centre subsidiary in South Africa, are part of a significant strengthening of our…

Pesalink has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enable real-time cross-border payments. The partnership will allow instant 24/7 cross-border payments from PAPSS participants into banks and mobile money operators within the Pesalink network in Kenya. Transactions will be settled in local currencies and this will help reduce the need for correspondent banking arrangements and dependence on foreign reserve currencies such as the US dollar. PAPSS is an initiative of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat. It facilitates cross-border payments between African countries. Under the new arrangement, Pesalink…

Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Enterprise, a new integrated AI platform designed to help organisations deploy and manage AI models, agents and applications across hybrid cloud environments. The launch expands the company’s AI portfolio, which already includes Red Hat AI Inference Server, Red Hat OpenShift AI and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, and is accompanied by the release of Red Hat AI 3.3, featuring major updates across its AI stack. The company says the platform provides a comprehensive “metal-to-agent” stack,” integrating Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure with AI inference and agentic capabilities. The goal is to help enterprises move…

Vertiv announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a higher fidelity Digital Twin platform. This technology-first approach accelerates the deployment of its Vertiv OneCore integrated modular solutions, enabling operators to scale AI factories with unprecedented velocity and precision. As the demand for AI training and inference capacity accelerates, operators are finding that traditional construction methods cannot scale fast enough to meet demand. The industry is facing a convergence of physical and logistical constraints that threaten project timelines. Central to Vertiv’s physics-driven design and digital-first strategy is a next-generation shift from static Building Information Modelling…

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series in Kenya, introducing the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Pre-orders are now open across the country. If you’re looking to secure the device early, here’s exactly where to order. Where to Pre-Order the Galaxy S26 in Kenya Samsung has directed customers to the following official retail partners for pre-orders: Pre-orders are also available at Samsung Experience Stores and authorised retailers nationwide. Galaxy S26 Series Prices in Kenya Galaxy S26 Ultra Galaxy S26+ Galaxy S26 The devices are available in Cobalt Violet, White, Black and Sky Blue. Samsung Galaxy S26 Specifications Galaxy…

For much of the past decade, AI in consumer technology has been designed to demonstrate capability. New devices have been responding to voice commands, showcasing automation features, and emphasizing visibility as proof of intelligence. Today, however, leading innovators are moving toward a more mature paradigm, where it is no longer about performance but about integration. It is about intelligence that works quietly, coordinating systems, improving efficiency and enabling better outcomes without demanding attention. This shift reflects a broader evolution in innovation strategy, with early stages of technological adoption often defined by feature expansion and user interaction. As markets mature, differentiation…

Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series. The new series, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, uses on-device Galaxy AI to simplify everyday tasks, with proactive suggestions, expanded multi-object search and deeper integration of AI editing tools for photos and videos. Samsung highlights new features such as Now Nudge, Now Brief, AI-powered call screening and enhanced conversational control through Bixby and selectable third-party agents. For the first time on a Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a built-in Privacy Display that limits side viewing angles for better privacy in public use. The series also delivers…

Emirates has introduced a split-payment solution for customers booking flights in Kenya. This allows travellers to combine multiple payment methods within a single transaction through Cellulant’s Tingg platform. The feature is now live on Emirates’ Kenyan website and makes it possible for customers to mix mobile money, mobile banking and local credit or debit cards when paying for tickets. Travellers can make an initial online payment and complete up to four additional instalments within 24 hours. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Mobile money remains the dominant payment method across Africa,…