5 Ways Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill will transform crypto payments
July 10, 2025
By Beth Moni, Partner Growth Manager & Howell Magondu, Vice President, Commercial at Onafriq Kenya is once again setting the pace for digital finance innovation in Africa. Building on the runaway success of M-Pesa, the…
Red Hat Launches Free Enterprise Linux Access for Business Developers
July 9, 2025
Red Hat has announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers to simplify access to the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform for business-focused development and testing scenarios. A new self-service offering through the Red Hat…
dLocal Launches 2025 Emerging Markets Payments Handbook to Guide Global Expansion
July 9, 2025
dLocal has announced the release of the second edition of its “Emerging Markets Payments Handbook.” This comprehensive guide is meticulously curated for international businesses, blending deep data analysis with authentic, on-the-ground insights to provide the understanding needed…
MultiChoice Announces August 2025 Price Hikes for DStv, GOtv While Showmax Prices Drop
July 7, 2025
MultiChoice has announced that DStv and GOtv will get slightly more expensive in Kenya starting in August 2025. The price adjustments will take effect on August 1st, 2025. This marks another round of adjustments as…
Jiji Named Kenya’s Best Online Car Marketplace Despite Persistent Scam Concerns
July 2, 2025
Jiji has been awarded “Best Online Car Marketplace” at the 7th Annual Kenya E-Commerce Awards. This award has raised eyebrows among sections of the public, given the platform’s longstanding association with fraudulent car listings. While…
Visa and Kenya Airways Unveil Co-Branded Travel Cards
July 2, 2025
Visa and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced a strategic co-brand agreement aimed at enhancing the travel experience for customers and promoting the adoption of digital payments in the aviation industry. According to the agreement, Visa…
Kenya and Egypt Discuss Cross-border Partnerships at Regional Startup Roundtable
July 1, 2025
Kenya recently hosted a high-level roundtable themed “Unlocking Kenya’s Startup Potential: Opportunities & Challenges.” The event was organized by UNDP Kenya in partnership with 500 Global, brought together key players from Kenya’s and Egypt’s innovation…
Algerian HRTech Startup Talenteo Secures Strategic Investment from 216 Capital
July 1, 2025
216 Capital has announced a new strategic investment in Talenteo, an HRTech startup founded in Algeria. Talenteo offers a complete SaaS platform for human resources and payroll management, specifically designed to meet the needs of African…
Egypt’s AgriCash Raises Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Agri-Fintech Platform
July 1, 2025
Egyptian agri-fintech startup AgriCash has announced the close of a seed funding round led by Alex Angels. The startup has not disclosed the amount raised but said it will be used to scale operations across…