Author: Kaluka wanjala

Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Mr. Mohammed Nyaoga, EBS, SC, as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2025. He takes over from Mr. Charles Muchene, whose nine-year tenure on the board, including as Chairman, concludes on 30 September 2025. Mr. Nyaoga brings over four decades of experience in legal practice, corporate governance and financial sector leadership to the role. He has previously chaired the Central Bank of Kenya, EcoBank Kenya, and served on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) External Experts Panel in Washington. He currently chairs the African Development Bank Group’s Disclosure and Access to Information…

Kredete, a Nigeria-founded fintech helping African immigrants access credit and affordable financial services, has raised a $22 million in a Series A round. The funding was led by AfricInvest through its Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF) and Financial Inclusion Vehicle (FIVE). Partech and Polymorphic Capital also took part in this round. This brings the company’s total funding to $24.75 million. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Kredete enables users to send money to more than 30 African countries while simultaneously building credit history in markets such as the United States. Kredete…

The Cortex Hub has announced that the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 will run from September to November 2025. This initiative is designed to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by embedding African languages, legal systems and development priorities into the Model Context Protocol (MCP). If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The program will run in more than 40 cities across Africa. The initiative will unite developers, researchers, startups and students to create locally relevant MCP servers and applications that provide structured information to large language models. The hackathon will conclude…

Kenya Airways has officially launched KQSafari Data, a roaming solution designed to provide guests with affordable, seamless, and reliable mobile connectivity across the world. The launch was marked by the signing of a contract between Julius Thairu, our Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, and Mandeep Birdi, Chief Executive Officer, RoamBuddy. KQSafari Data was born from the Kenya Airways Open Innovation Challenge and developed by the Fahari Innovation Hub into a market-ready solution. It addresses one of the biggest travel pain points: costly and inefficient mobile roaming services. With over 2,250 roaming plans available in more than 180 countries, guests can…

South African fintech Float, a card-linked instalment platform, has raised $2.6 million (R46 million). The funding will be used to accelerate its local growth and prepare for expansion into new markets. This round was co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Float differentiates itself in the crowded credit space by focusing on optimising existing credit cards rather than issuing new lines of credit. The company allows consumers to manage their current credit more responsibly. Merchants, on the other hand, gain access to a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity…

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is one of the cheapest smartphones from the company to support Galaxy AI. This is quite impressive as Galaxy AI was initially launched exclusively for the flagship S series and it is good to see it available on affordable devices. This makes the AI tools available to a wider audience. You can get the Galaxy A26 in Kenya for around Ksh 26,000. Also Read: Is the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Worth Upgrading From the A24 or A25? The question you may be asking is, which Galaxy AI features actually work in real life on the…

 Westcon-Comstor has announced the appointment of Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya as Director of Cyber Security & Next Gen Solutions for Southern Africa. The appointment comes at a pivotal time as organisations across Southern Africa face escalating cyber threats and pressure to modernise IT environments, making security and innovation core to sustainable growth.  “Nickey’s experience is unique in that he combines deep technology expertise with a strong commercial background and a people-first leadership style,” said Louise Taute, Managing Director of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “He understands that the future of distribution lies not just in supplying products, but in enabling tailored solutions that…

Samsung Galaxy A07 has officially launchjed in Kenya and is available in stores for Ksh 12,800. If you’re shopping for a phone under Ksh 15,000, here’s what you need to know. Samsung Galaxy A07 Specifications Samsung has partnered with Watu and M-KOPA to allow buyers to pay in instalments instead of the full amount upfront.  Price & Availability At Ksh 12,800, you get the 64GB model and Ksh 14,600 for the 128GB model. Who Should Buy the Galaxy A07? The Galaxy A07 is for budget-conscious buyers who want a phone that just works. If you need something durable with updates…

WaterEquity has announced a $5 million investment in SunCulture, through its newly launched Water & Climate Resilience Fund. The is the first transaction from the Fund which is designed to scale growth-stage companies and infrastructure projects addressing water access and climate resilience. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The investment was made via Savant Group Ltd., SunCulture’s parent company. “This investment reflects a milestone in our new strategy to support projects and companies that address critical infrastructure gaps and build long-term resilience against increasing water stress,” said Aleem Remtula,…

Samsung’s 2025 range of smart TVs and appliances introduces a leap in intelligent functionality with Samsung Vision AI, alongside robust security via Samsung Knox and fresh warranty assurances. These innovations signal not merely enhanced display performance, but also peace of mind for users in Kenya as the models roll out locally. Vision AI: The Smarter Screen Vision AI is the improved spec behind Samsung’s 2025 TV range, available on Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, QLED and The Frame models. This Samsung Vision AI enables the screen to sense its environment, adapt to ambient lighting, and optimise both picture and sound in real time. Vision AI…