Author: Kaluka wanjala

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 Developer Program, Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers helps business development teams build, test and iterate on applications more quickly and on the same platform that underpins production systems across the hybrid cloud at no cost. IT complexity continues to grow, especially as applications deployed across physical, virtual, cloud and edge sites intermingle with AI, cloud-native and virtualised workloads. Further compounding this difficulty is…

 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 to expand into the world’s fastest-growing economies, especially given their projection to drive 65% of global growth by 2035. The 2025 dLocal Emerging Markets Payments Handbook delves into the complex landscape of preferred alternative payment methods (APMs), consumer behaviors, industry shifts, and regulatory updates across Africa & the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. It outlines key trends on how people’s payment habits will evolve, offering…

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 the pay-TV provider cites rising operational costs and investments in local and international content. MultiChoice says the changes are part of its annual subscription review. The price hikes for DStv and GOtv will not sit well with most people who already see these products as being expensive and out of reach. MultiChoice is already seeing its earnings drop year-over-year and the price hikes will not…

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 Jiji remains a dominant player in Kenya’s digital classifieds space, especially in vehicles, property, and electronics, its reputation has often been tainted by recurring complaints of scams, particularly in the used car segment. For years, buyers have been cautioned to approach vehicle listings on Jiji with skepticism, and online forums regularly flag the platform as risky for major purchases like cars. What Jiji has over…

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 and KQ will work together to provide a variety of exclusive benefits and incentives to travelers, including the launch of co-branded credit and debit cards. These cards will offer customers a seamless and rewarding travel experience, featuring benefits such as: “We are excited to partner with Kenya Airways to bring innovative payment solutions to travelers in Kenya and beyond,” said Chad Pollock, Vice President and…

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 ecosystems. These include government officials and investors to startup enablers and policy experts. The dialogue forms part of the “Bridging Cairo to Nairobi” initiative, a larger effort aimed at encouraging cross-border partnerships that can power Africa’s next wave of startup growth. Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary at the State Department of ICT and the Digital Economy, was among those who spoke at the session.…

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 SMEs and mid-sized companies. It helps ensure HR operations are reliable, automates repetitive tasks, and strengthens HR departments’ ability to anticipate and adapt. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Talenteo has over 10,000 active users and its SaaS platform combines artificial intelligence, local legal frameworks, and automation of key HR processes: “We believe business…

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 Egypt and beyond. The startup will also use the funding to further develop its digital and AI-driven infrastructure.  AgriCash’s platform provides financing as well as offering AI-powered agronomic insights, zero-cost crop insurance, and digital tools to help farmers access local and global markets. AgriCash was founded by Dr. Diaa Youssef and Dr. Mostafa El-Sehli. It seeks to solve the funding gap problem faced by millions…

TikTok hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and beyond gathered to further strengthen efforts to support and protect community well-being on the platform. The summit provided a platform for open dialogue on enhancing online safety tools, promoting digital literacy and access to experts, fostering a balanced online environment. A comprehensive suite of new tools and partnerships were introduced, including the expansion of TikTok’s global $2.3 million mental health fund to Sub-Saharan Africa, expanded local in- app…

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released the latest Sector Statistics Report for Q1 2025 (January–March). Total mobile (SIM) subscriptions reached a record 76.16 million. This is a 6.7% rise from the previous quarter. This brings the mobile penetration rate to 145.3%. This shows the prevalence of multiple SIM ownership across the country. Machine-to-machine (M2M) subscriptions, vital for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions such as smart meters and vehicle tracking, also saw a healthy rise of 3.5%, reaching nearly 2 million. The number of mobile money subscriptions grew by 7.2% to 45.36 million. At the same time, the number…