Author: Kaluka wanjala

Deloitte, IBM and Red Hat have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at helping enterprises strengthen the security of their software supply chains. The partnership brings Deloitte on board as an integration collaborator for Lightwell, an enterprise open source security initiative developed by IBM and Red Hat. The collaboration combines software engineering, cyber risk management and automation to help organisations identify, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities faster without disrupting business operations. The announcement comes as enterprises continue to rely on a growing mix of internally developed applications, open source software and third-party commercial software. This interconnected software ecosystem has expanded the attack…

Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed will step down from the role effective 30 June 2026. The bank’s Board announced Monday that Mohamed is leaving to pursue other career opportunities after serving as CEO for the past three years. He previously held several senior leadership positions within the Absa Group, including Managing Director of Absa Bank Tanzania. The Board has appointed Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari as Interim Managing Director and CEO from 1 July 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The executive transition comes at a significant time for the lender. Absa Group is currently…

Kenya is exploring potential collaboration with Anthropic to examine how frontier AI can be applied to address key national development priorities. These include education, healthcare, agriculture and language diversity. The discussions were revealed by Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, following a series of meetings with Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic’s Head of Beneficial Deployments and members of her team. “Discussions centered on identifying practical use cases of AI that could help solve real-world challenges facing Kenya, stressing the importance of responsible and locally relevant AI deployments,” said Thigo. “I had a series of productive calls with Elizabeth Kelly, Head…

4G Capital has surpassed US$1 billion in working capital loans disbursed to small businesses across Kenya and Uganda. Since its launch in 2013, the company says it has supported around 800,000 entrepreneurs through more than 7.6 million working capital loans. 4G Capital combines working capital financing with business skills training and a technology-driven lending platform designed specifically for small businesses. The company says its proprietary AI-powered lending system enables relationship officers to assess businesses based on their trading cycles. This allowes for more tailored loan sizes while maintaining responsible lending practices. The fintech currently operates through a network of more…

Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa, giving cardholders access to curated travel experiences across nine destinations as the company looks to tap into growing demand for experiential tourism on the continent. The new Priceless Africa offering covers South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Mastercard cardholders can now book experiences spanning culture, food, wildlife and adventure while also accessing the company’s travel-related benefits. “Africa is one of the most culturally diverse and creatively inspiring destinations in the world, and today’s travellers are seeking moments that are deeply human and rooted in local…

Little has integrated the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) into its platform. The development was announced at the launch of the Little x KRA eTIMS Tax Compliance Awareness Campaign.  The initiative seeks to promote tax compliance among businesses and individuals through digital solutions. This will make it easier for corporate customers to get KRA-compliant invoices for ride-hailing transactions. Speaking on this, Little Cab Corporate Affairs Manager Nyawira Maina, said, “Businesses today require seamless and transparent systems that support both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. By integrating with eTIMS, we are making it easier for our…

Kenya has stepped up preparations to host the 21st annual Internet Governance Forum 2026 in Nairobi, following a high-level visit by a delegation from the IGF Secretariat. The delegation was led by IGF Secretariat representatives and accompanied by global internet governance stakeholders and met Kenyan officials including Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology. During the visit, the team toured the Bomas International Convention Centre, which is expected to host the main IGF 2026 sessions scheduled for 14–18 December 2026. The visit also included the IGF Open Consultations and Multistakeholder…

Vertiv has announced the addition of the Vertiv PowerUPS 100 Standby Series to its lineup. This is a new line of compact uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems aimed at ensuring continuity for everyday digital environments and reducing the impact of unexpected power disruptions. The new series is available across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It introduces 230V models with both lithium-ion and valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery configurations and is esigned for desktop and small office setups. The Vertiv PowerUPS 100 Standby Series forms part of Vertiv’s broader end-to-end infrastructure portfolio, spanning from data centres to edge environments and…

NTT DATA and Nutanix have established a strategic partnership to accelerate hybrid multicloud adoption, infrastructure modernization and AI readiness in Middle East and Africa (MEA). Across MEA, organizations are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure that can support long‑term innovation. Hybrid cloud, AI and data sovereignty are no longer isolated trends, but interconnected pillars shaping the future of enterprise technology. NTT DATA and Nutanix work together to combine their expertise in systems integration and cutting-edge cloud software to help businesses modernize their infrastructure with confidence. The collaboration also supports the adoption of AI by enabling organizations to deploy and test workloads in secure,…

The Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) has officially opened in Nairobi, convening key stakeholders from across the continent for what is widely regarded as Africa’s premier multistakeholder Internet and ICT event. The summit has drawn participation from government representatives, regulators, industry leaders, technical experts, academia, civil society organizations and members of the broader African Internet community. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Mary Kerema, OGW, Secretary for ICT, Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies, emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure and inclusive participation in Africa’s digital future. “The Internet is a critical enabler of economic growth, innovation, education, and public service delivery.…