Author: Kaluka wanjala

Kenya is set to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for public servants in July 2025. Through this initiative, the government aims to enhance service delivery and drive innovation across the public sector. Last week, Principal Secretaries Dr. Jane Imbunya (Public Service and Human Capital) and Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui (ICT & Digital Economy) met with Prof. Nura Mohamed, Director General of the Kenya School of Government (KSG), alongside other KSG directors, to finalise plans for the AI skilling programs. The programs will target all professional cadres within the public service. These include Procurement, Administrative Services, Human Resource Management, Corporate Communications,…

Safaricom is currently running the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, and if you’ve been looking to upgrade your smartphone or get a solid gadget deal, this might be your chance. From budget phones to flagship beasts, the ongoing offers include something for everyone. Here are the top 5 smartphones we think are worth checking out, along with one standout gaming deal. You can get all these deals online through Masoko. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – Ksh 108,320 If you want the best Android smartphone on the market right now, the S24 Ultra delivers on all fronts — display, performance, cameras, and ecosystem…

Egyptian fintech, Paysky, has announced the launch of its “Pay by Bank” service during Seamless Middle East 2025, held in Dubai from 20th to 22nd May. This enables direct Account-to-Account (A2A) payments, allowing banks, merchants, and individuals users to bypass legacy payment routes and benefit from faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. For decades, digital payments have been dominated by costly and complex layers of infrastructure that extract fees at every step. “Pay by Bank” changes that by enabling real-time transfers directly…

Airtel Money has announced the extension of its ‘Rudishiwa’ transaction fee’ campaign to all Bank to Airtel money Wallet transfers. As part of the campaign, customers will get 50% reimbursement of their transaction fees as airtime. The ‘Rudishiwa’ campaign was launched back in 2023, reimbursing its customers the transaction fees charged when withdrawing money at Airtel Money agents as airtime. The 50% reimbursement of bank to wallet transactions as airtime will apply to transactions done from the banks’ mobile apps, USSD codes or internet banking. With the latest announcement, Airtel says it aims to help Kenyans save more by enabling…

Fincra has announced the acquisition of the necessary regulatory license to operate as a Payment System Provider in Tanzania. This expands the fintech’s footprint across East Africa and strengthens its cross-border payment network across Africa.  This approval was issued under the Payment Systems Licensing and Approval Regulations, 2015. It authorises Fincra to operate regulated payment systems in Tanzania. With this new license, Fincra is now able to offer secure, scalable, and compliant payment services to businesses operating in East Africa. “We are thrilled to receive this license from the Bank of Tanzania. It reflects our long-standing commitment to regulatory integrity…

Teraco has officially launched its latest data centre facility, JB5. The new facility is located within the Isando campus in Johannesburg and is the eighth data centre developed by the company. With the completion of JB5, the Isando campus now boasts a total critical power capacity of 70MW. This makes it one of the largest interconnection hubs on the continent. JB5 covers 55,000 square metres and is specifically built to meet global hyperscale standards. It houses twelve 1,000 sqm data halls and the entire facility was constructed in a single phase. Sustainability remains a central focus for Teraco. JB5 uses…

Vertiv has announced the expansion of the Vertiv CoolChip CDU (coolant distribution units) family with the launch of the Vertiv CoolChip CDU 70, Vertiv CoolChip CDU 100 and Vertiv CoolChip CDU 600 models in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling solutions enhance Vertiv’s position as a leading innovator and enabler in AI and HPC infrastructure. The Vertiv CoolChip CDU 600 will be showcased for the first time in EMEA at the Vertiv booth at Datacloud Global Congress held this week in Cannes. “As workloads continue to drive higher rack densities and cooling demands, customers…

Datacentrix received two awards at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards. These awards recognise its contributions in the area of data protection solutions. The company was recognised as the winner of the ‘Fastest Growth of the Year’ award and also took the ‘Best Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365’ title. Lisa Strydom, Senior Manager: Channel & Alliances Africa at Veeam, said, “The Fastest Growth award is not just a reflection of commercial success, but a recognition of Datacentrix’s dedication, execution and strategic focus in driving our joint solutions to market. Operating in an incredibly competitive environment, Datacentrix has continued to deliver…

dLocal has expressed interest in acquiring AZA Finance, a cross-border payments and foreign exchange platform in Africa. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here.  AZA Finance was founded in 2013 and has served customers across all major markets and currencies. The company has recorded over 15 million transactions totalling over $9 billion in funds transferred since its founding. Earlier this year, dLocal and AZA Finance partnered to expand the service offering capabilities of both partners through mutual cross-selling. The partnership was to ensure…

Wingu Africa has announced it has raised $60 million to fast-track its regional expansion. The carrier-neutral data centre operator said the funding was provided by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and will support the rollout of next-generation infrastructure across key markets to meet surging demand for secure, scalable, and interconnected digital ecosystems. Wingu’s facilities are already serving more than 40 top-tier customers, including major telecom and content providers, hyperscalers, and financial institutions. “This is not just an investment in infrastructure, it’s an investment in Africa’s digital independence,” said Anthony Voscarides, Group CEO at Wingu. “We’re expanding the capacity that will empower…