This article is extracted from the recent episode of Connecting Africa by CNN’s Eleni Giokos and Victoria Rubadiri Fintech companies in Kenya are expanding their reach and transforming how businesses hire, pay, and grow in the digital economy. A report from McKinsey & Company estimates that Fintech market revenue will increase fivefold by 2028 reaching a value of $47 billion. CNN’s Eleni Giokos sat down with Mayowa Kuyoro, a partner at McKinsey & Company, who leads their Africa financial services group. She spoke about Fintech companies in Africa at present, and in the future, “In 2025, we’re seeing people look beyond what…
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies and a global tech leader of African heritage, has introduced Business Internet Access (BIA), a new service to support South African businesses with high-performance, cost-effective internet connectivity. BIA is designed as an alternative to traditional Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and offers organisations access to an exclusive, dedicated internet line. This ensures consistent speeds for mission-critical tasks. The service is backed by a Service Level Agreement (SLA) that guarantees up to 99% uptime. It aims to eliminate the risks of downtime for SMEs and large enterprises too. “Connectivity is no longer a…
KCB Foundation has graduated 340 youth from Nandi County through its flagship 2jiajiri program, equipping them with technical skills and startup resources to pursue self-employment and contribute to job creation. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The graduates, drawn from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, are the latest beneficiaries of the Foundation’s partnership with Mastercard Foundation under the Young Africa Works (YAW) initiative. Speaking during the graduation event in Nandi County, KCB Foundation Director Mendi Njonjo emphasized the program’s transformative impact. “Through the 2jiajiri programme, we are…
By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Kenya’s economy is on the verge of a profound transformation, with cloud technology emerging as a primary engine of its future growth. The projections are staggering: by 2033, cloud adoption could contribute over KSh 1.4 trillion to Kenya’s economy. This is not a distant dream—the momentum is already building at an accelerating pace. Fuelled by an annual surge in cloud demand of up to 30% across Africa, (84%) of Kenyan organisations increased their cloud spending in 2023 alone. Global tech companies have announced plans to establish public cloud infrastructure, given Kenya’s position as a prime investment destination. This provides…
Kenya has launched a new regional initiative in East Africa aimed at tackling wellness challenges in Eastern Africa through technology and cross-border collaboration. Dubbed “Go Healthy with Taiwan 2025,” the campaign invites East African institutions, startups, and SMEs to submit proposals on how to apply Taiwanese health tech solutions to local needs in fitness, cycling, and smart healthcare. Led by Taiwan’s International Trade Administration (TITA) and organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the initiative marks a growing effort by Taiwan to promote its health innovation capabilities abroad, while fostering community-driven solutions in partner countries. Three winning proposals…
Epson has announced a strategic partnership with Bose Corporation to launch a new projector series featuring Sound by Bose. The first lineup of these all-in-one immersive audiovisual projectors will go on sale in the United States and China in September 2025, with plans for a global rollout to follow. This groundbreaking collaboration merges Epson’s cutting-edge capabilities in compact, efficient, and precise projection technology with Bose’s world-class audio expertise, delivering a deeply immersive viewing experience. Designed to cater to a wide range of content and environments, the products developed under this partnership will set a new standard in home and professional…
By Larry Cooke, Africa head of Legal Counsel at Binance Kenya has taken an important step forward on digital assets. With the scrapping of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) on all transfers initially introduced by the Finance Bill 2023, the government has shown its growing understanding of the and is willing to collaborate in shaping the crypto economy in favour of sustainable growth, inclusion and long-term revenue sustainability. This is a win not just for the crypto sector, but for Kenya’s broader digital economy agenda. It signals a recognition that fostering innovation requires more than just policy; it requires partnership…
NTT DATA and Mistral AI have announced plans to jointly sell and deploy safe and private enterprise-grade AI solutions that are able to foster strategic autonomy for clients.The companies will combine NTT DATA’s comprehensive GenAI and IT services portfolio, global delivery capabilities, industry expertise and trusted client relationships with Mistral AI’s solutions and advanced generative AI models, which are recognized for their efficiency, performance and enterprise empowerment. Initial focus areas include: To drive innovation and implementation excellence, NTT DATA will establish a Mistral AI Center of Excellence staffed with subject matter experts and dedicated resources. In addition, Mistral AI will launch a…
Datacentrix has been recognised by Huawei as IT Services Partner of the Year, marking the second consecutive year the company has received this prestigious accolade. The organisation has established itself as a top-tier Huawei partner over previous years, having been named IP Services Partner of the Year in 2023 as well as receiving earlier awards for Cloud Partner of the Year and Energy Partner of the Year. According to Louis van den Berg, Sales Specialist at Datacentrix, this latest recognition speaks directly to the company’s deep-rooted expertise in enterprise storage. “Datacentrix has consistently demonstrated excellence in the deployment of Huawei storage solutions, having successfully executed multiple national, large-scale projects.…
Check Point has announced the launch of Check Point MDR 360° and MXDR 360°, a new suite of managed detection and response (MDR) service packages. These offerings simplify security operations, reduce response time, and enhance visibility across endpoint, identity, cloud, and network environments. Part of the Infinity Global Services portfolio, Check Point MDR 360° and MXDR 360° reflect the company’s commitment to delivering open garden, vendor-neutral cyber security services tailored to the needs of modern enterprises. As organisations face rising threats, compliance pressures, and a shortage of skilled talent, the services provide 24/7 protection and expert-led incident response through a…