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By Lazarus Musyoka, Manager – ICT, Kenya Orient Insurance Limited Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are those of the author. The insurance industry is increasingly being shaped by data-driven innovation. As digital platforms become central to service delivery, insurers are leveraging big data to better understand customer needs, improve operational efficiency, and expand access to insurance solutions. This shift is playing a critical role in driving insurance uptake by addressing long-standing challenges around accessibility, trust, and relevance. Big data refers…

By Jyoti Ball As companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, a critical question emerges: are we, as a society that includes employers, educators, policymakers, and technology providers, preparing young people for a workplace where essential AI skills will very soon become the norm while many traditional entry-level tasks may soon be automated? Recent marketing research has revealed a counterintuitive pattern: the more knowledge people have about AI, the less likely they are to embrace it. This paradox, combined with the misconception that AI literacy only matters for technical fields, is creating a dangerous gap between the skills young…

Co-operative Bank has partnered with World Vision Kenya to integrate a secure e-commerce donation platform into the Inuka Angaza website. The new Inuka Angaza Online Donation Platform will be powered by Co-op Bank’s Chapa Pay gateway. It will allow individuals, corporates and diaspora supporters to contribute digitally from anywhere. The integration introduces bank-grade security features including 3D Secure authentication and PCI-DSS-compliant processing. As part of the partnership, Co-operative Bank has committed Ksh 4 million to kick-start the Inuka Angaza Fund, which supports vulnerable children in Salgaa and other regions. Since launch, the Fund has raised KES 39 million toward a…

Agridex International, the fintech behind the Loam digital payments and treasury optimisation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Tradeflow Capital Management to help unlock more capital for Kenya’s agricultural sector and SMEs across Africa. The collaboration brings together Tradeflow’s experience in structured trade finance with Agridex’s Loam settlement infrastructure to accelerate the flow of working capital into commodity and SME value chains. At a time when African businesses still face high costs and long delays for cross-border payments, the two firms are positioning technology as the backbone for faster, cheaper, and more transparent trade finance. At the centre of…

LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its commitment to transforming everyday living across Africa and other emerging markets through AI-powered home solutions designed to respond intelligently to local lifestyles. Guided by its vision of innovation that adapts to real-world contexts, LG continues to develop technologies that learn from usage patterns and practical living conditions. The integration of advanced artificial intelligence into its home appliance ecosystem, allows LG to deliver solutions that enhance convenience and personalization for consumers across diverse markets. Demonstrating this approach, LG introduced a comprehensive lineup of AI-enabled home solutions tailored for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at…

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil LG ThinQ Pro, a smart home management platform designed for B2B customers, at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) taking place from February 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Integrating LG’s premium built-in appliances with advanced smart home management capabilities, the platform represents a new approach to residential property management, which is particularly relevant for cities like Nairobi, which continue to experience rapid growth in multi-unit housing developments and professionally managed rental communities. The LG ThinQ Pro provides a comprehensive solution for builders, installers and property managers, offering a streamlined way to oversee appliances and…

LG Electronics (LG) has identified Africa as a key growth frontier for its AI-enabled innovations as it accelerates expansion across emerging markets. During LG InnoFest 2026 MEA, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the company outlined its strategic vision for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), with particular emphasis on the region’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, alongside continued engagement in Latin America and Asia. The event brought together more than 250 B2C and B2B partners and media representatives from across the MEA region. It provided a platform for LG to share its forward-looking strategy with industry leaders, highlighting the region’s growing…

There’s a moment when gambling stops being entertainment and starts feeling like a skill. You’ve probably been there. Within the first few sessions, patterns emerge, habits form, and suddenly every move feels intentional. For players in Kenya who already understand the rhythm of an online casino, Pin Up offers enough depth to reward those users who treat it seriously, not casually. This guide isn’t about beginner tips or flashy promises. It’s written for players who already know the difference between noise and opportunity, and who are ready to refine their edge without pretending luck will do all the work. How…

Kenya had 42,349,405 smartphones connected to mobile networks by the end of March 2025, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). That one number hits home because when trading happens on a phone, convenience stops being a luxury and starts being the whole point, which is why platforms like MT5 keep coming up in everyday trader conversations. In this article, we’ll keep it simple and practical: why forex still sets the tempo, why gold remains a smart companion market, and why indices now deserve a permanent spot on your watchlist, all inside one platform. Every statistic you’ll see is anchored to…

LG Electronics (LG) Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol has outlined the company’s management direction and strategic priorities, as the global technology leader sharpens its focus on sustainable growth, innovation and profitability. Speaking on the company’s outlook, Lyu said LG is operating in a rapidly evolving business environment where industry boundaries, competitive dynamics and technological cycles are changing faster than ever before. “The paradigms of industries and competition are shifting at unprecedented speed. Simply keeping pace is no longer enough. To stay competitive, we must clearly understand the ecosystem, move faster than others and execute better,” he said. Strengthening Core Competitiveness…