On Friday, President William Ruto of Kenya spoke at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre during the observance of International Data Privacy Day. During his speech, he emphasized the importance of a data protection regime that…
It’s no secret that technology across the continent is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty, due to increased access to resources, training and development, and investment. This can…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, data plays a crucial role in decision making. Companies that can effectively leverage data are better equipped to make informed decisions, stay ahead of the competition, and ultimately drive growth….
In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of open data in promoting transparency and accountability in government. Open data refers to data that is made freely available for public use,…
As the new month begins, individuals and businesses running ads on Meta (formerly Facebook) platforms in Kenya should expect tough times ahead. The social media giant has informed those running ads on its platform that…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a list of the Digital Lenders that have been approved so far. According to the CBK, there were 288 applications filed since March 2022 but so far…
Insuretech firm, Turaco, has today announced that it has closed a series A equity round that has seen it raise $ 10 million (over 1 billion shillings). This round was led by AfricInvest, via the…
O-CITY, the automated fare collection provider by BPC, has been accelerating cashless fare collection across Kenya by providing a widely popular service, now digitising payments across over 10,000 Matatu buses. This represents a tenfold increase…
Earlier this week, the government introduced the new digital number plates that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also have a number of security features embedded underneath. The new digital plates are rolled out in…