AfriTech Blog

New tax laws in Kenya: How the 2024 amendments aim to reshape investment and compliance

By Alex Kanyi and Lena Onyango Economic pressure on Kenya’s National Treasury has seen the rise of two significant legislative proposals: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024. In simple terms, these bills seek to address Kenya’s fiscal deficit by broadening the tax base, improving compliance, and aligning […]
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SYSPRO Acquires NexSys to Expand Global Footprint

SYSPRO Acquires NexSys to Expand Global Footprint

SYSPRO, a leading global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced the acquisition of long-standing partner NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK. The acquisition of NexSys, which is part of the AIM-listed K3 Business Technology Group Plc, is a strategic […]
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I&M Bank Introduces I&M Milele Awards

I&M Bank Introduces I&M Milele Awards

I&M Bank has launched the ‘I&M Milele Rewards’ program in collaboration with Mastercard. The new program builds upon the bank’s previous card loyalty initiative, which has been rewarding debit and credit cardholders with cashback incentives on Point-of-Sale (POS) and e-commerce transactions for the past three years. The introduction of the Milele Rewards signifies a significant […]
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How To Recall an Email on Outlook

How To Recall an Email on Outlook

If you are a Microsoft Outlook, and a recipient has not read the email yet, it is possible to recall or replace the email using Outlook. Recalling an email in Outlook (on Exchange and Microsoft 365) can be done in the following steps: Open your Sent Items folder in Outlook. Double-click on the email you […]
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Top Internet Service Providers In Kenya 2025

Top Internet Service Providers In Kenya 2025

The demand for home internet solutions in Kenya has surged, with a growing number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) entering the market. While established players like Safaricom, Zuku, and Jamii Telecom dominate, smaller providers are increasingly capturing market share, particularly in satellite towns such as Kajiado, Kiambu, and parts of Nairobi. These smaller ISPs are targeting areas overlooked by […]
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Rising Smartphone Theft in Sub-Saharan Africa - How Android 15 is Enhancing Device Security

Rising Smartphone Theft in Sub-Saharan Africa: How Android 15 is Enhancing Device Security

Smartphone usage is rapidly increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adoption rates soaring to 61% in Kenya, 31% in Uganda, and 24-25% in Rwanda and Burundi. However, the surge in smartphone ownership has led to a corresponding rise in cellphone theft, making these devices prime targets for criminals. The allure of resale value and the sensitive data stored on […]
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How to Report M-Pesa Fraudsters To Safaricom

How to Report M-Pesa Fraudsters To Safaricom

M-Pesa, Kenya’s leading mobile money service, has transformed the way millions of people conduct transactions. However, with great convenience comes great risk. Alarmingly, at least 50% of M-Pesa users have fallen victim to fraud, affecting approximately 16 million individuals—about a third of the country’s population. If you’ve experienced M-Pesa fraud, it’s crucial to act quickly to minimize your […]
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