David Mugonyi has officially taken on the role of Director General at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), following his appointment by Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo. Mugonyi reported to his office on Monday morning, where he was received by the CA Board and the Director of Corporate Communications, Chris Wambua. During his first day, Mugonyi […]
Only 36 per cent of Kenyan businesses are aware of privacy laws governing their marketing activities, despite Data Protection Act (DPA) being in effect since 2019. The recent survey, conducted by WorldWideWorx and commissioned by global technology company Zoho, also revealed that even though businesses are concerned about the privacy of customer’s data in the […]
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has appointed Anthony Gacanja as its new Director for Networks. His role will entail overseeing the design, build, rollout, performance, and improvement of all network infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to customers. Gacanja will also manage the delivery of ongoing information system services and the implementation of […]
Centi, a Swiss fintech pioneer, and CentBee, a global digital cash wallet, have partnered to redefine remittance services from Switzerland to Africa. The partnership will deploy advanced blockchain technology to make cross-border money transfers more streamlined, cost-effective, and inclusive. Remittances are the financial backbone for many African households, with Switzerland’s sizeable diaspora community playing a […]
Flutterwave has partnered with Token.io to enable seamless A2A payments across Africa and Europe. A2A payments, also known as “Pay By Bank,” offer a secure and expedient method of transferring funds between bank accounts. This payment solution harnesses the power of open banking, which allows businesses to directly access customer bank data without the need […]
The M-PESA Foundation has partnered with Zuri Health to provide a free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation service. This service will be available to patients who have been treated at the M-PESA Foundation’s free medical camps in all 47 counties across Kenya. It is estimated that over 160,000 patients will benefit from this six-month service, […]
Zydii, a Kenyan digital training solutions provider, has raised pre-seed funding from DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN. The funds will be used to support the company’s growth and expand its suite of upskilling solutions for the African business workforce. Zydii was founded in 2017 by Joyce Mbaya, a trainer, author and computer […]
Netflix has begun implementing a charge for password sharing across more than 100 countries globally. Subscribers will now receive a notification urging them to check the number of individuals currently using their Netflix account. They will then be prompted to either purchase a fresh subscription for users residing outside of their household or add them […]
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, achieved a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new office in Nairobi. This expansion marks Zoho’s seventh office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The occasion coincides with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Zoho and the Institute for Small Business Initiatives (ISBI), […]
Tizeti, a West African internet service provider, has partnered with Microsoft to tackle broadband underdevelopment in Cote d’Ívoire and provide affordable and reliable high-speed internet access to almost five million people. The country has less than 40% internet penetration, with fixed internet at around 2%, due to poor international connectivity. Tizeti will use Microsoft’s Airband […]