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Safaricom’s FY25 revenue hit KES 388.7B, driven by M-PESA growth in Kenya, while Ethiopia posted heavy losses.
The biggest story in the results is not Airtel’s growing customer base or data usage – it is the financial pressure from the Nigerian currency crisis. In FY25, Airtel Africa reported a 52.2% decline ...
Affordable smartphones with premium features and BNPL services are driving digital inclusion and increasing smartphone access across Kenya.
Kenya’s platform workers face legal uncertainty, lacking labour protections due to outdated laws amid rising algorithmic control and global reforms.
NCBA opens applications for its 2025 Go-Getter Internship, offering 50 graduates a year-long corporate mentorship and training opportunity.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellite internet, expanding rural connectivity and enterprise services across multiple African countries.
Airtel Kenya launches a free AI-powered SMS spam alert system to protect users from fraud and unsolicited messages.
Google's NotebookLM now offers Audio Overviews in Kiswahili and Afrikaans, expanding accessible, AI-powered audio learning across multilingual African regions.
Kenya is flagged in the Londa 2024 report for internet shutdowns, weak protections, and regression in digital rights enforcement.
Samsung says Kenya’s AI strategy will accelerate mobile innovation, emphasizing AI on smartphones, local talent, infrastructure, ethics, and accessibility.