Kenya’s CBK Legal Review is raising urgent questions: Will fintechs face tighter regulation? Could crypto platforms fall under direct oversight? And what does this mean for mobile banking users? The Central Bank of Kenya is moving to update its legal framework as digital lenders, wallet providers, a...
Satellite TV has dominated Ethiopian homes for decades, but a major shift is underway. teleStream, a new internet-based television platform from Ethio Telecom, aims to replace traditional satellite viewing with broadband streaming. The service combines live channels and video-on-demand into one ecos...
USSD War Ends After ₦300bn Debt Settlement Nigeria’s long-running USSD war is officially over—but what does that mean for everyday mobile banking users? After nearly five years of disputes, commercial banks have cleared close to ₦300 billion owed to telecom operators for USSD services. While regula...
Kenya’s Economy Is Finally Being Measured in Real Time Kenya’s economy is increasingly being tracked in real time using mobile money data, electricity usage, and trade signals. New research suggests these fast-moving indicators provide a more accurate picture than traditional GDP reports, which ofte...
Connected Africa Summit 2026 Returns With Bold Digital Vision Connected Africa Summit 2026 is set to take place in Nairobi from April 27–30, bringing together policymakers, innovators, and tech leaders chasing one big idea: a single digital market for Africa. The summit promises collaboration, inve...
Nedbank NCBA deal has officially cleared a critical regulatory hurdle after Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority granted approval for the South African lender to proceed without making a full buyout offer. Many investors are asking: What does this mean for NCBA shareholders? Will Nedbank now control th...
Kenya Reopens the TikTok Debate Kenya is once again debating whether to regulate or ban TikTok, and the answer isn’t simple. Lawmakers now say a total shutdown would go too far, but concerns around youth safety, misinformation, and data privacy remain unresolved. A new parliamentary report recommen...
JKIA Taxi App to Change How Airport Rides Are Booked Travelers searching for answers about the new JKIA taxi app, how it works, and whether it will replace Uber and Bolt can expect a major shift at Kenya’s busiest airport. A State-backed digital dispatch system is preparing to launch at Jomo Kenyatt...
Airtel Uganda Dividend Rise Jumps 41% as Profits Climb Airtel Uganda dividend rise has captured investor attention after the telecom giant lifted its total payout to Sh0.41 per share, up 41.5% from Sh0.28 a year earlier. For the year ended December 2025, shareholders will receive USh11.15 per share....
BasiGo Fixed-Route Commuting Enters Nairobi’s Daily Grind BasiGo fixed-route commuting is introducing structured travel in Nairobi, promising predictable routes, fixed fares, and guaranteed seats. The electric bus model aims to answer a simple question many commuters ask daily: is reliability worth ...
African Union Embraces Google AI to Drive Digital Transformation The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially partnered with Google to expand artificial intelligence across public administration, education, and climate initiatives. This partnership comes as emerging markets increasingly compete...
Archer Aviation Files Lawsuit Over Air Taxi Design Theft Archer Aviation is taking legal action against rival Vertical Aerospace, claiming the company copied its electric air taxi design. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, centers on Archer’s “Midnight” ai...
