Xbox Enters a New Era Under Asha Sharma Microsoft’s Xbox division is undergoing one of its most significant leadership changes in years. Phil Spencer, the gaming veteran who led Xbox for 12 years, has stepped down after nearly four decades at Microsoft. Stepping into the spotlight is Asha Sharma, a ...

Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Departs Microsoft After 38 Years Xbox fans and industry watchers are facing a major leadership shift as Phil Spencer, the iconic head of Xbox, announces his retirement from Microsoft. Alongside him, Xbox president Sarah Bond is also leaving, marking one of the most significan...

Xbox Shakeup: Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer Exit Microsoft Xbox is entering a major leadership shift as Sarah Bond, president and COO, and Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, announce their departures. Fans and industry insiders are asking: what does this mean for Xbox’s future? The move comes amid...

Xbox Shake-Up Sparks Questions About Studio Layoffs Xbox fans and industry watchers were quick to speculate when news broke that Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft. Any leadership shake-up at a major gaming company often raises alarms about possible layoffs or studio closures. However...

Koko Networks Collapse Puts $300 Million on the Line Koko Networks has entered administration after failing to secure carbon approval from Kenyan authorities, putting $300 million in investment and 700 jobs at risk. The clean-cooking startup’s revenue model depended on exporting carbon credits under...

Nyota Youth Fund Faces Reality Check as Startup Risks Emerge Nyota Youth Fund is making headlines after the government acknowledged that up to 20% of funded youth businesses could fail. Many Kenyans are asking: Is the Nyota Youth Fund working? How much money is at risk? And will young entrepreneurs ...

Kenya Card Payments Reach Sh297 Billion in 2025 Kenya’s card payments hit Sh297 billion in 2025, marking another steady step toward a cashless retail economy. While growth appears modest year-on-year, the rising number of transactions and POS machines shows a deeper shift happening in formal retail ...

Pesapal Reshapes Kenya’s Restaurant Technology Landscape Restaurant owners searching for smarter POS systems, better stock tracking, or seamless payment integration in Kenya are increasingly encountering one name: Pesapal. A new platform called Rack Hospitality is putting the company at the heart of...

Kenya Crypto Regulation Enters a Turning Point Kenya crypto regulation is moving from uncertainty to decisive action, and the stakes are enormous. Millions rely on remittances across Africa, and digital assets are already influencing how money moves across borders. The biggest question now is no lon...

Mogo Kenya Capital Surge Signals New Boda Financing Era Mogo Kenya’s latest funding move is raising big questions across Kenya’s transport and lending sectors. The company has secured Sh800 million from lenders and is pursuing even more capital through a bond programme. For riders, investors, and re...

African Startup Funding Reaches $3.9B in 2025 African startup funding climbed to $3.9 billion in 2025, spanning more than 500 deals across the continent. Many founders and investors searching for stability after recent funding slowdowns will find this number reassuring. Yet the headline figure only ...

M-Pesa Share Trading Reshapes the NSE Landscape M-Pesa share trading is rapidly transforming how Kenyans access the stock market. New data shows daily transactions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange have surged nearly fourfold since mobile trading launched. For many first-time investors, buying sha...