MICDE Launches Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at Huawei Cloud Summit 2025.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE) launched the Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025. The event, themed “Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smart Kenya,” aims to position Kenya as a regional leader in AI and cloud computing. The summit brought together more than 500 leaders from…
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Safaricom’s Revenue Tops $3 Billion, Marking a Regional First as Transition to a Purpose-Led Technology Company Pays Off.
Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has announced an 11.2% growth in total revenue to KES 388.7 billion ($3 billion) for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, with net income rising by 10.8% to KES 69.8 billion. This milestone makes Safaricom the first company in the region to achieve such revenue figures, underscoring the success of…
Behind Closed Doors: The Untold Story of Kenya’s ETA System Switch.
Kenya embarked on a bold digital transformation aimed at revolutionizing the travel experience for visitors. Partnering with Swiss tech firm Travizory Border Security, the government launched the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system—a secure, efficient platform designed to streamline entry, bolster national security, and position Kenya as a tech-driven destination. The move marked a stark departure…
Nairobi Set to Host Africa’s Biggest Public Relations Summit.
Africa Global PR Week 2025 is set to take place in Nairobi from 26th to 29th August 2025, and it promises to be Africa’s largest and most dynamic Public Relations summit yet. This game-changing event will bring together professionals, governments, businesses, brands, organisations, and communities globally, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore, innovate, and shape…
How Cashless Payment is Powering Vendors at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha.
Since the iconic WRC Safari Rally made its remarkable return to Kenya in 2021, Naivasha has become a magnet for motorsport enthusiasts from across the globe. For the past five years, thousands of fans have flocked to this lakeside town to witness rally cars take on the rugged and dusty terrains, an experience that blends…
Oxfam and Partners Launch Gender Analysis Report to Empower Women in African Agriculture.
Oxfam International and its partners unveiled the Gender Analysis Report for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) on19 March 2025 in Nairobi. The report, developed in collaboration with various stakeholders, seeks to tackle the deep-rooted gender disparities that have long limited women’s participation and benefits in the agricultural sector. The event brought together government…
TECNO Launches CAMON 40 Series in Kenya.
On March 19,2025, TECNO unveiled the groundbreaking CAMON 40 Series in Kenya, blending cutting-edge AI innovation with professional-grade imaging to empower users to “capture life effortlessly, in every scene.” Designed for photography enthusiasts, the series debuts as TECNO’s ultimate AI Flash Snap master, revolutionizing mobile photography with full-screen capture and efficient AI features. The CAMON 40 Series leverages intelligent capture technology to excel in…
Safaricom Hosts over 10,000 Young Innovators at its 3rd Annual Engineering Summit.
On March 18,2025, Safaricom kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit providing a platform for young engineers, scientists, tech enthusiasts, innovators and stakeholders to engage in knowledge exchange, discussions and envision the future of engineering together. The three-day event seeks to champion young innovator’s role in transforming Kenya’s engineering landscape through…
M-PESA Celebrates 18 Years of Financial Innovation.
Safaricom’s M-PESA mobile financial service today marks 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available in more than 170 countries around the world, serving more than 70 million customers. The mobile financial services provider has grown to over one million businesses and agents in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of…
Saccos Urged To Embrace Digital Solutions To Enable Seamless And Efficient Management.
Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service delivery to their customers. Speaking during an interview with journalists in Mombasa, Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Kropac, emphasised the need for Saccos to embrace digital transformation by adopting platforms such as MySacco, which…