Kenya

In July, Kenya will launch "the cheapest smartphone in Africa"

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

Kenya gets $378 million EU loan to roll out electric BRT system

The European Union has approved a $378 million financing for Kenya to boost the country’s Bus Rapid Transport System which will be run by EVs.

Meta faces more trouble in Kenya

Some former employees of Sama in Kenya, Meta's ex-local content moderator have sued both companies over illegal sacking and blacklisting. This is the third time these companies will be sued for issues related to content moderation.

SafiriSalama.com is helping Kenyans to digitally plan and manage funerals

Kenyan funeraltech startup, SafiriSalama.com is pioneering the digitisation of the country's end-of-life industry which is estimated to be worth $450 million (KShs 56 billion) annually.

Kenya licenses 12 more digital credit providers — making it 22

The Central Bank of Kenya has issued digital credit providers' licences to 12 more lenders in the digital loans market, taking the number of licensed digital lenders to 22.

Kwara secures $3M seed extension, to digitise more Kenyan credit unions

Kenyan fintech, Kwara has secured a $3 million seed extension to digitise more credit unions in the East African country.

Starting February 2023, Google will charge 16% VAT on ads in Kenya

Starting February 2023, Google will charge Kenyan users a 16% VAT on ads following local tax regulations.