Kenya

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.

Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon cleared of money laundering allegations in Kenya

Following investigations by Kenyan authorities, Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon have been cleared of money laundering allegations.

Kenya's Sendy receives funding from Japanese VC MOL PLUS

Kenyan logistics startup, Sendy has secured undisclosed funding from MOL PLUS Co., Ltd.

How Meta, Twitter and TikTok are preparing for the 2022 Kenyan General Elections

Social media companies including Facebook, Twitter and TikTok have been modifying their platforms to avoid the spread of misinformation.

TikTok launches in-app guide to curb misinformation ahead of Kenyan elections

TikTok has launched an in-app guide to enable access to factual and authoritative information ahead of Kenya's general elections in August.