Tag: Kenya
Kenya’s Ministry of Communications recommends regulating TikTok, rejects outright ban
Kenya’s information ministry has opposed any suggestions of a TikTok ban and argued that the popular Chinese short-video social platform owned by ByteDance should...
Kenya’s Equity Bank hit by $2.1 million debit card fraud, 19...
Equity Bank, Kenya’s biggest bank, was the target of a debit card fraud in which the perpetrators stole $2.1 million.According to a letter...
ayoba announces achievement of 35 million monthly active users
ayoba is pleased to share the achievement of a significant milestone with the super-app reaching 35 million monthly active users across the African continent...
All set for eLearning Africa conference in Kigali next month
eLearning Africa, the continent's leading conference and exhibition on digital learning, training, and skills development, is set to convene its 2024 edition from 29-31...
Kenya launches electric vehicle policy
Kenya has launched a national e-mobility draft policy to promote the local manufacturing and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative arrives when Kenya...
Kenyan scientists test AI App to diagnose TB
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is conducting research to develop an AI-powered mobile application for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis.
Dr. Videlis Nduba...
Kenya introduces Draft Bill to regulate virtual assets service providers
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has introduced its first-ever Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) draft Bill.The draft bill proposes a comprehensive framework encompassing licensing,...
Starlink makes moves to obtain license in Ghana
Starlink is in the process of appointing a Sub-Saharan Africa representative, who will have a number of responsibilities including obtaining a license in Ghana...
Bolt expels 5,000 Kenyan drivers in six months
Over the past six months, Bolt has expelled 5,000 Kenyan drivers who failed to comply with safety regulations or have been involved in safety-related issues.The Estonian...
Kenyan Start-up Bill to become law in 2024
Kenya’s President, William Ruto has announced that the country’s Startup Bill 2022 is set to become law by May or April 2024.The Startup Bill was initially...