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Technology
Safaricom Completes M-Pesa Fintech 2.0 Upgrade, Ends Scheduled Downtime
Safaricom has migrated M-Pesa to a Fintech 2.0 cloud microservices platform, boosting transaction capacity and eliminating scheduled downtime, while Ziidi Trader records 103,000 active users.
Kenya Mobile Money Hits 53.4 Million as Agent Network Surges
Kenya's mobile money accounts reached 53.4 million in Q3 2025-2026, rising by two million in a single quarter, while the agent network surged by 101,000 to top 602,000 nationwide.
Parliament Approves Kenya's New National Cybersecurity Agency
Kenya's Parliament approved the creation of a National Cybersecurity Agency on June 22, establishing a central regulatory body to coordinate cyber defence across government and the private sector.
Kenya's Ed-Tech Boom: 3 Million Students Access Digital Learning Platforms in 2026
Three million Kenyan students are now accessing curriculum-aligned digital learning platforms in 2026, transforming how CBC content is taught from Nairobi to remote counties.
KRA Deploys AI to Detect Tax Evasion, Recovers Ksh 4 Billion in Hidden Revenues
The Kenya Revenue Authority's new AI-powered compliance engine has recovered Ksh 4 billion in previously hidden tax revenues within its first year of full deployment.
Kenya's Cybersecurity Market Grows to Ksh 18 Billion as Attacks on Banks Rise
Kenya's cybersecurity industry has grown to Ksh 18 billion as financial institutions face a surge in sophisticated attacks, prompting emergency regulatory measures from the CBK.
Smart Irrigation Technology Saves Kenyan Flower Farms 40% Water Usage
Kenyan flower farms in the Lake Naivasha basin are saving 40 per cent on water usage through smart irrigation sensors and AI-driven scheduling, a critical win for a water-stressed sector.
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Top City for Tech Ecosystem Strength in 2026 Report
Nairobi has reclaimed the top spot in the 2026 Africa Tech Ecosystem Index, outranking Cairo and Lagos on venture capital flows, startup density, and talent availability.
Kenya's Blockchain Land Registry Pilot Reduces Title Deed Fraud by 90%
A blockchain-based land title system piloted in three Kenyan counties has cut fraudulent title deed transactions by 90 per cent, prompting plans for a national rollout by 2028.