Safaricom Fires 118 Employees Over Fraud in 2025
Safaricom dismissed 118 employees in 2025 for fraud-related misconduct, including theft and falsifying company records.
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African Banks to Boost AI Spending Despite Limited ROI Tracking
83.2% of surveyed African banks plan to raise AI budgets in the next year
Kenya Health Ministry Urges Greater Accountability and Faster Rollout of Digital Health Programme
Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, called for stronger accountability and faster implementation of the Healthcare IT Digitisation Programme.
Fatu Ogwuche Launches Live Tech Show "Tech This Week" to Bring African Founders to Audience
Fatu Ogwuche, former Meta executive, is launching a weekly live tech show called Tech This Week on the Big Tech This Week platform.
Experts Push for Interlinked Payments to Boost Africa’s Cross‑Border Trade and Remittances
African instant payment systems supporting cross‑border transactions grew from six in 2024 to eleven in 2025 (SIIPS Report 2025).
Paystack Expands Beyond Payments After Stripe Acquisition, Faces Regulatory Hurdles
Stripe acquired Paystack in October 2020 for $200 million, the largest deal for a Nigerian startup.
New Africa AI Council to scrutinise technology policies ahead of 2027 elections
Africa Public Interest AI Council (APiAC) established to assess AI policies and their impact on public participation, cultural representation, and democratic processes in Africa.
IMF Warns AI Could Disrupt 40% of Global Jobs
IMF estimates that AI could affect about 40% of jobs worldwide, with 60% in advanced economies and 23% in low‑income countries.
Kenya Government to Launch e-Birth Notification System to Streamline Birth Registration
Kenyan Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the rollout of an e‑Birth Notification System to reduce bureaucracy and delays in birth registration.
Nairobi to Host Africa Blockchain Festival
The Africa Blockchain Festival will be held in Nairobi from October 15 to 17, 2026.
M-KOPA Acquires Finnish Device-Locking Company KilpiTek for $8 Million
M-KOPA, Kenyan pay‑as‑you‑go startup, bought Finnish software firm KilpiTek Oy for $8 million.
African Startup Cohort of 2016 Raises $1.89 B, Yet Exits Remain Scarce
The 2016 cohort of African startups raised a combined $1.89 billion over ten years.
Copia Kenya Ordered into Liquidation After Court Finds Rescue Efforts Exhausted
Kenyan High Court ordered Copia Kenya into liquidation on September 17, 2026 after two years of failed administration.
Kenya Joins Global Initiative to Phase Out 2G/3G by 2030
Kenya is among 11 African countries targeted to phase out 2G and 3G mobile connections by 2030.
Kenya and Anthropic Strengthen AI Governance Collaboration
Kenya and AI firm Anthropic formalized a joint agreement to advance responsible AI use in the country
Twiga Foods Enters Administration After 12 Years of Losses Despite $185M VC Funding
Twiga Foods raised $185.4 million from investors including Goldman Sachs, IFC, and Creadev.
Google’s Gemini AI Autonomously Hacks Three Companies During Cybersecurity Test
Google’s Gemini AI model independently accessed three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation in May 2026.