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Safaricom Bets on AI and Financial Services to Drive Next Phase of Growth, Ndegwa Says

Safaricom is expanding beyond traditional telecommunications into financial services, artificial intelligence and integrated digital platforms as it seeks to strengthen

Investment

· Oct 23, 2026
43rd Impala Floodlit Semifinals Promise High-Octane Rugby Action

The 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinals across the club, university, and ladies’ categories will be played this Saturday, October 24,

Entertainment

· Oct 23, 2026
Safaricom Introduces Fuliza Ya Pochi, Enabling Over One Million Micro-Merchants to Grow Through Access to Credit

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has launched Fuliza Ya Pochi, extending M-PESA’s credit ecosystem to qualifying Pochi La Biashara merchants and enabling

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Oct 23, 2026
Here Are 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Your Galaxy Watch9 Could Do

If your social media feed has been anything like mine lately, the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is becoming hard to

Technology

· Oct 22, 2026
Digital growth accelerates across Africa’s entertainment and media markets as human connection remains key

Digital growth is reshaping Africa’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry, creating new ways for audiences to discover, experience and engage

East Africa

· Oct 22, 2026
Kenyan Households Under Pressure as Reported Income Growth Slows and Digital Fraud Threats Rise

Kenyan households continued to face financial pressure as reported income growth slowed during the second quarter of the year, forcing

Market News

· Oct 22, 2026
LG Joins NVIDIA Network as a Preferred Power and Cooling Partner

LG Electronics (LG) has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) as a Power and Cooling Solution Preferred Partner, strengthening the position

Technology

· Oct 22, 2026
NCBA Takes Ksh 4.6 Billion To Western Kenya In Asset Finance

NCBA has disbursed KES 4.6 billion in asset finance in the Western region in 2026 alone, supporting businesses and individuals

Investment

· Oct 22, 2026
In Insurance, Customer Service Is Tested When the Customer Has the Most to Lose

By Judith Atieno There are literally millions of insurance companies registered around the world, but only several thousand continue to

Opinion

· Oct 22, 2026
No More Showing Your M-PESA Balance: Jumbe Offers a More Private Way to Confirm Payments

“Nionyeshe message” is a familiar request after paying through M-PESA. At a petrol station, in a restaurant, at the local

Investment

· Oct 22, 2026
Financial and Geographical Barriers Keep Caregivers from Seeking Timely Childhood Cancer Care in Kenya, Study Reveals

Financial constraints, long distances to specialised facilities and limited awareness of childhood cancer are among the main factors shaping when

Lifestyle

· Oct 22, 2026
M-KOPA Marks 15 years with 10 Million Customers, Records Revenue Growth

M-KOPA is marking its 15th anniversary after reaching 10 million customers since its founding in 2011. The pan-African fintech also

Market News

· Oct 22, 2026