Nairobi, Kenya – May 14, 2025 The just-concluded Nairobi County Web3 & Blockchain Bootcamp Award Ceremony marked the triumphant end of a three-day intensive innovation program aimed at nurturing the next generation of blockchain developers. Hosted by MUIAA Labs in collaboration with the Nairobi City County Government and Computer Aid International, the event brought together…
By Antonio Obwaya Nairobi, Kenya — In Africa’s fast-changing digital economy, true innovation isn’t just about flashy apps or billion-dollar start-ups. It’s being driven by organizations like AfricaNenda Foundation — quietly rewiring the continent’s financial backbone to make real-time payments accessible to everyone.” With over 400 million Africans still financially excluded, especially women, youth, and…
PawaPay, a leader in mobile money payment systems in Africa, has surpassed $1 billion in transactions. This is a major milestone for a company dedicated to enhancing mobile financial services across Africa. While PawaPay has gained prominence by working with Africa’s “Big Four” economies—Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt—its future strategy appears to shift toward…
Omniscient, a prominent South African fintech company, recently received the Finovate 2024 Excellence in Financial Inclusion Award, recognizing its innovation in delivering financial services to underserved communities. This achievement highlights the growing importance of fintech in bridging the financial divide globally, particularly in developing markets like Kenya. Kenya too has made remarkable progress in financial…
Kenya’s internet landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and the latest player making waves is Starlink. A subsidiary of SpaceX, Starlink is known for offering satellite-based internet to regions with unreliable connectivity. Now, with its new mini kit, Starlink is making a bold move by lowering the cost of entry for consumers in Kenya. The newly…
