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Interesting Reads
How Kenya Went From 70% Feature Phones to 70% Smartphones in a Year
We all think we know Safaricom. It’s the network that connects us, the M-PESA alert that confirms a transaction, the…
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Interesting Reads
Should Parliament Regulate M-KOPA and Co.? Babu Owino Thinks So
Last week in Busia County, fiery Embakasi East MP Babu Owino threw a punch straight at Kenya’s device financing giants…
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Announcements
Ropem Telcom Reopens Upgraded Nakuru Branch, Announces Device Financing
Ropem Telcom reopens upgraded Nakuru branch and announces zero-deposit device financing with flexible installments.
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Opinion
Kenya’s platform economy is reshaping urban life. Are cities ready?
Kenya’s on-demand platforms are changing urban life, from errands to logistics, and raising new policy questions.
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Announcements
NCBA H1 2025 Results: Profit Up 12.6 Percent To KES 11.1B, KES 2.50 Dividend
NCBA’s H1 2025 profit hits KES 11.1B as digital lending and pricing deliver. Dividend declared at KES 2.50 per share.
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Announcements
Britam Half-Year 2025 Results, Profit Before Tax Hits KES 2.5 Billion
Britam posts KES 2.5B H1 2025 profit as claims rise, yields fall, and EV insurance launches.
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Startups
African Angel Academy launches 12th cohort to tackle Africa’s 194 billion dollar startup funding gap
AAA launches Cohort 12, training angels to fund early stage African startups. Applications close 10 September 2025.
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Announcements
Verto launches Atlas Suite, a single API for cross border payments and FX
Verto Atlas Suite brings API first cross border payments, FX and local accounts to fintechs and platforms in Africa.
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Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Smartphone Financing Model Becoming a Global Blueprint for Affordability
In Kenya, owning a smartphone has become more than just a lifestyle choice. It’s an entry ticket to modern life.…
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Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Smartphone Average Selling Price has Nearly Tripled Since 2019
Walk into any phone shop in Kenya today and you’ll notice right away that smartphones are no longer the “cheap…
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News
NCBA to take 100+ Kenyan Business Owners to China in October 2025
NCBA opens registration for a 12-day China trade mission for Kenyan SMEs from 11 to 22 October 2025.
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News
Liberty Kenya H1: Net earnings down 59 percent as Tanzania exit completes
Liberty Kenya posts KES 260M H1 profit as higher claims squeeze margins despite stronger investment income.
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Interesting Reads
Kenya’s money reality in Q2 2025: Tighter wallets, smarter habits, and more scams
Six in ten Kenyans expect missed bills, yet savings, debt paydowns and credit monitoring rise as fraud attempts surge.
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How To/ Explained
How to Shop Smart for a Refurbished Smartphone in Kenya
Buying a refurbished smartphone in Kenya can feel like a gamble. One moment you’re holding what looks like a fresh-out-of-the-box…
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Startups
Ajua buys Rate My Service to scale localized customer experience tools across Africa
Ajua buys Rate My Service to scale a localized, AWS-powered customer experience platform across Africa.