Digital Inclusion
Focused on bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion in Kenya, Africa and across the Globe.
- News
Africa’s Digital Payments Market to Hit $1.5 Trillion by 2030, Mastercard-Backed Report Reveals
Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5T by 2030. Here’s how Mastercard plans to support that growth.
- Business
Citi, Visa, and Cellulant Partner to Unlock Faster Payments for Small Businesses in Kenya
Citi, Visa, and Cellulant have launched Citi Optimized Pay, a new supply chain finance platform in Kenya designed to improve…
- News
SKY Fest 2025: 9,000+ Teen Girls Unite for Empowerment, Health, and Mentorship
SKY Fest 2025 unites 9,000+ Kenyan teen girls for empowerment, health education, and mentorship, expanding to Kisumu for the first…
- News
Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2025 (DRIF25) Heads to Zambia – Register Now
DRIF25 registration opens for the April 2025 Lusaka event, focusing on digital rights, inclusion, AI, cybersecurity, and global collaboration.
- News
M-PESA Jr. NBA Program to Transform Youth Basketball in Kenya—Reaching 10,000 Players
NBA Africa and Safaricom’s M-PESA launch Kenya’s largest Jr. NBA program, empowering 10,000 youth with basketball training and financial literacy.
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IFA 2025: The World’s Leading Tech Trade Fair to Spotlight AI, Gaming, and More
IFA 2025 returns to Berlin, focusing on AI, gaming, digital health, and mobility, strengthening retail partnerships and global tech innovation.
- Opinion
How the Cost of Smartphones Is Widening Africa’s Digital Divide
Africa's digital divide persists due to smartphone affordability, data costs, and regulations. Public-private partnerships and financing solutions can enhance digital…
- News
Good Lock is Finally Available in Kenya with One UI 7
Good Lock is now available in Kenya with One UI 7, ending a nine-year regional restriction, offering global customization features.
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Talk360 Signs Exclusive Deal with Hayo to Enhance International Calling for the African Diaspora
Talk360 partners exclusively with Hayo to provide affordable, high-quality international calling for millions across the African diaspora.
- Interesting Reads
Inside the Global Internet Shutdown Crisis of 2024: What Surfshark’s Report Reveals
In 2024, 63 internet shutdowns affected 2.6 billion people globally, driven by protests, political turmoil, and elections.
- Startups
SC Ventures and Yabx Invest $10 Million to Launch Furaha, Expanding Purpose-Driven Financing in Africa
SC Ventures and Yabx invest $10 million in Furaha to expand AI-driven purpose-driven lending, starting with education financing in Africa.
- News
KPC Foundation Launches INUKA Plus Program, Investing KES 41 Million Annually in Tertiary Education for Students with Disabilities
KPC Foundation launches INUKA Plus, investing KES 41 million annually to support higher education for top-performing students with disabilities.
- News
Hayo Joins GSMA to Drive Digital Innovation in Mobile Technology
Hayo joins GSMA to collaborate on mobile innovation, bridging digital gaps globally, and advancing connectivity for businesses and communities.
- News
Kenya Proposes New 15% Tax on Social Media and Online Businesses
Kenya proposes a 15% tax on social media and online businesses, impacting creators, SMEs, and digital services to boost revenue.
- Interesting Reads
Exclusive Interview: How Ericsson and UNICEF are Connecting Over 500 Kenyan Schools to the Internet
Ericsson and UNICEF’s Giga initiative connects Kenyan schools to the internet, enhancing education, community development, and bridging the digital divide.
