Kenya’s HoneyCoin raises $4.9 million to expand stablecoin cross-border payments into new markets
The company, which says it has been profitable for two years, will use the cash to hire senior executives, secure
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01:29
Zoho to release new LLM model for African customers by year-end
Zoho, an enterprise software firm, will release its LLM before then end of 2025 at no extra cost for its
Kenn Abuya
20:24
Kenya’s central bank to licence non-bank lenders with loan books exceeding $155,000
In Kenya, a proposed law will require any credit-only provider with at least KES 20 million ($155,000) in capital, borrowings,
Kenn Abuya
15:22
Safaricom’s Ziidi money market fund on the spot over anti-competitive behaviour
A fund manager has asked the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to investigate Safaricom over what they say is preferential
Kenn Abuya
06:20
Twiga Foods halts Nairobi operations, considers new locations for distribution hub
Twiga’s pause in Nairobi is the latest indication of pressure from investors and market realities forcing it to recalibrate its
Kenn Abuya
09:20
Twiga Foods creates holding company, cuts over 300 jobs in major restructuring push
The move, which follows Twiga’s takeover of three Kenyan FMCG distributors, has led to job cuts affecting over 300 employees
Kenn Abuya
10:33
Kenya bars Safaricom, Airtel, regulator from future internet shutdowns
The Kenyan court has issued a temporary order stopping all internet blocks until the case is resolved...
Kenn Abuya
21:34
Tanzania’s purge of 80,000 online platforms signals deeper state control over digital space
The Tanzania government said the move is meant to protect children’s mental health, but it also signals a growing appetite
Kenn Abuya
09:22
Asta Funding Hub is turning online sellers into fundable businesses
Asta Marketplace is doing more than listing products. It's building a path for Kenyan vendors to access funding without trying
Kenn Abuya
01:24
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya has proposed its first regulatory framework to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital asset services, marking a major policy shift
