Barnabas Sang has transitioned to the role as the Director of ICT for the State Department for ICT & Digital Economy under the Ministry of Information Communication & Digital Economy. This is after he served in a similar role in the State Department for Basic Education under the Ministry of Education. Prior to his role…
We gather today not just to mourn the loss of a colleague, but to celebrate the extraordinary life of Leon Kiptum Kidombo, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and one of the leaders of Kenya’s fintech transformation. Leon’s journey was one of remarkable progression and purpose. From his early days as a student leader at the…
Kenyan hip-hop is having a moment. Over the past three years, it has grown into a national cultural force, driven by streaming platforms and a new generation of listeners. With more than 430 million Spotify streams in 2024 alone, this isn’t just a creative explosion — it’s a digital movement with deep strategic lessons for…
Central Bank of Kenya has released the Draft Non-Deposit-Taking Credit Providers (NDTCPs) Regulations, 2025, inviting public feedback before 5 September. The move marks the latest step in reshaping oversight of Kenya’s fast-changing credit market and comes just three years after the first digital lending regulations were introduced. The draft widens the regulatory net. Where the 2022…
On the final day of the BFSI Week 2025 in Nairobi, a premier forum for banking, SACCO, and insurance leaders, experts tackled one of the sector’s most urgent challenges: expanding financial access and inclusion to the last mile. In a panel discussion titled “Reaching the Last Mile: How Technology Expands Access,” experts explored the practical…
Chad Pollock, Vice President & General Manager, VISA East Africa, delivered opening keynote at BFSI Week [Photo: CIO Africa] The first day of ‘BFSI Week’, a premier gathering of leaders in banking, SACCOs, and insurance, launched with high energy and insightful dialogue at the Hyatt Regency in Westlands, Nairobi. Organized by dx⁵, the event brought…
There is no denying it – fintech in Africa is dynamic, especially with the main players growing exponentially as well. Yet another undeniable factor about the fintech evolution in Africa: one can’t talk about it without mentioning Flutterwave, the continent’s first unicorn. Surrounded by controversy over regulation, the fintech start-up has beaten all odds to…
The fintech and business community in Kenya is mourning the untimely passing of Leon Kiptum Kidombo, a respected industry leader, coach, and advocate for Africa’s digital growth. Kiptum Kidombo, who until June 2025 served as the Senior Vice President for East Africa at Flutterwave, died on the night of Sunday 3rd August 2025. He was…
$85 billion. That’s how much Google will be spending on AI. Best encapsulated in a tweet by Mark Woodcock – “Google raised their AI spending from $75 billion to $85 billion. That’s not maintenance money. That’s ‘we’re reshaping the internet’ money. While they’re investing billions, most affiliates are still using 2020 tactics.” The AI arms…
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