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Technology
Safaricom Completes M-Pesa Fintech 2.0 Upgrade, Ends Scheduled Downtime
Safaricom has migrated M-Pesa to a Fintech 2.0 cloud microservices platform, boosting transaction capacity and eliminating scheduled downtime, while Ziidi Trader records 103,000 active users.
Kenya Mobile Money Hits 53.4 Million as Agent Network Surges
Kenya's mobile money accounts reached 53.4 million in Q3 2025-2026, rising by two million in a single quarter, while the agent network surged by 101,000 to top 602,000 nationwide.
Fuzu Raises $3.86M Series A as Jobtech Alliance Backs Kenya Tech Startups
Kenyan HR-tech firm Fuzu closed a US$3.86 million Series A to grow its AI workforce platform, while B2B commerce company Kyosk also secured Jobtech Alliance investment on July 6, 2026.
Kenya's AI Bill 2026 Advances in Senate with New AI Commissioner Office
Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, modelled on the EU AI Act, is advancing through the Senate, proposing an independent AI Commissioner and a risk-based regulatory framework for all AI systems.
Kenya Holds 6th ISMS Conference Amid Growing Deepfake and Cyber Threats
Kenya's 6th annual ISMS Conference, co-hosted by KEBS and NC4 in Nairobi, warned that AI-generated deepfakes and evolving cybercrime are posing serious threats to national security and public trust.
Kenya's Ed-Tech Boom: 3 Million Students Access Digital Learning Platforms in 2026
Three million Kenyan students are now accessing curriculum-aligned digital learning platforms in 2026, transforming how CBC content is taught from Nairobi to remote counties.
Smart Irrigation Technology Saves Kenyan Flower Farms 40% Water Usage
Kenyan flower farms in the Lake Naivasha basin are saving 40 per cent on water usage through smart irrigation sensors and AI-driven scheduling, a critical win for a water-stressed sector.
KRA Deploys AI to Detect Tax Evasion, Recovers Ksh 4 Billion in Hidden Revenues
The Kenya Revenue Authority's new AI-powered compliance engine has recovered Ksh 4 billion in previously hidden tax revenues within its first year of full deployment.
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Top City for Tech Ecosystem Strength in 2026 Report
Nairobi has reclaimed the top spot in the 2026 Africa Tech Ecosystem Index, outranking Cairo and Lagos on venture capital flows, startup density, and talent availability.