A mobile money transfer service launched by Safaricom that has revolutionized financial transactions in Kenya, significantly contributing to the economy.
What M-PESA did for fintech, Bernard Chiira wants for assistive tech
Bernard Chiira was born with brittle bone disease, leading to numerous surgeries and challenges in early education. He attended Joytown, a special boarding school that taught life independence skills, before transitioning to mainstream education.
Gebeya and VukaOS Forge Alliance to Close the Gap Between Startup Idea and Execution
Gebeya Inc. and PROFF-IT have announced a strategic alliance to support African entrepreneurs. The partnership integrates VukaOS into Dala Studio, creating a seamless workflow for idea validation and product development.
Starlink to appeal Namibia licence rejection
Starlink intends to appeal the rejection of its operating licence in Namibia, which was denied due to local ownership laws. The Nigerian Communications Commission has ordered telecom operators to compensate users for poor network service, shifting the burden from fines to direct user compensation.
Fintechs expanding between Kenya and Rwanda may soon need one licence
Kenya and Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a licence passporting framework for payment service providers. The framework will allow fintechs licensed in one country to operate in the other without seeking new regulatory approval.
“Where there’s mystery, there’s margin”: How fintech twin brothers built WapiPay
Eddie and Paul Ndichu gave their first media interview together at WapiPay's new headquarters in Nairobi. The twins faced financial struggles while studying in Australia after their father's death, which taught them the value of money.
