Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
AXIAN Telecom aims at East Africa in latest $63M Wananchi Group acquisition deal
AXIAN Telecom acquired Wananchi Group for $63 million to expand its broadband footprint in East Africa. The acquisition gives AXIAN a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group Ltd.
Guide to Market Penetration for African Startups
African startups can grow by increasing their share within existing markets without launching new products. Understanding local needs and leveraging mobile technology are crucial for market penetration.
Starlink vs 5G speed test: Which one performs better?
Starlink is available in at least 18 African countries, with plans to expand to 23 by the end of Q4 2025. Botswana has the highest average download speed for Starlink in Africa at 106.5 Mbps.
Kenya to force large companies to back startups with their CSR funds
Kenya plans to compel large companies to allocate a portion of their CSR budgets to fund startups and innovators. The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is drafting a proposal for a national policy to channel CSR allocations into an innovation fund.
Why Kenya wants to cut M-PESA, Airtel Money transaction fees
CBK plans to cap P2P transfer charges as part of its 2025–2028 National Financial Inclusion Strategy. The average transaction cost is targeted to decrease from KES 23 ($0.18) in 2024 to KES 10 ($0.078) by 2028.
