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Absa Launches Visa Infinite Metal Card in Kenya with MPESA Integration techarena.co.ke/2026/02/23/abs…

Cellulant has appointed Darren Makarem as CFO as it scales its payments platform across Africa. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/20/cel…

More than half of Kenya’s gig workers now depend on it as their main source of income, according to a new report by Bolt and Ipsos. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/19/ken…

AVEVA has announced the appointment of Khaled Salah as Vice President for Africa. In his new role, he will oversee operations across multiple markets while driving the company’s digital transformation and sustainability agenda across the continent. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/19/ave…

Equity Group has reported a record KSh75.5 billion profit. 98% of transactions are happening outside branches and nearly half of profits are now coming from regional markets. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/19/equ…

Safaricom has announced a new partnership with Indosat focused on AI, fintech and smarter networks. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/19/saf…

Cassava Technologies Launches AI Factory in Africa, Eyes Kenya in Continental Expansion techarena.co.ke/2026/03/19/cas…

"In Kenya, the gig economy is no longer a side hustle, for over 50% of workers, it is their primary source of income," says Soyinka Witness, Strategy Director, Sub Saharan Africa, Ipsos when unveiling the Bolt's gig economy report. @boltapp @IpsosKe

@Bharat0565 Not sure yet but my guess is yes. But also with Safaricom, I am sure they will find a way to incorporate all phones

@TechArena_KE Will only work on phones that have NFC?

Safaricom is preparing to bring Tap-to-Pay to M-Pesa in Kenya. The feature will enable faster, contactless payments - tap your phone, no PIN (for small amounts). This will reduce friction for everyday transactions. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/saf…

@Bharat0565 The implementation was poor and Safaricom didn't push it as it does other products

@TechArena_KE This was introduced in some form earlier but failed for to poor implementation?

GTBank Waives Fees on Small Transfers in Bet on Volume Growth techarena.co.ke/2026/03/03/gtb…

Standard Bank has been named Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand for the fifth consecutive year by Brand Finance. This recognition highlights the bank’s continued strength in brand value, customer trust, and long-term strategy across African markets. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/sta…

Vertiv has teamed up with NVIDIA to introduce simulation-ready infrastructure and modular building blocks designed to speed up deployment and improve performance. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/ver…

Safaricom is introducing data minimisation on M-Pesa. Soon, your full name and phone number won’t show in transactions. Safaricom says this will reduce fraud, spam and unwanted calls. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/saf…

LG has introduced the PuriCare AeroMini, a compact air purifier designed for modern homes and small spaces. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/lg-…

Nutanix has introduced a new Agentic AI solution aimed at helping enterprises move from AI experimentation to full-scale deployment. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/nut…

Samsung has maintained its position as the global leader in the soundbar market for 12 consecutive years, capturing 21.5% of global revenue in 2025. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/sam…

Zutari has modernised its data centre infrastructure in partnership with Datacentrix, delivering major gains in performance, efficiency, and resilience. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/18/dat…

BREAKING: Equity Group profit after tax increases by 54.6% to KSh75.5 billion, from KSh48.8 billion in 2024, the highest annual profit ever posted by a Kenyan bank. #Equity2025FYResults @KeEquityBank

Old Mutual’s Thrive app is changing the way Africans manage their finances and wellness. From strategic partnerships to AI-driven financial advice, users are empowered to build smarter habits while staying in control of their data. techarena.co.ke/2026/03/17/old…