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

Safaricom's Hook Circle programme visited Kiambu National Polytechnic, giving students hands-on exposure to digital skills, Agritech, entrepreneurship and emerging career opportunities. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/18/saf…

Paystack has expanded its partnership with Pesalink, enabling direct bank account payments through Paystack Checkout in Kenya. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/17/pay…

SeamlessHR has rebranded to Seamless Technologies, expanding beyond HR software into AI, embedded financial services and enterprise technology. The company also unveiled new platforms including Breeze, BWOP, and its AI layer, Samira. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/17/sea…

NCBA and ePure Motion have partnered to make electric vehicles more accessible in Kenya through tailored financing for individuals, SACCOs and fleet operators, supporting the country’s growing EV transition. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/17/ncb…

Visa and Safaricom wrapped up their "Game Iko On" campaign with a football watch party, showcasing how the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card is making secure international online payments more accessible to Kenyans. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/17/vis…

Spotify has brought its Greasy Tunes Café Kitchen to Nairobi, kicking off a 12-day pop-up celebrating the city's food, music and creative communities. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/16/spo…

CRYPT is expanding its stablecoin settlement infrastructure across East Africa. The company now supports direct stablecoin settlement using the Kenyan shilling, Tanzanian shilling, Rwandan franc and Ugandan shilling. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/16/scr…

Rwanda has officially transitioned to eKash, its national digital payment system, marking a major milestone in the country's digital finance journey. But what exactly is eKash, how does it work, and why does it matter? techarena.co.ke/2026/07/16/wha…

Webmasters Kenya, the company behind the eCitizen platform, has signed an agreement to develop Mozambique's national Employment Portal. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/16/ken…

NETSCOUT Positioned as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix: Network Observability, Q2 2026 by QKS Group techarena.co.ke/2026/07/15/net…

Kenya's regulated digital lending market has surpassed KSh150 billion after CBK licensed 25 more Digital Credit Providers, bringing the total to 252. More than 800 firms have applied for licences since 2022. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/15/cbk…

Enterprise storage is becoming more expensive and unpredictable as hardware prices rise and AI drives demand. In this opinion piece, Sally Kimeu, Territory Sales Manager for East Africa at Nutanix, explains why organisations should rethink long-term storage strategies. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/15/why…

Binance turns 9 with 323M+ users worldwide. The crypto exchange says its next phase is moving beyond crypto trading into a broader financial platform covering stocks, ETFs, tokenized assets and global market access. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/14/bin…

TikTok has unveiled new AI literacy and transparency initiatives, including an AI education hub for users in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, alongside new measures to combat AI-generated spam and improve AI content labelling. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/14/tik…

Interswitch has named Geoffrey Njuguna as Managing Director for Kenya. The former Regional CFO will lead the company's next growth phase in Kenya's payments ecosystem. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/14/int…

Timon has surpassed 100,000 users across Africa and is expanding its Kenyan operations following fresh backing from Alliance. The startup says nearly 70% of wallet funding now comes via stablecoins. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/14/tim…

Kenya to Host UN Internet Governance Forum 2026 in December techarena.co.ke/2026/06/25/ken…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed Bernard Beya as CEO of its DRC operations as the company looks to accelerate digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and AI services in the country. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/13/liq…

Spotify says Nairobi has the highest share of Gen Z listeners among the African cities it analysed, with 18–24-year-olds accounting for 53.7% of all streams. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/13/spo…

Yellow Card has been nominated for seven awards at the 2026 Morgans GRC & Financial Crime Awards (Africa Edition), including Organizational Excellence in GRC, recognizing its compliance and financial crime prevention efforts across Africa. techarena.co.ke/2026/07/13/yel…