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East Africa's Silicon Savannah and the birthplace of mobile money.

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Nairobi invented mobile money and has never stopped innovating. From the M-Pesa revolution to today's wave of AI startups and climate-tech companies, Kenya's ecosystem has a maturity and diversity that makes it the reference market for all of East Africa. We cover the companies, policies, and people driving the next chapter of Kenya's innovation story.

Latest from Kenya

Microsoft plans Nairobi engineering centre shutdown
Industrial TechnologyBy Mercy Mokah

Microsoft plans Nairobi engineering centre shutdown after closing Lagos hub

Microsoft’s engineering footprint in Africa could shrink further as its Nairobi centre faces a shutdown, following the closure of its Lagos hub in 2024.

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

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South Africa’s Nedbank acquires 66% of NCBA Group after CBK approval

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M-KOPA Mobility secures $30 million to speed up Kenya’s shift from petrol motorcycles

Chinaturum Iheoma · Jul 23, 2026 · 6 min

Kenya restricts access to President’s website after suspected cyber attack
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Kenya restricts access to President’s website after suspected cyber attack

TechMedia Africa · Jul 18, 2026 · 3 min

Central Bank of Kenya approves 25 new digital lenders as mobile loans reach KSh150.56 billion
Digital Banking

Central Bank of Kenya approves 25 new digital lenders as mobile loans reach KSh150.56 billion

TechMedia Africa · Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min

Kenya’s new 25% mobile phone tax may threaten digital economy growth
Internet & Connectivity

Kenya’s new 25% mobile phone tax may threaten digital economy growth

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 13, 2026 · 3 min

BuuPass expands into corporate travel, eyes Africa’s $10.6bn business travel market
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BuuPass expands into corporate travel, eyes Africa’s $10.6bn business travel market

Chinaturum Iheoma · Apr 23, 2026

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Internet & Connectivity

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Cybersecurity & Identity

How Kenya Recorded 4.6 Billion Cyber Threats in the Last Three Months of 2025 

Chinaturum Iheoma · Apr 5, 2026