The Three Men Who Built Safaricom Into a Corporate Giant

Safaricom enduring strength lies not just in technology or market share, but in leadership that understood when to build, when to stabilise, and...

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ECONOMY Tech TECHNOLOGY

M-Pesa Charges 2026, Withdrawal and Send Money Fees

Safaricom, Kenya’s dominant telecommunications giant, has opted to keep fees for its flagship M-Pesa mobile-money service unchanged heading into 2026, providing continuity for...

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OPINION TECHNOLOGY

Fintech in Africa Primed For an Exciting Revolution in 2026

As we look toward 2026, the question is no longer whether fintech in Africa will thrive, but how it will evolve.

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KCB Bank Kenya managing director Annastacia Kimtai

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Annastacia Kimtai: From Junior Officer to Managing Director of KCB Bank Kenya

Annastacia Kimtai was named acting Managing Director in December 2022, before being confirmed as substantive CEO in April 2023.

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BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

East Africa’s Largest Data Centre Takes Shape in Kenya

FBW Group, a major player in East Africa’s construction and development sector, has been appointed to the team delivering what is set to...

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Neal Jetton, Interpol’s Director of Cybercrime

FEATURED STORY TECHNOLOGY

INTERPOL Operation Dismantles Cybercrime Networks Across 19 African Countries, 574 Suspects Arrested in Crackdown

In a sweeping month-long operation, law enforcement agencies in 19 African nations arrested 574 suspects and recovered about $3 million in illicit funds,...

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