Why Kenya should ensure the public has access to government related data
January 3, 2023
In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of open data in promoting transparency and accountability in government. Open data refers to data that is made freely available for public use,…
Why you will be paying more for Facebook and Instagram ads in Kenya
November 2, 2022
As the new month begins, individuals and businesses running ads on Meta (formerly Facebook) platforms in Kenya should expect tough times ahead. The social media giant has informed those running ads on its platform that…
These are the 10 Mobile Loan Lenders Approved by the Central Bank of Kenya
September 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a list of the Digital Lenders that have been approved so far. According to the CBK, there were 288 applications filed since March 2022 but so far…
Insuretech firm, Turaco, raises over Ksh 1 Billion in funding to help drive insurance adoption among low-income earners
September 15, 2022
Insuretech firm, Turaco, has today announced that it has closed a series A equity round that has seen it raise $ 10 million (over 1 billion shillings). This round was led by AfricInvest, via the…
O-City onboards 10,000 matatus to use it cashless fare collection platform
September 5, 2022
O-CITY, the automated fare collection provider by BPC, has been accelerating cashless fare collection across Kenya by providing a widely popular service, now digitising payments across over 10,000 Matatu buses. This represents a tenfold increase…
How to apply for the new digital number plates in Kenya
September 1, 2022
Earlier this week, the government introduced the new digital number plates that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also have a number of security features embedded underneath. The new digital plates are rolled out in…
You will be fined Ksh 20,000 for not applying for the digital number plates
September 1, 2022
A couple of days back, the Kenyan government unveiled the new digital number plates that they say will help stop double registration and tame unscrupulous car importers. These new number plates feature inbuilt security aspects…
Kenya unveils the new digital number plates
August 30, 2022
The Kenyan Government has today unveiled the new digital number plates. The new plates were launched by Interior CS Fred Matiang’I. Besides the new font used on these number plates, they also feature inbuilt security…
Kenya Gazettes ICT inclusivity Products and Services For Persons with Disabilities
May 27, 2022
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in partnership with inABLE will launch the first-ever Kenya Standards (KS 2952-1:2022 Kenya Standard — Accessibility-ICT products and services — Part 1-Requirements, First Edition and KS 2952-2:2022 Kenya Standard — Accessibility-ICT products…