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Mobility

Ride drivers in Kenya commence five-day protest over Uber and Bolt’s non-implementation of 18% commission.

Kenyan Ride-hailing drivers have resorted to public protests over commission rates demanding that the government limit Uber and Bolt’s service fees

Travel

Kenya is visa-free but there’s a caveat

We examined the Kenya visa-free regime and the introduction of the eTA, Electronic Travel Authorisation.

Startup Life

Copia secures $15M in Series C extension to intensify focus on Kenyan operations

Copia Global has secured $20 million in a Series C extension round. The Kenyan e-commerce startup has also appointed John Lazar, the former CEO of Metaswitch, to its board

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Kenya’s startup bill set to become law by April 2024

President Williams Ruto has announced that the Kenyan Startup Bill will be signed into law in April 2024. Here are a few things you need to know about the legislation.

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Inside Safaricom’s acquisition of M-PESA Holdings

Safaricom completes full acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, securing control of the iconic mobile money platform in Kenya.

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Roam introduces Kenya’s first locally manufactured electric bus

Roam (formerly Opibus) has launched Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus, to power a truly sustainable mobility ecosystem that electrifies the region’s public transport network.

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Kenya withdraws 30% shareholding rule for Big Tech

Kenya has reversed its shareholding rule that insists that Big Tech companies must sell 30% of their shares to Kenyan locals.

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In July, Kenya will launch “the cheapest smartphone in Africa”

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

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Kenya licenses 12 more digital credit providers — making it 22

The Central Bank of Kenya has issued digital credit providers' licences to 12 more lenders in the digital loans market, taking the number of licensed digital lenders to 22.

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Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon cleared of money laundering allegations in Kenya

Following investigations by Kenyan authorities, Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon have been cleared of money laundering allegations.

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How Meta, Twitter and TikTok are preparing for the 2022 Kenyan General Elections

Social media companies including Facebook, Twitter and TikTok have been modifying their platforms to avoid the spread of misinformation.

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Only 10 digital credit providers are licensed in Kenya — CBK

The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed only 10 digital credit providers in the country.

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