Kenyan court cancels Vodacom’s takeover of East Africa’s most valuable listed company

Kenya’s High Court has cancelled Vodacom’s Safaricom deal, ruling the sale of the government’s 15% stake unconstitutional.

Kenya moves to split Safaricom as debt pressures mount

Kenya plans to split Safaricom into telecoms, towers, and M-PESA as debt pressures mount, while the company posts record revenue growth.

Kenya’s Safaricom stake sale: what it means for its digital future

Kenya's decision to reduce its stake in Safaricom could reshape East Africa's tech landscape. The move may have profound implications on innovation and public infrastructure.

MTN discloses cyberattack impacting customer data in select markets

MTN Group has confirmed a malware-driven cyberattack that compromised customer data in select markets, including Nigeria. Regulators may soon launch investigations as concerns rise over telecom security in Africa.

Starlink launches in Kenya as Safaricom gears up for competition

Starlink is now available in Kenya, with Karibu as its authorised reseller in the country. Safaricom says it intends to launch a Starlink competitor in the coming months.

Safaricom gets licence to expand M-Pesa into Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia has received mobile money licence from the National Bank of Ethiopia to expand M-Pesa in Ethiopia.

Fintech: Kenya leads US, China, and Africa in Financial Inclusion, Providing Essential Lessons for Other African Countries

Kenya leads US, China, and Africa in Financial Inclusion, Providing Essential Lessons for Other African Countries