Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
Kenya’s fixed internet market grows 32% as fibre, wireless and satellite expand
Kenya's fixed internet market reached 2.84 million connections by June 2026, marking a 32.4% year-on-year growth. Fibre optic connections rose by 29.7% to 1.57 million, accounting for over half of the fixed internet subscriptions.
Kenya’s investment market nears KSh1 trillion as investors look beyond MMFs
Kenya's collective investment industry reached approximately KSh948.7 billion by June 2026. Special Funds grew by 24% in the second quarter of 2026, while Fixed Income Funds increased by 15%.
Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Yasemin Bedir has been appointed as President of Mastercard's EEMEA region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who is now the Chief Commercial Payments Officer.
Cloud9’s Chpter acquisition reveals a bigger plan for business banking in Africa
Cloud9's acquisition of Chpter aims to consolidate business banking, payments, and commerce into a single platform. The deal follows Cloud9's earlier acquisition of M-Tickets, indicating a strategic growth plan.
Airtel nears satellite-to-phone launch in Kenya as it awaits regulatory approval
Airtel Kenya plans to launch a Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity service pending regulatory approval. The service aims to connect smartphones directly to satellites, enhancing coverage in remote areas.
