Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh, won the 8th Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition with their blockchain anti-corruption project, Afronomy Chain. This innovation tracks public funds to curb corruption and earned them significant awards.

• Their project was selected as the overall winner among 130 student-led STEM projects nationwide.
• The grand prize includes a four-year university scholarship from Strathmore, KES 100,000 in cash, mobile phones, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Ireland for the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2026.
• The exhibition was held from August 5th to 9th in Nairobi, attracting over 3,000 attendees and featuring more than 1,000 students from all 47 counties.

The M-PESA app has quietly undergone a font change, sparking debate among users. The update, rolled out gradually over the past week by Safaricom, has users divided on whether the new look is an improvement or a downgrade.

• The new font is described as rounder and softer, making numbers like account balances more prominent.
• Safaricom has made no formal announcement regarding the change.
• The update is available on both Android and iOS devices.

Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has launched its Digital Residency Launchpad, a program connecting founders, business owners, and diaspora professionals to strategic opportunities across the continent. Applications are now open for this initiative, targeting Africa-based entrepreneurs and diaspora professionals seeking to re-engage with the continent.

• Africa's startup ecosystem attracted over $3 billion in funding in 2024.
• The CEO at Itana is Mayowa Olugbile.
• Successful applicants will gain access to a private community, regulatory guidance, and operational support tailored for scaling in African markets.