M-KOPA Kenya has released its first Kenya-specific Impact Report, revealing that the fintech company has unlocked over KES 207 billion in credit since 2010, significantly improving digital and financial inclusion for 4.8 million Kenyans.

• M-KOPA has supported 4.5 million smartphone users, including 2.1 million first-time smartphone owners, with 67 percent using devices for income generation.
• The company contributed KES 3.79 billion in taxes in 2024 and spent KES 20.3 billion on local procurement.
• M-KOPA directly employs 1,320 staff and supports 14,000 sales agents, with a smartphone assembly facility in Nairobi producing 2 million devices.
• The report also highlights growth in e-mobility, with M-KOPA financing over 5,000 electric motorbikes for Boda Boda riders.

The Infinix AI Ring has officially launched in Kenya, offering a budget-friendly option for health tracking at KES 8,999, directly competing with higher-priced smart rings.

• The Infinix AI Ring is priced at KES 8,999, mirroring the price of the Infinix AI Buds.
• Developed by Infinix, the ring offers all-day health tracking including sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress monitoring.
• It features a 5 ATM Daily Waterproof rating, a battery life of up to 7 days per charge, and is crafted from premium stainless steel.

NCBA Investment Bank has launched new Offshore Investment Solutions, offering Kenyan investors broader access to global financial markets and diversified wealth-building opportunities. This move aims to cater to the growing demand for sophisticated investment products among Kenya's high-net-worth individuals and others seeking to mitigate local currency and market risks.

• The new solutions include Pooled Investment Funds (entry at USD 1,000), Execution Mandates and Custody Services, and Bespoke Segregated Portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Muathi Kilonzo, Managing Director at NCBA Investment Bank, highlighted the bank's use of global presence and expertise to create these regulatory-compliant offshore setups.
• The offering targets not only high-net-worth individuals but also corporates involved in international trade, Diaspora clients, and investors concerned about Kenya-centric risks.