Identy.io, a biometric authentication firm, announced its expansion into Africa, targeting Kenya and Nigeria as initial markets amidst growing demand for digital identity infrastructure. The company plans to establish a regional leadership team to engage with governments, financial institutions, and telecommunications companies.

• Approximately 80 percent of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa have some form of basic identification, with coverage in several countries remaining below 70 percent.
• Identy.io appointed Matus Kapusta as Product Director for its Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) portfolio.
• The firm's software-first approach aims to reduce reliance on specialized biometric hardware and supports smartphone-based biometric capture, with its ABIS system being MOSIP compliant and listed on the MOSIP Marketplace.

The SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has launched the second phase of the Biashara Pawa initiative in Nakuru County, Kenya, under the IYBA-SEED programme. This phase aims to boost women's involvement in sectors typically dominated by men, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems for women- and youth-led businesses.

• The program is funded by the European Union, with additional support from the French, German, and Slovak governments.
• George Wayne, CEO of Nakuru Box, stated that Biashara Pawa focuses on promoting women's participation through dialogue, identifying role models, and community-rooted narratives.
• The launch event attracted over 200 women and youth to discuss opportunities in diverse fields including manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, technology, and the blue economy.

Bolt has partnered with Capital FM Kenya as the official mobility partner for the upcoming HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Tournament in Nairobi, set for February 14–15 at Nyayo National Stadium.

• The tournament is an official stop on the HSBC SVNS global series.
• Bolt will provide safe transport, including designated pick-up and drop-off zones, and utilize in-app safety features like trip sharing and SOS emergency support.
• Senior Manager, Bolt East Africa, Dimmy Kanyankole, emphasized the role of technology in supporting safe and accessible mobility for major international sporting events.