Kenya and Rwanda have signed the Kigali Declaration, establishing a new framework for fintech license passporting to simplify cross-border operations for fintech companies and payment service providers.

• The agreement allows fintech firms licensed in one country to operate in the other without a full re-licensing process.
• Key signatories include Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye of the National Bank of Rwanda and Deputy Governor Gerald Nyaoma of the Central Bank of Kenya, with the signing on March 11.
• This initiative aims to reduce regulatory barriers, strengthen cross-border digital payments, and foster financial integration in East Africa.

Datacentrix has significantly bolstered its security and service delivery capabilities by achieving new ISO certifications and recertifying existing international standards.

• Datacentrix achieved new ISO certifications including ISO 27035 for information security incident management, alongside recertification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and various ISO 27000 family standards.
• The company also maintained its ISO 20000-1 for IT service management and achieved ISO 22301:2019 for business continuity management.
• Group Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Mahomed, highlighted the certifications as proof of the organization's commitment to information security and building customer trust.

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has officially launched its own smart power distribution network within Konza Technopolis. This new infrastructure will enable the technopolis to internally manage electricity distribution, significantly improving reliability for its business, research, and residential occupants.

• The network is designed to meet global reliability benchmarks of over 99.99% uptime.
• Key organizations involved include the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA).
• The smart energy platform, Konza Smart Energy, powers this intelligent energy system, supporting digital infrastructure and innovation within Africa's Silicon Savannah.