Apple has expanded its free Apple Sports app to Kenya, part of a global launch reaching over 170 countries. This expansion coincides with the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

• Apple Sports offers real-time scores, statistics, and standings for major leagues.
• The app is available on iPhones running iOS 17.2 or later.
• Despite the launch of Apple Sports, key Apple services like Apple One and Apple TV+ remain unavailable in Kenya.

Checker has successfully raised $8 million to scale its stablecoin infrastructure, aiming to enhance financial services for institutions across Africa and other emerging markets.

• The funding round was led by Al Mada Ventures, with participation from Galaxy Ventures and Framework Ventures.
• Checker addresses a key gap in stablecoin adoption by providing a novel orchestration layer for fragmented liquidity, as stated by Omar Laalej.
• The company connects financial institutions to global liquidity through a single API, enabling features like cross-border payments and credit solutions.

Westcon-Comstor has launched OneSOC, a new vendor-agnostic, white-label Security Operations Centre (SOC) service enabling channel partners to offer cybersecurity services under their own brand without upfront costs.

• The SOC market is projected to reach $104 billion by 2035.
• Participating organization: Westcon-Comstor.
• OneSOC simplifies launching and scaling SOC services across IT, OT, and cloud environments, featuring low-latency threat detection and compliance-ready reporting.