Sorted Wallet, a non-custodial digital wallet for feature phones, has successfully raised $4.4 million in seed funding to fuel its expansion into emerging markets.

• The funding includes $3.4 million in equity financing led by Tether and Gnosis.
• The capital will be used to strengthen its presence in existing markets and expand across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
• Sorted Wallet targets underserved users on feature phones, having already surpassed 500,000 downloads.

A recent report highlights the significant, yet often overlooked, economic contributions of Kenyan women, who manage households and drive economic growth despite facing disproportionate financial burdens.

• Nearly half of working women report experiencing financial stress, a higher rate than men.
• The Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor emphasizes that empowering women financially is crucial for Kenya's economic growth and shared prosperity.
• Despite challenges, 48% of women own businesses, and 66% participate in community savings groups (Chamas), demonstrating resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.

Kenya is bolstering its cybersecurity training programs and recognizing top student talent as part of efforts to enhance national digital security, despite a recent decrease in cyberattacks.

• 3.3 billion cyber threat events were detected between January and March 2026, a 26 percent decline from the previous quarter.
• The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), in partnership with Huawei Kenya, organized the 2026 Cybersecurity Bootcamp finals.
• Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced attacks, highlighting the ongoing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals.