PayPal has begun freezing and permanently blocking accounts for users in Kenya, demanding extensive documentation to verify identities and transaction legitimacy.

• PayPal is requiring work contracts, bank statements, and proof of a physical home address from Kenyan users.
• Accounts that remain non-compliant risk being blocked from transactions for at least six months, with permanent deactivation following if compliance isn't met.
• The crackdown is attributed to PayPal's anti-money-laundering and anti-fraud efforts, occurring as Kenya faces increased scrutiny on the Financial Action Task Force grey list.

Safaricom is actively encouraging users of its MySafaricom app to transition to the newer My OneApp, signaling a potential phase-out of the older application.

• Direct prompts, banners, and app store redirects are now guiding MySafaricom app users to My OneApp.
• The key organization involved is Safaricom.
• This push follows recent updates to My OneApp, including fixes that broadened its accessibility beyond Safaricom’s network.

MultiChoice is offering former Showmax subscribers in Kenya a year of DStv Stream Compact at a discounted rate, following the shutdown of the standalone Showmax service.

• Former Showmax users can get DStv Stream Compact for KES 550 per month for 12 months, down from the standard KES 4,200.
• The offer is from MultiChoice Kenya, Managing Director Nzola Miranda.
• After 12 months, the price will jump to KES 4,200, and users must create a new DStv Stream account to qualify.

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has officially denied claims circulating online that it is exiting the Kenyan market. The company stated that the reports are based on a fraudulent document intentionally shared to mislead the public.

• Bolt reassured its driver-partners and riders that operations in Kenya remain unaffected and continue normally.
• The company is actively investigating the source of the misinformation and may pursue legal action.
• Stakeholders are advised to rely on Bolt's official communication channels for accurate information.