A new study by Visa reveals that 89% of Kenyans are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for shopping assistance, yet only 29% trust AI to handle payments.

• 89% of Kenyans use AI tools for shopping.
• Only 29% would trust AI to complete a purchase.
• Visa's Stay Secure 2026 study surveyed 5,800 adults across 17 markets.

Starlink is poised to potentially disrupt Kenya's internet market with a new 100Mbps plan, potentially priced as low as KES 2,000 per month.

• A projected KES 2,000 monthly fee for a 100Mbps uncapped connection could pose an "existential threat" to competitors like Safaricom and Zuku.
• Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has already rolled out this tier in 39 global markets.
• The primary hurdle for mass adoption in Kenya remains the high upfront cost of Starlink hardware, necessitating a "Lipa Mdogo Mdogo" (pay-as-you-go) financing model.

Faiba Home Plus has launched new, more affordable plans in Kenya, making its home internet service more accessible to a wider range of households.

• A new entry-level 35Mbps plan is available for KES 3,000 per month.
• The internet provider, Faiba, has introduced these lower-tier options to remain competitive in the Kenyan fixed internet market.
• These additions expand the flexibility of Faiba's Home Plus lineup, which still includes higher-speed plans.

NTT DATA has announced the expansion of its Salesforce capabilities in East Africa, with a focus on enhancing customer data management, system integration, and AI adoption.

• NTT DATA aims to provide a unified view of customer data to address challenges of disconnected systems.
• Key offerings include solutions like Agentforce Financial Services, Data 360, and MuleSoft.
• The expansion highlights Kenya as a leading digital economy with strong financial services and fintech innovation.

Kenyan fintech startup Pezesha has been recognized as one of the 2026 Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum, placing it among 100 innovative early-stage companies globally.

• Pezesha is the only African fintech selected in this year's cohort.
• The startup, led by Founder and CEO Hilda Moraa, focuses on expanding credit access for SMEs using alternative data and embedded finance.
• Pezesha's recognition highlights the growing global impact of innovation from Africa, with its model enabling entire financial ecosystems.