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.

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.

The Mwanga wa Elimu movement launched the Africa EdTech Policy Toolkit at the eLearning Africa 2026 conference in Accra, marking a significant step towards realizing the Africa EdTech 2030 Vision.

• The goal is to reach 200 million learners with quality digital education by 2030.
• Key figures include John Kimotho, Executive Coordinator of the movement, and Joshua Valeta, Chairperson of DEASA.
• The toolkit offers a five-module framework to aid governments in developing national digital education strategies, including readiness diagnostics, policy guidance, and case studies from countries like Kenya and Ghana.