NCBA Investment Bank has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch the 2026 NSE Investment Challenge, aiming to cultivate a new generation of retail investors in Kenya.

• The challenge targets over 30,000 participants from universities and youth segments, running until June 2027.
• Key partners include NCBA Investment Bank and the NSE, with top performers receiving cash prizes up to KES 100,000.
• This initiative combines gamified investing via the SokoPlay platform with structured financial education to provide practical market exposure in a controlled environment.

Truecaller has launched Call-to-Cart, a new AI-powered advertising solution globally to streamline the path from product discovery to purchase.

• The feature aims to turn calls into instant shopping opportunities by integrating ads into the moments immediately before and after a user receives a call.
• Truecaller Ads, powered by its in-house adVantage platform, leverages AI and user data for personalized and real-time product matching.
• This global rollout taps into Truecaller's user base of over 500 million people across more than 150 countries.

Kenya has advanced to 6th place in the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa Report-Londa, a significant jump from 9th place last year. This report, assessing 29 African nations, highlights areas of progress and challenges in digital rights across the continent.

• Kenya scored 37 out of 60, indicating moderate compliance with international digital rights standards.
• The report is compiled by Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African organization focused on digital rights and inclusion.
• Key recommendations for Kenya include halting internet throttling during protests, repealing parts of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024, and expanding affordable rural connectivity.

AURA and Glovo Kenya have partnered to launch an advanced, real-time emergency response system for independent riders on the Glovo platform across Kenya.

• This initiative digitizes emergency response, offering riders transparent and verifiable real-time safety and support services.
• Key organizations involved are AURA and Glovo Kenya, with involvement from Country Manager Victor Odera and Operations Manager Liz Wambua.
• The system provides full visibility and accountability, tracking incidents from initiation to resolution, and offers rapid support for medical, security, and roadside assistance.