Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia Otieno as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa, effective August 4, 2026.

• Anne Kinuthia Otieno will lead Visa's operations across seven East African markets.
• She previously served as the Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya.
• Her extensive career spans over two decades in banking, telecommunications, and digital financial services.

Spotify's "Greasy Tunes" marketing activation has concluded its 12-day run in Nairobi, transforming Heltz House on Ngara Road into a hub for music, podcasts, and food.

• Spotify revealed that the 18:00 to 21:00 period accounts for 20.9% of daily music listening for Nairobi's 18-24 audience, equating to 25.3 million streams.
• The event featured live music from artists like BURUKLYN BOYZ and Nyashinski, podcast recordings, and workshops, showcasing Spotify's commitment to connecting with young listeners through shared experiences.
• A notable promotional tactic involved Spotify changing the cover art of its "Made In Kenya" playlist daily to match the performing artist, offering direct visibility to listeners.

Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched the Samsung Digital Classroom in Nairobi on July 29, 2026, a comprehensive package designed to equip educational institutions with integrated technology for enhanced learning.

• The package includes Samsung tablets for learners, an interactive Samsung smart board, and device management software (Knox for Classrooms) enabling teachers to control all tablets from a single screen.
• Key organizations involved are Samsung Electronics East Africa and potentially educational institutions in East Africa.
• The launch did not disclose pricing or specific Kenyan school adoption beyond mentioning Great Lakes University of Kisumu as an early adopter of a similar setup.