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VALR Targets Institutional Crypto Adoption in Kenya Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity

Cryptocurrency exchange VALR is strategically focusing on institutional adoption in Kenya, aiming to capitalize on a shifting market landscape and increasing regulatory clarity. This effort aligns with assertions from Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority CEO Daniel Mainda that Kenya is not just catching up but actively building the future of finance, particularly in fintech innovation. Meanwhile, Binance announced 'Binance Online', a global virtual event featuring prominent figures from crypto, finance, and technology sectors, further demonstrating the growing crypto ecosystem in Kenya.

VALR Targets Institutional Crypto Adoption in Kenya Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity

VALR Targets Institutional Crypto Adoption in Kenya Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity

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Kenya Is Not Catching Up, It is Building the Future of Finance, Says NIFC CEO

Kenya Is Not Catching Up, It is Building the Future of Finance, Says NIFC CEO

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Binance Announces ‘Binance Online’ Featuring Leading Voices Across Crypto, Finance, and Technology

Binance Announces ‘Binance Online’ Featuring Leading Voices Across Crypto, Finance, and Technology

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Google unveils the Googlebook: a premium AI laptop built on Android, launching this fall
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Google unveils the Googlebook: a premium AI laptop built on Android, launching this fall

Google has announced the Googlebook, a new line of premium AI-powered laptops running on a custom Android-based operating system, set to launch this fall. The devices are being developed in collaboration with major PC manufacturers like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

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Google teams up with Meta to fix Instagram’s long-running Android camera problem
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Google teams up with Meta to fix Instagram’s long-running Android camera problem

Google and Meta are partnering to significantly improve Instagram's video and photo quality on Android devices, aiming to close the gap with iPhones. This collaboration will integrate advanced camera features directly into the Instagram app on flagship Android phones starting with Android 17.

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JuiceMe Acquires Ajiraworks
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JuiceMe Acquires Ajiraworks

JuiceMe has announced the acquisition of Ajiraworks, a compliance-focused employment company, bolstering its presence in the UK and Kenya.

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VALR Targets Institutional Crypto Adoption in Kenya Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity
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VALR Targets Institutional Crypto Adoption in Kenya Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity

Cryptocurrency exchange VALR is strategically focusing on institutional adoption in Kenya, aiming to capitalize on a shifting market landscape and increasing regulatory clarity.

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Red Hat Introduces New Sovereign and Private Cloud Capabilities to Power Digital Autonomy
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Red Hat Introduces New Sovereign and Private Cloud Capabilities to Power Digital Autonomy

Red Hat has announced new sovereign and private cloud capabilities designed to give organizations greater control over their technology and data, thereby enhancing digital autonomy.

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Kenya Is Not Catching Up, It is Building the Future of Finance, Says NIFC CEO
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Kenya Is Not Catching Up, It is Building the Future of Finance, Says NIFC CEO

Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFC) CEO Daniel Mainda asserts that Kenya is not just catching up but actively building the future of finance, particularly in fintech innovation, at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference.

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Binance Announces ‘Binance Online’ Featuring Leading Voices Across Crypto, Finance, and Technology
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Binance Announces ‘Binance Online’ Featuring Leading Voices Across Crypto, Finance, and Technology

Binance has announced ‘Binance Online’, a global virtual event scheduled for May 13 at 11 am UTC, featuring prominent figures from the crypto, finance, and technology sectors.

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Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA Expands Support for a New Class of Autonomous Agents in the Enterprise
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Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA Expands Support for a New Class of Autonomous Agents in the Enterprise

Red Hat and NVIDIA have announced significant updates to their Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA platform, aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of AI and autonomous agents.

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Diesel Hits KES 242.92 As EPRA Pushes Pump Prices To Historic Highs
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Diesel Hits KES 242.92 As EPRA Pushes Pump Prices To Historic Highs

Kenya's fuel prices have reached historic highs, with diesel soaring to KES 242.92 per litre for the period May 15 to June 14, 2026, due to unprecedented global supply shocks and domestic factors.

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Kenya Blockchain Conference: Fintech Leaders Say Africa Is Moving Toward Near-Zero Payment Fees
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Kenya Blockchain Conference: Fintech Leaders Say Africa Is Moving Toward Near-Zero Payment Fees

At the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference, fintech leaders are heralding a significant shift in Africa's payments landscape, moving towards faster, cheaper, and effectively "invisible" transactions.

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies revitalises access to cloud and cyber security services in support of improved national digital resilience
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies revitalises access to cloud and cyber security services in support of improved national digital resilience

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched enhanced cloud and cyber security services in Botswana, aiming to bolster the nation's digital resilience.

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Africa Tech Summit London Unveils 13 Startups for 2026 Investment Showcase
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Africa Tech Summit London Unveils 13 Startups for 2026 Investment Showcase

Africa Tech Summit London has announced the 13 startups selected to present at the London Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026, as part of its 2026 Investment Showcase.

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Microsoft Research Launches LINGUA Africa Initiative Offering Up to $250,000 in Funding for Inclusive AI Language Projects Across Africa
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Microsoft Research Launches LINGUA Africa Initiative Offering Up to $250,000 in Funding for Inclusive AI Language Projects Across Africa

Microsoft Research has launched the LINGUA Africa initiative, aiming to bridge the AI language divide by supporting projects that enhance the representation of African languages in artificial intelligence.

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Nutanix to Spotlight Practical AI Deployment Strategies at GITEX Kenya 2026
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Nutanix to Spotlight Practical AI Deployment Strategies at GITEX Kenya 2026

Nutanix is set to guide East African organizations on practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployment at its debut at GITEX Kenya 2026 in Nairobi.

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M-KOPA Named Among Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year
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M-KOPA Named Among Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

M-KOPA has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year.

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Stanbic Bank Kenya Q1 Profit Rises to KES 3.5 Billion
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Stanbic Bank Kenya Q1 Profit Rises to KES 3.5 Billion

Stanbic Bank Kenya has announced a profitable first quarter, with its profit after tax rising by 5% year-on-year to KES 3.5 billion for Q1 2026.

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Bolt Raises Fares by 6% to Cushion Drivers Against Rising Fuel Costs
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Bolt Raises Fares by 6% to Cushion Drivers Against Rising Fuel Costs

Bolt has announced a 6% fare increase in Kenya to help its drivers cope with rising fuel costs and operational expenses.

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa. Kenya Still Locked Out
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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa. Kenya Still Locked Out

Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in South Africa, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones.

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Safaricom ordered to pay KES 1.4 billion to the innovator behind M-PESA Go’s idea, plus a permanent royalty on M-PESA revenue
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Safaricom ordered to pay KES 1.4 billion to the innovator behind M-PESA Go’s idea, plus a permanent royalty on M-PESA revenue

The High Court of Kenya has ordered Safaricom PLC to pay KES 1.4 billion to a Kenyan innovator, Peter Nthei Muoki, for copyright infringement related to the development of M-PESA Go.

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TECNO is building a “Camon Slim” with a 7000mAh battery and 60W charging, certifications confirm
tech4d ago

TECNO is building a “Camon Slim” with a 7000mAh battery and 60W charging, certifications confirm

TECNO is reportedly developing a new smartphone, the TECNO Camon Slim, which has appeared on multiple certification databases.

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ICANN Opens 2026 Window for New Internet Domain Extensions, and Kenyan Businesses Can Apply
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ICANN Opens 2026 Window for New Internet Domain Extensions, and Kenyan Businesses Can Apply

ICANN, the organization that manages internet domain names, has opened the application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for 2026, with a deadline of 12 August 2026.

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Kenya Airways and Rubis Plan Africa’s First Dedicated SAF Refinery in Nairobi
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Kenya Airways and Rubis Plan Africa’s First Dedicated SAF Refinery in Nairobi

Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed an agreement to develop Africa’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Nairobi.

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Kenya’s HewaSafi Wins Africa Earth Prize for Farm-Waste Vehicle Filter
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Kenya’s HewaSafi Wins Africa Earth Prize for Farm-Waste Vehicle Filter

Kenyan teenagers Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki and Miron Onsarigo have won the Africa Earth Prize 2026 for developing HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from readily available materials.

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Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike
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Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike

Bolt has increased its ride fares in Kenya by 6% in response to rising fuel prices, aiming to support drivers' earnings.

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ASUS Showcases AI-enabled Commercial Devices at First-ever GITEX Kenya 2026
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ASUS Showcases AI-enabled Commercial Devices at First-ever GITEX Kenya 2026

ASUS is set to showcase its innovative AI-enabled commercial devices at the inaugural GITEX Kenya 2026, taking place in Nairobi from May 19-21, 2026.

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How to Attend AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 (50% Discount Code Inside)
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How to Attend AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 (50% Discount Code Inside)

Nairobi is set to host AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 from May 19–21, 2026, a significant event designed to accelerate AI adoption and investment across East Africa.

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Westcon-Comstor Expands Microsoft Marketplace Push with REO Programme Participation
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Westcon-Comstor Expands Microsoft Marketplace Push with REO Programme Participation

Westcon-Comstor is expanding its engagement with Microsoft Marketplace by participating in the Resale-Enabled Offers (REO) programme. This initiative aims to enhance channel-led selling by allowing authorized partners to manage private offers on behalf of software vendors, with Microsoft handling billing and payments.

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Proparco, Ecobank Expand Partnership to Unlock €300 Million for Agriculture and Women-Led Businesses in Africa
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Proparco, Ecobank Expand Partnership to Unlock €300 Million for Agriculture and Women-Led Businesses in Africa

Proparco and Ecobank Group have announced an expanded partnership to mobilise up to €300 million for agricultural and women-led businesses across Africa.

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AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA to anchor new era of inclusive AI and digital sovereignty for East Africa
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AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA to anchor new era of inclusive AI and digital sovereignty for East Africa

Nairobi is set to host AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, the region's largest tech show, from 19–21 May 2026, aiming to accelerate technology investment and collaboration in East Africa's burgeoning US$16.5 billion AI market.

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KCB Bank Cuts Pesalink Fees to KSh20
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KCB Bank Cuts Pesalink Fees to KSh20

KCB Bank has significantly reduced fees for its Pesalink money transfer service, making it more affordable for customers. Transacting via Pesalink now costs a flat KSh20 for transfers over KSh1,000, with smaller amounts being free.

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