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Kenya Mobile Money Report 2026: Subscriptions Hit 53 Million as M-PESA Evolves Beyond Payments

Kenya's digital financial ecosystem is going through another huge growth spurt. According to Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)'s latest sector st...

Ken • 1 week ago

News

No More "Usiku SACCO": Mwalimu National and NCBA Launch Salo Xpress to End Payday Delays

For thousands of Kenyan teachers and government workers, payday has historically come with a frustrating catch : waiting until the wee hours for their...

Ken • 1 week ago

Technology

Safaricom Patches My OneApp: Free Data Access and "Send to Bank Hakikisha" Roll Out

Safaricom is pushing forward with a major revamp of its My OneApp, the super app that's been going through a bumpy ride since its April launch. The se...

Ken • 2 weeks ago

Technology

Kenya's 5G Network Subscriptions Surge to 1.9 Million as Users Consume Data at Triple National Average

5G subscriptions in Kenya grow to 1.9 million with 170,656 new users added quarterly. 5G users consume 53.5 GB monthly—over three times the national mobile broadband average.

Ken • 2 weeks ago

News

Parliament Adds Safeguards to KRA's Pre-Populated Tax Returns, Grants Taxpayers Two-Month Amendment Window

National Assembly amends Finance Bill 2026 to protect taxpayers from unfair pre-populated income tax assessments. Clause 48 requires KRA to allow 2-month amendment period and provide written explanations for tax avoidance determinations.

Ken • 2 weeks ago

News

Parliament Rejects Treasury's Plan to Raise Mobile Phone Excise Duty to 25 Percent

National Assembly Finance Committee rejects proposal to increase phone excise duty and shift tax point to activation. Lawmakers cite affordability concerns and digital inclusion risks in Kenya.

Ken • 2 weeks ago