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Kenya News PodcastKenya's Finance Bill 2025 Under Fire: LSK, KPMG Lead Opposition on KRA Data, Spouse Tax & Housing RebateTune in for a deep dive into the public hearings surrounding Kenya's Finance Bill 2025. We explore the significant concerns and strong opposition raised by key professional bodies, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), KPMG East Africa, Ernest and Young Public Accountants, and CDH law firm.The bill has sparked controversy over several proposed clauses, facing scrutiny for their potential impact on taxpayers' rights and financial principles. Key points of contention highlighted in the hearings include:Proposed Automatic KRA Access to Data: Learn why the LSK and KPMG East Africa are opposing the clause that would...2025-05-2404 minKenya News PodcastAbducted, Tortured, and Dismissed: Kenya's Activist Crisis in TanzaniaExplore the growing diplomatic storm between Kenya and Tanzania sparked by the apparent abduction and torture of Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agatha Atuhare in Dar es Salaam. Mwangi and Atuhare traveled to Tanzania to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu.Upon his release, Boniface Mwangi reported being badly tortured in Tanzania, claiming that his torturers made reference to the president and kept asking him to say "Asante Mama Samia". According to Mwangi's lawyer, Mwangi can barely walk or stand due to the torture, and the world must know that...2025-05-2307 min
Underdogs In AfricaEmpowering Women in Africa's Financial Future | Diana "Orry": Group Head of Cards at EcoBank | S2E1
In this inspiring and insightful episode, Barbara sits down with Orry Diana Seem, Group Head of Cards at EcoBank Transnational Incorporated, to kick off Season 2 of Underdogs in Africa. Diana shares her journey from a small village in western Kenya to becoming a leading figure in Africa’s financial industry, overseeing operations in 33 countries. Referred to by Barbara as a 'godmother' in the payments industry, Diana opens up about her childhood, the influence of her mother and grandmother, and the values that have shaped her into the strong leader she is today. They discuss the role of women in th...2024-10-181h 27
Africa Business NewsKenya Sends 600 More Police Officers to HaitiKenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to help fight gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas. Kenya’s President William Ruto says he supported turning the current Kenya-led security mission into a full United Nations peacekeeping operation. A handful of other countries have together pledged at least 1,900 more troops. Violence in Haiti is still rife and a UN human rights expert has warned that gangs are targeting new areas, causing further displacement. The UN Security Council is due to meet by the end of the month to decide whether to...2024-09-2301 minAfrica Business NewsKenya’s Credit Rating Gets DowngradedS & P Global Ratings has downgraded Kenya’s credit rating from “B to B-”, meaning that Kenya has now been deemed credit-risky by all three of the biggest credit rating agencies. Due to being credit-risky, raising money from debt instruments will become problematic for Kenya because the borrowing cost becomes expensive. The ratings tell investors that Kenya is not a debt-sustainable country. So, they will be wary now of providing Kenya with loans. After Kenya’s president, William Ruto withdrew the Finance Bill in June, he mentioned that the country will look at alternatives to raise money. Borrowing more money at high...2024-09-0201 min
The AIAC PodcastUprising in KenyaOver the last two weeks, Kenya has been rocked by widespread protests against a controversial law that aims to raise taxes. The 2024 Finance Bill sought to amass at least $2.7 billion in funds, primarily for the purpose of repaying creditors and stabilizing the country’s ballooning budget deficit, with public debt standing at 68 percent of GDP—which exceeds the 55 percent that the IMF and World Bank have recommended.Initially, the bill proposed controversial tax hikes on basic commodities such as bread and cooking oil, which were dropped on June 19 after the first wave of protests the day before. None...2024-06-2745 min
Mazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsSN 2 EP 9: Data Stewardship, AI, and the Future of Health Research in Kenya with KEMRI's James Ngumo KariukiIn this podcast episode, James Ngumo Kariuki, a senior research scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), shares his perspectives on the critical role of data stewardship, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology in shaping the future of health research in Kenya. Mr. Ngumo emphasizes the need for evidence-informed policies, county-specific solutions for universal health care, and the crucial role of knowledge brokers.
He also highlights the importance of data protection, sovereignty, and responsible data stewardship while harnessing AI and technological advancements to revolutionize public health interventions in Kenya.
Connect with Mr...2024-06-1437 min
Njeri Talks LawNjeri Wagacha talks to Jennifer Chimanga, Partner, Co-Head of the Africa Group, and Global TMT Sector Lead at Clifford ChanceEvery month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast titled "Njeri Talks Law." This month, Njeri talks to Jennifer Chimanga, Partner, Co-Head of the Africa Group, and Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Sector Lead at Clifford Chance.
Jennifer, an English and Kenyan qualified lawyer, focuses on M&A in the Tech, Media, and Telecoms sectors. She has extensive experience in cross-border M&A focusing emerging markets, particularly Africa.
In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming a Partner at one of the world’s top law firms, offering insights into her career, her perspective on...2024-05-3155 min
Africa Climate ConversationsEmpowering Women, Revitalizing Mangroves: A Story from KenyaMunje, Mswambeni Kenya, In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 women came together to preserve a portion of mangrove forest along the Vanga-Funzi Bay section on the southern coast of Kenya. Four years later, the Tunusuru Conservation Women’s Group has grown into a 30-member conservation group with separate youth and children’s conservation wings. By December...
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2024-03-2521 minOceansEmpowering Women, Revitalizing Mangroves: A Story from KenyaMunje, Mswambeni Kenya, In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 women came together to preserve a portion of mangrove forest along the Vanga-Funzi Bay section on the southern coast of Kenya. Four years later, the Tunusuru Conservation Women’s Group has grown into a 30-member conservation group with separate youth and children’s conservation wings. By December...
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2024-03-2521 minSolutionsEmpowering Women, Revitalizing Mangroves: A Story from KenyaMunje, Mswambeni Kenya, In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 women came together to preserve a portion of mangrove forest along the Vanga-Funzi Bay section on the southern coast of Kenya. Four years later, the Tunusuru Conservation Women’s Group has grown into a 30-member conservation group with separate youth and children’s conservation wings. By December...
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Africa Business NewsKenya Scraps Entry Fee for South Africans and Several Other Foreign NationalsKenya has exempted passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. A memorandum from Kenya's interior ministry and immigration department says the exempted countries had entered visa abolition agreements or signed bilateral visa waiver agreements with the East African state. Only travellers from the East African Community regional bloc were exempt from paying the money. In addition to South Africa, the exemption has been extended to passport holders from five other African states - Ethiopia, Eritrea, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros and Mozambique. San Marino, Europe's third-smallest nation, is the only other country...2024-02-2601 minAfrica Business NewsKenya Scraps Entry Fee for South Africans and Several Other Foreign NationalsKenya has exempted passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. A memorandum from Kenya's interior ministry and immigration department says the exempted countries had entered visa abolition agreements or signed bilateral visa waiver agreements with the East African state. Only travellers from the East African Community regional bloc were exempt from paying the money. In addition to South Africa, the exemption has been extended to passport holders from five other African states - Ethiopia, Eritrea, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros and Mozambique. San Marino, Europe's third-smallest nation, is the only other country...2024-02-2601 min
Africa Tech NewsKenya to Penalise Unregistered AI Firms with $6,250 FineKenya has proposed an AI and robotics law that includes fines of up to $6,250 for unlicensed businesses. The Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Bill 2023 introduced the fine to regulate and support the growing sector. The bill also outlines the establishment of the Robotics Society of Kenya (RSK), a proposed regulatory body empowered to issue licences and levy the $6,250 fine on unlicensed businesses. Failure to comply could even land offenders in jail for two years. This body will also advise the government on emerging trends in AI and robotics. The proposal has sparked discussions among AI enthusiasts...2024-02-1401 min
Invest Africa InsightsInvest Africa 2024 Regional Outlooks Series - East AfricaIn 2024, Africa is set to be the second-fastest growing major region, with most countries experiencing accelerated economic growth compared to 2023. East Africa, led by Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, is poised to be at the forefront, contributing to Africa's real GDP increase from 2.6% in 2023 to 3.2%. However, political risks may rise due to elections in some major African economies.
Following prominent multilateral events in 2023, including the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, Africa's vulnerability to climate change has gained greater attention. East Africa lags in meeting its $739.4 billion regional target for climate-resilient development by 2030, impacted by factors like drought...2024-02-0544 min
SolutionsCabins made of plastic helping keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean.In today’s episode, we meet Isaac Macharia, a Kenyan social entrepreneur with Marafiki Community International who makes cabins out of plastic to keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. In 2015, Macharia was on his usual tour-guiding routine at the Masai Mara in Kenya. It bothered him. Also Meet a young Kenyan lady repurposing waste glass at...
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2024-01-2920 minEnvironmentCabins made of plastic helping keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean.In today’s episode, we meet Isaac Macharia, a Kenyan social entrepreneur with Marafiki Community International who makes cabins out of plastic to keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. In 2015, Macharia was on his usual tour-guiding routine at the Masai Mara in Kenya. It bothered him. Also Meet a young Kenyan lady repurposing waste glass at...
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2024-01-2920 minAfrica Climate ConversationsCabins made of plastic helping keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean.In today’s episode, we meet Isaac Macharia, a Kenyan social entrepreneur with Marafiki Community International who makes cabins out of plastic to keep Kenya’s Masai Mara clean. In 2015, Macharia was on his usual tour-guiding routine at the Masai Mara in Kenya. It bothered him. Also Meet a young Kenyan lady repurposing waste glass at...
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2024-01-2920 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Warns Airtel and Telkom Over Poor ServiceKenya’s phone regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya, has slapped Airtel and Telkom Kenya with warning notices and fines for failing to meet quality of service standards. The CA regularly tests mobile networks against benchmarks for call success rate, internet speed, and coverage. To be considered compliant, networks must score at least 80% on these key performance indicators. In the latest report covering June 2023, Safaricom, the market leader, exceeded expectations with 90%, but Airtel and Telkom significantly missed the mark with 79% and 65%, respectively.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/africa-tech-news--5512041/support.2024-01-2401 minAfrica Tech NewsYouTube launches YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in KenyaYouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available for subscription in Kenya, joining Ghana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, and Algeria where YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are available. Pricing and plans: In Kenya, YouTube Music (Individual) is priced at KES 419, while the YouTube Music Family plan costs KES 669. For an all-inclusive package, the YouTube Premium Bundle is your go-to at KES 499, while the Premium Family plan is available at KES 949.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/africa-tech-news--5512041/support.2023-12-1301 min
Africa Legal Podcast'Reducing REC's Environmental Footprint' with Nicole Gichuhi, ALN KenyaIn this episode of the Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers podcast series focusing on East Africa’s real estate and construction landscape, Nicole Gichuhi, a partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna chats to Tom Pearson about Africa’s development in the sustainability era.
The real estate and construction sector is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, but sustainability practices such as using energy efficient building designs and materials, are actively reducing the industry's environmental footprint in Africa, and are helping to mitigate climate change and preserve ecosystems.
Nicole Gichuhi, who represents leading players in high value real estate tran...2023-11-2027 min
Techpoint Africa PodcastWe need to talk about Kenya... and Nigerian law enforcement
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This week on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we look at tech news from the African continent.
The stories:
EFFC arrests OAU students for fraud
Kenyans to transact using fingerprint and iris by December 2023
Kenya opens first local smartphone factory
Bolt ordered to pay a driver over $6k
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00:00 - Int...2023-11-0235 minAfrica Tech NewsWorld Bank Suggest Changes to Kenya’s Data Protection LawsThe World Bank is flexing Kenya’s data protection laws. The international financial organisation suggested changes to the Kenyan Data Protection Act of 2019, advising the Kenyan government against the localisation of data. The global lender has asked Kenya to revoke a law that forces companies to store sensitive personal data on servers located within the country. The World Bank says the law is limiting cross-border trade in digital services. It’s asking Kenya to upgrade its current Data Protection Act and adopt compatible and interoperable standards. It also adviced the scrapping of data localisation requirement for the Keny...2023-10-2501 min
Africa Legal PodcastEpisode 3 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper AfricaIn this third instalment of Life and Lessons in Law with James Kamau, Tom Pearson chats to him about the increasingly blurred lines between law and technology.
James Kamau, chair of DLA Piper Africa and Managing partner of DLA Piper Africa Kenya, IKM Advocates, has a deep-rooted passion for legal development and upskilling Africa’s legal sector services. He agrees that technology has redefined the legal sector and that, to stay ahead of the rapid pace of digital developments, lawyers not only have to embrace the evolution but also find ways of maximising its benefits.
Kamau has been in the in...2023-10-2435 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Joins Pan African Payments and Settlement SystemKenya has officially joined the Pan African Payments and Settlement System.The service was launched in January 2022 and is currently used by commercial banks and payment service providers in nine African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Djibouti, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Kenya became the tenth country to join the service. Trade Secretary Moses Kuria noted that the Central Bank of Kenya had signed the agreement and completed all the necessary formalities. Kenyan companies can trade with their peers from other African member states using our local currencies, a major boost for the African...2023-10-0401 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Signs $60 Million Deal with The USThe United States Millennium Challenge Corporation has signed a $60 million deal with Kenya. The agreement, known as the “Kenya Urban Mobility and Growth Threshold Program,” will support four mobility projects: the Integrated Transport Planning project, the First and Last Mile Connections project, the Detailed Land Use project, and the Bus Rapid Transit project. The US will also finance the purchase of climate-friendly vehicles powered by electricity, hybrid, and biodiesel for the BRT network. Kenya is committed to transitioning fully to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. So it has been welcoming a lot of mobility startups that are providing motorcycles, cars...2023-09-2701 min
Africa Legal Podcast'Enhancing Kenya’s private equity and venture capital ecosystem' with Ashitiva AdvocatesIn this podcast, guests from Ashitiva Advocates LLP, Pinsent Masons and the Nairobi International Financial Centre chat to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the three-way collaboration to woo investors to Kenya – the “Silicon Savannah”.
There’s a lot of discussion at the moment around enhancing Kenya’s private investment ecosystem, and the private equity and venture capital roundtable that’s being held on 12 September at the Nairobi Serena Hotel will help advance the conversation. The event is being organised jointly by premier African law firm Ashitiva Advocates LLP which has three commercial centres in Kenya, Pinsent Masons, a purpose led multinatio...2023-08-2332 min
TechSpot AfricaProposed TikTok Ban in Kenya, Starlink in Kenya, World Coin Craze, Samsung's New Foldables and Nigel's Interview with Watu CreditIn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the proposed TikTok ban in Kenya, the arrival of Starlink in Kenya, the world coin craze, Samsung's new foldables, and Nigel's interview with Watu Credit.
Proposed TikTok Ban in Kenya: The Kenyan government is considering banning TikTok, citing concerns about the app's impact on children and young people. We discuss the pros and cons of this proposal and what it could mean for Kenyans who use TikTok.
Starlink in Kenya: Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, is now available in Kenya. We discuss what this means for Kenyans who ha...2023-08-161h 18Africa Tech NewsKenya Suspends Worldcoin over Data Privacy ConcernsThe Kenya government has suspended WorldCoin in Kenya after thousands of people joined long queues to scan their irises in exchange for a $54 token. The Kenyan government has suspended the operations of WorldCoin, a blockchain product co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman. WorldCoin also operates a crypto wallet called World App and recently began onboarding Kenyans onto its platform. Kithure Kindiki, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for Interior and National Coordination says the Government has suspended forthwith, activities of ‘WorldCoin’ and any other entity that may be similarly engaging the people of Kenya until relevant public agenciesBec...2023-08-0901 minAfrica Legal PodcastEpisode 2 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper AfricaIn this episode of Life & Lessons in Law, James Kamau, seasoned lawyer and chair of DLA Piper Africa, chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson on how to attract and retain the best legal talent.
Globalisation, the rapid advancement of technology and evolving workplace trends are among the reasons why retaining legal talent in Africa is becoming increasingly challenging.
James Kamau, chair of DLA Piper Africa and Managing Partner at IKM Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya), says lawyers are pursuing international opportunities which very few of the local firms can match. “Today's lawyers are much more exposed to developments in emer...2023-08-0735 minAfrica Tech NewsSamsung Breaks ICT Regulatory Law in KenyaThe company is defying the country’s ICT regulator’s guidelines by selling phones without chargers in Kenya. Kenya isn’t having it and it enforced laws to stop brands from selling phones without chargers. In 2018, Kenya’s ICT regulator, the Communications Authority dropped some guidelines on features and technical specifications for mobile devices imported and distributed within the country. Apparently, phone brands like Samsung are going against these guidelines in Kenya.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/africa-tech-news--5512041/support.2023-06-2801 min
Africa Legal PodcastEpisode 1 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper AfricaIn this Africa Legal podcast titled Life, Lessons and Law, a new series in partnership with DLA Piper Africa, expert lawyer James Kamau chats to Tom Pearson about legal education in Africa.
Even with 30 years’ experience as a corporate and projects lawyer James Kamau, managing partner at Kenyan law firm IKM, and chair of DLA Piper Africa, still considers himself a student of human nature.
Kamau wants to share the lessons and skills that he has learned along the way with the new generation of lawyers, who would otherwise find it difficult to break out of the mould.
“I've come to r...2023-05-1839 minTechpoint Africa PodcastKenya's Finance Bill 2023, Treepz pivots, Nigeria's parliament investigates telcos
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss pivots, finance laws, investigations and some other bits of interesting news from across the African tech space.
The stories:
Kenya's Finance Bill 2023
Treepz pivots
Nigeria's House of Reps investigating telcos
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss hot topics making the rounds in the African tech space this week.
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Kenya wants to find fake phones with special software
Nomba raises $30m in pre-seed
Nigerians experiencing virtual cards failure
Lagos State Governor announces electric buses
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Int...2023-05-0439 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Wants to Tax Crypto PlatformsKenya is considering enforcing new regulations that will tax crypto exchange platforms like Binance and Bitmama. Business Daily reports that crypto platforms operating in Kenya may soon have to pay a 1.5% duty on every transaction they make, per the Value added Tax (Electronic, Internet and Digital Marketplace Supply) Regulations, 2023. Kenya has repeatedly ranked top of cryptocurrency adoption on the continent, beating out South Africa and Nigeria. The country also announced an amendment to its Capital Markets Bill to introduce a 20% excise tax on every crypto transaction fee charged in the country. Another 1.5% tax would mean more charges...2023-05-0401 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Approves Spyware for PhonesKenya wants to curb the sale and distribution of fake phones and its solution is a spyware software on every mobile device in its territory. The Supreme Court of Kenya approved installing and using the Device Management System on all mobile phones to help curb counterfeit devices. DMS would reportedly use mobile networks to remotely access devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers and ban counterfeit ones. The Law Society of Kenya also petitioned the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of the DMS for the same privacy concerns. The Supreme Court dismissed all appeals citing that th...2023-05-0401 minAfrica Tech NewsWorld Bank Invests $390 Million in Kenya’s Digital EconomyThe World Bank Group Board of Directors just gave Kenya a digital high-five with a whopping $390 million in financing for its Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project. This project is all about widening the doors to the digital economy for everyone in Kenya through high-speed internet, better education and government services, and building skills for the regional digital economy. TechMoran reports that the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project is going to take a multi-phase approach. Phase one will run from 2023–2028. It will entail expanding internet access, improving education and government services, and teaching more Kenyans digital skills. Then, ph...2023-04-2601 minTechpoint Africa PodcastFlutterwave hacked again, Kenya launches Taifa-1, Swvl in trouble
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters sit down to discuss the news making the headlines this week in the African tech space.
The stories:
Flutterwave's multiple breach saga
Kenya launches its very first satellite
Swvl's many troubles
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SolutionsWool spinning means more birds and money in Kenya.Njambini Kenya: Long before people began farming, many bird species adapted to exist in open environments such as grasslands. In order to save the Sharpe’s Longclaw bird species, a youth group from Kenya is persuading farmers to preserve grasslands at the foot of the Aberdare Mountains, around an hour’s drive from Lake Naivasha. The Njambini...
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2023-04-1018 minTechpoint Africa PodcastSouth Africa's free WiFi taxis, Kenya's electric bus lanes, Ghana's ride-hailing tax, Shuttlers $4 million raise, Paxful shuts down
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we bring you stories from the African tech space and insights on them. We also look at some global stories that might affect the African ecosystem.
The stories:
South Africa's free WiFi taxis
Kenya receives $377.8 million to build an electric bus lane
Ghanian government's new tax law for raid-hailing companies
Shuttlers raise $4 million
Paxful shuts down
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The Africa HourEpisode 2: Does Kenya Need to Be Much Tougher on Fintechs?
Kenya is perhaps one of Africa’s most advanced cashless economies. MPesa - the mobile payment platform - has gained almost total dominance of the market. At least 30 million Kenyans of the country's 53 million population use MPesa for daily transactions. Fintechs in general have seen a massive emergence in this ecosystem - among them popular digital lending apps that many use to access quick loans without the stress of collateral requested by traditional banks. But there are allegations of data breaches and manipulation by the app operators. Customers too, have reported scenes of harassment and abuse by...2023-04-0649 minAfrica Tech NewsMicrosoft Begins Wave of African Layoffs In KenyaEdward Ochieng, CTO of Sklylab Systems, Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre was also affected by the layoffs. Microsoft opened its ADC branch in Kenya and Nigeria in 2019 in a move it called a long-term investment and promised to spend $100 million in its first five years. The Lagos branch expanded last year with a new facility. Microsoft had hired over 500 developers by June 2022, most of whom were poached from local tech firms. According to several LinkedIn posts from now-former employees, the global giant has laid off some developers in Kenya.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...2023-04-0501 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya Receives $378 million from the EU to Power Electric BRTsKenya has received Ksh 50 billion from the European Union to facilitate the electrification of the country’s public transport system. The financing will enable Kenya to build the necessary infrastructure to make its bus rapid transit system more efficient and cost-effective. Kenya’s upcoming Green Mobility-Nairobi core bus rapid transit line 3 will feature zero-emission electric buses and will introduce intelligent transport system features. Kenya announced it would only operate electric vehicles on the BRT system, but that has not been the case as the funds to move this from plan to project have not been particularly available.2023-04-0501 min
EnvironmentKinangop Grasslands Kenya: A birds paradise now lost to farmingNjambini Kenya: The Kinangop Plateau is located about an hour and a half's drive from Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. It is located in the midst of the catchment region between the Aberdares/Nyandarua mountain range and Lake Naivasha. The grassland was originally 70 000 hectares of treeless tussocky grasses, bogs, and marshlands. Today, only around 10% of the grassland survives. The renovated area is currently a major supplier of cabbages, potatoes, and carrots consumed in Nairobi, Naivasha, and Gilgil Town.
Why is wool spinning causing an increase in birds and money in Kenya?
To rid the land of the water-logged marshes and bogs...2023-03-2030 min
Newscast - AfricaAfrica's Digital Economy to Rise to $712bn By 2050The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, says the size of Africa's digital economy will rise from $115 billion to $712 billion by 2050. Adesina says it was estimated that the size of digital global wealth would expand from $217 billion in 2022 to over $1 trillion by 2031 with most of this growth already being driven by four countries -Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt. He says the creative industry in Nigeria is growing rapidly, in line with similar trend in Africa. The creative industry in Africa generated over $14 billion in revenue annually between 2015 and 2018 and is projected...2023-03-1601 minTechpoint Africa PodcastMore details on Flutterwave hack, Kenya eyes food delivery platforms, CBN's open banking guidelines
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Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we celebrate the International Women's Day as we bring you insights into some of the happenings in the African tech space this week.
The stories:
Hackers stole $6.3m from Flutterwave's accounts
Kenyan regulator investigates online food delivery platforms
Nigeria’s Central Bank issues open banking operational guidelines
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Techpoint Digest...2023-03-0936 minNewscast - AfricaKenya Bans Milk Powder Importation Amid DroughtKenya has imposed an indefinite ban on milk powder imports to cushion local processors and farmers from surplus production and low prices in anticipation of the long rains. The Kenya Dairy Board says it would continue to monitor the production and demand dynamics of the commodity before lifting the ban. The board has also suspended the issuance of import permits. The move is seen to go against the East Africa Community free-trade agreements on the free movement of goods and services and the common market. Uganda and Rwanda are the two leading African countries which Kenya...2023-03-0900 minAfrica Tech NewsAirtel To Roll Out 5G In KenyaKenyan business publication Business Daily reported that the telco had acquired the necessary spectrum in Kenya, and is planning to introduce 5G network in high-income neighbourhoods in Kenya. Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya, says the service will be launched in selected cities where Airtel recognises enough devices and enough purchasing power to really enjoy the benefits of 5G. He believes that 5G is good in the medium term adding that their focus will continue to be on expanding our 4G footprint, and selectively launching 5G to capture opportunities in high-income neighbourhoods.Become a supporter of this...2023-02-1701 min
Njeri Talks LawCDH and EAVCA Podcast Series | Why Africa is the investing destination in 2023This year CDH, Njeri Talks Law and the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) have partnered for a podcast series. In this first podcast, CDH Kenya partner, Njeri Wagacha talks to Eva Warigia, Chief Executive Officer of EAVCA, and Andrew Fassnidge, founder of Africa Tech Summit. They discuss the upcoming Africa Tech Conference, its origins, deal-making in the venture capital space, investing in Africa and why Africa is the investing destination in 2023.2023-02-0838 minInvest Africa InsightsEast Africa Outlook 2023Spearheaded by the increased strength of Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda’s national economies, East Africa has become the fastest growing region of the continent in recent years. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine has derailed the region’s growth trajectory. Rising food prices have become a key area of concern regarding food security, especially as the region is grappling with drought. An estimated 55 million people in East Africa are expected to be food insecure, up from 42 million in 2021 (World Bank, 2022).
Nevertheless, the agriculture, construction, and energy sectors in East Afri...2023-02-0257 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya To Boost Government Revenue By Taxing M-pesa TransactionsKenya’s new administration presented its first budget last week and to fund the KES3.6 trillion budget, the government wants to ramp up its tax collections and cut down on borrowing. The National Treasury says President Willam Ruto’s administration plans to increase tax collection to KES3 trillion shillings to fund the government’s spending plans. Ruto’s administration wants its tax department, the Kenya Revenue Authority, to monitor digital payments made through M-pesa and other mobile money services. The Treasury says as part of the economic turnaround plan, the government will scale up revenue collection efforts by the K...2023-02-0101 minTechpoint Africa PodcastNigeria made ₦125 billion from transfer fees, Kuda in Pakistan, debt funding in AfricaThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gST1sSvUHJAToday on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, Oluwanifemi steps in for Emmanuel as our reporters discuss some of the interesting news that broke this week in the African tech space.The stories:
Nigeria made ₦125 billion from transfer levies in 2022
Kuda to operate in Pakistan
New rules for crypto ads in South Africa
Kenya leads debt funding to African startups with $608 million
Subscribe to The Workaholic - https://techpoint.africa/subject/work/andFintech Today - https://techpoint.africa/subject/fint...2023-01-2622 minTechpoint Africa PodcastStarlink in Kenya, Vodafone layoffs, Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service, TeamApt becomes MoniepointThis episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/eCztlBqFNAQToday on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters discuss several topics, from global tech actions affecting the African tech space to ambitious moves by local startups.Stories:
Starlink to launch in Kenya
Vodafone to lay off several employees
Microsoft is rolling out Azure OpenAI service globally
TeamApt rebrands to Moniepoint
To advertise or promote your brand, visit this link or send an email to business@techpoint.africaDownload Intelligence by Techpoint's World Cup Report hereTimestamps00:00...2023-01-1925 min
Writing Africa PodcastEpisode 29: Kenya Writes with Goethe Institut; Khadija Abdalla BajaberWelcome to episode 27 of the Writing Africa Podcast. Today’s guests of Khadija Abdalla Bajaber won the Greywolf Africa Prize in 2018 and went on to write House of Rust. In this episode, we chat with the Mombasa-born and bred writer about winning the Graywolf Prize and how it changed her life, her writing influences, and loads more.
This podcast has been supported by Goethe-Institute Kenya as part of the "Kenya Writes" series.
Enjoy.2022-10-0720 minNewscast - AfricaKenya Suspends Top Cooking Oil Brands Over Quality ConcernKenya’s standards regulator has suspended the sale of 10 cooking oil products over health and quality concerns. The Kenya Bureau of Standards says the brands failed routine quality tests and ordered that the brands be withdrawn from shelves immediately. The standards body however clarified that the directive was not a ban, but a temporary suspension until the manufacturers meet specified quality requirements. The 10 brands listed are manufactured by Bidco Africa, Pwani Oil Products, Kapa Oil Refineries, and Menengai Oil Refineries - the four largest edible oil companies in Kenya.2022-09-2601 minTechpoint Africa PodcastEven CEOs are getting fired?!Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the hot topics and happenings in Africa's tech space.Today's stories:
Capiter laid off 100 employees, the company's CEO and COO
Fundraising trends in Africa
Brazilian unicorn, EBANX's expansion to Africa
The Kenyan Assets Recovery Agency dropped money laundering charges against three Nigerian companies
To advertise or promote your brand, visit this link or send an email to business@techpoint.africaFollow this link to download the Whistle app on the Google Play Store Explore the fintech in everything at The Fintech Summit 2022
...2022-09-1535 minAfrica Tech NewsNew Rules For Digital Lenders In Kenya Aim To Weed Out Bad Digital Credit ProvidersDigital lenders in Kenya largely seem to be upbeat about the new Digital Credit Providers law, saying it will bring order to the sector. The chairman of the Digital Lenders Association of Kenya, Kevin Mutiso, sounded optimistic about the impending new regulatory environment, saying that it had already fostered investor confidence and will bolster growth in the sector. Mutiso added that the association’s 16 members — including the market-dominant Tala and Zenka — are awaiting the required licenses to be fully compliant. The regulations, set to come into effect on September 18, give Kenya’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Kenya...2022-09-0202 min
Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - 'Relentless In Pursuit of Excellence' with Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN KenyaALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna has cemented its position as a leading full service law firm in Africa. In this podcast, co-managing partners Rosa Nduati-Mutero and Daniel Ngumy speak to Tom Pearson about the changes that have taken place in the firm and the ALN alliance.
Exciting moves have been made at ALN, an alliance of top law firms in Africa, which recently incorporated Nigerian powerhouse Aluko & Oyebode into their fold.
Rosa says the rationale behind the expansion, for both ALN and ALN Kenya, was to augment and demonstrate the “One Region, One Vision, One ALN” integrated offering, making it easier to s...2022-08-2231 minAfrica Tech NewsKenya’s Central Bank Orders Banks To Cease Their Partnerships With Flutterwave And Chipper CashThe Central Bank of Kenya has ordered commercial banks, microfinance banks, and mortgage finance companies to immediately end their partnerships with fintech unicorns, Flutterwave and Chipper Cash. Matu Mugo, deputy director of bank supervision at the CBK, says the two companies have been engaging in Money Remittance and Payment Services without licensing and authorisation by CBK. Flutterwave however says that it entered Kenya through a partnership with banks and mobile operators licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya. The company also claimed that it submitted an application to operate as a payment service provider in the country...2022-08-0502 minTechpoint Africa PodcastWhy Kenya is after Nigerian fintechsLawsuits are flying across the tech space. The first involves a company called Meta suing Meta (formerly Facebook) for trademark violation.
The company disclosed that it had been negotiating with Facebook over a peaceful settlement, but having failed to do so, they have resorted to a legal solution. eCommerce giant, Amazon is also suing Facebook group administrators for fake reviews, while Elon Musk vs Twitter has taken a new direction.
But that's not all we discussed, as we talked about Russian banning crypto, Netflix's declining subscriber numbers, and Kenya's fascination with Nigerian fintechs.
...2022-07-2133 minAfrica Tech NewsBolt Opens Africa Head Office In KenyaBolt, the popular ride-hailing platform, has opened a new Africa head office in Nairobi, Kenya. This new office will be a regional hub for the 7 African countries in which Bolt is operational—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Tunisia. Bolt’s regional director and interim VP for rides, Paddy Partridge, maintained that the investment is significant in bolstering the firm’s presence in Africa, considering Kenya’s strategic location and infrastructural advancement. He says this is just the beginning, and they hope it enables to development a cohesive model for sustainable city engagement that will help improve...2022-07-1402 minTechpoint Africa PodcastPower sharing in KenyaBy now, it's no more news that Elon Musk officially intends to pull out of the Twitter deal. Not that anyone is surprised, but things could get really interesting.
On the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discussed Ghana's bid for a digital currency and Kenya Power's plans to enable customers to share electricity units.
Timestamps
07:53 - Ghana plans to test e-cedi
18:05 - Kenyans electricity token sharing plans
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Africa Legal PodcastAfrica Legal Podcast - 'Mental Health First Aid' with Liz Giles, Timothy Dare and Lynn EtemesiMental health issues require first aid in the same way physical health issues do. In this podcast Tom Pearson and his guests discuss what’s being done to overcome the stigma attached to mental health issues and why first aiders are required in the workplace and society.
The difficulty in trying to find an outlet to talk about mental health drove Lynnette Etemesi and Timothy Asobele Emmanuel Dare, both lawyers, to create separate platforms for those affected by the illness.
Etemesi, from The Stability Network in Kenya, and Dare, who represents the Anti-Suicide and Depression Squad (ASADS) in Nigeria, said wh...2022-06-1354 min
Africa Podcast NetworkEngland Exempts South Africa And Kenya From Its Covid Red ListSouth Africa, Kenya, Brazil and Mexico have been taken off England's Covid travel red list, meaning travellers from these countries no longer have to quarantine in an approved hotel at their cost for 10 full days.UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the changes begin on Monday and mark the next step in opening travel.All arrivals will still complete a passenger locator form.The UK government sets Covid travel rules for England. Devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will announce any changes to their rules in due course.2021-10-0800 min
Digital AfricaEpisode #18: Africa's Cryptocurrency RevolutionOne of the biggest opportunities for cryptocurrency to attain widespread adoption is its use and adoption in Africa. The continent’s growing generation of adaptable young professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and high unemployment in many countries has caused many young people to divert from traditional sectors and explore new ways of making money.The cryptocurrency revolution has already begun, with digital currency transactions in Africa growing rapidly year on year. According to the 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are among the world leaders in peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading. Per the...2021-06-1029 min
Africa Rise and ShineUN seeks strategy to manage Kenya refugee campsThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has announced that Kenya will not shut down Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps but rather seek solutions. Grandi who was in Kenya to ascertain the refugee situation in the region added that the government of Kenya would continue to provide hospitality to refugees, but that it wants a strategy in place on how to manange the camps. This comes after Kenya's High Court suspended the move by government to shut down the camps that hold hundreds of thousands of refugees from war-torn neighboring countries. Kenyan...2021-04-2805 min
Digital AfricaEpisode #9: What Kenya is Getting Tight About Tech Innovation and AccelerationKenya is getting something right.Firmly at the forefront of Africa's emerging technology landscape, Kenya is rapidly attracting international interest.Known as the Silicon Savannah, the country boasts some of the most innovative startups on the continent and has seen its Information and Communications Technology sector grow an average of 10.8% annually since 2016, becoming a significant source of economic development and job creation with spillover effects in almost every sector of the economy. According to the 2017 Africa Wealth Report, Kenyans are among the wealthiest people on the continent. Continuing this trend, the Kenya government is ai...2021-04-0844 min
Built In AfricaFlutter Developers Kenya: Eric MuliFlutter Developers Kenya, is a community of developers, ranging from beginner to experienced professionals, interested in mobile development and using Flutter to build products. We spoke with Eric Muli, the Co-organizer of Flutter Developers Kenya, about leading a community of 500+ developers, what it takes to build a strong community, and tips for African developers.
Timestamps:
1:07: Growing to 500+ developers, developing a relationship with Google’s Futtler team and GDG’s across Africa.
3:51: How to build a strong developer community.
5:48: Words of wisdom for other software developer in Africa.
Check out...2021-03-1909 min
Podcast2South Africa, Kenya lead PReP uptake in AfricaUptake of HIV prevention medication Pre-exposure prophylaxis or PReP is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, with Kenya and South Africa leading regional growth. More than 517-thousand people on the continent have been initiated on Prep, but scientist call for greater improvement on rolling out the drug. This is one of the important advances in HIV science, announced at the HIV research for prevention virtual conference. Jane Rabothata has more…2021-01-2805 min
Africa iShare podcastTaxation of the informal (digital) sector in Africa: Kenya, Nigeria & GhanaThis series looks at various aspects of tax within the Africa continent. This episode looks at taxation of the informal sellers on digital platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. in Kenya, Ghana & NIgeria. If you have any follow up tax questions from the discussion please contact the tax team on https://yazitaxafrica.com/ they will be happy to help. Also visit the Africa iShare website -https://54ishare.com/ for additional information on upcoming discussions & to join the community. Also, find more discussions on YouTube: Africa Ishare & for daily updates follow us on twitter: @AfricaIshare.
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OceansKenya, to succeed in Blue Economy, invest in research and local communities advices scientistMombasa Kenya: Blue economy sector such as fisheries and aquaculture are critical for achieving rapid and long-term gains for food security and job growth in Kenya. Kenya’s marine and coastal fishing sector both directly and indirectly employs an estimated two million people. From fishermen, processors, traders, input suppliers, fishing accessory merchants, and providers of connected services....
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News in KiSwahiliKenya: Serikali yajibu shitaka dhidi yake kwenye mahakama ya Afrika MasharikSerikali ya Kenya kupitia mawakili wake wakiongozwa na wakili Maurice Ogosso imejibu tuhuma za kuika mkabata wa ushirikiano wa kiuchumi wa mataifa wanachama wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Hatua hii inakuja baada ya serikali ya Kenya kufunguliwa mashita ya ukiukwaji wa kipengele cha 4, 25 (1), (2), na (3) cha mkataba uliyounda soko ya pamoja ya mataifa ya Afrika Mashariki. Kesi dhidi ya Kenya ilipelekwa mahakani na raia wa wawili wa Kenya pia mawakili Christopher Aiyeko pamoja na Emily Osiemo wakisema kwamba makubaliano ya kiabiashara kati ya Kenya na Marekani inauwezekano wa kuharibu ushurikiano wa kiuchumi baina ya nchi za Afrika ya Mashariki. 2020-09-2106 min
Conversations on Security and GovernanceCHRIPS Webinar Series - Islamist Ideology and 'Al -Shabaab' in Eastern Africa: Recent Developments in KenyaIn our first podcast series, we feature discussions from a webinar hosted by the center in July on Islamist Ideology and Al Shabaab in Eastern Africa, looking at recent developments in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. CHRIPS hosted a webinar on 28th July to discuss the linkages in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique as a result of the presence of Al Shabaab in the region. The panelists comprising of academics and policy analysts traced developments within the three countries. Ngala Chome a doctoral candidate at Durham University in this recording speaks to the situation in Kenya.2020-08-2814 minConversations on Security and GovernanceCHRIPS Webinar Series - Islamist Ideology and 'Al -Shabaab' in Eastern Africa: Recent Developments in Kenya, Tanzania and MozambiqueIn our first podcast series, we feature discussions from a webinar hosted by the center in July on Islamist Ideology and Al Shabaab in Eastern Africa, looking at recent developments in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. CHRIPS hosted a webinar on 28th July to discuss the linkages in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique as a result of the presence of Al Shabaab in the region. The panelists comprising of academics and policy analysts traced developments within the three countries. This episode features comments from Prof Hassan Mwakimako associate professor of Islamic Studies at the department of philosophy and religious studies Pwani...2020-08-2813 minConversations on Security and GovernanceCHRIPS Webinar Series - Islamist Ideology and 'Al -Shabaab' in Eastern Africa: Recent Developments in Kenya, Tanzania and MozambiqueIn our first podcast series, we feature discussions from a webinar hosted by the center in July on Islamist Ideology and Al Shabaab in Eastern Africa, looking at recent developments in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. CHRIPS hosted a webinar on 28th July to discuss the linkages in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique as a result of the presence of Al Shabaab in the region. The panelists comprising of academics and policy analysts traced developments within the three countries. Unpacking what the possible future of Al Shabaab as an ideological movement and political insurgency in the region could be, the discussion...2020-08-2815 minConversations on Security and GovernanceCHRIPS Webinar Series - Islamist Ideology and 'Al -Shabaab' in Eastern Africa: Recent Developments in Kenya, Tanzania and MozambiqueIn our first podcast series, we feature discussions from a webinar hosted by the center in July on Islamist Ideology and Al Shabaab in Eastern Africa, looking at recent developments in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. CHRIPS hosted a webinar on 28th July to discuss the linkages in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique as a result of the presence of Al Shabaab in the region. The panelists comprising of academics and policy analysts traced developments within the three countries. Presenters Ngala Chome, Dr. William Walwa and Dr. Eric Morier- Genoud respond to questions and make their final comments in this recorded...2020-08-2816 min
General PodcastJack Ma foundation continues with Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) competitionThe Jack Ma Foundation continues commitment to addressing barriers to economic development and entrepreneurship across Africa in various ways. Their current and ongoing initiative is the 2020 Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition which identifies and awards top outstanding business heroes from across Africa who are creating significant impact and driving change in their local communities. This year, 50 - Entrepreneurs from across Africa have been selected where the top ten finalists will enter a grand finale later this year and take the stage to pitch business legends - including Jack Ma - for a chance to win their share of a 1...2020-08-1206 min
Sports PodcastKenya to send four swimmers to the Fina World Championships in KoreaKenya will send a total of four swimmers to the Fina World Championships in Korea. The championships are set to take place from July 12- July 28. The swimmers reached qualification times after competing at the Swimming Nationals trials at the Aquatic Stadium in Kasarani, Nairobi last weekend. Channel Africa's Rachel Makhura spoke to Conrad Thrope who is the Secretariat of the Swimming Kenya Federation about the championships and also the current state of swimming in Kenya.2019-04-1707 min