Innovation

How M-Pesa’s new number masking feature could stop thousands of scams

On Friday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) approved Safaricom’s long-awaited request to hide phone numbers of users whenever they make payments.

March 4, 2026 358

Startups

Weego raises $1.1 million to fix urban mobility across African cities

The company will use the capital to expand across Moroccan cities, strengthen its business-focused transport solutions, and prepare for regional growth into Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

March 4, 2026 309

Apps

Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage

Google says the link automatically expires after seven days, and that sharing is disabled once your phone detects the luggage is back with you.

March 4, 2026 360

Apps

A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses

The Android app, aptly named Nearby Glasses, constantly scans for nearby signals that emit from Bluetooth-enabled tech, such as wearable devices made by Meta (and Oakley) and Snap.

March 3, 2026 597

Business News

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus startup, is testing a scheduled commuter service in Nairobi

For the 90% of riders who are corporate employees, a figure provided by BasiGo, the trade-off is calculated in reclaimed time.

February 26, 2026 156

Startups

Introducing M-PESA’s latest feature Shiriki Pay. Here’s how it works

It is an experiment designed to test delegated spending without transferring ownership of the funds. For a platform built on the idea of personal wallets, that represents a meaningful shift.

February 26, 2026 327

Startups

Nigerian-UK startup launches AI tool translating sign language to speech and text

The launch signals growth in more developers addressing a significant communication gap affecting millions globally.

February 26, 2026 51

Startups

Spiro raises over Ksh.6.4B debt financing to expand electric motorbike infrastructure

Spiro says that the new capital will support the continued expansion of Spiro's battery swapping network across existing and new markets, while advancing its proprietary technology platform, including automated battery swaps, fast charging, and renewable energy integration.

February 26, 2026 291

Interviews

Court bars DCI from transferring personal data of student acquitted in Ruto post case

Mokaya had been arrested and arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on November 18, 2024, accused of posting on the X platform that the President’s body had left Lee Funeral Home.

February 25, 2026 231