AfriTech Blog

15/10/2025
By Editorial Desk
Security

Kenya’s Corporate Sector Pivots to Security as Political Risk Overshadows Economic Recovery

A new corporate defence strategy is taking shape in Kenya. As the country anticipates a tense political cycle in 2026, businesses are executing a financial pivot, redirecting resources from general economic cushioning towards targeted security fortification. The latest World Security Report from G4S and Allied Universal reveals that political instability (45%) and civil unrest (43%) […]

Epiminds founders Mo Elkhidir and Elias Malm 2

14/10/2025
By Editorial Desk
Innovation

Epiminds Launches Publicly with $6.6M funding to Launch AI-Powered Marketing Teams for Agencies

Epiminds today announced its official public launch from stealth, unveiling a $6.6 million funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from EWOR, Entourage, and notable angel investors including the former CMO of Booking.com. In just twelve weeks from ideation, Epiminds has already onboarded major agencies that collectively manage over 240 brands on its […]

Not so fast: Disputed debts and arbitration clauses as a shield against insolvency proceedings

Desmond Odhiambo, Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya, writes about why businesses are embedding mediation and arbitration clauses in their contracts. Can a contractor pursue insolvency proceedings where the debt is disputed and an arbitration clause exists? This was the central issue before the Court of Appeal in Kwale […]

Africa Confronts Stronger Threats as Workplace Social Tools Become Attack Vectors

Last year, the global average cost of a cybersecurity breach reached $4.9 million, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, underscoring how costly cyberattacks remain. Across corporate networks, threat actors are increasingly leveraging consumer platforms—LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp—to deploy malware, harvest credentials, and infiltrate sensitive data by exploiting employees’ social media activity on […]

01/10/2025
By Editorial Desk
Technology

Dont leave disputes to chance- Kenyan businesses must embrace ADR

By Alex Muchira, If there’s one lesson I’ve learned over the years advising Kenyan businesses, it’s that disputes are inevitable. It doesn’t matter how many plans you’ve made; how strong your policies are or how well you know your colleagues – conflicts will arise. The real question is, how will you deal with them? And […]

KRA Has Simplified Tax Services for Small Businesses – What You Need to Know

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is taking concrete steps to make tax compliance easier for small business owners by introducing simple, accessible channels and expanding outreach. KRA aims to reduce friction, cut costs, and boost compliance across the country. Here’s an overview of what changed, why it matters, and how you can take advantage of the […]

25/09/2025
By Editorial Desk
Technology

Davis & Shirtliff Launches AI-Powered Service Platform

Davis & Shirtliff Launches AI-Powered Service Platform “D&S Connect” to Seamlessly Connect Customers with Professional Technicians Across the Region; Davis & Shirtliff, East Africa’s leading water and energy solutions provider, has introduced D&S Connect,an AI-powered mobile application that enables customers to seamlessly connect with certified technicians for professional services in water systems, solar power, generators, […]

M-KOPA hits 3m customer milestone in drive to tap ‘unbanked’ masses

M-KOPA, the African fintech group, has surpassed 3m active customers for the first time, a milestone that puts the company on a trajectory to meet its ambitious target of serving 10m people by 2030. The customer growth, disclosed in the company’s 2025 Impact Report, is coupled with improving customer satisfaction metrics. The report states that […]

22/09/2025
By Editorial Desk
Guide, How To

How Kenyan Creators Are Making Money on TikTok

Gone are the days when social media was just for fun. In Kenya, a digital revolution is underway, and creative minds are turning their passion for content into serious income. TikTok, the leading short-form video platform, is at the heart of this movement, offering a suite of powerful tools designed to help creators monetize their […]

18/09/2025
By Editorial Desk
Artificial Intelligence(AI), Business, INNOVATION & ENTERPRISES, Investments, Markets, mobile devices, Mobile Gadgets, Tech, Technology, Women & Power

SAMSUNG unveils GALAXY A07 to Expand Smartphone Access

SAMSUNG unveils GALAXY A07 in Kenya to Expand Smartphone Access; Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. Designed to be tough, reliable, and immersive, the Galaxy A07 is built to deliver performance […]