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Speaking on the BBC Africa Enterprise, Hardy Pemhiwa, CEO of Cassava Technologies, noted that while mobile money brought millions of unbanked Africans into the financial ecosystem, AI will break down fundamental barriers like language, unlocking unprecedented human capacity and economic value.
The company has opened pre-orders running until Wednesday, November 4, through OPPO stores, authorised dealers and e-commerce platforms.
The President said the government would initiate the required legal and customs procedures to facilitate the removal of the tax.
The findings were released amid growing reliance on digital platforms for financial transactions and communication.
“Kenya demonstrates the potential that emerges when strong connectivity, high digital engagement, and a mobile-first economy come together,” said Michael Mugasa, Entertainment and Media Partner at PwC Kenya. “The next stage is about converting that participation into value.”
The reported development comes weeks after concerns emerged over performance improvement plans and separation offers reportedly presented to some Microsoft employees, adding to uncertainty surrounding the future of its local engineering workforce.
Under the revised model, businesses in Kenya will be charged approximately Ksh0.52 for every successfully delivered service message
Safaricom retains leadership in fixed data services with a 36.1% market share as broadband adoption continues to grow
The development follows Kenya’s introduction of withholding tax on income earned from digital content in July 2023 under the Finance Bill 2023.
While getting seen and getting the numbers is important, it does not guarantee income.
The proposed licence would apply to companies providing co-location data centre services, including related supporting services.
M-KOPA's model allows riders and operators to spread the cost of electric vehicles over time instead of paying the full purchase price upfront.
