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Analysts and technologists are pointing to language services—translation, interpretation, localization, transcription, and related AI tools—as one of the fastest-growing and underexploited sectors in Kenya and across Africa.
Journalist and civic commentator Justina Wamae has strongly criticised political leaders for prioritising theatrics and partisan battles while ignoring the daily hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
Stakeholders in Kenya’s mobility and green transport sectors have flagged a central barrier slowing uptake of electric bikes (e-bikes): low awareness and information gaps, especially among riders and informal operators.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is expanding its taxation reach to digital platforms and short-term rentals, moving beyond traditional tax bases to capture revenue from streaming services, AI firms, and holiday rentals.
President William Ruto has officially confirmed that Kenya will host the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in June 2026 at the coast, under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.”
A new mobile payment solution called TouristTap, launched by Kenyan fintech firm Craft Silicon, promises to simplify everyday transactions for international visitors by enabling contactless payments from foreign cards directly into local systems.
