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RemotePass has raised $17.4 million in Series B funding to expand its global payroll and employment platform, as the UAE-founded startup moves into the US and Europe after reaching profitability last year. The round was led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s venture arm, with participation from 500 Global and existing investors including […] The post RemotePass Raises $17.4 Million to Expand Payroll Platform Into US and Europe appeared first on TechMoran.

The transition to a 48-team roster is shaking up how fans watch international football, but the biggest disruption is happening behind the scenes on digital betting slips. Moving to a massive 104-match schedule creates a completely different environment for anyone engaging with real-time markets. With 12 distinct groups and a brand-new Round of 32 knockout […] The post How the 2026 World Cup’s Expanded Format Changes Live Betting appeared first on TechMoran.

Blnk, an Egyptian financial technology company focused on point-of-sale lending, has raised $37 million in a mix of equity and debt to scale its consumer finance operations in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing credit markets. The funding includes a $12.5 million Series A equity round led by Algebra Ventures, with participation from SANAD Fund […] The post Blnk Secures $37 Million to Expand AI-Driven Consumer Lending in Egypt appeared first on TechMoran.

Knife Capital, a South African venture capital firm, has exited its investment in VoxCroft Analytics following the acquisition of the company’s U.S. entity by Redpoint Advisors, marking a successful exit for Knife Capital’s KNF II fund. The transaction highlights growing international interest in African-built artificial intelligence and intelligence technologies, particularly those designed to operate in […] The post Knife Capital Exits VoxCroft Analytics in Redpoint Advisors Acquisition appear

3IF Ventures, the first venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to Africa’s insurance technology ecosystem, has secured a $12 million first close, drawing support from FSD Africa Investments and regional reinsurer ZEP-RE as cornerstone investors. The fund aims to address Africa’s vast insurance protection gap by providing equity financing to early-stage startups developing technology-driven insurance solutions […] The post 3IF Ventures Reaches $12 Million First Close to Back Africa’s Insuranc

By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Advanced technology does not automatically create better businesses. More often, it introduces greater complexity. Across Kenya’s private sector, organisations are managing growing layers of disconnected applications, duplicated workflows, and siloed data environments that quietly erode productivity and slow innovation. Finance operates on one system, sales on another, customer […] The post CEO Weekends: Zoho Kenya’s Veerakumar Natarajan on Why U

Kenya Power has launched a nationwide drive to transition electric vehicle users onto a dedicated electricity tariff as the country’s fast-growing e-mobility sector begins to emerge as a meaningful source of revenue for the utility. The state-owned power distributor said cumulative revenue from electricity supplied for electric vehicle charging reached KSh382 million ($2.96 million) between […] The post Kenya Power EV Users Get Special Tariff as Revenue Hits $2.96M appeared first on TechMoran.

Modern gambling operations are difficult to manage through isolated tools, manual controls, and disconnected business channels. A casino agent system has become one of the key infrastructure models behind scalable slot hybrid business formats and multi-location networks in 2026. It helps connect player accounts, agent hierarchies, balance control, reporting, and digital access into a single […] The post Casino Agent System: How Hybrid Infrastructure Reshapes Slot Operations in 2026 appeared firs

An estimated 225 million Africans living with disabilities are excluded from education, employment and digital participation due to limited access to assistive technologies, according to a new continent-wide assessment commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation. The Assistive Technology Landscape in Africa Report, released during the Inclusive Africa Conference in Nairobi, highlights persistent gaps in access to […] The post Mastercard Report Finds 225 Million Africans With Disabilities Locked Ou

African innovators are increasingly developing assistive technologies tailored to local realities, as demand grows for affordable solutions addressing the continent’s accessibility challenges. Ten startups from six African countries showcased products ranging from bamboo wheelchairs and AI-powered learning assistants to smart navigation tools for visually impaired users at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi. The […] The post African Startups Showcase Homegrown Disability Tech Soluti

YADEA Group Holdings Ltd., the world’s largest maker of electric two-wheelers, has entered Kenya with the launch of a new commercial bike tailored for the region’s vast informal transport sector, underscoring intensifying competition to electrify Africa’s mobility systems. The Chinese manufacturer unveiled its KIFA electric motorcycle at Autoexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi, marking its official […] The post YADEA Targets Kenya’s Boda Boda Market With Electric Motorcycle Debut appeared first on TechMo

CargoX, a United Arab Emirates–based autonomous logistics platform, has raised $250 million from an investor group led by BlueFive Capital, marking one of the region’s largest bets on driverless delivery infrastructure. The company also named former Talabat Chief Executive Officer Tomaso Rodriguez as CEO, signaling ambitions to rapidly scale operations in a sector poised for […] The post CargoX Raises $250 Million to Scale Autonomous Delivery Network Across UAE appeared first on TechMoran.

Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire a 12.5% stake in Careem Technologies from UAE telecoms group e& for $100 million in cash, deepening its ownership in the Middle East super app. The transaction will see e& reduce its shareholding to 37.53% from 50.03%, while Uber increases its position. The deal remains subject to regulatory […] The post Uber Buys $100 Million Stake in Careem From e&, Tightening Grip on Super App appeared first on TechMoran.

Bitnob has launched a new non-custodial infrastructure stack, Bitnob Enterprise, alongside an upgraded version of Bitnob Business, expanding its platform to serve both managed and self-operated financial use cases. The move marks the company’s evolution from a single product into a broader infrastructure ecosystem aimed at fintechs, financial institutions, developers and businesses moving money across […] The post Bitnob Unveils Enterprise Stack as Demand for Stablecoin Infrastructure Accelerate

Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed former M-Pesa Africa and Visa executive Sammy Mutua as General Manager for Africa, as it steps up efforts to expand across Sub-Saharan markets amid rising interest in digital assets. Based in Nairobi, Mutua will lead Binance’s regional strategy, market development, regulatory engagement, and partnerships across public and private […] The post Binance Names Former M-Pesa Africa, Visa Executive Sammy Mutua as Africa Head appeared first on

Digital Africa has launched a €30 million seed-stage fund targeting early-growth startups across the continent, seeking to address a critical funding gap that continues to stall promising ventures before they reach scale. The DA Seed Fund (DASF), with a hard cap of €50 million and a 10-year investment horizon, will back about 30 companies in […] The post Digital Africa Unveils €30 Million Seed Fund to Bridge Startup Financing Gap appeared first on TechMoran.

PayPal Holdings Inc. has tightened controls on Kenyan accounts, freezing funds and restricting access for some users as the company ramps up anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in higher-risk markets. Freelancers, online merchants and remote workers say they have faced sudden limitations—sometimes permanent—even after submitting requested documentation such as work contracts, invoices and bank statements. The […] The post PayPal Curbs Thousands of Kenyan Accounts as AML Scrutiny Rises appeare

Absa Bank Kenya PLC posted a profit after tax of Kshs. 5.3 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as total assets rose 10% to Kshs. 571.3 billion, supported by steady balance sheet growth and diversified revenue streams. Profit before tax stood at Kshs. 7.5 billion, with total revenue of Kshs. 14.7 billion. Net […] The post Absa Kenya Profit Climbs to Kshs. 5.3 Billion as Assets Hit Kshs. 571 Billion appeared first on TechMoran.

Pesapal Paybill 220220 is the most popular Paybill number in Kenya for topping up Airtel Airtime. It is loved because it is simple, quick, and convenient. You can top up your Airtel line from your M-Pesa account in just a few minutes at home, at work, and while traveling.  Today, Airtel customers can stay connected without buying scratch cards […] The post How to Buy Airtel Airtime from M-PESA appeared first on TechMoran.

Google has partnered with Kenya’s tourism authorities to deploy artificial intelligence across the country’s tourism marketing and planning systems, in a move aimed at boosting arrivals and modernising how the East African nation promotes itself globally. The collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife will centre on an AI-driven tourism strategy anchored on the […] The post Google, Kenya Partner on AI Push to Rewire Tourism Strategy appeared first on TechMoran.