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Countdown To GreenShift previewed what's coming at GreenShift Forum 2026 — green financing, carbon markets, e-mobility, ESG.
Register now for Oct 22 - techtrendsmedia.co.ke/greens…
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Safaricom Family Share adds mobile data or minutes to home fibre, but rivals advertise faster connections for less.
The question is whether shared mobile allowances justify the premium. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
From @Econews_ke: Kenya’s carbon credit ambitions are facing scrutiny over how emissions reductions are verified and whether communities receive fair returns from projects using their land and resources. econews.co.ke/2026/10/26/ken…
APA Apollo has taken majority stakes in two Tanzanian insurers, expanding its regional business across general insurance and life assurance as Kenyan insurance groups pursue different strategies in East Africa. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Kenya’s High Court has kept Uber Kenya in a lawsuit over 37 riders whose accounts were deactivated.
The case raises questions about platform accountability and the financial risks facing riders who finance electric motorcycles.
techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Safaricom’s Family Share bundles Home Fibre with mobile data or voice minutes for up to five family members, with plans starting at Sh3,749 a month.
The extra cost over standalone fibre ranges from Sh750 to Sh1,500 monthly. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Dangote secured a 24.7% stake in KPC after pension funds dropped their Sh9.50 asking price, settling at Sh9.04 per share with a dividend arrangement lifting the effective value to Sh9.36.
The deal raises questions about valuation and returns. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
.@SafaricomPLC is taking on the broadband wars with its new Family Share plan, letting fibre users pool mobile data, voice and SMS starting at Sh3,749/month.
Smart consolidation or just another bundle?
Full details: techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Kenyan banks are posting record profits and growing assets, yet slipped in latest continental rankings. Why? The currency tailwinds of 2024 have faded and regional rivals are scaling up fast through capital raising and cross-border acquisitions.
techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
.@DStv_Kenya cuts packages to four, with entry price at Sh750 techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Kenyan banks are posting record profits and growing assets, yet slipped in latest continental rankings. Why is the currency tailwinds of 2024 have faded, and regional rivals are scaling up fast through capital-raising and cross-border acquisitions.
techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Scaling AI isn't just about compute power it’s about orchestration. Redington Gulf and AWS are teaming up to fast track cloud and AI adoption across the META region, focusing on agentic AI and sustainable digital growth.
Read the full story: techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
.@boltapp is scaling its EV fleet to Johannesburg alongside BYD and Samtea, targeting 500 electric vehicles across South Africa by December. Less maintenance, lower running costs and a massive step for urban e-mobility.
Read more: techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Jaza Supermarket is building online orders around WhatsApp, M-PESA and Glovo, using tools customers already know. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Glovo says AI-originated orders convert at 41%, against a 33% average in its app. Whether that holds as usage grows remains to be seen. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Jaza, Kuku Foods and Visa show why digital commerce depends on connecting orders, business systems and payments. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Glovo’s neighbourhood growth varies sharply, while Jaza’s experience shows how parking, nearby shops and delivery access shape online demand. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
AI shopping raises a harder question at checkout: how much spending authority should consumers give software?
Visa points to tokenisation and transaction controls. techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
For Kenya’s boda boda riders, electric motorcycles are a daily cost calculation.
Financing, battery access, downtime and running costs all shape whether the switch pays off. #GreenShiftForum2026 #GreenshiftForum techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/2…
Kenyan businesses face a practical ESG reporting challenge: producing reliable data to back up sustainability commitments as disclosure requirements tighten.
#GreenShiftForum2026 #GreenshiftForum
econews.co.ke/2026/10/23/esg…
For Kenyan businesses, ESG implementation comes down to more than publishing commitments.
Reliable data, clear ownership and measurable outcomes are what make sustainability efforts accountable.
#GreenShiftForum2026 #GreenshiftForum
econews.co.ke/2026/10/23/esg…