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Digital assets will be regulated across industries by the Virtual Assets Providers Bill 2025. It affects gaming, insurance, finance, and betting by requiring license for sites that use virtual currency. There will be oversight of betting coins and gaming tokens. Compliance is required of insurers who use tokenized assets. All are subject to AML/CFT regulations.
Kenyan youth face rising debt due to joblessness, costly living, and easy digital loans. Poor financial literacy worsens it. They cope by budgeting, side hustles, borrowing, and cutting expenses. Solutions include better education, loan regulation, and inclusive finance.
Read MoreFintech platforms in Kenya boost financial literacy through digital tools, education, and inclusion. However, unclear loan terms, limited transparency, and poor user education hinder progress. Regulation and integrated learning are key to improvement.
Read MoreKenyan professionals are prioritizing investments, favoring real estate, land, and equities. In Q1 2025, investment services led NSE growth. Top stocks: Home Afrika Ltd, Trans-Century Plc, and Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd, which shows strong profit and dividend growth.
Read MoreThis article offers a survival guide for Kenyan fintechs amidst a potential Bitcoin meltdown in 2025, outlining strategies for diversification, risk management, and user trust, while adhering to regulations.
Read MoreForex trading is a huge, decentralized market where traders buy and sell currencies to profit from exchange rate changes. It involves speculating on currency pair price movements using leverage. Success requires risk management, education and choosing a reputable broker.
Read MoreIn Q1 2025, the equity market showed strong gains in January and February but dipped in March. Top performers included Trans-Century (+114%) and Home Afrika (+79%), while Kenya Orchards (-29%) and Kenya Airways (-27%) led declines. Investment and insurance sectors excelled.
Read MoreThis research explores how AI, blockchain, and mobile technologies are disrupting Africa's fintech, edtech, and healthtech sectors in 2025. Key innovations include cross-border fintech, personalized AI learning, and telemedicine. While challenges like data costs persist, these trends represent a major opportunity for inclusive development and digital transformation across the continent.
Read MoreKenyan banks are scaling up ESG financing, with KCB, Absa, DTB, and Stanbic leading green loan initiatives. Backed by CBK regulations and KBA’s Sustainable Finance Initiative, major projects like Safaricom’s ESG loan and the Clean BRT system highlight the country’s shift toward sustainable, inclusive growth.
Read MoreKenya’s financial sector is rapidly adopting AI to enhance service delivery, security, and efficiency. Banks and fintechs use AI for fraud detection, chatbots, and risk assessment. MGA Group can leverage AI for operational gains and customer insights while investing in infrastructure, skills, and compliance.
Read MoreKenyan artists like Eliud Kipchoge and Octopizzo have leveraged NFTs for global recognition and income. Platforms like HoneyCoin and Emsany support local creators, though challenges remain with awareness and regulation. NFTs offer new market opportunities for Kenyan brands in art, gaming, and real estate.
Read MoreBlockchain in Kenya boosts financial inclusion, speeds up cross-border payments, and secures identity verification. Applications in fintech, smart contracts, and agri-tech show promise, though regulatory hurdles remain. Local startups drive adoption, transforming banking, farming, and real estate sectors.
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