Mobile apps and social messaging platforms have become Kenya’s leading online shopping channels, overtaking traditional websites, according to a survey by the Communications Authority of Kenya. Mobile applications account for nearly half of all online orders, while WhatsApp supports a significant share through direct buyer-seller interactions. The findings highlight the rise of conversational commerce, widespread smartphone use, and the growing role of mobile money systems in enabling fast, technology-driven digital transactions.

A five-year research project led by the University of Stirling aims to improve dementia care in Kenya, where cases are rising, and support systems remain limited. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, the study will examine cultural beliefs, diagnostic gaps, and policy shortcomings affecting dementia care. Researchers will develop culturally appropriate assessment tools, caregiver training, and community-based approaches to strengthen dementia awareness and improve health outcomes nationwide.

M-Pesa is partnering with Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its platform. The rollout will deploy regulatory-compliant blockchain infrastructure across eight African countries. It will enable faster cross-border transactions, stablecoin use, and secure digital payments. The system will work within existing mobile money frameworks while supporting interoperability, digital identity tools, and next-generation financial technologies without disrupting compliance, consumer protection, or platform security.