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More global tech giants are pitching tent in Kenya, sparking a wave of excitement and apprehension in equal measure in the ICT sector.
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More global tech giants are pitching tent in Kenya, sparking a wave of excitement and apprehension in equal measure in the ICT sector.
Global payments giant Visa recently stirred excitement in the region after launching the studio aimed at co-developing digital payments and commerce solutions.
Uber and Visa have announced a strategic agreement that aims to grow digital commerce across Africa. With the first launch in Nigeria in August this year, the new promotion is now available in Kenya. Under the agreement, Visa will work with its financial institution partners to set up their debit and credit portfolios for eCommerce. This will enable faster adoption of digital payments in the region, new revenue streams for banks and merchants, and create the platform for market leading digital companies like Uber to offer great app-based commercial experiences to more customers. In Kenya, the...
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