I&M Group has appointed Abdi Mohamed, the former boss of Absa, as the new CEO of I&M Bank Kenya, subject to approval from the Central Bank.

MTN Nigeria has appointed Bukola Ajayi as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ajayi, a long-serving technology executive, will take on this leadership role to enhance the company's technological strategies and operations.

The Shah family has gained control of over half of I&M Group through three investment vehicles, amassing Sh66 billion, despite public discussions focusing on Sh17.35 billion in 'paper wealth'. This development was highlighted during the listing of the bank's Medium Term Note, where Capital Markets Authority Director Daniel Warutere and Nairobi Securities Exchange CEO Frank Mwiti were present alongside I&M Group Executive Director Sarit Shah.

dx⁵ has announced the opening of applications for the 18th edition of the CIO100 Awards, inviting companies from across Africa to participate. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in IT leadership and innovation within the region.

Following President Yoweri Museveni's cabinet reshuffle for the 2026-2031 term, the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology (ICT), and National Guidance held a handover ceremony on June 12, 2026. The new ICT Minister has ordered the development of a corruption-tracking app as part of efforts to enhance Uganda's digital transformation agenda, according to TechJaja.

The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has certified 15 new startups, aiming to attract over $200 million in investments and create more than 1,000 jobs. The certified companies operate in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital finance, climate and carbon markets, healthcare, investment management, and financial technology.