The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a revised postal and courier market structure that introduces new licensing categories and updates regulations for courier companies, digital delivery platforms, and postal operators. This new framework, detailed in a gazette notice dated July 3, will take effect on August 2 and follows a public consultation process.

In Uganda, many workers are shifting from traditional office or factory jobs to platform-based work facilitated by smartphones. This includes various roles such as boda riders, delivery drivers, freelance graphic designers, and small traders utilizing digital marketplaces. This trend highlights the growing importance of digital work in the Ugandan economy, providing new opportunities for thousands of individuals.

Kenya is advancing its regulation of the digital asset market with the proposed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations, 2026. These draft regulations aim to establish a formal legal framework for businesses in the cryptocurrency and digital asset sector, transitioning from an unregulated environment to one that requires licensing and compliance, according to Sharp Daily.

Invest Kenya and Jumia Kenya have reached an agreement to collaborate in order to enhance the e-commerce sector in Kenya. This partnership aims to bolster the growth and development of online commerce within the country, although specific details of the initiatives were not disclosed.

Kenya has solidified its status as a leading digital financial market, bolstered by widespread mobile money adoption and a growing cashless payment ecosystem. The mobile merchant payments sector has seen consistent growth, primarily fueled by Safaricom's Lipa na M-Pesa platform, which has significantly enhanced mobile retail transaction volumes.

Tala is set to lay off 10% of its workforce in Kenya as part of a merger with Vodacom, according to Techpoint Africa. This decision comes amid changes to tax filing deadlines in Kenya under the Finance Act 2026, and is part of broader discussions regarding the business landscape in the region.