OPPO Kenya has launched a new Experience Shop at The Hub Karen, enhancing its retail presence with a facility that offers smartphone sales, repairs, accessories, financing, and product demonstrations. This new outlet marks OPPO's fourteenth Experience Shop in Kenya and eighth in Nairobi, providing customers in the Karen area access to the company's latest products.

TECNO has unveiled an upgraded version of its EllaClaw AI agent, which is currently in the Beta stage. This mobile AI agent aims to enhance everyday mobile experiences by transitioning from reactive conversation to proactive agentic AI. The development aligns with TECNO's vision of Practical AI, focusing on integrating advanced technology into daily use.

Craft Silicon has launched TouristTap, a payment solution developed in partnership with KCB Bank and Visa, aimed at Kenya's tourism sector. Launched in September 2025, the service turns smartphones into payment devices, addressing a challenge commonly faced by visitors to Kenya, according to Kachwanya. The product enables contactless payments without dedicated card terminals, targeting merchants and service providers in the tourism industry.

Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu, discusses the potential for Africa's next tech revolution to emerge from rural communities rather than traditional urban centers like Nairobi and Lagos. He highlights how Mawingu, as Kenya's largest ISP for rural and peri-urban areas, is contributing to this transformation by fostering innovation and attracting investment in less populated regions.

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.

Vodacom has gained majority control of Safaricom, acquiring a 55% stake in the company. This development comes alongside the Communications Authority's decision to penalise telecommunications companies for subpar service. Additionally, MTN has stated that protests regarding migration have not affected its operations, according to Techpoint Africa.