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    Kenyan HR-Payroll Provider Workpay Raises $8.8 Million in New Funding Round

    Kenyan HR and payroll platform Workpay has recently raised $8.8 million in a new...

    Fintech Firm dLocal Pivots to Kenya as Nigerian Market Falters

    In a strategic move amidst shifting fortunes across the African continent, dLocal, the Uruguayan...

    Kenyan President Withdraws Finance Bill Amid Deadly Protests

    Kenyan President William Ruto has announced his decision to withdraw a finance bill containing...

    UPDATE: Kenyan Parliament Defies Protesters, Approves 16% VAT Increase in Finance Bill

    On Tuesday, parliament in Kenya passed the 2024 Finance Bill, despite widespread opposition from...
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