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East Africa Editor · Nairobi
Brian Otieno
Brian Otieno leads AfroEuropa's East Africa desk from Nairobi, Kenya, covering fintech, mobile money and the region's startup scene. Every story is editor-reviewed and credits its original reporting.
4 articles
Latest from Brian
Instant Payments Startup Root Exits Stealth to Modernise US Money Movement
Root has emerged from stealth with a platform handling receivables, payables and money transmissions, aiming to speed up business payments in the US.
Brian Otieno·about 2 hours ago2 min
MetaMask Launches Yield-Bearing Money Account — But Not in Europe
MetaMask's new Money Account bundles stablecoin yield, payments and trading, yet the launch excludes the UK and EU, leaving European users on the sidelines.
Brian Otieno·about 9 hours ago2 min
Tesla Tests Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab on Austin Roads
Tesla has started public-road testing of a production Cybercab with no steering wheel or pedals, signalling how far robotaxi tech may travel toward Europe.
Brian Otieno·about 9 hours ago2 min
Binance reopens to Ethiopian users — but the birr stays locked out
The world's largest crypto exchange has restored access for users in Ethiopia, yet stopped short of supporting the local currency — underlining how some of Africa's fastest-growing crypto markets remain hemmed in by currency controls.
Brian Otieno·about 14 hours ago2 min