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Sage Intacct Introduces Intelligent AI-driven Automation for mid-sized businesses in Kenya

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Less manual work, smarter, AI-powered financial control, and a future-ready platform designed to scale with Kenyan businesses.

NAIROBI, Kenya, 12 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct in Kenya. The launch marks a significant step forward in how mid-sized businesses can operate, by bringing intelligent, AI-powered financial management that delivers real-time visibility and data-driven insights.

Sage Intacct is a cloud-native, AI-enabled financial management platform built to help growing organisations modernise and automate their finance operations. By embedding intelligence across core financial processes, it enables finance teams to move beyond manual tasks and focus on strategic decision-making. Key capabilities include multi-entity consolidation, real-time dashboards and reporting, and intelligent automation of workflows across core accounting functions like orders, purchasing, and cash management. Built for scalability, Sage Intacct supports complex, global operations with multi-currency, multi-entity structures and integrates seamlessly with other business systems through open APIs.

Key features and benefits of Sage Intacct include:

  • Making informed decisions: AI-powered dashboards and real-time reporting give finance teams and business leaders instant visibility into trusted financial data to help them make better, data-driven decisions.
  • Intelligent Automation of finance operations: Finance teams will no longer need to manage tedious spreadsheet tasks and manual data entry, helping save time and reducing errors.
  • Scalable innovation for growing businesses: Built on a cloud-native, future-ready architecture, Sage Intacct scales effortlessly as businesses grow, allowing them to add new capabilities and innovate without disruptions.
  • Enhanced accuracy through intelligent finance: Finance teams can easily harness the power of intelligent automation to automate processes like outlier detection and smart rules for bank reconciliation, thereby improving data accuracy and identifying potential risks or fraud.
  • Seamless integration: Finance teams can easily integrate Sage Intacct with other applications using its open architecture and library of APIs.
  • Multi-entity insights: Empowers growing multi-entity businesses with valuable insights for clarity and enhanced efficiency.

Jordaan Burger, Managing Director, Sage Africa & Middle East

Jordaan Burger, Managing Director for Sage AME, says, “At Sage, innovation is driven by our customers’ needs. Launching Sage Intacct in Kenya reflects our commitment to supporting the country’s growing community of SMBs and mid-market organisations with intelligent, AI-powered financial technology as they accelerate their digital transformation journeys. As one of Africa’s fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs, Kenya continues to set the pace as today’s finance leaders need real-time insights, intelligent automation, and scalable cloud platforms to keep up with that momentum.”

Darius Bester ACMA/CGMA, Senior Accountant, Q4 Fuel (Pty) Ltd says, “As Q4 Fuel scaled into a complex, multi-entity operation, our legacy systems could no longer keep up. Sage Intacct has transformed how we run finance across the group, giving us real-time visibility across all 28 entities, stronger control over assets and compliance, and faster, more reliable reporting. We’ve cut month-end close by up to 10 days, reduced invoice processing from a full day to just a few hours and continue to see 10–20% month-on-month efficiency gains. By integrating directly with our POS and operational systems, we’ve eliminated manual imports and improved data integrity, allowing our finance team to focus on higher-value work like inventory and margin analysis.”

As innovation continues to move at pace, Sage has an exciting roadmap for AI features that will unlock faster decision-making and give finance leaders more time to focus on impact. Sage is committed to bringing the best new technology to Kenya and the rest of Africa.

Gerhard Hartman, Vice President for Medium Business, Sage Africa & Middle East concludes: “Kenya’s Digital Economy  Blueprint and the  National AI Strategy 2025-2030, clearly signal the country’s ambition to harness AI and automation to transform critical sectors such as agriculture, fintech, public services, and innovation-led entrepreneurship. As digital transformation accelerates, businesses across Kenya are moving beyond legacy systems and embracing intelligent, cloud-based platforms. Sage Intacct is purpose-built for this moment, helping organisations not only automate and streamline financial operations, but also unlock the insight, agility, and innovation needed to lead in Kenya’s next phase of economic growth. Through intelligent automation and real-time financial insights, Sage Intacct enables finance teams in a digital-first economy.”

Following successful launches in South Africa, the UAE and other SADC countries, Sage Intacct will be brought to Kenya through certified business partners offering deep expertise in specific vertical markets.

Visit Sage Intacct Financial Management Software | Sage Kenya for more information.

Editor’s notes

Sage Intacct success stories
Sage has built a strong base of Sage Intacct clients in South Africa since launching the solution in 2020, including Wild Eye, Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund, ATKV, and Retail Capital, to name a few.

Find out how customers are using Sage Intacct to drive better business outcomes on our Customer Success Stories page.

  • Sage Intacct helped Q4 Fuel overcome manual processes, achieve a 10-day faster month-end close, and shift finance from reporting to strategy.
  • Sage Intacct gives Wild Eye the structure and visibility to make confident decisions as it grows.
  • Sage Intacct has elevated LPFF’s operational excellence and enabled it to navigate the complex and evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
  • Sage Intacct enhanced ATKV’s communication and standardised processes, enabling real-time access to information from any device.
  • Sage Intacct enabled Retail Capital’s transactions to be 99% automated.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Sage

About Sage
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of Small and Mid-Sized Businesses served by us, our partners, and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology, and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality, and the climate crisis.

Sage Intacct is currently available to customers in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, the UAE, some SADC countries and South Africa.

Find out more: www.sage.com/en-ke/

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Backbase and African Banker Publish Landmark Report on Next-Gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity, and Segment-Based Banking in Africa

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LONDON, United Kingdom, 3 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Backbase, the leader in AI-powered banking, in partnership with African Banker magazine, has released the third edition of the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025. The latest report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve hyper-personalisation, drive growth, and manage escalating risks.

Drawing on insights from a survey of 203 senior banking executives across 40 African countries, the survey highlights a strong consensus among banking executives regarding the importance of AI in their medium-term strategies.

Key findings from the report include:

  • A vast majority of participating banks view AI as crucial, with 85.4% of respondents considering AI and AI-driven services as very or extremely important for improving operational efficiency and customer engagement over the next five years. 
  • The most common application of AI is in customer services, including virtual assistants and chatbots, cited by 64.8% of banks surveyed. Fraud detection (47.7%) and enhanced credit scoring/lending (45.3%) are also primary areas of deployment. 
  • A significant 81.5% of the banks consulted reported having experienced a cyber threat or attack over the past year. Phishing schemes and social engineering attacks, often powered by AI, are among the most common threats.
  • Banks are actively strengthening their defences, with 79.7% adopting enhanced cybersecurity measures and 67.2% increasing investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. Additionally, 60.9% have implemented real-time fraud detection systems.
  • Major challenges slowing AI implementation include the difficulty of integrating new technology with existing legacy systems (58.6%), high upfront implementation costs, the lack of skilled personnel, and concerns over data privacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Banks are moving beyond the traditional mass-market approach to deliver more individualized, meaningful experiences. This shift is driven by the need to meet the varied needs of a customer base that includes sophisticated mobile-first users and first-time digital users.

The report findings also signal that the African banking sector is at a decisive turning point. While regions like East Africa lead the way in integrating AI into digital strategies and North Africa prioritizes big data for enhanced security, the challenge of merging innovation with integrity is continent-wide.

Heidi Custers, Global Strategy & Transformation Director at Backbase, commented: “The most forward-thinking African banks are realising that growth and security are no longer separate strategies, they are two sides of the same digital coin. AI-driven engagement builds relationships; AI-driven security protects them. Segment-based banking ensures those experiences remain human, relevant, and inclusive.”

The full report is now available at https://www.backbase.com/insights/next-gen-banking-innovations-ai-cybersecurity-segment-based-banking

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Backbase

About Backbase

Recognized as a category leader by Forrester, Gartner, Celent, and IDC, Backbase powers the digital and AI transformations of over 150 financial institutions worldwide. See some of their stories here.

Founded in 2003 in Amsterdam, Backbase is a global private fintech company with regional headquarters in Atlanta and Singapore, and offices across London, Sydney, Toronto, Dubai, Kraków, Cardiff, Hyderabad, and Mexico City.

About African Banker

African Banker is the continent’s premier publication dedicated to banking and finance. Published quarterly, it provides in-depth coverage and authoritative insights into the major developments shaping Africa’s financial sector, from fintech and policy reform to investment trends and executive leadership. As a trusted partner of leading institutions, African Banker convenes key stakeholders through its awards, summits, and special reports.

Media Contact:
Stefan Maritz: stefanma@backbase.com

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New Technology 2019

Maravi Post Reporter

A multiplicity of new tech debuted at the 2019 CES expo. There are new gadgets that will make life more engaging, as well as easier. So, here’s a short recap of CES highlights.

Samsung Wall TV

It first debuted at last year’s CES. The Samsung’s Micro LED-based Wall TV will now be available for installation in homes. It’s made of smaller panels that interlock to make a huge screen with no bezel. It is one of the most beautiful Wall TV ever created.

Sony 98-inch Master Z9G 8K TV

TVs with 8K resolution? Yes, they were big at this year’s CES. There’s almost no native content to watch on them. Yet, Sony’s 98-inch flagship TV guarantees smart upscaling. It is to make your puny 4K content look good on its huge screen.

Samsung Bots

Samsung introduced a new robotics platform. It comes with a diversity of use cases. Bot Care is like a live-in nurse. It gives the feeling as it checks on elderly folks. On the other hand, Bot Air detects and filters polluted air. The GENS exoskeletons can make moving around less uncomfortable. It is for people with leg and back issues.

LG Signature OLED TV R

The LG booth had a selection of flexible OLED screens surrounding its entrance. Yet, the real gem was the 65-inch TV. It rolls up into a subtle base when you’re not looking at it. It might be a prototype at last year’s show. But this year, you will be able to buy it. It is outstanding.

Technics SL – 1200 MK7

Eight years ago, the original version of this amazing DJ turntable went off the market. Since then, vinyl’s popularity has surged. Panasonic is now bringing back the SL1200 aimed at DJs. It’s good for people who like lots of damping. A high-quality product!

Razer Turret

Good things come to those who wait! This mouse-and-keyboard set stands on a metal base. It enables Xbox One punters to skip the controller for PC-style game controls. It looks like a solid product that many gaming enthusiasts will love.

Dell XPS 13

Who wants a laptop with a webcam that looks up their nose? Well, the Dell XPS 13 won’t. It was already one of the best laptops around. But the new version saw the webcam move to the top of the screen instead of the bottom. This allows a much more flattering angle throughout your Google Hangouts. What’s more? It comes with excellent graphics that could be great for gamers.

For instance, if you like playing games on Lucky Pants Bingo, the Dell XPS 13 could be impressive. This online bingo site boasts loads of games that come with fantastic graphics. The laptop device could provide a more engaging gaming experience. Besides, the site walks side to side with technology. It is also responsive on all devices, like Smartphones and Tablets. Feel free to visit luckypantsbingo.com whenever you want!

Soma Innofit Smart Bra

This electronic bra has sensors inside. Yes, you won’t believe it. These are created to let wearer choose the right size and fit in a bra. Clients can try it on in-store and get their size. They can then buy a bra without having to buy the smart version.