- Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali brings with her vast experience with over a decade of experience in business development and e-commerce....
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- It is truly amazing to see how quickly bitcoin and blockchain technology have grown around the world. New digital assets and decentralized ledger systems are shaking up old ways of doing business in the financial...
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- In today’s fast-paced business world, time is of the essence. Every second counts and any delays or inefficiencies can result in lost opportunities and revenue. That’s why businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways...
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- Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for cross-border financial transactions in...
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- Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has announced that it has closed its first fund at $60 million. Key institutional investors in the fund include SBI Holdings, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan International Corporation Agency,...
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- Sophos has released the Active Adversary analysis, “It’s Oh So Quiet [?]: The Sophos Active Adversary Report for 1H 2024.” The report, which analyzes more than 150 incident response [IR] cases handled by the Sophos...
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- Y Combinator (YC) is one of the leading startup accelerators in the world. Founded in 2005, this tech startup accelerator has invested in over 5000 companies that have a combined valuation of over $600 billion. ...
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- Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, and the M-PESA Foundation, aims to reach and treat at least 32,400 children in five (5) counties in the initial phase. In...
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- By Henry Myburgh, strategic key account manager at Vertiv Africa In the dynamic and ever-changing retail landscape, ongoing transformation is a strategic necessity to cater to the primary reality that ‘the customer is king’ – retailers must...
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- LG Electronics has introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer combination that is envisioned to redefine the laundry experience for users. The LG WashTower was unveiled during an event at...
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- Over one year ago, I&M Bank became the first and only bank to waive Bank to M-PESA and Airtel Money transfer fees for all personal account holders. Dubbed ‘Ni Sare Kabisa’, the free transfers have...
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- Visa announced continued expansion of its global value-added services business with the addition of three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions. The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, are designed to reduce...
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- Huawei Technologies Kenya is providing its DigiTruck, a mobile digital classroom that provides access to technology and digital skills training to underserved communities across Africa, for onsite Robotics Training at the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair As part...
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- The Samsung Galaxy S24 was unveiled to a global audience back in january. The phone is currently available in stores in Kenya from Ksh 124,500 depending on the configuration you choose. I have been using...
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- phone is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 124,500 but the price varies depending on where you get it from. Since this is the latest flagship from Samsung, I thought it is a good idea...
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- Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State; The first phase will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility; The second phase will see power being...
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- The Tecno Camon 30 is the latest smartphone from the company. The phone is yet to officially launch in Kenya but it is currently available on pre-order through Masoko. Even though the phone is not...
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- The Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 is now accepting applications for individuals who want to showcase their innovative fintech startups. This can help the startups gain recognition and build credibility. This year’s edition will be at...
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- With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged to collaborate to advance AI governance and drive adoption across the continent. Speaking during the...
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- Did you know that you can transfer money to other networks through Airtel Money at an affordable rate of as low as Sh6? Airtel Money, in its strive to enhance its customers’ lives, guarantees affordable...
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- Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia, announced today the acquisition of Waffle, a Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the digitization of Rivia’s network of...
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- Infinix has been recognized as the sixth most innovative company in the Asia-Pacific region by Fast Company in their prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This acknowledgment highlights Infinix’s unwavering...
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- Pezesha, the digital lending infrastructure for Small & Medium Businesses, has received a $500,000 technical assistance grant from the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Corporation. This support will help Pezesha leverage data science, machine learning and...
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- The Africa Tech Startup Forum is now officially accepting applications. This a Market Access and Acceleration program that is designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program happens both virtually...
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- The African gambling sector is rapidly developing, and Kenya is one of the primary target markets for numerous international operators. The industry revenue within the country is projected to reach $99.6 billion, while over 57%...
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- The Redmi A3 has been unveiled in kenya and is available starting from Ksh 11,599 for the 3GB RAM variant with 64GB of internal storage space. There is also a 4GB variant with 128GB of...
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- Watu Credit has committed Ksh 1.3 billion to help kenya’s transition to electric bikes. The company revealed this last week following the release of the first draft of the Electric Mobility Policy that seeks to...
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- Zeepay has announced the completion of an equity investment by pan-African investment firms Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, and I&P. The funds will go towards expanding Zeepay’s operations in Africa and the Caribbean....
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- Xiaomi Kenya has today announced the availability of yet another smartphone, the Redmi A3, in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 11,599. Xiaomi says the Redmi A3 is the perfect...
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- Salesforce has announced the beta availability of Einstein Copilot for Tableau, a new capability designed to help users in every role and function explore data with AI assistance. Businesses tend to distribute insights from data...
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- Tecno showcased the Camon 30 series at MWC 2024 and the company is finally rolling out this series in select markets. The Camon 30 series has 4 main devices, the Camon 30, Camon 30 5G,...
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- Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor brings a wealth of experience in the...
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- LemFi has received Centyra Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) approval to start operating remittances to kenya. This is a significant step as it will allow seamless international payments for Kenyans in the diaspora. Kenyans in the...
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- Y Combinator has invested $500,000, in Triply, the kenya travel tech startup. The investment is to help develop products, expand operations, and partner with others in the travel industry. This investment by Y Combinatror is...
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- The OPPO Reno11 5G was unveiled in Kenya a few months back and is currently available in stores for Ksh 61,999. The phone is available through a number of online retailers like GadgetsLeo and through...
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- Faiba Mobile went live in Kenya back in 2018 and offers affordable data plans compared to what you get from the other network providers. This product is owned by Jamii Telecom which is a telecommunication...
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- Are you one of those people who thinks gaming and gambling are two completely different things? Well, you are not right. These are created and defined as two different things. But they still have a...
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- POLi is a renowned online payment service for New Zealand and Australian residents. The banking option can be used in numerous industries and allows users to proceed with quick money transfers. According to statistics, over...
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- Faiba Home Internet is one of the home internet service providers in Kenya. Some of the other home internet service providers in kenya include Safaricom, Zuku, Poa internet just to name a few. Back to...
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- Bolt has been awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in providing seamless...
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- By Kirsten Wortmann, Regional Director for Africa, Paymentology East Africa is positioned to enjoy strong economic performance this year, with growth forecasted to surpass 5%. These projections from the African Development Bank’s 2023 East Africa Economic Outlook demonstrate a...
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- Kua Ventures has partnered with Startup Savanna to support the region’s SMEs. This collaboration allowed 10 entrepreneurs to pitch for a maximum of Ksh 15 million in funding for their businesses. Central to Kua Ventures’ approach to supporting...
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- Last week, Kenya launched its first Electric Mobility (e-mobility) Draft Policy that seeks to guide the development of electric mobility in all transportation modes – road, rail, air and maritime. The policy will provide a...
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- Cryptocurrencies are virtual or digital money like Bitcoin and Ethereum uses blockchain technology that is almost impossible to be manipulated by a third party. Cryptocurrency trading can make or break the financial independence of a...
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- NCBA Group has posted a profit after tax of KES 21.5 billion in its Full Year 2023 results which is a 56 per cent increase compared to KES 13.8 billion reported during a similar period in 2022. The growth trajectory...
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- The gambling industry is rapidly evolving globally, and Africa is one of the developing markets. The second-largest continent in the world has over 1.2 billion population, being a titbit for international casino operators. The number...
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- Satgana, a Climate tech VC firm backing early-stage startups in Africa and Europe, has announced the final closing of its first Climate Tech VC fund. The fund reached a final close of €8 Million in...
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- The Norrsken Accelerator is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. Application is open to any early-stage startup founders from across the world including those from Africa. The 2024 cohort will take place at Norrsken...
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- BURN manufacturing has secured a $12 Million investment to expand the distribution of clean cookstoves in Africa. BURN is a manufacturer and distributor of clean cookstoves. This latest investment was led by Key Carbon and...
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- LG Electronics has announced offers across its range of electronics ahead of the Easter Holidays, and running through the first week of April. During the campaign, customers purchasing LG products at LG brandshops, as well...
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