- Kenya’s horticultural sector remains a vital part of the economy, contributing approximately Sh157 billion in 2023 from the export of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. This is according to 2024 statistics from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD). The data…
- The government through the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has announced plans to adopt new technologies and increase investment to ensure quality checks for fresh produce destined for the domestic and international markets. This seeks to ensure 100% consignment testing of fresh produce as…
- A section of stakeholders in the import and export sector have raised concerns about logistical challenges currently affecting business across the Kenyan market. Players in the fresh produce market cited a couple of air and sea freight issues hindering the export of horticultural produce leading…
- KaiOS Technologies, a leading operating system that brings internet to affordable devices has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to integrate a range of digital payments solutions. Beginning in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria, Mastercard and KaiOS Technologies say they will deliver affordable…
- The long awaited HMD Skyline device has officially been launched in Kenya. This is the company’s midrange smartphone in the country. The HMD Skyline has been designed following the company’s repairability focus. It comes with a removable back and the back design is made of glass with an aluminium…
- TECNO Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2 were launched in Kenya recently and these two are the company’s latest second-generation foldables in the book style and clamshell-style formats. They succeed the first generation Phantom V Fold and the Phantom V Flip launched last year respectively.…
- With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time to take a look at African nations’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While much remains to be done globally in accelerating…
- Kenya has officially unveiled a Digital Nomad Work Permit and Transit and Long Connection Travellers Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The two permits seek to target digital nomad professionals and long connection travellers enabling them to now explore Kenya’s unique tourism offerings. In a…
- Mobile Money in Africa: According to a report by the Mastercard Foundation, Africans have some of the lowest levels of access to formal financial services in the world. Even when they can open accounts, the report notes that usage rates often remain low because transactions are too costly, insecure…
- NCBA Bank has onboarded NALA Payments Limited, a Tanzanian fintech company specialising in remittance services to Africa to improve the remittance process across Africa. The collaboration which was announced on Tuesday will allow the two partners to expand remittance services across the regions in…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced its recognition as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services for 2024 Vendor Assessment. The assessment evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors. Sophos has also been named a Leader…
- Leaders and stakeholders from across Africa are now calling on inclusive participation and solution-driven innovations as they commit to tackling pressing challenges, marking the end of the two-day Unstoppable Africa event. The summit that was slated for September 25-26 was held alongside the UN…
- Global technology company, Epson, has announced the set up of a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. With its HQ in Dubai, UAE, the new regional operations will be spearheaded by Epson META-CWA, President Neil Colquhoun to…
- Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced its participation in the Kenya Korea Partnership Week, which will be held on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at JW Marriott, Westlands, Nairobi. The event will feature several leading Korean companies and showcase the strong economic ties between Korea and…
- The National Assembly Health Committee has cleared the Safaricom-led Sh104 billion health digitalisation project, saying everything above board. Safaricom had been selected to lead a consortium that includes Apeiro Ltd and Konvergenz Network Solutions Ltd to provide an Integrated Healthcare…
- Roboadvisory platform Ndovu Wealth Limited has officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) dubbed, Ndovu Fund aimed at offering investors diversified and affordable investment options. The Fund, which received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), seeks to allow investors to…
- Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions. In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other players are spearheading this shift by offering tailored…
- Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions. In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other players are spearheading this shift by offering tailored…
- NCBA has today acquired two hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from CFAO Mobility Kenya, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility under its “Change the Story” initiative. NCBA said in a statement that the transition represents its leadership in green innovation and its continued…
- Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE. As part of the collaboration, the leading…
- Vivo is set to bring its latest midrange in the country – the V40 series later this month. Vivo V40 series is the company’s camera-centric lineup and they’ve partnered up with Zeiss for its portrait smartphone photography. Zeiss is bringing its optical and imaging expertise to the V40. Vivo V40 has…
- NCBA Bank Kenya has been named the winner of the 2024 Global SME Finance Award solidifying its position as a key player in the development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The award is presented by the International Finance Corporation and SME Finance Forum, a leading…
- Samsung is set to update the flagship S24 series in the country with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE later this month in Kenya. The Galaxy S24 FE is the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem, offering high-quality mobile experiences to a broader audience. The Galaxy S24 FE features the…
- LOOP App Standing Orders: Running a business means you will have to handle various bills and expenses which is an integral part of the day-to-day running of your. Some of these bills will be paid at once while others are recurrent expenses that need regular payments. Such payments may include…
- Kenyans across different parts of the country are facing significant difficulties in obtaining power tokens following a widespread outage with the Kenya Power token generation system. The outage has been reported from Friday night and extended through to Saturday with Kenyans unable to receive…
- The African venture capital ecosystem has encountered significant headwinds in recent times. According to research firm Africa: The Big Deal, VC investments in Africa hit a four-year low in the first half of 2024, with startups raising only $780 million. This represents a 31% drop compared to the…
- The mobile industry continues to play a crucial enabling role in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but strong headwinds are limiting the pace of development. This is according to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) annual report into the industry’s…
- Effective October 1, 2024, visitors planning to visit Zanzibar through the seaport or airport will be required to possess a valid Inbound Travel Insurance which will provide coverage for a duration of up to 92 days stay. All foreigners entering Zanzibar excluding residents will be required to part…
- On-demand mobility platform Bolt has unveiled its second Driver Engagement Centre in Thornton, Cape Town, this week. This move comes after extensive feedback from drivers, highlighting that in-person support is a critical need. Following the success of its Johannesburg-based centre, the Cape Town…
- The Infinix Hot 50i is finally here in the country. The company just launched the entry-level lineup that boasts of being the slimmest devices in this price range. The Infinix Hot 50i sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz refresh rate LCD screen with HD+ resolution and 500 nits brightness. It has a dynamic bar…
- The rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations has reached a four-year high since 2021. This is according to a new “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024”survey released by cybersecurity firm Sophos. Of those organizations surveyed, two-thirds [67%] were impacted by…
- SkyTeam Alliance has announced a partnership with Eurostar, a railway company to create seamless, integrated air and rail travel experiences, benefiting millions of customers. In a press statement, the duo noted that with Eurostar on board as Sky Team’s first non-airline partner, customers will be…
- Meta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants and the Llama Impact Innovation Awards. Launched in October 2023, the programme is designed to support innovative use cases of Llama 2 and Llama 3 that address pressing social issues. With over 800 submissions from organisations in…
- KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money have announced a new interoperability partnership, allowing Airtel Money customers to make direct payments to KCB merchants’ tills via the Lipa Na KCB service. The two say this collaboration marks a key milestone in achieving secure, fast, efficient, and…
- Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the highly anticipated Redmi 14C, complete with an unbeatable offer for early buyers. Xiaomi says customers who purchase the Redmi 14C during the first week of sales will receive a FREE Redmi Buds 6 Play, Xiaomi’s latest wireless earbuds, delivering premium…
- NCBA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic training initiative to enhance the digital skills of over 3,000 NCBA staff across East Africa. NCBA said in a statement that this collaboration underscores its commitment to leading digital innovation in the financial services industry…
- The British High Commission has announced a Sh390 million in funding for ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ in Busia and Mandera counties. The project aims to bridge the digital divide in the two counties by enhancing access to digital skills and technology for women, young people, senior citizens…
- Emerging market fintech, M-KOPA has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. The company noted that two million of these customers were onboarded in the past 15 months. To date, the fintech also noted that it has supported its…
- The spread—the difference between the bid and ask price—directly impacts your trading costs and, ultimately, your profitability. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced trader, securing the best spreads on gold can significantly influence your trading outcomes. This article explores why spreads…
- 1Win Overview for Kenyan Punters 1Win is a reputable online betting platform that has captured the attention of punters in Kenya since its launch in 2018. Designed with local users in mind, 1Win offers an extensive selection of betting options, including sports betting, live dealer games, and…
- LOOP App Expense Tracker: The first step to taking charge of your cash flow is to understand precisely where your money is going. It may seem like a boring task but tracking your expenses will show you just where your income is going, be it on the basics, such as bills and groceries, or on …
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- The fintech sector in Africa has recorded rapid growth over the recent years to emerge as one of the most vibrant fintech ecosystems worldwide. The continent’s challenges, including low banking penetration, high levels of the unbanked population, and the mobile phone usage boom, offer a fertile…
- HMD went through a major transformation early this year intending to use tech innovation to make people’s lives easier and solve real-world challenges. The Finland-based company is embracing open innovation and a multi-brand strategy approach by working with inspirational partners. HMD Devices…
- Safaricom has announced that it has secured another Sh 15 billion sustainability linked loan, bringing the total loan facility to Sh30 billion having announced the closure of a similar amount last year. The loan facility, which is the largest in the East African region, is set to advance Safaricom…
- I&M Bank has introduced an AI-powered Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for its existing customers to enhance its unsecured lending offerings. The solution has been launched in partnership with Spotit by Craft Silicon. The bank said in a statement that this innovative option provides a…
- The Old Mutual Group today announced that it has reached 25,000 students across 24 colleges with training on financial literacy. According to a presser by the Group, this was achieved through a campaign that has seen the organisation host multiple financial education forums in universities and…
- Global technology company Epson says internal surveys conducted indicate 93% employees are confident in the company’s purpose and goals with 88% reporting a high sense of well-being. Epson is expanding its reach and reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity, with nearly half of its leadership…
- MWC 2024 Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event, will convene powerful innovators and political leaders from across the entire continent, geared towards driving the digital economy forward and enabling socio-economic growth. The event will deliver a range of keynotes and…
- Jacaranda Health has announced the culmination of a six month Google.org fellowship program aimed at transforming the potential of Generative AI (Gen AI ) to support underserved mothers and babies in Kenya. In a statement, the company noted that between April and September, seven Google.org…
- Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is today enabling African Governments and NGOs to track how buildings have changed over time and see their heights, allowing for better flood preparedness, urban growth development and recovery after disasters. It is projected that by 2050, the world’s…
