- The HMD Barbie phone is finally here. This is the company’s retro flip phone made in collaboration with Mattel as part of the company’s multi-brand strategy. This launch of the Barbie flip feature phone taps into nostalgia, providing the perfect accessory for people who want to disconnect from…
- In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to radically transform Africa’s economic…
- As part of its driver reward campaign, “Drive for a Prize,” Bolt, has rewarded more than 350 of its top-performing driver-partners for their dedication and exceptional service. The awards ceremony, held at Bolt’s Driver Engagement Centre in Westlands, saw drivers receive various prizes, including…
- Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana. The global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions says the appointment aims to provide customers convenient access to its IT infrastructure portfolio and…
- Global card issuing and processing platform, Paymentology has today announced a continued partnership with Zambian fintech Union54 by introducing a USD virtual MasterCard debit card on Union54’s ChitChat. Union54 is a company that is dedicated to providing secure messaging and instant payment…
- The Electric Mobility Sub-Sector within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has elected Roam’s head of strategy and innovation Hans van Toor and Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA) MD Matt Lloyd as its new Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. This development aims to support Kenya’s…
- Tri-Fold smartphones: The foldables market is maturing with smartphone makers announcing their versions in the clamshell and bookstyle formats. With companies rushing to make their foldable even thinner and pack them with the latest tech, the new frontier waiting to be charted is putting three…
- Aspiring African young female coders, developers and tech enthusiasts put their skills to the test at the 10th annual GirlCode Hackathon held from August 31 to September 1 at the MTN Group HQ in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year’s 30-hour hackathon was a special one as GirlCode was celebrating…
- Asus has unveiled its latest laptops that ship with Copilot+ and are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors including the new Asus Zenbook S 14(UX5406). The tech giant showcased its latest technological innovations at the Always Incredible Media Day for IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany. In its…
- A recent study conducted by Global Technology Company Epson across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe has unveiled that inefficient printing technology is causing significant productivity losses in healthcare settings. With healthcare systems already grappling with staffing shortages and…
- Smartphones help us stay connected, keep us in touch, empower work on the go and so much more, but the more we rely on our phones, the more important a reliable, robust smartphone connection is. That’s why OPPO has created the next generation of AI LinkBoost, debuting on our Reno12 Series to…
- Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation to give Harambee Stars jerseys to fans. In the announcement made on Thursday, Odibets also revealed will be the official fan jersey sponsor for the national team. “We want to ensure fans have jerseys as they head…
- Business and Enterprise Gemini Advanced subscribers can now start creating and chatting with Gems, the custom versions of Gemini that Google first previewed at the I/O developer conference. Users can create Gems they dream up: a gym buddy, sous chef, coding partner or creative writing guide. In…
- The ICT Authority has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) to enhance the adoption of ICT Standards and facilitate knowledge and skills transfer. The collaboration also seeks to enhance the use of .ke domains as the country’s digital…
- Ad fraud has become a major challenge for digital advertisers, siphoning off billions in wasted ad spend each year. Fraudulent traffic and fake ad impressions are increasingly sophisticated, making them difficult to detect and combat. Fortunately, ad verification tools are emerging as a critical…
- The Global Financial Analytics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.53% from 2024 to 2031 according to a new report published by Verified Market Research. The recently released report reveals that the market was valued at USD 14.51 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 32.13…
- Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, MANSA, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to improve cross-border payment accessibility across Africa through virtual crypto cards. Payment companies across Africa face significant…
- Equity Group has set a global benchmark with the highest number of climate-related transactions among 258 financial institutions worldwide. The lender supported 47,000 climate transactions addressing climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives to tackle the negative impacts of climate change. …
- Kenya has unveiled two new digital platforms designed to streamline the management of presidential directives and foreign travel approvals for senior government officials. Known as the Presidential Directives Management Information System (PDMIS) and the Foreign Travel Management Information System…
- Launched 10 years ago by imaging solutions leader, Canon, the Miraisha program has empowered over 7000 aspiring filmmakers, photographers, and creative professionals across Africa through training programs, skills workshops, and enterprise support. The Miraisha program helped them gain…
- Latitude59, the largest startup and technology event in the Baltic States is coming back to Kenya. Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 will take place on November 28th in Nairobi, Kenya and it will be the second satellite event held by Latitude59 in Nairobi. The Latitude59 Kenya Edition, held in December…
- Chpter, a Kenyan AI-powered conversational commerce platform founded by Marketforce co-founders has secured $1.2 million in their Pre-Seed round. Founded in 2022 by Tesh Mbaabu, Mesongo Sibuti, Kuria Kevin and Mark Kiarie, Chpter enables businesses to sell more on social platforms like WhatsApp and…
- Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea (Trailer), is set to premiere on 26 September 2024 on Showmax. The series has been directed by Multi-award-winning Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina who has directed Supa Modo, Kenya’s first-ever superhero film and most successful film ever. The film has won…
- Female tech executives have advocated for greater inclusion of women to create a more diverse and innovative work environment. This was one of the takeaways from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive Women in Tech panel, which took place on the sidelines of the 2024 AWS Summit, in Johannesburg…
- Equity Group has triumphed at the 2024 Euromoney Awards in London, winning four accolades. The Group says these awards are a testament to its leadership in corporate responsibility and financial services excellence. The awards include: Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Africa (Second…
- Nokia has announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core network in Ghana. This is an extension of the existing agreement where Nokia is a strategic technology partner that will build Ghana’s first 5G network. As a shared neutral…
- AWS has reinforced its commitment to expand its cloud and AI services in Africa. At the AWS Summit, 2024 held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the tech giant revealed it has already invested billions of shillings in the region with a commitment to invest a further $1.7 billion by the end of 2029 in…
- Nairobi’s tech ecosystem is vibrant, bustling with excitement. It’s alive with potential and promise. The upcoming AfricArena Nairobi Summit: Africa Climate Tech Week taking place next week from 3 – 4 September ahead of the Africa Fintech Summit will fuel Kenya’s growth and capital raising drive. …
- Global ERP software provider SYSPRO is betting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes for its customers. During a media round-table, the company revealed how it’s using AI to enhance the user experience for its customers within its ERP systems. ‘’We have got our own AI engine and…
- As Kenya accelerates its push towards sustainable development, the transport sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. The government’s ambitious goals to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road align with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse…
- Kenya’s communications regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has responded to Safaricom’s calls for the regulation of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink. In a statement, the CA has acknowledged that Safaricom is justified in raising concerns about the licensing of…
- Jordan Schleck who was the winner of the first leg of the series held in Tatu City, once again secured the first position with a time of 4:40:50 hrs in the 120KM LOOP men’s elite category during the 4th and final leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series held Vipingo Ridge- Kilifi County. Joel ……
- NCBA Bank has officially launched two new branches in Limuru and Githunguri, bringing the total number of branches in Kiambu County to seven. This expansion reflects the Group’s commitment to better serve the residents of this region, providing them with innovative financial solutions and greater…
- LOOP by LOOP DFS a Fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group has partnered with OPPO to offer financing for the recently launched OPPO Reno12 series of devices. The offering will see LOOP provide a cashback offer of 10%, up to KES 6,000, for purchases of the Reno 12 Series above KES 14,499. This offer…
- SUKHIBA, a Kenyan commerce and CRM platform has completed a $1.55 million seed extension round led by EQ2 Ventures. Other top-tier investors participating in the round include Accion Venture Lab, Musha Ventures, Quona Capital, and existing investors CRE Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Ananth Raj…
- LG Electronics (LG) has today handed over completed projects to the two community groups – in Kajiado and Nairobi – that won the 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge, an annual contest that seeks to recognize the impact of social enterprises in their communities. Each of the projects was awarded KSh1…
- Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories following a week-long protest from drivers demanding better rates. The ride-hailing firm says this decision reflects its ongoing dedication to providing fair compensation and enhancing working conditions for its driver-…
- Carrier-neutral data center infrastructure provider iColo on Monday announced it has added and commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its two data center campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. Over 450kW of this new solar capacity is available within iColo’s NBO campus,…
- Workpay, the Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform has raised $5m in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Norrsken22 and included participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Acadian Ventures, a venture firm…
- Binance users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobile money, the company has announced. This development, the company says marks a significant step towards making cryptocurrency transactions more accessible and convenient in these African markets. The…
- Students of Menyenya Secondary School in Nyamira County, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori have emerged as the overall winners of the 2024 Young Scientists Kenya [YSK] National Science and Technology Exhibition. Their project, titled “Sunken Cooking Jacket,” stood out in a competitive field of…
- NCBA Group disbursed KES 478 billion in digital loans in the first half of 2024, marking a significant milestone for the bank and underscoring its commitment to digital transformation. This amount represents a 4.0 per cent increase compared to the loans issued during the same period last year,…
- After years of drought, the sudden arrival of heavy rain that began in Kenya late last year seemed like a long-awaited turn in fortune. However, as the rain continued to fall, the celebrations quickly turned into a nightmare, with people swept away and homes completely inundated. Indeed, for many…
- VC firms and startups can look to imminent interest rate cuts to revive dealmaking but cuts alone may not bring back the industry’s ZIRP-fueled glory days. The African venture capital landscape has experienced a significant downturn in the last two years, marking a stark contrast to the robust…
- OPPO Reno12 Series: OPPO has officially announced the launch of two new AI Phones – OPPO Reno12 and Reno12 F. The phones introduce a suite of GenAI features that the company says are set to unlock new realms of productivity and creativity. They also represent a new chapter in the history of the…
- Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is now the official global media partner for FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs. The announcement was made through a creative reveal video shared on the official social media channels of both HMD and FC Barcelona. In the video, Saul Peregrina, the…
- Kenyans’ interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled soaring by 150 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 according to new search trends released by Google on Monday. Data from the tech giant show that searches in Kenya for “what is AI” also increased by 60%, while…
- NCBA Group’s profit after tax has increased to KES 9.8 billion in the first half of 2024 according to the Group’s financial results released on Monday. This is a 5.0 per cent increase compared to KES 9.4 billion reported during a similar period in 2023. NCBA demonstrated strong financial…
- Little App Rates: Over the past month, the ride-hailing industry in Kenya has been marked by unrest, as drivers demand better rates to sustain their livelihoods amidst rising costs. With increased competition from both local and international players, the industry has faced disruptions. In response…
- Kenya’s Lillian Kariuki is among the eight members appointed to TikTok’s Safety Advisory Council for Sub-Saharan Africa. The popular short video platform made this announcement during its Safety Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. T TikTok says it is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform…
