- TechCabal, the Africa tech and business publication has revealed that it has achieved a major milestone of one million monthly users in October. A recent report showed that TechCabal’s readership has grown exponentially throughout the year, reaching 2.8 million people in Q3. October’s milestone of…
- Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup MarketForce has wound up operations in three of its five markets in Africa. The startup is exiting Nigeria, Rwanda and Tanzania and will now remain operational only in Kenya and Uganda with Kenya remaining its headquarters. According to a report by The Kenyan…
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has finally given Bolt Kenya a green light to continue with its operations in the country. In a statement shared on Tuesday, Bolt announced that it has secured licence renewal from NTSA as per the regulators 2022. “We are happy to receive the…
- Bolt Kenya has been all over the news in the past couple of weeks following reports that the National Transport and Regulatory Authority (NTSA) had declined to renew its license. NTSA has cited alleged breaches, including illegal commission charges and booking fees. The company has however come out…
- In the vast and diverse landscape of African growth investing, more opportunities abound today than ever before. Africa’s recent growth surge has created a large group of companies already scaling successfully, while the current market environment has reduced the capital available. This untapped…
- In a significant move to democratize smartphone access, Kenya has finally unveiled its first local smartphone assembly plant. The East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK ) was unveiled on Monday by President William Ruto and is a joint venture of local Mobile Network Operators including…
- Kenya has been listed among the top five countries hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023. Other countries include France, Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. According to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence Report, threat actors launched approximately 7.9…
- Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has asked for the government’s support to classify telecommunications infrastructure as critical infrastructure. This comes in the wake of increased cases of vandalism that have been reported across the country. Speaking during the launch of Kenya’s first device…
- Think about casinos and one of the first images that springs to mind is rows of gaudy, flashing slot machines. Slots have always been a popular staple of the casino landscape as they combine simple gameplay, random jackpots, and very little skill — you really only need one limb to play. But the…
- Bolt Kenya now says it has suspended the 5% booking fee included in the riders’ fare. In a statement seen by TechTrends, the ride-hailing fee said it had suspended the fee pending clarification with the National Transport and Regulatory Authority (NTSA) around the interpretation of the regulation…
- Start your company without outside investment? Absolutely. In fact, many successful companies like Kilo Health have done just that. However, seeking funding is also an option that can be more compatible with your goals. But before you make a decision, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of…
- Following the resignation of Ezra Chiloba as the Director General (DG) of the Communications Authority (CA), the authority has now opened applications for his replacement. In a notice published on Thursday, CA said it’s seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Director General/Chief…
- Standard Chartered Kenya on Wednesday awarded KES 1.4 million (USD 10,000) each to seven women startups that graduated from its sixth cohort of the Women in Tech programme. The programme which is supported by the iBizAfrica Incubation Centre at the Strathmore University attracted over 15 female-led…
- Pan-African digital payments network, MFS Africa, has partnered with Mvola, Madagascar’s leading mobile money provider, to facilitate inbound international money transfers. The two partners say the partnership aims to further enhance financial inclusion and enable economic development in the island…
- NCBA Group and Visa have announced a partnership to roll out an online Spend and Expense management platform for Enterprise for commercial card clients of NCBA. Dubbed Visa Spend Clarity, the platform offers businesses visibility and control over their expenses and improves their overhead reporting…
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has signed a technology sponsorship deal with Kenya Breweries Limited’s flagship beer brand, Tusker that will see it showcase its 4G and 5G network strengths at the annual Tusker Oktobafest cultural celebration. Safaricom will also serve as the payments partner in…
- MAZIV, one of South Africa’s largest telecommunications group, is aggressively investing in digital transformation to drive superior customer experience and service excellence. According to a recent survey by PWC, 90% of South African telco customers who were surveyed in 2022 expressed…
- Airtel Money on Wednesday revised its transfer and withdrawal transaction charges in Kenya effective from 25th October 2023. The revision of the transaction costs will see customers transacting higher amounts on the mobile money platform pay higher withdrawal charges. For instance, customers…
- Aga Khan Hospital has announced plans to set up a Ksh.1.5 billion medical research database as it seeks to digitize patient records across its hospital and outreach clinics in Kenya. The database will be implemented in partnership with American medical IT firm Meditech. It will facilitate easier…
- Airbnb on Tuesday announced a USD $500,000 fund to support inclusive and sustainable tourism growth in Africa. The company made this announcement at the Africa Travel Summit in Johannesburg. Through this Africa Pledge fund, Airbnb will over the next two years help governments and tourism…
- Ride-hailing platform Bolt has suspended the driver who was filmed exposing his genitals to a female customer. The suspension comes after a video emerged online of the driver exposing himself while driving the passenger on Monday. Bolt said in a statement said it takes safety incidents very…
- Galaxy S23 FE specs: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung officially launched the phone last week alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. In a press statement, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S23 FE will be available from Ksh. 99,999 in modern, bold…
- Xiaomi Redmi 12 Specs: Xiaomi recently announced a new addition to its Redmi series in Kenya. The new Redmi 12 series will be available starting at Ksh.20,799. Xiaomi says the Redmi 12 is designed for anyone seeking maximum value. It comes in three different colours – Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and…
- One of the largest South African credit bureaus Experian has partnered with MTN’s cross-industry Application Programming Interface (API) marketplace Chenosis to leverage data to drive financial inclusion in the country. Although there are an estimated 25 million credit-active consumers in South…
- Absa Bank Kenya has announced a KES100 billion funding commitment to spur the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) across various value chains over the next three years. The funding line is expected to improve the resilience of the sector by offering ready access to working…
- Xiaomi on Monday announced the launch of the Redmi 12 mid-range smartphone in Kenya. The phone comes with a number of interesting features that Xiaomi says are designed for anyone seeking maximum value and will be available starting at Ksh.20,799. This smartphone is only 8.17mm1 thick, featuring an…
- Pan-African Accelerator Platform Chenosis has partnered with Botlhale AI Solutions to remove language as a barrier when it comes to the use of AI. Under this partnership, businesses will be able to engage with their clients on the Accelerator platform in their own language. “We provide our clients…
- Samsung Electronics has joined forces with Safaricom, to roll out exciting new rewards for customers. Through this collaboration, known as ‘Jisort na Bonga’, customers can now leverage their accumulated Bonga points to gain access to exclusive smartphone deals and rewards. “Jisort na Bonga’,…
- Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all people in the continent to connect, engage and transact with the rest of the world. Speaking at the just concluded Mobile World Congress in Kigali, Dr…
- Government’s increased taxation is forcing small businesses in Kenya to ditch mobile money payments in favour of cash. According to reports, a number of local SMEs using payment methods such as Pay bills and Lipa Na M-pesa are now asking their customers to use cash when paying for goods and…
- Ezra Chiloba has resigned as the Director General of the Communications Authority (CA). According to a statement from the Authority, Chiloba resigned on Wednesday in a letter to the Chairperson of the CA Board Ms Mary WanguI. His resignation comes just a few weeks after he was suspended following…
- Taxi-hailing company Bolt has revised its fare prices to cushion its drivers from the recent fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In Nairobi, Bolt says the increased prices have been effected in all categories with the base fare ranging from KES. 70 and KES. 100…
- Airtel Africa has today launched the most affordable 4G smartphone in Rwanda. The smartphone will be available for $16.5 (20,000 Rwandan Francs) with users having the option to pay a $0.8 monthly fee for it. The smartphone has been launched in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, under the…
- Shortlist, a talent advisory firm has today announced the launch of the Africa Climate Careers Network (ACCN), a resource to mobilize talent for the green economy and help professionals launch climate careers. The Africa Climate Careers Network (ACCN) is live today with over 1,000 job openings…
- Kuramo Capital Management, a Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) focused investment management firm has revealed plans to invest $150 million (Ksh. 22 billion) in supporting female-led startups across Africa over the next 10 years. The investment will be done under the firm’s Moremi Platform, an initiative to…
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung has officially launched the phone this week alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. In a press statement, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S23 FE is available from Ksh. 99,999 in modern, bold colours, including Mint,…
- Epson on Tuesday launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions to cater to the region’s growth industries, including healthcare, logistics, and financial services. The solutions were unveiled at GITEX 2023. Epson’s new desktop compact, space-saving scanning solutions have the smallest…
- OPPO on Tuesday announced the launch of the new OPPO A78 smartphone in Kenya. Featuring an upgraded FHD+ AMOLED Display, Dual Stereo Speakers, 67W SUPERVOOC flash charge and a 5000mAh large battery, OPPO says the A78 is built to deliver seamlessly smooth performance. The handset is powered by a…
- A recent survey by Global Technology Company Epson has revealed that 72.1% of Kenyans are willing to invest in electric vehicles in an effort to combat climate change. The survey dubbed the Epson Climate Reality Barometer which gathered insights from over 30,000 respondents in 39 markets worldwide…
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has unveiled a new platform targeting the youth. Know as Safaricom Hook, also S-Hook, the engagement platform is designed to empower Kenyan youth in the areas of technology, career, and culture. S-Hook has been launched in partnership with key partners including…
- Dennis Ntara is the General Manager for SARAYA Kenya, an Innovative company creating products and solutions in sanitation and food technology. His job is to implement SARAYA Kenya’s global vision of improving the world’s sanitation, health and environment while supporting businesses and…
- Andela, the world’s largest private marketplace for technical talent, announced the Andela Talent Cloud, an integrated, end-to-end platform to match global technologists with companies seeking to bolster capacity and skill sets. According to a press release shared on Monday, The Andela platform is…
- LG Electronics East Africa has expanded its retail network by opening a new Brandshop at T-mall, Nairobi bringing the total number of its brand shops in the country to five. Additionally, the company has also launched the smart Laundromat at the same location, serving as the first Opalnet reference…
- Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says Kenyans will soon start paying a fee to access services across all Huduma Centers. The fee, the CS says will enable all the 52 Huduma Centers across the country to generate revenue. The centres offer a wide…
- South African logistics software platform Tripplo, has closed its seed funding extension round with a $1.8 million equity investment. The round was led by Futuregrowth Asset Management (representing Old Mutual Life Assurance Company South Africa) and followed by Galloprovincialis. Standard Bank of…
- The National Assembly’s Communication, Information and Innovation Committee has committed to fast-track the passing of the Technopolis Bill once it is tabled in Parliament. This will be done to speed up the process of putting together the structures that will support the acceleration of the Konza…
- Generative AI (GenAI) has become very popular over the last few years. While its advancements have captured widespread attention, many businesses have not been able to take part in this transformation. This type of AI refers to deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, 3D…
- Visa on Thursday announced the renewal of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) until 2026, which establishes it as the exclusive digital payment provider for the upcoming 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’ Ivoire. The partnership will then span two…
- Africa’s total exports will reach USD 952 billion by 2035. This is according to a new report released by Standard Chartered. The Future of Trade: Africa report, highlights the outlook for African trade and provides a view of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key proponent of…
- Kitui County is the latest County to take up Safaricom’s MyCounty App, an all-in-one platform aimed at digitizing county services. The platform will offer services such as payment for county services, revenue management systems, a citizen reporting and engagement tool and solutions around…