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News
Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay raises $2.2m funding to digitise Africa-Asia trade payments
Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay has raised $2.2 Million in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between…
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event: What To Expect
Samsung’s annual Galaxy unpacked event is almost here with us. The official date is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 10…
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Bolt raises KES. 78 billion to expand its on-demand transportation network in Africa and Europe
Ride-hailing startup Bolt has raised KES. 78 billion in a Series E funding round led by Sequoia Capital. This fund…
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These Are The 25 African Female Founded Tech Startups Joining The CMM PR mentorship program
Twenty-five African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the second edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. This…
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Gadgets
Rugged Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia C30, Nokia 6310 (2021) Launched
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, on Tuesday unveiled three new Nokia phones to its refreshed portfolio and significantly…
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Gadgets
Itel is giving a discount coupon offer on the Itel P37
Itel Mobile Kenya has announced a discount coupon offer for its latest device in the P series, the Itel P37.…
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[24Bit Podcast] TECNO Phantom X – Flagship Enough?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the TECNO Phantom X. TECNO Officially launched this device three…
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Entertainment, media, and advertising revenues in Kenya to hit Sh900 billion by 2025, PwC
Entertainment, media, and advertising companies in Kenya are set to reap from rising spending even as traditional components of the…
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vivo Y53s Launching in Kenya Soon
Vivo has announced plans to launch the vivo Y53s smartphone in Kenya on the 4th of August with pre-orders opening…
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Convergence Partners closes its third fund at at US$120 million to drive digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners has announced the successful first close of its third fund, the Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at…
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HUAWEI Band 6 Officially Goes on Sale in Kenya
Huawei has today announced that its newest member of its HUAWEI Band Series, HUAWEI Band 6 is now available for…
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Adrian Kenya Launches its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project
Adrian Kenya yesterday officially launched its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project along the Nairobi – Mau Summit Road. Adrian Kenya which…
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KES 5.3 million accelerator programme launched to drive innovation in Kenya’s insurance sector
FSD Africa, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, and Tellistic Technology Services have launched BimaLab, a KES 5.3 million accelerator programme designed…
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Gadgets
HMD is launching the Nokia XR20 5G, its first life proof phone, today
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is preparing to launch a new phone on July 27th. The company is…
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Telkom Kenya Customers Can Now Buy Nation Media Group E-papers Using Airtime
After partnering with Standard Group to enable customers to buy digital versions of The Standard and The Nairobian newspapers on…
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[24Bit Podcast] Calls up, Data prices up – What Finance Act 2021 means for you!
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the Finance Act of 2021. President Uhuru Kenyatta recently assented…
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Egypt’s social e-commerce startup Taager raises US$6.4 million seed round
Taager, an Egyptian social e-commerce startup, has raised a US$6.4 million seed funding round to help it scale its platform…
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The Education Sector Was the Hardest Hit by Ransomware in 2020
The education sector was the hardest hit by ransomware in 2020 with 44% of organizations hit (compared to 37% across…
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Gadgets
For Ksh 11,490, the Nokia C20 is a good budget buy
One of the devices we saw HMD Global, the licensed makers of Nokia phones unveil in April this year under…
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Our database has never been hacked, says IEBC
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports…
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TECNO Spark 7P Review
The TECNO Spark 7P has been selling in the Kenyan market for more than a month now. TECNO Mobile officially…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Review: Infinix went big
One of the devices that we were really looking forward to for Infinix Mobile to unveil in the local market…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10i Officially Launched in Kenya
We have already seen an Infinix device in the HOT series, the HOT 10T, being unveiled this year and it…
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Huawei Mobile users in Kenya can now purchase apps on AppGallery using M-Pesa
Huawei Mobile Kenya users in Kenya can now make in-app purchases in your favorite favorite AppGallery Apps and games and…
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CLOUD
Nokia signs deal with Africell to deploy 5G-ready network in Angola
Nokia has today signed a deal to deploy its comprehensive network technologies to Angola’s new mobile telecommunications operator, Africell. The…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa needs more cloud skills
Africa needs more cloud computing skills. IT professionals in the region need to gain skills in cloud and data architecture…
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M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints former SafeBoda Country Director its New GM
Connected asset financing platform M-KOPA, has expanded its operations to Nigeria. The move into the Nigerian market the company says…
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Amazon Web Services’ re/Start cloud skills training programme kicks off in South Africa
NEDBANK has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer free cloud computing skills development and job training to unemployed…
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro Camera Test: Are They Really Good?
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been here with us for a while. TECNO officially launched this device back in…
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Asteroid announces its second Internet Exchange Point in Kenya, to be deployed via iColo Nairobi data center
Asteroid International has announced that it is partnering with Data Centre firm iColo to expand its Kenyan internet exchange services…
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Telkom Kenya announces new calling and data rates
As the recently increased rate of excise duty on telephone and internet data services continues to take effect, Telkom Kenya…
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Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt secures Series B funding
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has closed its Series B fundraising round, as it looks to expand its financial services beyond Nigeria. The…
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Telkom Kenya to scale up to 80% of its network to 4G
Telkom Kenya has announced plans to increase its 4G network capacity in Kenya in the next few months. Speaking during…
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GPE Appoints Anwar Soussa To Lead Safaricom-Led Consortium Operations in Ethiopia
The Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) on Monday appointed Mr. Anwar Soussa as the Managing Director (MD) of the Operating…
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EFG Hermes Kenya Launches Online Trading Mobile App
Kenya’s brokerage firm EFG Hermes has unveiled a new mobile app to offer retail investors seamless and convenient stock trading…
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Gadgets
HUAWEI Band 6 With Two-Week Battery Launching in Kenya Soon
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to launch the Huawei Band 6 in the market. Huawei Band 6 is a…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Nokia 5.4
The Nokia 5.4 has been here for a while. HMD Global, officially unveiled the phone in Kenya in April this…
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TECNO PHANTOM X Officially Launched in Kenya For Ksh. 50,000
After weeks of teasers, TECNO Mobile has officially announced its newest flagship smartphone, PHANTOM X. TECNO unveiled the device at…
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Nokia is sticking to its brand position of trust and build quality
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones is a brand most of us have come to associate with. A number…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Windows 11 is here: What to expect, and more!
Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2. Hosted by Emmanuel Chenze from AndroidKenya.com! Listen in on our conversation on the upcoming…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Infinix NOTE 10 Series: A Huge Upgrade
Welcome to Season 4 of 24Bit Podcast! And thank you for sticking around with us through the episodes! In our…
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Catalyst Fund announces Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships
Global inclusive tech accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced pioneer members of its Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships.…
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More than 1.3 million customers already using the new M-PESA Super App
More than 1.3 million customers have downloaded the new M-PESA Super App since it was introduced in December last year.…
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Gadgets
LG TONE Free earbuds feature premium audio experience from Meridian technology
What do you look out for when purchasing earphones or headphones? While there are many models to choose from, your…
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Ministry of ICT Launches AJIRA Digital Club at Egerton University
The Kenya government through the Ministry of ICT has launched AJIRA Digital Club at the Egerton University. The clubs are…
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TECNO is relaunching the PHANTOM to get a share of the higher-end smartphone market
You have probably read about this already but yes, TECNO Mobile is bringing back the PHANTOM Brand. The company is…
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New Telkom customers to get 1GB data and 100 minutes of talk time monthly for a one-off payment of Ksh.100
Madaraka Life : Last month, Telkom Kenya teased plans to unveil a new digital independence product as it seeks to…
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News
Vivo V21 launched in Kenya, available for Ksh. 41,999
With pre-orders for the vivo V21 smartphone having come to an end, vivo has today officially launched the device in…
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Safaricom’s M-PESA Super App is Now Official
Safaricom has today officially launched “its M-PESA Super App for customers and its M-PESA for Business App. The app has…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S are coming to Kenya this month
Xiaomi Kenya has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S devices in Kenya on…
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Itel Kenya unveils Pass Ball Challenge, upto 80k up for grabs
Itel Kenya has announced a new challenge giving a chance for participants to showcase their football skills. Dubbed ‘’Pass Ball…
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Our Three Favorite TECNO Camon 17 Pro Features
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been selling in the local market for close to a month now. TECNO Mobile…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos announces winner of its 2021 Middle East and Africa Partner Awards
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the winners of its 2021 Middle East and Africa Partner Awards. The winners were announced…
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CMM PR launches 2nd edition of mentorship programme for African female tech founders
C. Moore Media International Public Relations (CMM), a New York-headquartered PR agency focusing on the US, UK, and African markets,…
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News
[Deal] The Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) currently selling on Jumia at a discounted price of KSh 4,999
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones officially made the Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) available in Kenya a week ago.…
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Future Ni Digital Initiative aims to equip local MSMEs owners with digital skills
Microsoft recently unveiled a new initiative to prepare Kenyan small businesses to adapt to the new normal. Dubbed Future Ni…
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Gadgets
Nokia G20 Now Available For Purchase in Kenya for Ksh.19,000
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones held a major launch event in April this year, announcing new Nokia phones…
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Gadgets
Infinix NOTE 10 Series Officially Launched: Specs, Pricing and Availability
Infinix has officially launched the all-new NOTE 10 series, a new portfolio including the NOTE 10, NOTE 10 Pro, and…
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Pre-orders for the vivo V21 now open in Kenya
After announcing plans to Launch the vivo V21 in the Kenyan market a few days ago, pre-orders for the device…
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CYBER SECURITY
This new malware primarily targets diplomatic missions and telcos in Africa
IT security software and service provider ESET has uncovered a new malware variant called that is being spread by the…
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BUSINESS
Unilever’s Sunlight Unveils A Five-Year Programme To Support Women Entrepreneurs
Unilever’s Sunlight, has announced a five-year programme to support women in business. Dubbed ‘Sunlight Women of More’, selected women entrepreneurs…
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News
Huawei Launches its 2021 App Development Competition for Developers Across Africa, $200K Up for Grabs
Huawei has announced the launch of its 2021 App development competition for developers across Africa. Dubbed Huawei HMS App Innovation…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 9th Anniversary campaign, to offer up to 50% off on essentials
E-Commerce platform Jumia has today launched its 9th Anniversary campaign. The company says it will be marking this anniversary by…
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Gadgets
LG TONE Free Wireless Earbuds’ UVano Tech makes them the most hygienic buds around
The LG TONE Free wireless earbuds went on sale in Kenya this week. The earbuds are available in two models,…
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Gadgets
Huawei FreeBuds 4i now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh. 10,000
Huawei Mobile has today officially announced the launch of its TWS earphones, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i in Kenya. The HUAWEI Freebuds…
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Gadgets
Vivo V21 Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Vivo V21 Specs: Vivo plans to officially launch the Vivo V21 smartphone in Kenya later this month. The selfie-focused smartphone…
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News
Nigerian e-health startup Helium Health launches in Kenya
Lagos-based e-health startup Helium Health has launched its operations in Kenya. The startup is partnering with three local providers, including Philips…
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News
Former Interswitch Sales Network Lead Karimi Ithau Appointed New Kenswitch Kenya Managing Director
Payments service provider Kenswitch Kenya has appointed Ms. Karimi Ithau as its new Managing Director. Ms. Karimu joins Kenswitch from Interswitch…
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News
The Nokia Earbuds Lite Now Available For Purchase Kenyan market
In April this year, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, unveiled three new lineups of phones, namely the X,…
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News
Tanzania waives value-added tax on smartphones
Tanzania will waive value-added tax on smartphones, tablets, and modems. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Planning,…
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Kenya among top drivers of eCommerce volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa, Visa research
Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria are the top drivers of eCommerce volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is according to a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Hackers Gain Access Into Nairobi Metropolitan Services Building Approval System
The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) has suspended development plan approvals after a group of hackers gained access into its building…
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The Nokia phone in Nviiri’s Niko Sawa music video is a Nokia 5.4
If you’ve watched the ‘Niko Sawa’ song by Nviiri the storyteller featuring Bien Baraza of Sauti Sol, chances are you…
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Gadgets
Vivo Launching the Vivo V21 smartphone in Kenya this month
Vivo has announced plans to launch the Vivo V21 Smartphone in Kenya this month. The selfie-focused smartphone will be the…
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Gadgets
Infinix is working on a 160W fast charging technology for an upcoming phone
Fast charging is one of the tech that we have seen a number of high-end phones from different brands launch…
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News
Huawei’s Petal Search Now Features a Direct Link to e-Commerce Site Jumia
In March this year, Huawei Mobile announced a massive upgrade to its Petal Search. The upgrades improved some important aspects…
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BUSINESS
Glovo launches its first African Micro Fulfillment Center in Nairobi
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has opened its first African Micro-Fulfillment Center in Nairobi. The center is located at AEA Plaza…
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News
[Deal] Vivo splashes a 40% discount on the vivo V19
Vivo has announced a 40% discount on the vivo V19 smartphone. This means you will now be able to buy…
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News
WhereIsMyTransport, South Africa’s mobility startup announces a $14.5 million Series A extension round
South African-based mobility startup WhereIsMyTransport has announced a $14.5 million Series A extension round to expand to other markets. This…
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Gadgets
LG TONE Free wireless earbuds now available for purchase in Kenya
LG Tone Free wireless earbuds have been launched in Kenya. The earbuds are available in two models, HBS-FN6 and HBS-FN4…
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Gadgets
You can now pre-order the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i in Kenya
HUAWEI Mobile Kenya announced plans to launch the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i in early June, meaning we should expect the buds…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 10 Pro is Now Available For Pre-order in Kenya
Infinix NOTE 10 Pro is now available for pre-order. Infinix today confirmed it would launch the Note 10 and Note…
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News
Telkom launches virtual card for WhatsApp payments in South Africa
Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers in South Africa to…
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News
Infinix NOTE 10 PRO Unboxing & Quick Specs
Infinix NOTE 10 PRO Unboxing: Infinix plans to officially launch the Infinix NOTE 10 Series this June. The Infinix NOTE…
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Gadgets
Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Infinix NOTE 10 PRO Specs: Infinix plans to officially launch the Infinix NOTE 10 Series this June. The Infinix NOTE…
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News
Safaricom Home Fibre now available in more parts of the country
When the pandemic started, the demand for home internet and wireless connectivity in Kenya went high as more Kenyans started…
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News
98% of Equity’s transactions in Q1 were on digital platforms
98% of all Equity Bank’s transactions are on digital platforms according to the bank’s 2021 Q1 results released recently. EazzyNet,…
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News
BMZ expands its developPPP Ventures programme to Kenya to support local startups
German-based Federal Development Ministry (BMZ) has expanded its developPPP Ventures programme in Kenya to support local startups. Under this programme,…
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News
Industrialization Ministry launches Startup Savanna, a business acceleration programme for local early-stage startups
The Kenyan Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development (MoITED) has launched Startup Savanna, a business acceleration programme that will…
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News
Digital lenders in Kenya are still abusing data protection laws
Digital lenders continued to harass defaulters and violate their consumer data rights. This is according to Ajua’s Quarter 1 2021…
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New Appointments
E-Logistics startup Lori Systems appoints Uche Ogboi as its new CEO
Lori Systems, Africa’s e-logistics platform has announced the appointment of Uche Ogboi as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ogboi takes…
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Blockchain
Binance To Hold Hackathon For African Blockchain Enthusiasts
Blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has announced that it will be holding a DeFi & NFT hackathon for African…
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News
Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A32: Who takes the crown?
Tecno Mobile officially launched its Camon 17 series smartphones in the local market about 3 weeks ago. The devices in…
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BUSINESS
Telkom Kenya to launch a digital independence product to mark Madaraka Day
Tomorrow, Kenyans mark Madaraka Day, 58 years since the country got to exercise self-governance; a key step towards gaining its…
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