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realme Expands R&D Resources to Power its World-leading Fast Charging Technology
realme confirmed this week the upcoming release of its next-gen flagship realme GT3 which will feature a world-leading 240W fast…
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CHESTER WISNIEWSKI: Artificial Intelligence Now a Match for Natural Ignorance
End-user security training has traditionally been an important aspect of cybersecurity efforts, as it aims to educate and empower employees…
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Kenyan construction tech startup Jumba has raised $4.5M seed funding
Jumba, Kenya’s construction startup has raised $4.5M in a seed funding round. The startup facilitates retailers of construction materials to…
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Rwanda to connect 3,000 schools to the internet by 2024
Rwanda plans to connect 3,000 schools to the internet by 2024. This was revealed by Paula Ingabire, the country’s Minister…
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Here comes Showfa, Nairobi’s newest commission free ride-hailing company
Nairobi has welcomed its newest ride-hailing company known as Showfa, which will compete for the same cake with brands such…
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M-PESA partners with Amazon in rush for the global remittance market
M-Pesa, Safaricom’s highly-regarded mobile money remittance service has signed a new strategic partnership with American e-commerce giant Amazon to provide…
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Netflix lowers monthly subscription charges for customers in Kenya
Netflix is finally making the service affordable for its customers in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa. The streaming giant has…
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Realme C33 Review: This is what budget phones should look like
Realme C33 Review: I have always been a huge fan of realme C series devices. The last couple of months…
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CcHUB to launch $15 million accelerator for the ed-tech startups in Kenya and Nigeria
Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), touted as Africa’s largest innovation and incubation hub, has announced it is launching a $15 million accelerator…
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Kenyan Senate is spearheading talks with CBK to legalize crypto
The Kenyan Senate has taken a proactive step to engage the Central Bank in discussions that could see the country…
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Nokia T21 Tablet with 10.36-Inch 2K Display launched in Kenya for Ksh. 32,500
HMD Global has announced the availability of yet another tablet in Kenya, the Nokia T21. This is the third tablet…
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Comparison between the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G
In the past, with mobile technology, it’s easier to recommend one phone over the other, just based on price. But…
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Smart African Group launches Rifaly, an African-centered content streaming platform
Smart African Group (SAG) a company that builds technology solutions for Africa has launched Rifaly, a content aggregation platform aimed…
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Twitter begins charging for SMS two-factor authentication
You will now have to pay to use SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) on Twitter according to a new announcement…
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Chipper Cash reportedly lays off more than 100 employees
After laying off 13% of its workforce in December last year, cross-border payments startup Chipper Cash is reportedly sending more…
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Governor Sakaja meets Bolt founder a day after drivers threaten to strike
Just a day after drivers working with digital ride-hailing companies held demonstrations in Nairobi pushing for reduced commissions, Governor Johnson…
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Ethiopia sets $150 million license fee for M-pesa entry
The telecommunications landscape in Ethiopia has largely lagged behind its neighbors, owing to strict observance of monopolistic regulations. Until Safaricom…
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Bolt to invest over Ksh. 67 billion in Africa in expansion drive
Bolt has announced plans to invest €500 million (Ksh.67 billion) to enhance its operations across Africa over the next two…
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ALEX OWITI: Will Blockchain be the “Messiah” Cyber security Saviour?
Deloitte’s global blockchain and cyber security experts from around the globe in their 2017 report looked at blockchain technology security from…
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Scammers move from dating apps to now targeting Twitter users
Scammers are no longer dominating dating apps but other social media platforms such as Twitter. This is according to a…
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Pan-African cyber security firm Smile Identity raises $20m Series B
Smile Identity, a South African company that offers identity verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) services has raised $20 million…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh. 49,999
Oppo has today announced the newest addition to its popular Reno8 series, OPPO Reno8 T into the Kenyan market. The…
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Amazon’s Ring Home Security products launched in Kenya
Mart Networks has launched the distribution of select devices of Ring LLC, a home security and smart home company owned…
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Lami joins forces with Unchorlight Kenya to provide insurance covers for Boda Boda riders
Digital insurance provider Lami Technologies is partnering with Unchorlight Kenya (UNK), to provide boda boda riders in the country with…
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South Africa’s AI-based insurtech startup Naked raises $17 million Series B round
There have been significant efforts to increase insurance uptake across Africa, where reports show a very low market penetration for…
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AfDB opens ICT hub at USIU to boost digital skills
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has opened an ICT Centre of Excellence at the United States International University (USIU) Nairobi…
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A Closer Look at the Importance of IT Support for Small Businesses
For small businesses, staying on top of the latest technology and IT support can be a difficult task. This article…
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Kenyan fintech Power raises $3 million in seed funding
Power Financial Wellness, a Kenyan fintech startup that seeks to advance the financial well-being of its customers has secured a…
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How Technology is Shaping the Business Environment
The COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way we do business across all sectors of the economy. The disruption caused a…
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I&M Bank suspends bank to M-PESA transaction charges
I&M Bank has today announced that it will not be charging its customers for transferring money from its digital banking platform…
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Are tech layoffs warranted?
The recent tech layoffs have taken the world by a surprise. Over 150,000 employees have been terminated from their jobs…
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Connected Kenya Summit 2023 to be hosted in Kwale County this April
ICT Authority (ICTA) will be hosting the 12th edition of the Connected Kenya Summit from the 2nd to 5th of…
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Nigerian mobility startup Treepz launches its operations in Kenya
Treepz, a Nigerian-based mobility startup that offers diverse car-renting options for its customers has announced its entry into the Kenyan…
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Telkom South Africa to lay off 15% of its workforce in restructuring move
Telkom South Africa, the largest mobile network provider in the county has announced it will lay off more than 11,000…
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Super Metro adds first electric bus to its fleet
Super Metro Sacco, one of Nairobi’s leading public transport operators, today announced the introduction of its first electric bus as…
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Airtel announces plans to roll out 5G network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to introduce 5G mobile broadband services in selected neighborhoods around Nairobi. The company has stated…
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Starlink receives license to provide internet connectivity in Rwanda
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has been licensed to start operations in Rwanda, beginning April 2023. According to the…
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NTV’s YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers terminated for violating terms
NTV Kenya, a leading broadcaster in the country and the East African region had its YouTube channel brought down on…
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OPPO Reno 8T 5G Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
OPPO Reno 8T 5G Specs: OPPO plans to launch its latest mobile phone line, OPPO Reno8 T, in Kenya this…
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Kenya’s BuuPass raises $1.3m to digitise transport ticketing in East Africa
BuuPass, a digital bus ticketing company founded in 2016, has raised $1.3m in pre-seed round to expand its transport solutions…
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Tecno announces an exclusive club for Phantom X2 series users
Tecno Mobile has today announced an exclusive club for users of its recently launched Phantom X2 Series. Dubbed ‘PHANTOM CLUB’,…
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Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition is here
You probably saw a few leaks here and there and yes, the Realme 10 5G Pro Coca-Cola edition is now…
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Cybersecurity firm Infopercept appoints Jitendra Bulani as CMO
Cybersecurity solutions and services company Infopercept Consulting has appointed Jitendra Bulani as Chief Marketing Officer. He joins the firm from…
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Flutterwave obtains license to operate in Egypt
Flutterwave, the Nigerian fintech company has obtained licenses to operate in Egypt as a payment service provider. This allows the…
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Saudi Arabia-based HR tech platform, Palm.hr raises $5 million to expand across MENA
Palm.hr, a Saudi Arabian HR firm that automates payroll, tracks leaves and absences and monitors employee performance has secured $5…
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7 Most Successful Kenyan Athletes of All Time
Kenyans can rekindle their connection to their past through sports, which also helps them get recognition abroad. Since prehistory, sports…
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Oppo Reno 8T 5G Unboxing and First Impressions Review
Oppo Reno 8T 5G Unboxing: Oppo is expected to launch the Reno 8T series in Kenya this month. The series…
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Mdundo pays out Ksh. 60 Million as monthly users hit 23.4 million
Popular music streaming platform, Mdundo.com has released its report, covering the first half of the year that ended 31st December…
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Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
Movie streaming giant Netflix on Wednesday issued new guidelines on password sharing, in a move expected to significantly impact how…
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Everyone has a role to play in financial fraud
For a long time now, financial service providers have sought to redefine the customer experience in the face of 21st-century technological…
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Nigerian digital bank Umba launches its operations in Kenya
Umba, a pan-African digital bank that acquired Kenya’s Daraja Microfinance Bank last year has officially launched its operations in the…
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Meet LG’s first 97-inch OLED TV with wireless transmission
LG Electronics made some interesting announcements at CES 2023. The company unveiled the second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance lineup and…
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[24Bit Podcast] Discussing the New NCBA Loop App; Our Thoughts and Frustrations!
We are all NCBA Loop customers. And we’ve been for the longest time. In this episode, hear our frustrations in…
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2Africa subsea cable makes another landing in South Africa
The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) has landed the world’s largest subsea cable, 2Africa, in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.…
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Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan is Africa’s newest Unicorn after raising $400M
Egyptian fintech startup MNT-Halan has become Africa’s newest unicorn after raising $400 million in debt and equity funding, raising its…
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Tech Nation, a UK-Based non-profit tech talent acquisition firm is shutting down
For slightly over one decade, Tech Nation, a non-profit UK-based organization has been providing assistance to global tech talent, outsourcing…
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Eight suspects arrested by DCI in KSh.500 million M-Pesa Fuliza fraud scheme
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have arrested eight suspects in a high-profile fraud scheme where telecommunications firm…
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India’s Food supply chain startup WayCool Foods is expanding its tech arm CENSA to Africa
WayCool Foods, India’s leading food and agri-tech platform is expanding its tech arm CENSA into the African market. The strategic…
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Equity Mobile app now supports Western Union international money transfers
Equity Bank customers can now send and receive money conveniently through Western Union straight from their phones. The bank announced…
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Africa’s mobility startup eWaka has secured a $540k loan from SECO
Kenyan mobility solutions provider eWaka has secured a $540,000 loan from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of the…
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Entry-level Nokia C12 launched in Kenya – Specs, pricing and availability
HMD Global has today announced the availability of the Nokia C12 in Kenya, a new addition to its C- series…
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Airtel Africa’s nine-month net profit hit $523 million
Airtel Africa disclosed its earnings for the period of nine months ending 31st December 2022, revealing that it recorded $523…
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Olaseni Alabede joins MFS Africa’s Global Technology Partners as new CTO
Global Technology Partners (GTP), an MFS Africa company has appointed Olaseni Alabede as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He…
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LG Announces New Managing Director for East Africa
LG Electronics has appointed Dong Won Lee as its new Regional Managing Director (MD) for East Africa (EA). He takes…
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Kenya Power to convert its 2,000 vehicles to electric
Kenya Power has announced plans to convert its entire fleet of 2,000 fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric in the next…
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Google has introduced Bard, a rival product to ChatGPT
Google has announced the introduction of its conversational AI chatbot, a direct rival of the now-viral ChatGPT created by OpenAI.…
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Nigerian fintech startup Trade Lenda has raised $520k in pre-seed round
Trade Lenda, a Nigerian fintech startup that helps micro, small, and informal retailers with access to financing for their business…
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Oppo Reno 8T series launching in Kenya this February – Specs, Price and Availability
Oppo is expected to launch the Reno 8T series in Kenya this month. The mid-ranger comes around four months after…
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Kenyan court rules Meta can be sued in local courts for allegedly violating labour rights
A case brought against Facebook’s parent company Meta by its former employee Daniel Motaung has broadened the scope of legal…
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Nokia T10 Tablet Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones made the Nokia T10 tablet available in Kenya a week ago. Featuring an…
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Browse more for less with Telkom Kenya Mambo 99 bundle
Telkom Kenya launched the Mambo 99 tariff in May last year to give customers data and minutes at competitive pricing.…
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Google working on an AI tool to take on ChatGPT
Google is certainly not sitting unbothered by all the buzz about AI chatbot ChatGPT, created by San Franciscan-based startup OPenAI.…
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[24Bit Podcast] What’s good with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series?
Samsung last week officially unveiled its latest devices in the S Series comprising the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and…
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South African grocery delivery startup Yebo Fresh raises 4.5 million in pre-Series A
Yebo Fresh, a South African grocery delivery startup has raised $4.5m in a pre-series A equity funding round. The pre-series…
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Vendors and consumers turned to entry-level smartphones in 2022, realme
Entry-level smartphones helped some mobile vendors to keep up their shipment numbers in a tough year characterized by a general…
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Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati named among Top 20 Digital Economy leaders
Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati has been named among the Top 20 Digital Economy leaders in Kenya by Digital Economy…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Discovers Fake Apps Found on Apple’s App Store Used by Cybercriminals for CryptoRom Schemes
Sophos on Wednesday released new findings on CryptoRom scams—elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users…
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[Kenya] Government drops fraud charges against Nigerian fintech Flutterwave
The Kenyan government has dropped charges of financial impropriety against Flutterwave Inc. This is according to a new report by…
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Twitter to start sharing its ad revenues with creators
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company will start paying creators for ads that appear in their reply…
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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa listed among Top 20 Digital Economy leaders
Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO has been named among the Top 20 Digital Economy leaders in Kenya by Digital Economy Magazine.…
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South African digital lender Lulalend has bagged $35M Series B funding
Lulalend, a South African digital lender offering funding options for businesses has raised $35M in Series B funding. The round…
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Safaricom announces new appointments in latest leadership shake up
Just a few days after appointing Adil Arshed Khawaja as its new board chairman, telecommunications giant Safaricom has announced a…
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies partners with Nokia to improve fibre network across Africa
Pan-African tech firm Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a new partnership with telecommunications company Nokia, teaming up to build a…
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Sendy introduces payment on delivery option for e-commerce vendors
Fulfillment and logistics startup Sendy has unveiled a Payment on Delivery product for e-commerce and social commerce vendors in Africa,…
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Tecno Phantom X2 5G: Our three favorite features
Tecno Phantom X2 5G: Remember when Tecno announced they were finally bringing back the Phantom series after killing it for…
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Absa introduces bank withdrawal options on its Timiza app
Absa Bank has added an option on its Timiza App where customers can withdraw cash from any ATM machine across…
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Two Kenyan startups among 12 selected for ARM Labs Techstars Accelerator
Two Kenyan startups, Cladfy and alphabloQ have been selected to join the inaugural class of ARM Labs Techstars Accelerator, a…
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OpenAI is introducing a $20 monthly subscription of its now famous ChatGPT chatbot
There possibly hasn’t been a greater debate in the content production market than one revolving around ChatGPT, the content writing…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC officially launched
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest devices in the S Series comprising the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy…
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Fraud attempts continue to rise in Africa, Smile Identity report reveals
A comprehensive report released by pan-African identity verification company Smile Identity has revealed that fraud rates across the continent hit…
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[Interview] JuicyScore’s Mikhail Marchenko on why fintechs should invest in risk management solution
JuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions entered the Kenyan market recently. The firm offers anti-fraud and…
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Nokia T10 Tablet With 8-Inch HD Display Launched in Kenya for Ksh.19,999
HMD Global has today announced the availability of the Nokia T10 tablet in Kenya. This is the second tablet the maker…
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Women founders in Africa invited to apply for Google’s new accelerator program
Google on Tuesday announced a women accelerator program aimed at providing resources and opportunities for women founders in Africa. The…
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UK pushes to regulate crypto industry to protect consumers
The crypto market has been termed as one of the most fragile and unpredictable markets for both novice and experienced…
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Heifer International’s $1.5M agritech challenge winners announced
Three African startups have been selected winners of the 2022 AYuTe Africa Challenge which supports agritech innovators and is organized…
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Rural ISP Mawingu raises $9m to expand operations across Kenya
Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu has raised $9 million Series B funding to scale its operations across Kenya. The…
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Drone delivery firm Zipline completes test flights in Kisumu County
Zipline, the global delivery company famed for its use of drones to deliver healthcare products has successfully completed test flights…
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SWVL cancels its $40 million acquisition deal of Turkey’s Volt Lines
Egyptian transport company SWVL has had a mix of good and bad fortunes in different markets. It has attempted to…
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Gadgets
Samsung partners with Charlie Kaufman to showcase Galaxy’s camera experience
By now it’s all clear that Samsung Unpacked event is happening on February 1st at 21:30 local time. It’s the…
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Kenyan wins Microsoft’s coveted MVP award
Kenya’s Shadrack Kiprotich is the 2022 recipient of Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for actively sharing high-quality expertise with…
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CBK licenses 12 more digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has granted operating licenses to an additional 12 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the…
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