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Safaricom Announces Upgraded 5G for Business Plans
Safaricom has announced a revamped 5G for Business plans for SMEs. The telco stated that the new plans will provide…
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Equity, Bpifrance Join Forces to Boost SME Trade Financing in East Africa
Equity has signed a trade credit financing agreement with BpiFrance, the public investment bank of France, to strengthen support for…
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African Climate Innovators Invited to Apply for The Earthshot Prize 2025 – How To Apply
The Earthshot Prize (TEP) has officially opened entries for its 2025 cohort with MultiChoice once again being an official Africa…
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Safaricom Secures Approval to Launch its Second Money Market Fund, Ziidi
Safaricom PLC has received regulatory approval from the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) to launch its second money market fund…
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Airtel Money Taps Naivas’ Network to Expand Reach
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw…
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NCBA Wins 3rd Place at 2024 KBA Sustainable Finance Awards
NCBA last week received the 3rd overall award in Kenya at the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Sustainable Finance Awards. …
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Online Brokerage Market Projected to Reach $18 Billion by 2028
Projections indicate that the online brokerage market will reach $18.02 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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Schneider Electric East Africa launches eCommerce platform
Schneider Electric East Africa has launched an eCommerce platform to streamline procurement for its full product range, targeting a wide…
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Startups
Money Flows Into Africa’s Climate Tech Startups
African climate tech startups are pulling in more money than ever before, overtaking fintech as the continent’s hottest investment sector.…
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Financial Education Toolkit Targeting Students Unveiled
M-PESA GO, Old Mutual and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have today unveiled a financial literacy online toolkit,…
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Roam, ENERGICA Partner to Establish 10 Solar Charging Hubs
Roam, a Kenyan tech-driven electric mobility company, is set to establish 10 additional solar-powered Roam Hubs in Nairobi with funding…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google’s New Features to Combat Smartphone Theft in Africa
On one hand, phone theft has been a growing concern in many countries across Africa whereas on the flipside smartphone…
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SEforALL and IBM Unveil AI Solutions for Energy and Urban Growth
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) unveiled new AI-powered solutions to support sustainable urban development globally. The…
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How Watu Simu is bridging the digital divide one smartphone at a time
Smartphone financing is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa. Over the years, various device financing models have emerged,…
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Watu Simu reaches one-million device sales milestone
Asset finance solutions provider Watu has announced a significant milestone by selling over one million mobile devices in the Kenyan…
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Vivo V40 Lite Full Review: Heavy Hitter
Vivo V40 Lite Review: Vivo excels at creating beautiful yet affordable smartphones, and the V40 Lite, as their latest midrange…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank opens a new branch in Kitui
NCBA Bank has opened a new branch in Kitui underscoring its commitment to bringing banking services closer to residents in…
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Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ Launch to Have Khaligraph and Ssaru Musical Experience
Infinix has collaborated with top Kenyan rappers Khaligraph Jones and Ssaru to launch the HOT 50 Pro+ series with a…
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Equity Recognized for Enhancing Customer Experience Through Tech
Equity has been recognized as the second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category, at the Service Excellence Awards…
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Finalists for the Fifth Edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program Announced
Twenty African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The…
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Safaricom, Government and Vodafone Launch Ksh.240m Digital Skills Program
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom through its charity arm, the Safaricom Foundation, has partnered with the government and Vodafone Foundation to…
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Google Deepens African Investment With Sh 748 Million for AI Training
Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has announced a $5.8 million ( Sh 748 million) in Google.org funding to support…
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Reviews
Infinix Hot 50i Review: Best Budget Camera Smartphone
While Infinix focuses on the Zero Flip and Hot 50 Pro Plus, the Infinix Hot 50i is often overlooked. However,…
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How Living Goods is Enhancing Community Healthcare Through AWS’s Health Equity Initiative
In Kenya’s Kisumu County, Millicent Atieno begins her day as a community health promoter – globally recognized as community health…
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Startups
BURN Secures Us$ 15 Million To Scale Electric Cooking In East Africa
BURN, the manufacturer of clean cooking stoves has secured a US$15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The…
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Nigeria Ranks Second in Global Crypto Adoption, Report
In recent years, Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in crypto adoption, driven by innovative use cases to combat…
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Vivo V40 In-depth Camera Review: Portrait Smartphone Camera King
Vivo V40 Camera Review: The Vivo V40 takes really good photos with its main and selfie cameras. I took over…
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PHYLLIS MIGWI: How African universities can fortify defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks
When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according…
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Changing Global Trade Patterns Will Enhance Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Changing global trade patterns and the emergence of new payment solutions will drive significant growth in cross-border B2B payments in…
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NCBA Targets Local Businesses With New Solar Leasing Product
Continuing with its Sustainability initiatives, NCBA Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of a new Solar Photovoltaic (PV) campaign targeting…
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Fredrique Achieng: How OPPO is Redefining the Smartphone Experience for Youth
The smartphone industry has undergone significant growth and evolution since the invention of the first telephone in the 1800s, to…
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Infinix’s Upcoming Smartphone Will Be Its Most Slimmest Yet
Infinix is set to announce its most slimmest smartphone yet in the country before the month ends. The new device…
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[INTERVIEW] Lami’s Jihan Abass on Digital Revolution for Insurance Agents
The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. …
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Safaricom Extends Its M-Pesa Global Service to Ethiopia
MPESA Kenya users can now send mobile money to MPESA Ethiopia users through Safaricom’s MPESA International Remittance, as long as…
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Standard Chartered Awards Sh8.75 Million to 7 Women-led Startups
Last week, Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica awarded Sh 8.75 million to seven women-led startups in…
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Gerald Maithya: AI entrepreneurs hold the key to an era of unprecedented opportunity for Africa
It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve…
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Safaricom Hook Kicks Off ‘Circle’ Youth Development Bootcamps
Safaricom Plc through its youth platform, Safaricom Hook (S-Hook), has officially kicked off a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps dubbed…
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MultiChoice, GIZ, KFC host masterclass on Film Intimacy Coordination, Safety
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Kenya Film Commission, hosted Kenya’s…
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Alex Okosi: How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time…
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Wealth-tech startup Ndovu launches Money Market Fund, targeting investments from Sh 500
Roboadvisory platform Ndovu Wealth Limited has officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) dubbed, Ndovu Fund aimed at offering investors…
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[Interview] Watu Africa’s Erick Massawe Explores E-Mobility Financing Trust Shifts
Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles…
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Gadgets
Vivo Ups V40 Series Photography Game With Zeiss Partnership
Vivo is set to bring its latest midrange in the country – the V40 series later this month. Vivo V40…
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Meta Unveils Llama Impact Grants, Innovation Awards Winners
Meta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants and the Llama Impact Innovation Awards. Launched in October…
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KCB, Airtel Money in new deal targeting merchant payments
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money have announced a new interoperability partnership, allowing Airtel Money customers to make direct payments…
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British High Commission announces Sh390 million funding for digital access in Busia, Mandera
The British High Commission has announced a Sh390 million in funding for ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ in Busia and Mandera counties.…
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Startups
M-KOPA reaches 5 million customers, unlocks $1.5bn in credit across 5 African markets
Emerging market fintech, M-KOPA has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and…
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HMD Embraces Multi-Brand Approach as Part of Its Evolution
HMD went through a major transformation early this year intending to use tech innovation to make people’s lives easier and…
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Google supports Jacaranda Health’s use of Gen AI for mothers and babies
Jacaranda Health has announced the culmination of a six month Google.org fellowship program aimed at transforming the potential of Generative…
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Safaricom and Google partner to provide digital literacy training to small businesses in Migori
Safaricom PLC and Google have teamed up to offer financial and digital literacy training to small businesses in Kenya’s Migori…
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BUSINESS
KARMA Conference 2024 to Drive Digital Transformation in Records Management
The Kenya Records Managers and Archivists Association (KARMA) has announced that the 8th Annual Conference will be held from November…
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Bolt Accelerator Program awards 10 drivers Sh289k each
Bolt has awarded 10 drivers and couriers with Sh289,519 seed funding each for showcasing their innovative solutions related to smart…
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Reviews
Asus Zenbook S16 (2024): Peerless Performance
2024 is the era for AI PCs and the just-launched Asus Zenbook S16 comes packed with the new AMD Ryzen…
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NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Unveils 10 Finalists for Demo Day
NBA Africa has today announced 10 startups from 7 African countries have been selected to pitch their products to a…
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NCBA’s SACCO banking digitisation continues to play pivotal role in financial inclusion
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been key players in promoting financial inclusion in Kenya, especially among underserved…
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HMD Expands Its Horizon with New Branded Devices and Strategic Partnerships
HMD is no longer just making waves with Nokia smartphones—it’s now forging ahead with its own line of HMD-branded devices,…
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ICT Docket Unveils 3-Year Strategy to Bridge Digital Inequality and Promote Digital Culture
The ICT Authority has announced its plans to bridge digital inequality, redesign business processes, optimise the digital environment, enhance organisational…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Review
This year, Samsung made a big splash by integrating Galaxy AI with Google AI and Google Gemini on the Galaxy…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno12 5G Full Review: Midrange Jewel
OPPO Reno12 5G Review: OPPO Reno12 5G wants to offer a premium flagship experience at a modest price. Despite strong competition,…
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OPPO Reno12 5G Camera Review: Almost Flagship Performance
OPPO Reno12 5G is the country’s latest midrange smartphone, and we’ve taken it through its paces over the past few…
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Antony Muchiri: The growing Super Apps landscape in Africa
In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone…
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Bolt culminates its Drive for a Prize campaign, awards over 350 drivers
As part of its driver reward campaign, “Drive for a Prize,” Bolt, has rewarded more than 350 of its top-performing…
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Asus Zenbook S 14 With Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor (Series 2), 3K OLED and Slim Design Launched
Asus has unveiled its latest laptops that ship with Copilot+ and are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors…
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OPPO Reno12 Series with AI LinkBoost for a Connection You Can Rely On
Smartphones help us stay connected, keep us in touch, empower work on the go and so much more, but the…
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Preventing Ad Fraud with the Help of IP APIs
Ad fraud has become a major challenge for digital advertisers, siphoning off billions in wasted ad spend each year. Fraudulent…
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BUSINESS
Equity Group elevates sustainability efforts, setting global benchmark in climate-related transactions
Equity Group has set a global benchmark with the highest number of climate-related transactions among 258 financial institutions worldwide. The…
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WomenInTech
Women in Tech: There’s a need to challenge stereotypes and advocate for more inclusive work environments
Female tech executives have advocated for greater inclusion of women to create a more diverse and innovative work environment. This…
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BUSINESS
Equity wins four awards at 2024 Euromoney Awards in London
Equity Group has triumphed at the 2024 Euromoney Awards in London, winning four accolades. The Group says these awards are…
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LOOP, OPPO partner to offer financing for the new Reno12 devices
LOOP by LOOP DFS a Fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group has partnered with OPPO to offer financing for the…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Group’s profit after tax hit Ksh.9.8billion
NCBA Group’s profit after tax has increased to KES 9.8 billion in the first half of 2024 according to the…
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KRA to leverage tech to boost tax collection
Kenya’s revenue collection agency KRA is seeking to implement technological advancements to enhance tax system and increase revenue collection following…
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OPPO makes a bold move into AI with the Reno12 Series
OPPO will be launching the Reno12 Series in Kenya on August 22nd 2024. The company says this latest addition to…
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BUSINESS
Bolt partners with Hakki Africa to finance 1,500 vehicles for its drivers
Bolt has today announced a partnership with microfinance company Hakki Africa to provide vehicle financing for drivers on its platform.…
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BUSINESS
BNI Convention Unites African Entrepreneurs for Insightful Collaborations
The BNI Convention held in Naivasha on Friday, 16th August 2024, brought together over 400 entrepreneurs and business leaders from…
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Greenspoon taps Roam electric motorcycles for faster deliveries
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company has partnered with Greenspoon, an online retail store specializing in organic food to offer a…
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Apps
LOOP App Wants to be Your One Stop Shop Lifestyle App
LOOP App: Over the last couple of years, Africa has become one of the fastest-growing app markets in the world.…
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Startups
Startups Selected for Britam’s BetaLab Incubation Programme Announced
Britam’s innovation hub, BetaLab, has announced the six fintech startups selected for its 12-week pre-incubation program. Britam says these startups…
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Uber Electric Boda sees significant driver sign-ups a year after launch
One year after launching its first electric mobility product in Africa, Uber Electric Boda, Uber says it has seen an…
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International Youth Day emphasizes SDGs and the role of youth in digital innovation
Ahead of International Youth Day (IYD) on 12th August 2024, the government, through the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,…
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Blockchain
Block’s TBD Hackathon to address gaps in payment systems in Africa
TBD, a part of Block, has announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon, held in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin…
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Interviews
ICANN’s Pierre Dandjinou on how they’re building a more inclusive internet
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), has over the last couple of months been working towards a…
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BUSINESS
Watu to finance 10,000 electric bikes in 2024 in push for E-mobility
Asset financing company, Watu has revealed plans to finance 10,000 electric bikes in 2024 in Kenya as it pushes for…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank: Unpacking the Bank’s Digital Transformation Landscape
Banks have for decades been relied upon to protect their customer’s personal details and financial information. Traditionally, sensitive information has…
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COLUMNS
Peter Nalika: Define Business Value Before Building Your AI Strategy
Generation Z [GenZ] in Kenya uniquely incorporated AI into their activism as the world advances in this technology. During #RejectFinanceBill2024,…
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BUSINESS
Carrefour Extends its Retail Graduate Programme Across Eight Countries
Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has launched the second edition of…
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BUSINESS
NCBA bets on its digital products to grow its local footprint
NCBA Bank digital products: Initially, digital transformation was defined as organizational changes in terms of new investments in digital business…
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Startups
List of startups joining cohort 8 of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative…
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BUSINESS
2024 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards finalists announced
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the top 15 finalists for the 2024 VALUE4HER Women…
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Dark Side of Glory, a crime documentary on cases of murder in the world of sport coming to Showmax
Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the…
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Startups
Nigerian AI startup Intron Health raises $1.6M to strengthen its African languages speech recognition tool
Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup that provides speech recognition for healthcare workers in Africa, has raised $1.6M in a…
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I&M Bank and Mastercard launch Business Credit Card proposition
I&M Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to…
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Sama Partners with the UoN to Advance Generative AI Capabilities in Africa
Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced it has partnered with The University of Nairobi (UoN)…
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Startups
Solar startup d.light closes $176 million funding round
d.light, the African startup that offers solar power solutions for low-income households in East Africa has closed a new USD$176…
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Fredrique Achieng: How OPPO is Enhancing User Convenience and Functionality With AI
Imagine a world where your smartphone is your ultimate digital companion, seamlessly integrating into your daily life to make everything…
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[Video] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, What’s New?
Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung…
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Bolt to celebrate its drivers with new campaign
Bolt has launched its driver reward campaign, dubbed ‘Drive for a Prize’ in efforts to celebrate its top-performing drivers in…
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Airtel opens outlet in downtown CBD to enhance Airtel Money services
Airtel Kenya has opened a new franchise shop in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The outlet, located on Gaborone Road,…
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BUSINESS
BNI East Africa Announces Annual East African Convention to Drive Inter-Country Trade
BNI (Business Networking International) East Africa is set to host its annual East African Convention this coming August in Naivasha.…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 with advanced AI features officially launched
Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung…
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24 lectures graduated from Microsoft tech training programme
24 lecturers drawn from different universities across Kenya have graduated from the Microsoft Africa Development Centre’s (ADC) intensive upskilling programme.…
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Safaricom donates Sh15m to assist victims of protests
Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations have made a KES 15 million donation to assist victims of protests as well as infrastructure…
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Eunice Kinyanjui: We Need More Digital and Innovative Financial Solutions for MSMEs Beyond Credit
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According…
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