11 June 2025
- Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle. The Roam Electric Bike is designed with direct input from boda boda riders in Kenya. The second-generation Roam Air…
11 June 2025
- Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters. Bolt projects that…
11 June 2025
- The promise of private conversations on social platforms is more compelling than ever. As fears about government surveillance and corporate data collection grow, encryption is often seen as the last line of defense. When X (formerly Twitter) introduced…
11 June 2025
- The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI beauty and harmony. The whole dynamic in the last few years has changed with the arrival of iOS 26 and Android 16 Material 3 Expressive(M3E)style. How surprising it is…
11 June 2025
- On May 25, 2025, Madagascar officially inked a landmark $90 million agreement with Israeli agritech company LR Group Ltd, signaling a major step toward modernizing the country’s agricultural sector. The deal, signed in Tel Aviv by Madagascar’s…
11 June 2025
- MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions of the MTN Group. In the process, the mobile money operations will be placed under a newly incorporated…
11 June 2025
- Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo has doubled its monthly assembly output from 10 to 20 buses after raising KSh5.4 billion, as part of a larger electric bus expansion effort. The October 2024 funding round, led by infrastructure investor Africa50,…
10 June 2025
- Moustapha Cissé perceives artificial intelligence not as an impending danger, but as an instrument to elevate Africa. This pioneering AI researcher has dedicated years to demonstrating how technology can tackle the continent’s distinct issues such as…
10 June 2025
- When considering the global blockchain revolution, most people envision Silicon Valley, Asia’s prominent crypto centers, or even El Salvador’s Bitcoin venture. Not many would typically think of Nigeria, which is a considerable oversight, as this…
10 June 2025
- Kenya’s proposed 1.5% tax on crypto transactions may disrupt its fintech leadership and drive startups and talent abroad, affecting Africa’s digital integration. Kenya’s revised 1.5% crypto transaction tax risks more than just revenue loss, it could…
10 June 2025
- Meta Platforms Inc. is said to be nearing a deal to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence startup. If completed, it would mark one of the biggest private funding rounds on record and Meta’s largest external AI…
10 June 2025
- Kenya’s rising profile as a global tech powerhouse was celebrated this week as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula honoured 12 exceptional university students for their outstanding performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025…
10 June 2025
- Mobius Motors Kenya relaunch plans are officially underway, with the company planning to resume assembly in the next six months. The local automotive brand was recently acquired early this year by Middle East-based investment firm Silver Box, rescuing…
10 June 2025
- Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 made big waves in 2023 with its revamped cover screen, and the Flip 6 builds on that momentum with upgraded internals and smarter…
10 June 2025
- Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 last night, and one thing that was hard to miss was the customization features the tech giant rolled out, featuring customization features inspired by Android. iOS 26(Apple moved from sequential naming to calendar-…
10 June 2025
- In 2025, cryptocurrency adoption is growing faster than ever across Kenya. Platforms like Bybit are gaining popularity, providing more options for users. From Nairobi’s startup hubs to Kisumu’s tech-savvy youth, Kenyans are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP…
09 June 2025
- Apple gadgets are a big deal in Nigeria, not just because they look sleek, but because they perform exceptionally well. From students to professionals, more people want reliable devices. However, as demand rises, so does the number of sellers—some…
09 June 2025
- Social media channels are active centers for sharing knowledge, networking, and creative expression in the technologically linked world of today. The number of views your material gets will greatly affect your whole social media experience and success…
09 June 2025
- By Vanessa Rogers on behalf of Executive Placements Gone are the days when you searched the newspaper for your next potential engineering position, and dropped or posted off your CV in its physical state. Let’s have a look at the empowering role of…
09 June 2025
- Influencers, companies, and creators all have as their shared objective increasing views on social media. Simply publishing material does not ensure visibility given growing competitiveness and continually changing algorithms. If you want your content…
09 June 2025
- In Lagos, the memory of October 20, 2020, continues to linger in the mind of Daniel Tambee, a Nigerian blockchain developer. On that night, at the Lekki Tollgate, military forces opened fire on protesters calling for an end to police brutality. While…
09 June 2025
- Social media sites are dynamic centers for interaction, communication, and information consumption in the technologically driven world of today. Whether you run an established company interacting with your audience, a young entrepreneur showcasing your…
09 June 2025
- Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and others. Going from the ambitious expansion of Apple Intelligence to a new Liquid Glass design language, and updated app…
09 June 2025
- Super Capital, one of Europe’s most active business angel networks and club deal platforms, is expanding into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) with the official introduction of its Super Capital Middle East & Africa Club, in collaboration with…
09 June 2025
- Twiga Foods, one of Kenya’s leading e-commerce startups, is halting its Nairobi operations for two months as part of what the company describes as the “final stage” of its ongoing business overhaul. This decision follows months of restructuring,…
09 June 2025
- Kenya’s startup ecosystem has achieved a major milestone with the successful hosting of its first-ever Startup World Cup regional competition. The event, which took place at the Kenya Startup Festival and was organized by the Kenya National Innovation…
09 June 2025
- One of Africa’s leading tech founders is returning to the forefront with a new artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. Karim Jouini, alongside Jihed Othmani, his co-founder from the Tunisian fintech startup Expensya, has unveiled Thunder Code, a…
09 June 2025
- 81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the urgent need to mobilize more local investment. This is one of the key insights from the Kenya Innovation…
09 June 2025
- Situated in East Africa and at the very heart of digital transformation, Kenya is now enjoying its momentum. Under the helm of President William Ruto, the country aggressively pursued the digitization of government services while establishing critical…
09 June 2025
- Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. As we mark World Environment Day 2025 with the rallying cry #BeatPlasticPollution, it’s clear that we need more than corporate pledges – we need a fundamental rethinking of how…
07 June 2025
- Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agri-tech and food distribution company, has announced a temporary operational pause in its Nairobi operations. The company, which is among the most funded e-commerce startups in Kenya said the move is part of its final phase of…
07 June 2025
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced an update to its Firewall Software, now including Sophos NDR Essential, which is free for all customers with an XStream Protection license for Sophos Firewall. With this integration, Sophos Firewall leverages two…
07 June 2025
- 4DX Ventures, a leading pan-African venture capital firm, has appointed Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors as it continues to expand its platform and deepen its impact across Africa. Since its first African investment in 2013,…
07 June 2025
- Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organization, joined leaders and innovators at Connected Africa Summit 2025, where Executive Director Mumbi Ndung’u participated in a high-level conversation on “Youth and the Future of Work…
07 June 2025
- Salpha Energy, a Nigerian clean energy startup founded and operated by women, has raised $1.3 million in funding from All On, an impact investment firm supported by Shell. The funding will support the expansion of Salpha Energy’s solar assembly…
07 June 2025
- Moniepoint has received approval to acquire a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian fintech’s growth strategy. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) cleared the deal unconditionally, confirming…
06 June 2025
- Charles Antwi-Boahen is the founder of Kab-Fam, an electronics and home appliance retailer that has grown from humble beginnings to a 16-store chain across Ghana.
06 June 2025
- Founders offer insights into what it truly takes to scale in Kenya.
05 June 2025
- PalmPay’s growth in Nigeria is a beacon that showcases the phenomenal extent to which fintech has made an impact on day-to-day living. With a focus on setting up convenient payment avenues that include bill payments, instant transfers, and airtime top-…
05 June 2025
- Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof languages. The new feature provides access to more than 200 million people in East and West Africa, enabling teams…
05 June 2025
- Airtel Money Kenya has further extended the Rudishiwa offer to cover bank-to-wallet transfers: customers now get 50% of their transaction fee as airtime. With this airtime, they can buy data bundles that do not expire, a good thing in today’s tough…
05 June 2025
- Open Buildings data is transforming healthcare delivery in Africa. By providing detailed building footprints, it enhances clinic planning and vaccine outreach prioritization in Nigeria. This dataset empowers informed decision-making, improves resource…
05 June 2025
- Qualcomm Incorporated has revealed the 10 startups chosen for its 2025 Make in Africa Innovation Program, designed to strengthen Africa’s deep tech landscape by offering access to advanced technologies and tailored strategic support. Currently in its…
05 June 2025
- Oluwayemi Ezekiel, a Nigerian accountant in his fifties, fondly remembers the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) as a trusted provider of stamps, parcels, and postal orders in many Nigerian homes. Ezekiel explains that the agency, once closely associated…
05 June 2025
- Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator Program, with a deadline of June 27, 2025. This regional initiative supports startups across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal that are building impactful solutions using Llama.…
05 June 2025
- Cross-border payments firm dLocal is making a bold move into Africa’s fintech landscape with the planned acquisition of Nairobi-founded AZA Finance, a leading provider of foreign exchange and cross-border payment solutions across the continent. AZA…
05 June 2025
- HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as a critical pathway to enhancing workforce productivity, operational efficiency, and…
05 June 2025
- Kenya is rightly celebrated as a global leader in mobile money innovation. But with innovation comes vulnerability, especially when the people using these technologies are not properly protected, empowered, or educated. A new cyber threat is emerging…
04 June 2025
- The OPPO A5 is now available in the country, following the success of its Pro sibling, which launched in late March. The phone joins OPPO’s A series lineup, boasting long-term reliability and endurance for everyday users. OPPO A5 sports IP65-rated…
04 June 2025
- As Safaricom celebrates its year-long 25th anniversary in October this year, the telco has announced a nationwide campaign, “M-PESA Sokoni Festival,” aimed at rewarding its customers across the country with exciting product offers such as devices,…
