Startups
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Twiga Foods has secured KES. 3 Billion Series B for African Expansion
Twiga Foods has raised $23.75 million in a Series B equity round led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from existing…
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Nigeria’s ccHUB acquires Nairobi’s iHub for an undisclosed amount
CcHUB will now make key hires in innovation consulting, people management, programme management and community support.
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Facebook’s London Accelerator Programme open to African Startups for the first time
The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London programme will launch in November
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SWVL pumps KES. 1.5 Billion to Boost Kenya Operations
SWVL recently closed its $42 million Series B-2 funding led by BECO Capital and Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures. This increased…
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Kobo360 e-logistics Startup launches operations in Kenya
Kobo360 has announced expansion to Kenya with plans to power Coast-to-Coast Pan-African Logistics. The e-Logistics Start-up has confirmed Kenya as…
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Glovo expands operations to Nakuru
Spanish start-up Glovo has announced it is expanding its footprint in Kenya. People in Kitengela and Nakuru can now use…
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Kobo360, African e-Logistics Startup Secures $30M Funding
African e-Logistics Startup Kobo360 Secures $30M Funding
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Podii Academy Opens Up October Applications – Learn to Code in 13 Weeks
Do you want to get started in programming? Podii guarantees training and a job after the period.
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Germany Africa Business Forum announces commitment to invest in German energy startups that focus on Africa
The Germany Africa Business Forum e.V. (“GABF”), whose goal is to strengthen investment ties between Germany and Africa, announced it…
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Amka.life – A bot connecting you with digital mental health services
This bot wants to connect you with digital mental health services..
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Cisco launches KES 69 Million Incubation Hub in Kenya
This centre will provide the opportunity for SMMEs to employ graduates from the NetAcad program and give them with workplace…
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The Teslasuit brings Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ to Life
This augmented reality suit is exactly what you see in the movie, with even more capabilities than previously envisioned
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#My2cents: 5 Tips to Start and Run any Business
Want to start a business? Here are some tips to kick-start your venture
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#FeatureFriday: Nick Kanali from TechTrendsKE, a leading Tech Blog in Kenya
Feature Friday is a weekly column highlighting people making a difference in different fields. This week we have Nick Kanali…
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$5 Million Global Venture Challenge Opportunity for African entrepreneurs
The top 10 or 20 companies among those applicants will be invited to pitch at the event in Lagos.














