Startups
Spotlighting emerging tech startups, innovative solutions, and the entrepreneurs behind them. Learn about the next big thing in the tech industry here.
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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.
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#FeatureFriday: Philip Odino from Winam Capital, an Early-Stage Venture Capital firm in Kisumu
Feature Friday is a weekly column highlighting people making a difference in different fields. This week we have Philip Odino from…
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#FeatureFriday: Caroline Akoth from Startup Grind Nairobi
Feature Friday is a weekly column highlighting people making a difference in different fields. This week we have Caroline Akoth…
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The Scramble for African Startups
Data from Disrupt Africa shows that South Africa bagged the Top Country title with 74 startups getting funded in 2016, followed by…
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How African early-stage investors play a critical role in moving the continent forward
The 4th annual African Angel Investor Summit – #AAIS2017 – is set to be the next meeting point for Africa’s early-stage investor…
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Digital Africa: An innovation competition to take up the challenge of digital transition
Deadline for startups to submit their projects on DigitalAfrica.AFD.fr is the 22nd of October
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The Kenyan-built professional social media site: VibeCampo.com
All thanks to the efforts by one young man
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Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty
One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity














