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Kenya Launches Africa’s First All-Electric Food Chain with Roam and Keep It Cool Partnership
Kenya launches Africa's first all-electric food chain, combining solar-powered cold storage with electric motorcycles for sustainable delivery.
- Business

From Nairobi to Tunis: How the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Shortlist Signals a Shift in Startup Dominance
Insights at a Glance Kenya has featured every year — the only country with 10 total representations. Tunisia had no…
- Startups

Kenya Becomes Africa’s Top Startup Hub in 2025 With $3.2B Funding Rebound
Kenya tops Africa's startup funding in 2025 with $984M, driven by clean energy deals. Nigeria slips to fourth place amid…
- Startups

Kenyan innovators behind an AI sign language app and EV battery hubs are up for a £50,000 prize
Two Kenyan engineers are finalists for the £50,000 Africa Prize with an AI sign language app and EV battery service.
- Startups

Qualcomm Picks Kenyan Assistive Robotics Startup Zerobionic for 2026 Make in Africa Programme
Kenyan startup Zerobionic selected for Qualcomm's 2026 Make in Africa cohort, building AI-powered sign language robots from recycled plastic.
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Solarise Africa and RUBiS Energy Kenya Launch RUBiSOL to Provide Renewable Energy Solutions in East Africa
Solarise Africa and RUBiS Energy Kenya launch RUBiSOL to provide affordable, sustainable renewable energy solutions for businesses in East Africa.
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Two TVET students win scholarships to work on Kenya’s electric Rhino Charge car
KCB Foundation and EV Explorers picked two TVET engineering students for tuition scholarships, paid internships and 2027 Rhino Charge seats.
- Startups

I&M Bank Just Unlocked KES 3.89 Billion for Green Tech in Kenya
I&M Bank and Sida have launched a KES 3.89 billion green finance guarantee. Here is how Kenyan startups in e-mobility…
- Startups

Cascador names 10 Nigerian companies for its 2026 ScaleUp cohort
Cascador picked 10 Nigerian companies for its 2026 ScaleUp cohort, including Venco, the estate management platform already running in Kenya.
- Business

Safaricom Green Bond: How M-PESA users just funded a KES 20 billion 5G push
Safaricom’s KES 20 billion Green Bond was 175% oversubscribed, with most investors participating via M-PESA to fund green 5G infrastructure.
- Business

Safaricom Asked for KES 15 Billion. Investors Threw KES 41 Billion at Them.
Safaricom's tax-free green bond attracted KES 41.6 billion in bids. The telco will refund KES 21.4 billion after 175% oversubscription.
- Business

How Safaricom and Warmtech Africa Teamed Up to Tackle Kenya’s E-Waste Crisis
What happens to your old gadgets when they die? For most Kenyans, the answer is simple. They get tossed into…
- Startups

Kenyan Innovators Shine in Africa Prize 2025 with AI, Renewable Energy, and Agri-Tech Solutions
Five Kenyan innovators shortlisted for the 2025 Africa Prize, showcasing AI, renewable energy, and agritech solutions tackling Africa’s challenges.
- Startups

Two Kenyan Companies Among Global Finalists for Prestigious £1 Million Earthshot Prize
Two Kenyan companies, d.light and Keep It Cool, are finalists for the £1 million 2024 Earthshot Prize in climate innovation.
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I regret buying the EcoFlow River 2
I’ve spent the last 365 days with the EcoFlow River 2. It has saved my workflow multiple times. It has…