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- Startups
Kenya’s HewaSafi Wins Africa Earth Prize for Farm-Waste Vehicle Filter
Kenyan teenagers win Africa Earth Prize for HewaSafi, a low-cost exhaust filter using maize, coconut waste and algae.
- Cars
Kenya’s Treasury Ditches Petrol Cars for 3,000 Locally Assembled EVs
CS Mbadi announces Kenya will buy 3,000 locally assembled EVs as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supply.
- News
Green Jobs Take Centre Stage at ACS2 as Jacob’s Ladder Africa Leads Skills Agenda
Green jobs lead ACS2, as Jacob’s Ladder Africa anchors skills, financing and sector pipelines for tangible climate-linked work.
- News
Court Strikes Down Kenya’s ‘Fake News’ Laws, But Upholds Police Spying Powers.
Kenya's fake news law is dead, but state surveillance and ambiguous harassment clauses remain. Read our complete analysis here:
- News
At Safaricom Decode 3.0, Ericsson Unveiled the Blueprint for Africa’s 5G and Sustainable Connectivity Future
Ericsson showcased 5G, AI, and sustainability solutions at Safaricom Decode 3.0, reinforcing support for Kenya’s digital and inclusive future.
- Interesting Reads
African Countries Must Scale EdTech with Offline Innovation and Strong Policy — New Report Warns
Africa must scale digital learning with offline-first tools, open-source platforms, and teacher training, new report shows.
- Cars
Could NTSA’s 1,000 new road cameras be used to track stolen cars?
Why can NTSA cameras instantly catch you speeding and fine you but not track a stolen car on the streets…
- Interesting Reads
China-Africa Trade Hits $275 Billion as Africa Repays More Than It Borrows
A 2026 Boston University and AERC report finds China–Africa trade hit a record $275 billion, but Africa now repays Beijing…
- Startups
Koolboks closes $2.5M Seed Round to Scale Solar Refrigeration across Africa
Koolboks renewable energy company to expand pay-as-you-go cold storage solution for off-grid users in Kenya
- News
“With what electricity & water?” Kenyans question push for local AI data centres
During the recently concluded MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Technology to the United Nations, Philip Thigo, made…
- News
Bboxx partners with Sunlight to accelerate access to clean energy
Bboxx and Sunlight under Unilever have partnered to accelerate "the provision of clean energy access for households across Kenya".
- News
AUDA-NEPAD Unveils Ambitious African EdTech 2030 Vision to Transform Continental Education
AUDA-NEPAD's African EdTech 2030 Vision could transform education for millions across Africa! Mobile-first learning, local innovation & continental collaboration at…
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Apollo Agriculture and Kaleidofin Close Kenya’s First Private-Sector Agri Securitisation at KES 276 Million
The deal turns smallholder farmer loans into investable assets, and could unlock billions more in local currency financing.
- Business
Omniretail, Deimos, Roam Lead 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Kenya’s Roam and Serena Hotels rank among Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025, with Nigeria and South Africa dominating the Financial…
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WAYA 2025 Awards Honour Ten Women Transforming African Agriculture
The 2025 WAYA awards celebrated ten women agripreneurs driving economic growth and innovation across Africa's agricultural sector with grant funding.
