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- Startups
Kenya’s Startup Scene Shines at Sankalp Africa Summit 2025, Securing Top Honors
Kenyan startups excel at Sankalp Africa Awards 2025, securing top honors for innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
- News
iX Africa Unveils State-of-the-Art 4.5MW Data Centre in Nairobi
Kenya’s iX Africa launches a 4.5MW hyperscale data centre, enhancing cloud, AI, and connectivity, solidifying its role as East Africa’s…
- News
Kia and Samsung Join Forces to Bring Smart IoT Features to Business Vehicles
Kia and Samsung integrate SmartThings Pro into PBVs, transforming business vehicles into smart, connected hubs for automation, efficiency, and remote…
- International
Bridgetown Research Lands $19M to Scale AI Agents for Private Equity and Consulting
Bridgetown Research raised $19M to expand AI-powered business research, using proprietary data and expert interviews to accelerate strategic decision-making.
- Startups
Gozem Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Transform Mobility and Fintech in Africa
Gozem secures $30M to expand its Super App, enhance mobility, e-commerce, and fintech services across Francophone Africa, driving digital transformation.
- International
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy, Marking One of South Africa’s Largest Tech Exits
Motorola Solutions acquires RapidDeploy, a South African-founded NG911 provider, marking a major tech exit while retaining Cape Town-based talent.
- Announcements
Kenyan SMEs Rapidly Adopting Digital Payments to Fuel Growth – Mastercard SME Confidence Index
Kenyan SMEs embrace digital payments, prioritize credit access, cybersecurity, and innovation to drive growth, as highlighted in Mastercard’s SME Confidence…
- International
Sophos and Pax8 Partner to Offer Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs
Sophos and Pax8 partner to streamline cybersecurity for MSPs, offering AI-driven security solutions, simplified management, and Microsoft Defender integration.
- Startups
Pitch Your Startup & Win up to $12,500 at ‘Founders Connect Live Nairobi’
Founders Connect Live Nairobi brings 300+ tech leaders together to unlock capital, foster partnerships, and drive East Africa’s startup growth.
- News
Kenyan Film Love and Coffee Merges Romance, Business, and the High-Stakes Coffee Industry
Love and Coffee blends romance and business, highlighting Kenya’s coffee industry, ethical sourcing, and digital film distribution with Java House’s…
- How To/ Explained
Epson’s Path to Net Zero: A Deep Dive into Its Game-Changing Sustainability Strategy
Epson invests KES 85B in sustainability, achieving 100% renewable energy, cutting emissions, advancing circular economy, and driving ESG leadership globally.
- Startups
Madica Pours $800K into African Startups, Fueling Innovation in AI, HealthTech, and Mobility
Madica invests $800K in four African startups, expanding into North Africa, supporting AI, healthcare, and mobility innovation with structured mentorship.
- Startups
Raenest Raises $11M to Strengthen Nigeria, Kenya, and Expand to US & Egypt
Raenest raises $11M Series A to expand multi-currency banking, enhance cross-border payments, and scale operations across Africa, the US, and…
- How To/ Explained
Explained: How Epson is Redefining Printing with Eco-Friendly Ink Technology
Epson’s Eco-Ink revolutionizes printing with sustainable, non-toxic, plant-based inks, reducing environmental impact and leading the industry toward greener solutions.
- News
Flaqo Calls Out OPPO and AIfluence Over Unpaid Work – OPPO Issues Statement
OPPO Kenya denies liability for unpaid influencers, blames AIfluence, confirms full payment, offers legal aid, and takes legal action.
