Business
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Opinion
Kenya needs to Encourage More Mobile Money Alternatives
The article discusses M-Pesa's overwhelming market share in Kenya, urging diversification and growth of alternative mobile money services
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News
Digitax Partners with Statsspeak Group for E-TIMS Onboarding
DigiTax and Statsspeak Group partner to onboard businesses and individuals in Kenya for improved eTIMS tax compliance
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Announcements
Kenya’s President Ruto Featured in 2023 List of Most Influential Africans
Kenya's President Ruto part of 2023's Most Influential Africans list by New African magazine.
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How To/ Explained
How to Search and Apply for Jobs on Twitter/X
Elon Musk's Twitter/X now offers job searching, linking to SmartRecruiters for applications, questioning user comfort with data sharing
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How To/ Explained
Kenya is now Visa Free, How to Get Your Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Kenya introduces visa-free travel with mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for all nationalities, streamlining entry procedures.
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Announcements
d.light Joins $148M Uganda Solar Project, Expands Energy Access.
d.light joins USD$148M Ugandan solar grant to provide affordable, clean energy and credit facilities in off-grid areas.
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Startups
Wasoko and MaxAB merge, Transforming African E-commerce and Retail
Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.
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News
Airtel Kenya Refunds Transaction Fees as Airtime in New Campaign
Airtel Kenya's 'Rudishiwa Transaction Fee Campaign' refunds withdrawal fees as airtime, enhancing value and convenience for customers.
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Startups
MEST Africa Unveils Top 5 Tech Startups in Equity Challenge
Top 5 startups announced for MEST Africa's $50K challenge, showcasing innovation in fintech, health, edtech across Africa.
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News
Kenya fines Carrefour KES 1.1 billion for supplier abuse.
Kenya's CAK fines Carrefour Ksh. 1.1 billion for abusing buyer power, impacting SMEs, mandates contract amendments.
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Opinion
The Growing Importance of Cross-Continental Mergers and Acquisitions in Emerging Markets
Asaak's cross-continental acquisition of FlexClub Mexico highlights the growing need for M&A in emerging markets for strategic growth.
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News
M-KOPA officially launches in Ghana after successful pilot
M-KOPA launches in Ghana, providing smartphone financing and unlocking $10m credit, enhancing financial and digital inclusion.
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News
Changan Auto comes to Kenya with new SUVs, Sedans & Pickups
Changan Auto partners with Inchcape Kenya, introducing high-performance, technologically advanced vehicles tailored for the Kenyan market.
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News
Sky.Garden Returns & Rebrands with KES 250 Million from Lipa Later
Sky.Garden relaunches with Kshs 250 million Lipa Later investment, expanding e-commerce and social commerce in Kenya.
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Startups
Amini raises $4M for AI-driven African environmental data solutions
Nairobi-based Amini secures $4M seed funding for AI and satellite tech targeting Africa's environmental data gap