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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…
- News
SAIS 2026 Applications Now Open for African AgriTech Start-ups with September Deadline
If you’re building an African start-up that’s busy hacking agriculture with tech, here’s some good news: applications for the SAIS…
- Startups
Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africa’s transport network
Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.
- Announcements
Kenya Airways and RoamBuddy Partner to Launch KQSafari Data, Delivering Affordable Global Connectivity
Kenya Airways partnered with RoamBuddy to launch KQSafari Data, offering passengers affordable and seamless global mobile roaming solutions.
- News
Most Kenyans Default on Sub-KES 1,000 Loans, Lenders Consider Phasing them Out
For years, mobile loan apps promised instant cash at your fingertips. But in Kenya, the smallest digital loans—meant to cover…
- Interesting Reads
Beyond Coverage: Why Handset Costs and Digital Skills Keep Billions Offline
A deep dive into why billions remain offline despite internet coverage, focusing on the top barriers: prohibitive handset costs and…
- Announcements
Former Google Executive Mahesh Jaishankar Tapped to Lead CMC Networks
CMC Networks appoints former Google executive Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to drive its AI-powered connectivity growth in Africa.
- News
Verto’s new Atlas APIs aim to fix the headache of cross-border payments in Africa
Verto has launched Atlas, an API suite to simplify cross-border payments and embed financial services for African businesses.
- Announcements
Airtel Kenya Breaks Ground on East Africa’s Largest Data Center at Tatu City, Kenya
Kenya is taking a giant step toward becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse. Airtel Kenya, through its Nxtra by Airtel Africa subsidiary,…
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How AI Kenya is building Africa’s Business Readiness in the AI era
AI Kenya's masterclass is equipping African business leaders with practical AI skills, boosting organizational readiness and competitiveness across various industries.
- News
Luno is now selling fractional shares of Apple and Tesla in Nigeria
Crypto exchange Luno now lets Nigerians buy tokenized US stocks with Naira, bypassing traditional barriers to global investing.
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Isuzu East Africa marks 50 years with a time capsule and fresh bets on Kenya’s auto hub ambitions
From ED paint to UD Trucks, Isuzu EA’s next chapter is localisation, reliability, and regional scale.
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Airtel Money Eyes 2026 IPO With a $4 Billion Prize on the Table
Airtel Africa is finally putting numbers where its ambitions have always been. The telecom giant has confirmed that its mobile…
- Interesting Reads
How Kenya Went From 70% Feature Phones to 70% Smartphones in a Year
We all think we know Safaricom. It’s the network that connects us, the M-PESA alert that confirms a transaction, the…
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Should Parliament Regulate M-KOPA and Co.? Babu Owino Thinks So
Last week in Busia County, fiery Embakasi East MP Babu Owino threw a punch straight at Kenya’s device financing giants…
