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- News
Chumz App which allows KES 5 investments approved for mass market
Chumz, developed by Moneto Ventures, has been approved by the Capital Markets Authority for mass roll out of their mobile…
- Announcements
Wasoko (Sokowatch) launches Innovation Hub with Zanzibar Government
Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch) has announced the official launch of the “Wasoko Innovation Hub” in partnership with the Zanzibar government.
- Startups
Grey Fintech raises $2 Million Seed to expand to more markets
Grey has announced $2 Million in seed funding. The fintech which was started by two Nigerians currently operates in Nigeria…
- News
Realme slows down expansion, cuts on product launches while increasing R&D budget
Realme will be cutting down on expansion to new markets, slowing down on product launches while increasing R&D budget.
- Interesting Reads
A Comprehensive Guide to Money Market Funds in Kenya
Here’s a complete guide on what money market funds are, a list of some and their interest rates, how to…
- Announcements
Get up to $50,000 in Equity with 2022 MEST Africa Challenge
The 2022 MEST Africa Challenge is officially open. Submit your entries before 30th August 2022 through the online portal.
- News
Central Bank grants ’Virtual Pay’ license to offer payment services
Virtual Pay is the latest firm to receive a license from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a…
- Startups
Africa-born Vehicle Financing Company, Moove, expands to India
Moove will be launching 5,000 EV and CNG vehicles within its first year in India, with plans of scaling to…
- Startups
Nigeria’s Mono expands to Kenya to push the Open Finance dream
Mono has expanded to Kenya pushing the open banking idea to East Africa by allowing access of Financial Data &…
- News
Autochek acquires CoinAfrique to expand into Francophone Africa
Autocheck has acquired CoinAfrique in a move to expand into Francophone Africa. This comes after they acquired Cheki in Kenya…
- News
Kenyans to pay more for SIM cards & Smartphones starting July 1st
The Finance Act 2022 will see Kenyans pay more for SIM cards and Smartphones thanks to recommendations added by MPs…
- News
Konza reports over 80% uptake of Phase One by Investors
Over 80% of the investment parcels available at the Phase One of the Konza Technopolis have been taken up by…
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Telkom and Lipa Later to allow Kenyans to buy Phones in instalments
Telkom Kenya has announced partnership with Lipa Later to allow Kenyans Buy now but Pay later for smartphones
- Announcements
Pesapal receives Payments System Operator License from Bank of Uganda
Pesapal has received Payment System Operator license from the Bank of Uganda allowing them to drive cashless transactions
- Announcements
Eloho Omame co-founder FirstCheck Africa joins TLcom Venture Capital as partner
TLcom has appointed Eloho Omame as a Partner, bolstering its capabilities as it ramps up deployment of TIDE Africa Fund…
