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- News
Kenya Pipeline Company Eyes NSE Listing
Kenya Pipeline Company plans NSE listing to expand, boost liquidity, enhance regional presence, and improve financial sustainability and governance.
- Startups
Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Verto’s $10,000 Global Business Award
Verto launches a $10,000 Global Business Award to support early-stage startups in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa for international expansion.
- News
Safaricom launches FarmerAI a Chatbot to Help Smallholder Farmers Boost Yields
Safaricom and Opportunity International launch FarmerAI, an AI chatbot providing real-time farming insights to support smallholder farmers in Kenya.
- International
Sophos Completes Secureworks Acquisition, Becomes Leading Pure-Play Cybersecurity Provider of MDR Services
Sophos acquires Secureworks for $859 million, becoming the leading pure-play MDR provider, enhancing global cybersecurity, AI, and threat intelligence.
- Announcements
OLEA Expands African Footprint with Acquisition of Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana
OLEA expands in Africa by acquiring Marsh Uganda and Botswana, enhancing its footprint, services, and commitment to local markets.
- International
Warner Music Group and Audiomack Expand Licensing Deal to 47 New Countries
Warner Music Group and Audiomack expand their licensing deal to 47 new countries, enhancing global music access and discovery.
- News
Kenya’s Private Sector Growth Persists Despite Sluggish Output in January 2025
Kenya’s private sector grew for the fourth consecutive month despite sluggish output, rising costs, falling employment, and weak confidence.
- Announcements
Standard Chartered Partners with Kenya Airways to Enhance Travel Experiences
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways partner to offer exclusive travel benefits, discounts, rewards, and enhanced experiences for affluent clients.
- News
Vivo Energy Faces Backlash Over PR Blunder in Shell V-Power Fuel Quality Scandal
Vivo Energy's PR missteps in discrediting Shell V-Power fuel test backfired, sparking public outrage and eroding consumer trust.
- News
2 Million Kenyan Business Records Leaked Online After Major Government Data Breach
Kenya’s Business Registration Service suffered a major data breach, exposing sensitive company data online, including ownership, directors, and shares.
- News
Identity Fraud in Africa Reaches Crisis Levels: How AI is Fueling the Problem
Generative AI is fueling identity fraud in Africa, with deepfake attacks surging. Biometric verification, fintechs, and digital ID systems face…
- News
Aleph to Manage TikTok Ads in Kenya as Wowzi Takes Over Creator Partnerships
TikTok partners with Aleph Holdings for ad support and Wowzi for creator management, strengthening Kenya’s digital ecosystem and advertising landscape.
- International
Global Labor Resilience Index 2025: US and Singapore Dominate AI Innovation
AI is reshaping global labor markets, with the US and Singapore leading, while many nations risk falling behind.
- News
Ziidi Officially Launched by Safaricom Bringing Seamless Investments to M-PESA
Safaricom officially launches Ziidi Money Market Fund, offering easy investments via M-PESA, while Mali faces outages and operational challenges.
- How To/ Explained
Kenya Approves Bold State Corporation Reforms: Mergers, Privatizations, and Cost-Cutting Explained
Kenya restructures state corporations through mergers, dissolutions, and privatizations to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and foster economic growth.
