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News
Infinix Partners with Java House for Exclusive Promotion in Kenya
Infinix partnered with Java House in Kenya for a NOTE 50 Pro promotion, offering buyers a chance to win dining…
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Startups
From Nairobi to Tunis: How the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Shortlist Signals a Shift in Startup Dominance
Insights at a Glance Kenya has featured every year — the only country with 10 total representations. Tunisia had no…
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News
Kenyan Government to Sell Safaricom Stake as Part of KES 149 Billion Privatisation Push
Kenya plans to sell Safaricom stake to raise KES 149B, amid fiscal pressure, strong M-PESA growth, and spending concerns.
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Polls
[Poll] Do You Buy Your Phones and Other Gadgets Online or Offline?
Update: Poll results now available — scroll to the bottom for what readers had to say! It’s 2025, and we’ve…
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Interesting Reads
South Africa Leads Africa in Embracing AI in Workplaces, China Tops Global Rankings
I have been diving into the “Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025,” and the insights…
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Opinion
Business Communities Are the Missing Link in Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Business networking boosts entrepreneurship by offering support, referrals, credibility, and growth opportunities, making it essential for every Kenyan entrepreneur.
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Startups
Africa Tech Summit London Returns June 6 to Connect African Startups with Global Capital
Africa Tech Summit London returns June 6 to connect African startups with global investors and scale innovation across borders.
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News
Spotify Is Now Letting Brands in Kenya Advertise Like Never Before
Spotify expands ad sales in Kenya through Aleph, helping brands reach 375,000+ local listeners with new audio ad tools.
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Startups
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Fatura in Bold Bid to Consolidate African E-Commerce
MaxAB-Wasoko acquires Egypt’s Fatura to expand its super app reach and consolidate Africa’s fragmented retail and fintech ecosystem.
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Interesting Reads
New Report Reveals African Airlines Are Failing at Payments, And It’s Hurting Their Business
Visa-AFRAA study shows outdated payment systems are costing African airlines revenue, fraud losses, and passenger trust.
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Startups
Cargoplug Opens UK Hub to Strengthen Growing UK-Nigeria Trade Route
Cargoplug opens first UK hub to boost Nigeria trade route with faster shipping, lower costs, and direct operations.
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Announcements
Sophos Launches MSP Elevate to Supercharge Cybersecurity Offerings for Service Providers
Sophos launches MSP Elevate, a comprehensive program empowering managed service providers with premium cybersecurity tools and business growth incentives.
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Announcements
Epson Posts Strong FY24 Growth Backed by Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery Tech, Eyes Deeper Investment in Kenya’s Digital Future
Epson’s FY24 profits rise 38.4% as Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery drive growth; Kenya to benefit from deeper tech partnerships.
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News
New Car Tax Rules in Kenya Could Slash Prices or Trigger Chaos, Maybe Both!
Kenya to adopt invoice-based tax system for car imports from July 2025, replacing CRSP with document-verified transaction valuation.
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Announcements
Workable Becomes First Co-Working Space in East and Central Africa to Receive IFC’s Global Green Building Certification
Workable becomes East and Central Africa’s first co-working space to receive IFC’s EDGE green certification for eco-friendly design.