Digital Inclusion
Focused on bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion in Kenya, Africa and across the Globe.
- Announcements
StarTimes ON app now available for VIDAA OS TVs
StarTimes ON is a mobile application by digital TV operator StarTimes. It combines live TV channels and rich Video On…
- Startups
Gebeya launches first-of-its-kind revamped marketplace
Gebeya connects Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises to professional talents from across the continent. The platform offers a self-service…
- Opinion
OP-ED: Why we should never give up on Universal Broadband connectivity
The benefits of growing internet accessibility and access are obvious. In 2019, in Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 650 000 jobs…
- News
Finance Bill 2021 proposes DST should apply to non-residents only
The Finance Bill, 2021 published on 30 April 2021 proposes amending the applicability of the digital service tax (“DST”) to…
- News
More Expensive Netflix Prices in Kenya Effective May 2021
With the introduction of new taxes in Kenya, Netflix Prices have gone up in Kenya. Users will now be required…
- News
Kenya’s First Electric Delivery Vans Unveiled Promising 300KM per Charge
Meta Electric has unveiled Kenya's First Electric Delivery Vans which have been manufactured by BYD, a huge Chinese Manufacturer
- Opinion
PwC urges Kenyan taxpayers to comply with Digital Service Tax
PwC's view is that Digital Service Tax is applicable if there is an existence of a digital marketplace (multiple buyers…
- Announcements
Binance to launch an NFT Marketplace this June
Binance is building an NFT marketplace which will be the world's leading NFT marketplace when it launches in June.
- Announcements
Binance to help build NFT platform for fashion, art and music
Based on their experience in building cryptocurrency trading platforms, Binance will be providing essential expertise in creating NFT marketplace.
- Startups
EnableMe, a Digital Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Launched in Kenya
The EnableMe Kenya platform also includes news and information on several disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, chronic pain, mental…
- News
Telkom is building Fursa, a Digital Wallet targeting Kenyan Youth
The app is called 'Fursa' and according to Telkom, it is a platform that allows the council to easily disburse…
- Startups
Cryptocurrency platform LUNO achieves 300% YoY Growth with 7M Customers
Luno is headquartered in London and has nearly 400 employees across offices in London, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and…
- Startups
Kenya’s Agency Startup, Tanda, secures funding to expand regionally
The startup secured backing from HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota and 3 more investors. Tanda has also secured…
- News
GIZ and Orange launch Digital Center in Ethiopia to Train Young People in Digital Technology
The purpose of Orange Digital Centers is to bring together several strategic programmes under the same roof: a coding school,…
- Announcements
StarTimes partners with Manchester United to bring MUTV to over 30 countries in Africa
StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across the sub-Saharan region including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and…
