Bolt Introduces New Trip Monitoring Features in Kenya
December 13, 2023
Bolt has today announced the introduction of a number of Trip Safety Monitoring features for its ride-hailing services in Kenya. These features are designed to monitor trips effectively. The system automatically engages with riders and…
Latitude59 Comes to kenya
December 13, 2023
Last week, Nairobi hosted the Kenyan Edition of Latitude59, the flagship event for Estonia’s startup ecosystem, marking the first time the event ventured beyond Estonia’s borders. A significant win for Kenya’s startup scene, the choice…
Tigo wins Ookla Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
December 12, 2023
Tigo has won the prestigious Ookla Speedtest Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market,…
Vertiv Acquisition of CoolTera Ltd Boosts Liquid Cooling Portfolio
December 12, 2023
Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd. (CoolTera), a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling…
Copia Global & Visa Partner to Extend Financial Services to Africa's Mass Market
December 12, 2023
Copia Global and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to provide digital financial services to middle to low-income consumers in Kenya. The 5-year partnership enhances Copia’s digital capabilities and expands Visa’s reach to the final…
Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO's Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
December 12, 2023
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In…
Huawei leads 38 firms to serve up 500 jobs for youth
December 11, 2023
Huawei Kenya and 38 other Chinese firms have teamed to absorb more than 500 young Kenyans in various sectors including ICT, manufacturing, trade and construction. Addressing President William Ruo when he visited the firm’s Job…
Tecno Pop 8 Specifications and Price in Kenya
December 10, 2023
The Tecno Pop 8 is the latest entry level smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in Kenya starting from ksh 12,500 on Jumia and through most smartphone retailers across…
tappi Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding
December 9, 2023
tappi has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures. With participation from Digital Currency Group, SOSV, Resilience17, growX ventures, Orbit Startups and Reflect Ventures, the investment also saw contributions from angel investors and advisors from global tech…