Author: Kaluka wanjala

Naivas has partnered with Visa to launch a co-branded loyalty card for its customers.  This card combines the convenience and security of Visa’s digital payment solutions with the benefits of Naivas’ customer loyalty program. As it is with other loyalty cards, card holders will earn points for every purchase they make at Naivas Supermarkets and other participating Naivas partners. “The loyalty program which we have aptly dubbed as the Reward Card, is our way of appreciating our customers and telling them asante for choosing us. Our mission is to provide an affordable world class shopping experience to our customers, and…

Vision Plus, a leading Kenyan Smart Tech Company announced the launch of four innovative products: further solidifying the brand’s dedication to enhancing everyday customer experiences. Vision Plus Fit Pro This stylish smartwatch elevates fitness routines with advanced health monitoring, a sleek IPS display, up to 7 days of power on a single charge, wireless charging capabilities, and a waterproof design. Vision Plus Sunnies Merging style and functionality, these smart sunglasses go beyond basic UV protection, featuring Bluetooth connectivity for seamless calls and music streaming through its built-in Mic, intuitive touch controls, and a water-resistant design. Vision Plus Neck Pods The…

Sam Odhiambo, Head of Department, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, explains what the company is doing to protect its TVs and users from exploitation by hackers. Also Read: Samsung Electronics Named No.1 in Global OLED Monitor Market

Creating compelling and engaging content for your website is more than just writing a few paragraphs. The content that you curate for your website should not only resonate with your audience and business goals but also clearly deliver the message that you intend to deliver. While many factors play an important role in curating quality content, below we have discussed a few of the important factors that should be considered while developing content for your website. Target Audience The first and foremost thing to consider when developing content for your website, whether it is infographics, text, or video content, is…

The Obuntu Foundation today announced a strategic partnership with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), a global non-profit organization focused on economic development and entrepreneurship. As part of the collaboration, the call for nominations to the third cohort of the Obuntu Launchpad Program is now open, inviting African-focused fund managers to advance their investment approach, optimize fund outcomes and expand their impact. The Obuntu Launchpad Program, supported by MEDA, equips early-stage fund managers with the essential tools and expertise to build and operate successful funds within an African context. The 12-month program will provide tailored training, LP engagement opportunities, and a collaborative network…

MPost has today announced the official launch of e-P.O.BOX services in Rwanda. Late last year, the company relocated its headquarters from Nairobi to kigali terming Rwanda’s startup environment as being favorable. According to the company, the launch aligns with Rwanda’s digitization agenda of public services. Currently, Rwanda has less than 1% of the population attached to a post office and is often characterized by long queues and limited accessibility. With the MPost e-P.O.Box system Rwandan citizens can convert their mobile phone numbers into formal postal addresses. This allows more individuals and businesses to receive mail and parcels directly to their…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group to make available Eutelsat’s enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services available in Africa. Eutelsat Group is the world’s first satellite operator with an integrated GEO-LEO infrastructure. “Liquid has always been committed to technological innovation in Africa,” said Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, “Our collaboration with Eutelsat signifies a milestone in bringing cutting-edge LEO services to our customers across multiple countries in Africa, empowering them with high-speed solutions and unlocking new possibilities for connectivity.” “We are thrilled to work with Liquid to introduce new…

As of Q4 2023, Starlink was the third largest Internet Service provider in Nigeria by subscriber number according to the  Nigerian Communications Commission.  From the data, Starlink had 23,987 in Q4 of 2023. This is still a low number for a country like Nigeria but represented a 113% growth from 11,207 customers it had in Q3 2023.  The most used ISP in the country is Spectranet with 113,869 customers followed by FiberOne with 27,000. I was surprised to see these numbers as I expected them to be a bit high for Nigeria since the country has a total population of…

Visa has announced the startups shortlisted to take part in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. Visa says 20 startups have been shortlisted but has only shared 18 of them. Out of the 18 shortlisted startups, 6 were from Nigeria, these are: The rest of the startups come from the other regions across Africa including Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa etc. Have a look at the other startups below. Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program Timeline The Accelerator program, launched in June 2023, is reflective of Visa’s ongoing efforts to help uplift the digital economy in Africa, including…

Spiro has announced the signing of a $50 million debt facility with he African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The agreement was signed during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The funds will be used to expand Spiro’s battery swap stations and also introduce new electric bike models. This is the second multi-million funding deal the company has closed in less than a year. Back in August, it closed a $63 million debt funding round with Societe Generale. Spiro is one of the leading EV companies in Africa with over 14,000 bikes. It operates in multiple African countries including Kenya, Uganda,…