Author: Kaluka wanjala

Canon Central and North Africa proudly commemorated the 10th anniversary of its Miraisha programme, celebrating a decade of transformative impact and achievements across Africa. The milestone event, titled “10 Years of Miraisha”, highlighted the programme’s remarkable journey and the impact it has had on aspiring photographers, filmmakers, and creative professionals throughout the continent. During the exclusive media event held at KCA University on 3rd September 2024, Canon made a special announcement of awarding 10 scholarships to hand-picked students from across Africa. These students, selected by the Miraisha team, trainers, and partners, represented the diverse nations where the programme has been…

Absa Bank Kenya has announced the launch of a new Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) campaign themed “Invested in Your Story” that emphasizes moving beyond simply delivering competitive solutions and services to a deeper understanding of clients’ needs and a dedication to their long-term success. This new approach to corporate and investment banking acknowledges the common human insight that banks frequently lack empathy in their client engagements and interactions, with broad sentiment indicating that banking solutions are often too generic. Speaking about the campaign, Absa Bank Kenya CIB Managing Executive, James Agin, said: “Being invested in your story encapsulates more…

VC4A has announced that it will co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) on November 28-29, 2024 in Cape Town. Now in its 11th year, the Summit remains Africa’s premier gathering for early stage investors seeking an opportunity to network with and build lasting relationships with the broader investor community. VC4A extends an invitation to investors, policymakers, financial institutions and fellow ecosystem builders to join us in Cape Town for a disruptive investor-led experience. For a decade, VC4A through its platform has remained a driving force in putting Africa’s startup ecosystem on the global investment map. The organization spotlights the…

Chpter, the AI-powered conversational commerce platform that enables businesses to sell more on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, announced today that it has secured $1.2 million in their Pre-Seed round. The round was led by Ken Njoroge of PANI, who is the Cofounder & Former CEO of Cellulant. With participation from Plesion Capital, Techstars, Norrsken, Renew Capital, ViKtoria Ventures, and angel investors including NALA Founder and CEO Benjamin Fernandes, and Workpay Cofounders Paul Kimani and Jackson Kibigo. Chpter, which was launched in Kenya in 2022, will use the capital in three key areas: Chpter provides an AI-powered conversational commerce…

Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina directed Supa Modo, Kenya’s first-ever superhero film and most successful film ever, which won more than 50 international awards, including Best European Film For Children, European Children’s Film Association, 2019; Generation 14Plus: Children’s Jury Special Mention, Berlin, 2018; the Artistic Bravery Prize at the Durban International Film Festival, 2018; and Best Screenplay at the Carthage Film Festival. Now he’s back on Showmax with his next ambitious project – Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea, set to premiere on 26 September 2024. A Kibanda Pictures production, the eight-part Showmax Original series follows eight participants of a psychological experiment…

The OPPO Reno 12 series was recently unveiled in Kenya. The series has two main devices, the Reno 12 5G and the Reno 12 F. I have had the chance of using the OPPO Reno 12 5G for a few weeks and in this review, I will be sharing my thoughts on it for you to decide if it is worth your money. Speaking of money, the OPPO Reno 12 5G and Reno 12 F are available in Kenya for Ksh 69,999 and Ksh 49,999. This is not cheap and at 70k, the Reno 12 5G is slightly more expensive…

Latitude59’s second satellite event in Nairobi is set to take place on November 28th. The first Latitude59 Kenya Edition was held in December last year attracting nearly 800 participants from Africa and around the world. This was the first satellite event by Latitude59 outside its home country of Estonia. Latitude59’s CEO Liisi Org, stated that the goal of Latitude59 is to bring together startup communities from around the world, and Kenya is a very logical choice for this. “A significant number of Estonian startups and technology companies are already active in Africa, and Kenya offers a great gateway for entrepreneurs…

Check Point has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberint Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of External Risk Management solutions. This will significantly enhance Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings. Cyberint’s advanced capabilities will be integrated into the Check Point Infinity Platform for collaborative threat prevention and will also be available as a managed service through Check Point Infinity Platform Services. Founded in 2010, with over 170 employees worldwide, Cyberint is one of the fastest growing External Risk Management companies in the market. Recognised as ‘Company of the Year’ in 2023 by Frost…

Government officers have been urged to prioritize security of records and data that could be accessed through the internet.  Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo said adopting technology improved service delivery in Government but came with its challenges. Speaking while officially closing a Cloud Computing Security training for Government officers in collaboration with Huawei, Kenya, Dr Omollo said: “The adoption of cloud technology is no longer an option but a necessity for governments, businesses and organizations globally.”  He added: “However, with these advancements come heightened risks to data security, privacy, and integrity. Cyberattacks are becoming more…

Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, has denied the allegations by the Nigerian government, which claimed that the platform was responsible for the decline of the Naira. He stated that the allegations are not backed by any evidence, arguing that the Naira had been trading within a narrow range between 2021 and the end of 2022. “Between 2021 and the end of 2022, the Naira traded between a relatively narrow range of USD1: 380 to USD1: 440. We have been offering P2P services as a value-added service for our users wishing to get exposure to crypto during that period of time. The…