Author: Kaluka wanjala

21 top Kenyan students were awarded today out of the almost 6,000 who entered the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competition during a ceremony held in Nairobi. Of the 21 winners at a national level, an impressive 18 of them have subsequently won awards at the regional level and will be going to China for the global final, more than any of the other 15 countries in the region. As Kenya emerges as a key player in the Southern African Region, its students are making their mark on the global stage. The students also got cash prizes and Huawei products whilst other…

LG has announced the rollout of the 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs and QNED TVs in Kenya. The TVs will be available for purchase at LG Brandshops and leading supermarkets countrywide. Central to this TV lineup are the company’s latest cutting-edge AI processors, which unlock an enhanced home entertainment experience through a precise and immersive picture and audio quality. Engineered exclusively for its OLED TVs, the new α (Alpha) 11 AI processor featured in the 97-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED M4, LG OLED evo M4 and G4 models boasts AI with deep learning that is four times more powerful than…

ORA Technologies has successfully secured $1.5 million in Seed funding from Moroccan entrepreneurs, demonstrating their strong belief in the company’s growth and impact potential. The ORA Maroc Super App, with its impressive 300,000+ downloads, aims to be an essential daily tool for Moroccans by offering a comprehensive suite of services on a single platform. This includes facilitating the purchase and sale of goods, enabling chat conversations, social connections with friends and family, and food delivery services, all delivered through an easy-to-use interface that ensures a smooth user experience. Anticipation is building within the Moroccan tech community for the Super App’s…

Summary Village Capital and Moody’s Foundation have announced the launch of Greetech2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator. This accelerator is meant to advance innovative and sustainable solutions that actively contribute to building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change across Africa. It will focus on startups from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. Village capital unlocks critical social and financial capital for early-stage companies to maximize business and impact growth. It has been in operation since 2012 by running over 14 accelerator programs in serving entrepreneurs in 15 countries in the region. This program is part…

Samsung has rolled out the March security patch to the Galaxy S24 in Kenya. The S24 series was launched in Kenya a few weeks back and is currently available in stores from ksh 124,500. You can get the phone through both online and offline retailers across the country.  The update is about 282 MB in size and mostly improves device stability and bug fixes. Below is the changelog: Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S24 First Impressions

Watu Credit has today been awarded a Client Protection Certification in recognition of their long-standing commitment to client protection by the Microfinanza Rating (MFR) Certification Committee. The recognition was awarded to both Watu Kenya and Watu Uganda. The two subsidiaries of Watu were awarded Bronze level Customer Protection Certification. They become the first Kenyan financial institution to be awarded and the third in Africa. This recognition means Watu is 100% compliant with various client protection regulations and standards outlined in the Cerise+SPTF Methodology and the Universal Standards for Social and Environmental Performance Management. Andrii Volokha, General Manager for East Africa…

Bolt has announced the expansion of its services to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  Bolt currently has over 200 drivers ready to start providing services through its platform in Kinshasa. The capital has limited private transportation options according to Bolt and this makes it the perfect city to expand operations to. Residents need reliable, convenient and cost-effective modes of transportation and Bolt is ready to provide that. As it launches in the country, the company says it will not be charging any commission for at least 6 Months. Laurent Koerge, Head of Expansion at Bolt, said the…

Last year Spotify Daylist was launched in a few select markets and we finally have it in kenya. Spotify Daylist has seen a search spike of 17,000% and has captured the attention of music lovers across the world offering a hyper-personalized, dynamic and playful playlist experience. What is Spotify Daylist? Daylist is a unique playlist that evolves throughout the day to align with specific moments and moods you are experiencing. From sunrise to sunset, it curates specific playlists tailored to your preferences. This helps offer a seamless transition between different genres and vibes. Whether you want nostalgic tunes from the…

The African tech startup ecosystem has seen tremendous growth and innovation, positioning itself as a key player in driving economic development and encouraging entrepreneurship in Africa. Recently, Mozilla Africa launched a Comprehensive Analysis of the Start-up Ecosystem in Africa titled “Positioning African Tech Startups as Engines of Growth & Development.” You can find the report here. We are going to look at the key finding and trends that have been identified in this report. This will help shed light on the challenges and opportunities that define this ecosystem. Rapid Growth One of the standout findings in the report is the…

The Microsoft Africa Development Centre has launched a mentorship program for women pursuing technology studies at universities. The first cohort of the initiative, called Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS), brings together approximately 70 young women pursuing tech-related courses at various universities across Kenya with women working at Microsoft for a year-long mentorship. Speaking at the launch, which coincided with International Women’s Day last Friday, Catherine Muraga, Microsoft ADC Managing Director, stated that the large gender gap in technology education highlighted the need to encourage more girls and women to further their studies and pursue careers in technology. “Women face…