Twitter to Remove Legacy Blue Checkmarks Starting April 1
March 24, 2023
Twitter has announced that it will start removing legacy blue checkmarks from its platform beginning April 1st. The removal of these legacy checkmarks has been anticipated for months since CEO Elon Musk tweeted in December…
Huawei Introduces Intelligent Cloud Network Solution to Kenya's Booming Data Center Industry
March 24, 2023
Huawei Technologies has launched its Intelligent Cloud Network Solution in Kenya, targeting a share of the country’s multi-billion-shilling cloud computing industry. The Intelligent Cloud Network has been designed and built to address the key challenges…
Factor[e] Ventures launches Delta40, a new venture studio to transform the African startup ecosystem
March 23, 2023
Factor[e] Ventures today strengthens its commitment to transform the African start-up ecosystem with the launch of Delta40, a new venture studio that aims to increase incomes and tackle climate change in Africa by building and…
M-Pesa Invests $2 Million in Nairobi Shared Service Operations Centre
March 22, 2023
Safaricom has announced the launch of its Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) for M-Pesa Africa in Nairobi, with an investment of over $2 million. The M-Pesa SSOC will be responsible for overseeing service operations and…
Safaricom Appoints Fawzia Ali as Chief Consumer Business Officer
March 22, 2023
Safaricom has appointed Fawzia Ali as the new Chief Consumer Business Officer, effective 15th March 2023. Fawzia has been holding this role in an acting capacity since July 2022, and her appointment follows her exceptional…
Zumi, an E-commerce Platform, Shuts Down Operations Due to Luck of Funding
March 22, 2023
Ecommerce is a rapidly growing sector in Africa, with projections indicating a positive outlook for the future. However, breaking through and achieving sustainability can be a significant challenge for startups. This is a reality that…
Controversy surrounds Sama, Meta's former content moderation partner in Kenya
March 22, 2023
Sama, a company specializing in content moderation, has recently found itself in the middle of controversy due to a series of lawsuits filed against it and its former partner, Meta (formerly known as Facebook). The…
Safaricom 5G Mobile Data Packages in Kenya
March 21, 2023
Safaricom recently introduced its new 5G data bundles. This development comes a few months after the company officially announced the availability of 5G in Kenya. This is still limited to select areas but should be…
10 Tips for Improving Your Website's Loading Speed
March 20, 2023
In today’s digital age, a slow-loading website can be detrimental to your online presence. Not only does it lead to a poor user experience, but it can also negatively impact your search engine rankings. In…