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NCBA and CFAO Motors Kenya have entered a strategic partnership that will allow customers to access up to 100% financing to purchase a wide range of new and pre-owned vehicles at very affordable rates. In keeping with their vision to be the mobility solution provider of choice, CFAO Motors will be extending this offer to consumers across all segments from personal vehicles to commercial trucks and buses. Among the target customers are those who would like to upgrade their  vehicles to newer models which will be facilitated through the trade-in  facility, courtesy of CFAO Motors Automark brand. SMEs and large…

There is an updated article for 2025 that you can read here. GOtv Kenya packages provide one of the best terresstial TV entertainment in klenya. GOtv is a pay TV service provider in Kenya owned by MultiChoice Group. MultiChoice also owns DStv which is one of the leading Satellite TV providers in Kenya. In this updated article, I will cover all the latest GOtv packages, their prices and channels as of October 2024. GOtv raised its prices back in July 2023 and this article is meant to reflect that. What are the GOtv packages and prices in Kenya? At the…

This article has been updated with clarifications from M-KOPA M-KOPA has today announced its official launch in Ghana. This is the second country in West Africa after Nigeria. The launch on M-KOPA in Ghana follows a successful pilot phase that saw the company unlock more than $10 Million in digital credit to customers in the country. M-KOPA has focused its market entry in the Greater Accra Region. It will focus on smartphone financing working with key partners including Samsung and Nokia. The company says that it has provided credit to over 100,000 people in Ghana so far. Mayur Patel, M-KOPA’S…

Africa Data Centres and iOCO have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at improving their customers’ digital experiences. Through this collaboration, iOCO customers will gain access to Africa Data Centre’s cutting-edge data centre colocation services. The partnership will widen Africa Data Centre’s capabilities, offering an expanded range of services to a more extensive customer base, thereby addressing diverse digital needs. “In today’s challenging business landscape, customers expect more from their data centres and colocation partners than ever before,” commented Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres. “The skyrocketing demand for everything digital, from cloud, automation, and a range of Information…

Grey has embarked on a significant global brand rebranding initiative, revealing a fresh logo and website design. This strategic move aligns with the company’s dynamic plans to expand its footprint in the global market. The company’s transformation was unveiled on its social media platforms on Monday, November 27, 2023. Grey aims to leverage this fresh identity to reach a broader audience and solidify its international presence. The updated brand assets visually represent Grey’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and global connectivity. The rebranding initiative follows closely on the heels of Grey celebrating a milestone achievement of surpassing 500,000 users. The company’s…

If you are looking for a smartphone starting from ksh 13,500, the OPPO A17s is perfect for you. This phone is available in Kenya at the same time as its successor, the OPPO A18. The OPPO A17k is a direct competitor to the Tecno Spark 10c, Redmi 12C among others.   The OPPO A17K was unveiled back in 2022 but is still worth it in 2023. It comes with the MediaTek Helio G35 processor that is quite a good choice for a phone within its price range. Supporting this processor is 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space.…

Last week, Inchcape Kenya, officially added Changan Auto as part of its portfolio in Kenya. This marked the official entry of the brand into the Kenyan market. As of 2022, Changan Group was the 5th position among Chinese automobile groups, ranks #1 in China domestic sales, and ranks 2nd as an independent Chinese brand globally. While majority of its sales (93% of a total sale in 2021) still occur within China, international sales are rapidly growing with over 200 000 units sold abroad in 2022. During the launch, Inchcape unveiled six models in Changan’s innovative range of vehicles. These include…

Lipa Later has confirmed a Ksh. 250 million investment in the e-commerce platform, SkyGarden. The acquisition of SkyGarden by Lipa Later occurred last year, but the company did not disclose the investment amount at that time. Fast forward 12 months, and the confirmation has finally arrived. With this substantial investment, SkyGarden aims to connect 100,000 merchants in the coming year. The new SkyGarden platform will offer payment solutions, logistic support, marketing tools, and business insights. Lipa Later envisions becoming Africa’s most expansive credit, payments, and shopping platform through this strategic investment. Through the new platform, merchants will gain access to…

Government and business leaders from across the world will convene in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, between 30 November and 12 December, for COP 28, the latest “Conference of the Parties” to review progress on the 2015 Paris Agreement on tackling climate change. It is significant to highlight the role business leaders from Africa, a continent at the centre of the climate emergency, will be playing at COP28 to help galvanise progress towards concrete action. I am proud to be part of the part of the African Business Leaders Coalition (ALC), a partnership of CEOs dedicated to advancing sustainable…

Visa has announced the launch of its Global AI Advisory Services Practice. The new value-added service, offered by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), the payments consulting advisory arm of Visa, focuses on providing actionable insights and recommendations to empower clients to unlock the potential of AI and utilize generative AI. Over the last three decades, Visa has led the way in using AI to enhance its services and provide secure, seamless transactions for customers. In the last 10 years alone, the company has invested more than $3 billion in AI and data infrastructure to enable safer, smarter money movement and…