Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET), in partnership with Huawei Technologies Kenya, today announced the successful completion of the second phase of the national Huawei Train the Trainer program which is an initiative aimed at strengthening digital skills and ICT training capacity across Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Joseph Kanyi, Director TVET, who represented the Principal Secretary, State Department for TVET. A total of 65 TVET lecturers completed the intensive 15-day program covering advanced on Artificial Intelligence, and Data Communication, Cloud and Cybersecurity equipping trainers with both foundational and advanced…

Safaricom Ethiopia has launched M-PESA LeHulum, a fully telco-agnostic mobile money platform that allows any Ethiopian to use M-PESA services regardless of the SIM card they own. M-PESA LeHulum removes the barrier that has always tied mobile money access to specific networks. Anyone can now download the app, register with any phone number, verify through the Fayda Digital ID system and start transacting within minutes. This approach allows the platform to reach communities that previously could not join the digital economy. According to Safaricom Ethiopia, M-PESA LeHulum brings together the services users rely on most. Users can use the platform…

Liquid C2 has introduced an AI powered Google Cloud distribution programme aimed at supporting African resellers and enterprises. The programme, branded Liquid G, is delivered through Cloudmania. According to Liquid C2, Liquid G has been created to accelerate cloud adoption across Africa by offering local partners access to Google Cloud infrastructure, AI tools and data analytics solutions. The company noted that this launch marks an important step in widening access to advanced cloud technologies for African businesses of all sizes. Oswald Jumira, the chief executive officer of Liquid C2, said that cloud adoption in Africa is growing and local partners…

Proparco has completed an investment in BasiGo, the Nairobi-based e-mobility company that is working with public transport operators in Kenya and Rwanda to transition to electric buses. BasiGo has 100 electric buses currently deployed across the two countries. The company locally assembles electric buses, develops and operates charging infrastructure, and works with bus operators to provide a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel buses for mass public transport. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. BasiGo buses have carried more than 9 million passengers. Twenty-nine Saccos are benefiting from buses that deliver about…

Chui Ventures has announced the final close of its first fund at 17.3 million dollars, surpassing its initial target of 10 million dollars. The fund attracted commitments from a diverse group of foundations, family offices and more than 30 high-net-worth individuals. Among these backers are the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. More than 90 percent of the high-net-worth investors are of African origin, and 60 percent are African female executives. This aligns with the fund’s mandate to increase African capital participation within the continent’s innovation ecosystem. If you have a startup you want featured on…

Bolt has announced that over 40% of motorbikes on its platform are now electric motorbikes. This makes Bolt the largest supplier of electric bikes in the ride-hailing industry in Kenya. The company also revealed that it has already onboarded more than 1,700 riders financed through M-KOPA. This means Bolt has met its 2025 electrification target ahead of schedule. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Bolt says the increased adoption of electric bikes aligns with its wider plan to reduce emissions, lower operating costs for riders and contribute to Kenya’s clean transport…

From a pool of over 200 applications representing 27 countries, ten startups have been selected for the final stage of the Latitude59 Kenya Edition Pitch Competition. These teams will present their solutions from December 3 to 5, 2025, at the A.S.K Dome in Nairobi. The selected startups are developing technologies including drone- and AI-powered carbon measurement, automated smart-locker infrastructure, AI-driven crop health platforms, circular pet nutrition, influencer tools, healthcare operations software and clean aquatic protein for sustainable food systems. Triin Ilves, Head of Startup Relations at Latitude59, said the competition demonstrates the strength of the African startup ecosystem. She said,…

Standard Chartered Kenya and @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University have awarded KES 9.1 million in seed funding to seven women-led startups during the graduation of the eighth Women in Tech Accelerator Programme. Each enterprise received KES 1.3 million to scale tech-driven solutions targeting Kenya’s economic, social and environmental challenges. The 2025 cohort attracted 84 applications, with fifteen women-led businesses selected for a 12-week accelerator that focused on sustainability, ESG integration, financial modelling and product development. A panel of industry experts and academic leaders selected the final seven winners based on solution innovation, market readiness and social impact. Nivi Sharma, Standard Chartered…

Westcon Comstor has signed a new distribution agreement with Fortanix, a global data security company focused on securing AI environments and preparing organisations for the post quantum era. The collaboration makes it possible for channel partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to develop advanced data security services. These are services that address growing demand in regulated and AI driven markets. Partners in South Africa and the wider region can build security offerings that address cryptography, regulatory compliance, and post quantum readiness. Fortanix offers a platform built on confidential computing, a technology that isolates and encrypts data during processing.…

Many small and mid sized companies are realising that long-term resilience requires the adoption of digital tools that improve operations, strengthen customer engagement and improve financial stability. Safaricom has become one of the key technology partners helping local businesses bridge these gaps. Through services such as fibre connectivity, cloud hosting, M-Pesa business tools and enterprise communication solutions, the company is shaping how organisations across sectors operate in a digital era. The stories of Skyward Airlines, Freight In Time and Nao Packaging Solutions demonstrate how Safaricom’s infrastructure and enterprise offerings are supporting real transformation in aviation, logistics and manufacturing. Aviation Using…