BasiGo Now Assembling 20 Electric Buses Monthly After Raising Ksh 5.4 Billion in Funding
June 12, 2025
Kenyan electric bus manufacturer BasiGo has announced it now assembles up to 20 electric buses per month. This is double its previous monthly output of 10 buses. This production upgrade comes after the company’s successful…
Roam Unveils Generation 2 Roam Air
June 11, 2025
Roam has officially launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a next-generation electric motorcycle designed with extensive input from boda boda riders. The upgraded model includes over 40 practical enhancements and has been rigorously tested across…
Bolt Launches ‘Bolt Comfort’ Ride Option in Kenya
June 11, 2025
Bolt has officially launched ‘Bolt Comfort’ in Kenya today, a new ride category designed for passengers seeking a higher-quality experience with more comfort, space, and reliability. The service is already available in select areas of…
10 Startups Shortlisted in First-Ever Startup World Cup Kenya Finals
June 11, 2025
For the first time ever, Kenyan startups have a direct line to one of the world’s most competitive and prestigious pitch events, the Startup World Cup. In early June, ten promising Kenyan startups pitched live…
Binance’s Head of Legal to Speak on Kenya’s Digital Asset Regulation at the Kenya Blockchain Conference
June 11, 2025
Binance continues to work closely with Kenyan policymakers and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) to support the development of a balanced, innovation-friendly regulatory environment for digital assets. As part of this ongoing collaboration, Binance’s Head…
Salus Cloud Closes $3.7M Seed Round to Scale AI-Native DevSecOps Platform
June 10, 2025
Salus Cloud has closed a $3.7 million Seed round to advance its mission of accelerating access to secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, and other growth markets. If you have a startup you…
Kenya to Roll Out AI Training for Public Servants in July 2025
June 9, 2025
Kenya is set to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for public servants in July 2025. Through this initiative, the government aims to enhance service delivery and drive innovation across the public sector. Last week, Principal…
Top 5 Smartphones to Check Out in Safaricom’s M-PESA Sokoni Festival
June 6, 2025
Safaricom is currently running the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, and if you’ve been looking to upgrade your smartphone or get a solid gadget deal, this might be your chance. From budget phones to flagship beasts, the…
Paysky Launches ‘Pay by Bank’ to Revolutionize Direct Bank Payments in Africa and Beyond
June 6, 2025
Egyptian fintech, Paysky, has announced the launch of its “Pay by Bank” service during Seamless Middle East 2025, held in Dubai from 20th to 22nd May. This enables direct Account-to-Account (A2A) payments, allowing banks, merchants,…