Author: Kaluka wanjala

Six thousand youth have benefited from the Huawei DigiTruck Initiative to date, marking a significant milestone in empowering the next generation of tech leaders with the digital skills required to thrive in today’s fast-evolving ICT industry. The initiative has also been instrumental in helping youth bridge the digital divide and prepare for the future, thus driving positive change and expand opportunities for youth in Kenya. Launched in 2019, ‘DigiTruck’ is a mobile classroom converted from a shipping container and is fully equipped with laptops, smartphones, and Virtual Reality headsets. This mobile learning facility travels to remote areas, providing hands-on training…

Last week, Eskimi, an end-to-end creative and media tech platform announced a modernization of its services in Kenya. With a strong focus on ad targeting solutions, Eskimi elevates the standard by introducing innovative, creative strategies and data-driven enhancements for advertisers. “We began collaborating with Kenyan advertisers, media agencies, and publishers in 2013, consistently demonstrating our commitment to innovation within the AdTech landscape. To elevate our clients’ campaigns, we have significantly enhanced our services through partnerships with AI solutions, new performance measurement capabilities, and educational initiatives,” says Beatrice Njiraini, Regional Director for Eskimi in Kenya. New partner tools available When planning…

Gerald Maithya is the General Manager, Microsoft Africa Transformation Office In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. At the heart of this transformation are a range of partnerships and collaborations that bring together the resources and expertise of governments, private sector tech companies, and global technology leaders to support African startups. These collaborations foster a thriving startup ecosystem and pave the way for sustainable economic growth across the continent. The role of AI in…

LG Electronics has announced the introduction of LG PuriCare AeroHit, an advanced air care solution designed to seamlessly integrate into any living space while delivering superior indoor air quality. Boasting advanced purification capabilities, convenient features and a modern, minimalist aesthetic, the AeroHit brings both comfort and style at home. The LG PuriCare AeroHit delivers fresher, safer air at home with its Aero Series H Filter – a multi-layer “360-degress” filtration system that effectively reduces dust particles, odors, viruses and allergens while also absorbing various airborne pollutants. In addition, its Particulate Matter (PM) 1.0 sensor detects ultrafine dust as small as…

LG has announced Donghun Lee as its new President for East Africa (EA), effective immediately. He replaces Dongwon Lee, who has led the region since January 2023. Lee (Donghun) brings over two decades of experience with LG, having most recently served as the Overseas Kitchen Division Leader at LG Headquarters in South Korea. In this role, he was responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the company’s kitchen appliances division across international markets, ensuring that LG’s global objectives were aligned with local demands. His extensive expertise in strategic planning, market and product development, and cross-cultural communication will be invaluable…

StarkWare has announced the launch of a $4 million venture fund to support blockchain startups across Africa. The fund is led by Kheireddine Kamal, a seasoned African entrepreneur and investor. Kamal has worked with several startups across the continent and brings deep experience in business development, blockchain, and seed investments to the initiative. StarkWare says the Africa investment team will focus on early-stage teams. It will particularly focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups with projects aiming to deploy their solutions on Starknet. Early-stage startups can apply for grants of up to $150,000, with larger investments available to more advanced teams…

Huawei Kenya welcomed 18 top-performing students from universities across the country to its offices this week, marking the start of an intensive training program in preparation for the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025. The students, who triumphed in the national finals, will represent Kenya at the regional showdown set for late February 2025. The participants, drawn from Moi University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Machakos University, the University of Nairobi’s ICT Center, Africa Nazarene University, and Mount Kenya University, will undergo rigorous mentorship, hands-on workshops, and collaborative sessions led by Huawei experts.…

Verto has launched the Verto Global Business Award—a transformative initiative to recognize and accelerate the growth of early-stage startups. With a prize pool of up to USD 15,000, the award will spotlight the most promising sector-agnostic startups with global potential, equipping them with the resources needed to scale, and expand into new markets, while building international supplier connections. This initiative underscores Verto’s ongoing commitment to breaking down payment barriers and enabling seamless global trade. Starting on 06 February 2025, applications will open to early-stage startups, that have been operating for a maximum of two years in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.…

Investing can be a big task. It can be complicated, from evaluating the options to finalizing the best one that suits your targets. Fortunately, millennials have begun to crack the code with a strategy. It is with the phased approach: “SIP First, SWP Later.” This method simplifies the investment journey by focusing on building wealth systematically through regular investments and then carefully managing the withdrawal process to ensure financial stability later. But how is this approach changing the game for a new generation of investors? Well, read this to find the answer. Understanding SIP First SWP Later Strategy The ‘SIP…

Safaricom has partnered with Opportunity International to launch an AI chatbot called FarmerAI. This chatbot is designed to offer real-time, relevant farming best practices to smallholder farmers in underserved communities. The initial pilot is currently running till August 2025 and seeks to enroll 800 to 1,000 farmers across Kenya by the end of the year. FarmerAI used both generative AI and localized agricultural insights to deliver vital information on topics such as weather patterns, fertilizer application, pest management and market prices. FarmerAI will go directly to farmers through channels like SMS and WhatsApp, unlike other solutions that rely on their…