Sama and the University of Nairobi Partner to Advance Gen AI in Africa
July 19, 2024
Sama, the leader in providing data annotation and model evaluation for some of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) models, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with The University of Nairobi (UoN)…
DataFest Africa 2024 Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi
July 18, 2024
Over 250 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, such as government, civil society, donors, academics, students, and private industry experts have convened for DataFest Africa 2024 conference, organised by the Aga Khan University and Pollicy. The conference,…
Bolt Acknowledges e-Taxi Drivers’ Protest, Calls for Collaborative Solutions
July 18, 2024
On Monday, e-Taxi drivers held demonstrations in Nairobi demanding better pay. They claim the rates offered by the platforms are not sustainable. Bolt has issued a statement regarding this but the company is yet to…
Posta Kenya Hikes Mpost Prices from Ksh 400 to up to Ksh 9,450 for Corporates
July 18, 2024
In a move that can be termed ‘ridiculous’, Posta Kenya is planning to raise annual Mpost rates by up to 2,000%. The corporation published a notice on X (Twitter) indicating that the new rates have…
Absa Bank and Old Mutual Partner to Unveil Linda Biz, A Bundled Insurance Product for SMEs
July 17, 2024
Absa Bank Kenya and Old Mutual have today partnered to unveil a new bundled insurance product dubbed, Linda Biz. This product offers assets, medical and life insurance addressing the specific risks faced by SMEs. Speaking…
Safaricom Adds 598 New 5G Sites in a Year
July 17, 2024
Safaricom has added 598 5G sites in Kenya in just one year. The company revealed this in its latest annual report. As of March 2024, the telco had 803 active 5G sites up from the…
How Zero Bionic is Innovating in Assistive Technology for a More Inclusive Future
July 17, 2024
In a world where technological advancements often leave behind the most vulnerable, Zero Bionic stands out as a beacon of hope, using the power of innovation to create a more inclusive society. Co-founded by Kevin…
Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Season 3 Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program
July 17, 2024
Summary The third season of Tanzania’s Digital Accelerator Program has come to an end with a Demo Day event. This was a three-month acceleration program was in partnership with MassChallenge and Huawei. The program featured…
d.light Secures $176 Million to Expand Solar Access Across East Africa
July 17, 2024
d.light has closed a new securitization facility that will purchase $176 million of receivables in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This financing is provided by social impact-focused asset management company African Frontier Capital. With this new facility,…