Author: Kaluka wanjala

A new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya’s gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one million workers and businesses alike. The new toolkit, titled “A Policy Guide for Digital Economy Progress,” is the culmination of extensive research and engagement with key stakeholders in the gig and digital economy. It offers a detailed policy proposal to address the pressing challenges faced by digitally delivering gig workers and promote the sector’s growth and development. Formally recognized in 2007 under Kenya Vision 2030, Kenya’s gig…

Bolt Food has launched its Black Friday campaign, offering consumers discounts ranging from 25% to 50%. The campaign is ongoing till 30th November 2024. It will spans over 250 restaurants. Bolt Food recently celebrated its third anniversary in Kenya revealing that it has partnered with over 2000 restaurants nationwide. The discounts, which will be available via the Bolt Food app, are expected to drive significant customer engagement. The company anticipates an uptick in daily orders across the month-long campaign. Bolt Food aims to capitalise on the rising demand for food delivery services across Nairobi as part of its strategy to…

Jiji has kicked off Black Friday with discounts of up to 85% across all categories. The deals promise an unmatched shopping experience for buyers. Jiji has teamed up with verified sellers to bring shoppers the best prices of the season. The platform promises unbeatable deals on consumers’ favourite items from electronics to fashion, phones to tablets, and more. A recent consumer insights article highlights how consumers are increasingly motivated to buy online, drawn to the convenience and competitive online deals available. This preference for online shopping was evident in the fact that 68% of shoppers globally planned to grab Black…

The Women in Technology Huawei Kenya team (WITH) hosted the first Girls in Tech Career Fair at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The career fair was exclusively tailored for young women studying STEM-related courses at the university level, under the theme: Empowering women leaders through access to new career paths, growth opportunities, and contributions to tech innovation to drive innovation and social impact.  Women in Technology Huawei, is an initiative launched by the company around the world in support of gender equality and inclusion – “Tech for Her, Tech by Her, Tech with Her” – as well as the…

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that it will be expanding their interconnection service provision in Kenya with the addition of LINX Mombasa to their global network map. This comes about a year after the launch of its first Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Africa, LINX Nairobi. The company has also announced it will be extending its partnership with iColo, the carrier-neutral data centre operator. Mombasa is home to several major submarine internet cables, including 2Africa, SEACOM, TEAMS (The East African Marine System), and EASSy (Eastern Africa Submarine Cable System). These cables serve as critical links between Africa and…

In a bid to address the growing need for financial literacy, Old Mutual Group successfully hosted a comprehensive financial education training program for journalists from various media houses in Kenya.  The training, aimed at enhancing the understanding and reporting of financial matters, comes on the back of a recent study by Old Mutual highlighting critical financial challenges faced by many Kenyans. According to the Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor, a significant portion of the Kenyan population struggles with effective financial management, especially when it comes to utilizing key financial solutions such as savings, investments and insurance. The study also revealed…

For thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa, being able to share the cash fruits of their labour with loved ones at home is now easier than ever, thanks to the recently forged partnership between MTN MoMo and EcoCash, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile money service. The partnership, which brings together the strength of MTN and its popular MoMo app and the extensive reach of EcoCash, operated by Econet Wireless, provides a reliable, efficient and affordable way to move money directly into EcoCash electronic wallets, says Kagiso Mothibi, CEO for Fintech, MTN South Africa. “Many Zimbabweans in South Africa using MTN MoMo as…

Equity Group and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), announced the launch of the German Desk for the East African market. The German Desk is part of Equity Group’s efforts to reach out to a broader range of European SMEs and entities. It will provide comprehensive relationship management and financial services to European SMEs, and their local partners in the region. The German Desk will offer a wide range of services, including account opening, trade facilitation and finance, transaction banking, credit lines, introductions, and investment throuh financing. These services are designed to ease…

Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya, a groundbreaking programme aimed at training 1 million people in AI and cybersecurity by 2027. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s commitment to democratise AI and empower individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy, aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and Digital Masterplan. With a population of approximately 50 million, a median age of 19 years, and a significant portion of the workforce employed in the informal sector, Kenya presents a unique opportunity to bridge the skills gap and drive economic growth through digital transformation.…

Latitude59 Kenya’s pitch competition has announced that its has received over 382 applications from 37 countries. Startups were invited to apply for the pitch competition back in September ahead of the Latitude59 Kenyan Edition Conference later this month. The top 10 startups have been selected and invited to the Latitude59 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where they’ll have the chance to win a prize pool of one million euros. The competition’s top ten startups will have the opportunity to pitch live on the main stage at Latitude59 in Nairobi on 28 November. They will also receive personalised pitch training from Latitude59…