mTek Raises $1.25 Million in Funding to Power Its Expansion in Kenya and Across the Region
March 18, 2024
Summary mTek, the digital online insurance platform, has secured $1.25 million (over Ksh 168 million) in funding to power its expansion in Kenya and across East Africa. This undisclosed funding round was led by Verod-Kepple…
Microsoft ADC kicks off second upskilling cohort for University faculty
March 18, 2024
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second upskilling cohort, which will support university lecturers and empower them to keep in step with advancements in the tech industry. This edition introduces elements…
Glovo Partners with Visa to Empower Growth-Minded SMEs
March 16, 2024
Summary Glovo has teamed with Visa to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through a series of online training courses. The collaboration is a result of Glovo and Visa’s shared belief that SMEs are the pillars of…
18 Kenyan Students win Regional awards for the Huawei ICT Competition
March 16, 2024
21 top Kenyan students were awarded today out of the almost 6,000 who entered the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competition during a ceremony held in Nairobi. Of the 21 winners at a national level, an impressive…
LG Begins to Roll Out Its 2024 TV Lineup in Kenya
March 15, 2024
LG has announced the rollout of the 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs and QNED TVs in Kenya. The TVs will be available for purchase at LG Brandshops and leading supermarkets countrywide. Central to this…
Morocco's ORA Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
March 15, 2024
ORA Technologies has successfully secured $1.5 million in Seed funding from Moroccan entrepreneurs, demonstrating their strong belief in the company’s growth and impact potential. The ORA Maroc Super App, with its impressive 300,000+ downloads, aims…
Village Capital Announces Call for African Startups with a Focus on Greentech
March 15, 2024
Summary Village Capital and Moody’s Foundation have announced the launch of Greetech2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator. This accelerator is meant to advance innovative and sustainable solutions that actively contribute to building resilience…
Samsung Galaxy S24 Receives the March 2024 Security Patch
March 14, 2024
Samsung has rolled out the March security patch to the Galaxy S24 in Kenya. The S24 series was launched in Kenya a few weeks back and is currently available in stores from ksh 124,500. You…
Watu Credit Awarded Client Protection Certification from MFR
March 14, 2024
Watu Credit has today been awarded a Client Protection Certification in recognition of their long-standing commitment to client protection by the Microfinanza Rating (MFR) Certification Committee. The recognition was awarded to both Watu Kenya and…