Oracle Set to Open a Public Cloud Region in Kenya
January 31, 2024
Oracle has announced its intention to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya. The is part of Oracle’s wider strategy to expand its global cloud infrastructure in Africa. The announcement comes after a meeting…
Sony Innovation Fund Invests Undisclosed Amount in SA's Gaming Startup, Carry1st
January 31, 2024
Carry1st has announced a strategic investment from Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation. This significant partnership marks the inaugural investment from Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, established by Sony as a…
What You Need to know About the Kenya National E-Commerce Strategy
January 30, 2024
The Kenya National E-Commerce Strategy 2023 was launched on December 13 by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy. This was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Industry, and…
Zoho Invoice Integrates M-PESA to Simplify Payments
January 29, 2024
Zoho Invoice has announced integration with M-Pesa to offer a seamless way for businesses to simplify their payment processes. Before diving into the integration process, it’s essential to generate the necessary app credentials in Daraja…
Apollo Agriculture Secures $10 Million Investment for Agri-Tech Expansion in Kenya
January 29, 2024
Apollo Agriculture has announced a financial partnership with Swedfund and ImpactConnect. The injection of a combined $10 million in debt investment marks a pivotal moment for the agri-tech industry in Kenya and beyond, as Apollo…
Kenyan Start-up, Bena Care, Among the first Beneficiaries of Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank's Initiative Empowering Women-Led Ventures
January 26, 2024
Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to launch a pioneering financing facility. The primary focus of this initiative is to invest in early-stage, impact-focused start-ups led by women founders, providing them with the…
Revolut Launches Mobile Wallets Facilitating International Money Transfers to M-Pesa Users in Kenya
January 26, 2024
Revolut has once again disrupted the financial landscape with the introduction of Mobile Wallets. This feature is set to redefine the remittance experience, providing a quick and seamless option for sending money abroad. For countries…
OPPO Reno 11 Series Officially launched in Kenya Retailing at Ksh 67,999
January 25, 2024
OPPO has added yet another smartphone to its portfolio in kenya. This new series, the OPPO Reno 11, has been unveiled in Kenya today and will be available on pre-order through OPPO stores across the…
Nigerian Edtech Startup, AltSchool Africa, Expands to kenya
January 24, 2024
AltSchool Africa, the Nigerian edtech startup founded in 2021, has announced its official entry to kenya. This will be its second country in East Africa after Rwanda. The startup provides a number of in-demand courses…