Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced the signing of a US$100 million trade‑finance facility that will expand access to working‑capital solutions for companies across Kenya and Tanzania. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The facility will enable local corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in priority sectors such as agriculture, food production, healthcare, manufacturing and infrastructure to import essential goods, pay suppliers on time and grow export capacity. Over its lifetime, the programme is expected to support more…
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Bolt hosted a comprehensive safety training workshop for drivers and couriers on its platform. This initiative, a collaborative effort with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police Service (NPS) Traffic Police Department, and the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG), aimed to enhance road safety through practical, regulatory-aligned learning. The workshop also sought to strengthen cooperation between Bolt, its drivers and courier partners, and key transport stakeholders to foster safer, more professional urban mobility. The safety training workshop entailed expert-led training sessions covering critical subjects such as adherence to Kenyan traffic laws, behavioral modification, personal security protocols, optimal…
Check Point has announced it has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025. The independent analyst report evaluated the 10 most significant Zero Trust platform providers and cited Check Point for delivering a unified, prevention-first security platform that covers network, cloud, and endpoint controls across hybrid environments. Check Point received the highest possible scores (5 out of 5) in four critical criteria within the current offering category: centralised management and usability, least-privileged-access enforcement, segmentation and control, and deployment. The company also received 5/5 scores in the roadmap and supporting services and offerings criteria…
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS has announced its recent participation in TM Forum’s NeuroNOC Catalyst, an innovation project at DTW Ignite 2025, which set records for having the most Communication Service Providers and countries represented at a DTW Ignite event. TM Forum is a global alliance of telco and tech companies, leading the industry in defining the building blocks for new operating models, impactful new partnerships, and advanced software platforms. The NeuroNOC Catalyst project explored how AI agents, closed-loop automation, and high-quality network data can enable self-healing operations across telecom environments. Developed in collaboration with global leaders, including Amazon Web Services, Accenture, Symphonica,…
LG has announced the global rollout of its newest wireless OLED TV series, the LG OLED evo M5, a TV that combines LG’s advanced True Wireless technology with the industry-leading OLED picture quality of the G5 for an elevated, clutter-free viewing experience. The M5 sets a new gold standard for premium wireless home entertainment. LG’s True Wireless technology eliminates the cable connection between the TV and external devices, thanks to LG’s proprietary Zero Connect Box, a visually lossless wireless video and audio transmission solution. Delivering ultra-smooth content with low input lag up to 4K 144Hz, the M5 boasts performance on par…
Standard Chartered reaffirmed its commitment to blended finance solutions to unlock Africa’s infrastructure financing gap. Speaking at the just concluded Africa Debate in London, UK, Kariuki Ngari, Managing Director & CEO, Kenya and Africa Standard Chartered, said that scaling the capital needed to meet Africa’s infrastructure aims cannot be delivered through public financing alone. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. “The proof of blended finance is evident in our results in Africa. When properly structured, blended finance unlocks commercial capital while preserving market integrity. We have moved beyond theory…
Moringa School held itS annual Career Fair and graduation ceremony on July 11th, 2025, at the Dome ASK, Jamhuri Showground, Nairobi. This year’s career fair, themed “TechXpo: Unlocking Opportunities in Modern Tech,” represents a significant milestone in Moringa School’s ongoing commitment to facilitating pathways to success for students. This Career fair had over fifty employer partners who actively participated in the event.. This career fair gave support to the attendees on crafting their career pathways by providing current students with an opportunity to gain job and industry insights from employers and recruiters, directly contributing to their career planning. The event…
EV24.africa, the first pan-African electric vehicle (EV) marketplace, has established itself as the leading platform for electric mobility on the continent just three months after its official launch. Operated by AUTO24.africa and Africar Group — with the strategic backing of global automotive leader Stellantis — EV24.africa is already transforming the African automotive landscape with a clean, connected, and continent-wide offering. Since launch, EV24.africa has received more than 350 qualified vehicle requests from more than 30 countries across Africa, with particularly strong traction in countries like South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of…
The ICT Authority, in collaboration with Huawei Kenya, has officially launched the physical training phase for Cohort IX of the Presidential DigiTalent Program (PDTP) at the University of Nairobi. This marks the first in-person Huawei-sponsored PDTP training since the COVID-19 pandemic and underscores a renewed focus on hands-on, collaborative learning for Kenya’s next generation of ICT professionals. PDTP, a flagship initiative of the Government of Kenya implemented by the ICT Authority, is designed to equip recent graduates with advanced ICT skills, industry exposure, and professional mentorship to enhance employability. To date, the program has trained over 3,300 interns, with more…
Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, has hosted an Automobile Engineering Masterclass at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. The masterclass attracted 3,000 youth on-site and 500,000 others through digital channels where they were taken through mentorship forums designed to equip them with future-ready skills and exposure to real-world opportunities. “The Safaricom Hook Circle is about turning ambition into action. We are bringing opportunities closer to the youth whether in technology, financial services, the creative economy, or career development because we believe every young person in Kenya deserves access to the skills and support that will help them thrive in…