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…
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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…
When an important bet depends on seconds and your mobile browser lags at the decisive moment, every bettor understands the value of speed. African players are particularly familiar with this problem: excellent odds for the Morocco Atlas Lions match disappear while the page loads over an unstable connection. The solution is simple: CaptainsBet app download latest version. It is designed specifically for the conditions of the African continent, where stable internet is rare. Kenyan players especially appreciate the app’s ability to function smoothly even during network interruptions common across East Africa. Advantages of a native application CaptainsBet was created specifically…
Installing a betting app should be simple, but some users in Kenya might face random blocks with the 1win app or failed installs. This guide explains the most common problems and gives clear, step-by-step fixes for both Android and iOS, helping you complete the free 1win app download without issues. You’ll also learn what to do if the app still won’t work after setup. Common Installation Issues Most installation problems stem from phone compatibility or missing permissions. These are the typical triggers you should check first: How to Fix Installation Issues on Android? Most 1win users in Kenya use Android…
Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base, is celebrating eight years of growth. This milestone reflects the collective impact of a global community that continues to advance crypto toward the mainstream and chart the future of digital finance. Starting as a crypto-to-crypto exchange in 2017, Binance has grown into a community of 280 million users across more than 100 countries — today, nearly 1 in every 28 people on Earth is registered on Binance. Every week, about one million new users join the platform, reflecting the accelerating adoption of digital…
British International Investment has announced that it has committed £1.09 billion to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency. The sum was nearly 40 per cent more than its 2023 total of £725 million, despite the difficult investment environment caused by macroeconomic headwinds. BII’s total net assets increased to £9.9 billion (£8.5 billion in 2023) while post-tax profits improved to £213.3m compared with a £44 million loss in 2023. The figures are contained in BII’s Annual Review, which was published today. About 62 per cent of investments were made in African companies…
South African digital transformation innovator, GEN2 Enterprise Software, has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme, cementing a strategic partnership that will help to support organisations across public and private sectors to accelerate their digital transformation journeys through best-in-class project portfolio management (PPM). An important part of this collaboration is GEN2’s adoption of PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s flagship cloud-based PPM tool; not only as a core solution within its client offering but also internally to enhance its own project delivery and governance. This dual role – as both implementation partner and user – positions GEN2 as a credible, experienced advisor, with…