Visa to Set Up Data Center in Nigeria
March 27, 2025
Visa has announced plans to set up data center infrastructure in Nigeria. This new investment will complement the global payment giant’s existing stake of over $1 billion in Nigeria, which includes strategic partnerships in fintech…
Watu Rolls Out GPS Tracker Initiative to Secure Boda Boda Riders
March 26, 2025
Watu has launched a nationwide initiative to install and repair GPS trackers on motorbikes to curb rampant theft, securing the livelihoods of thousands of boda boda riders in Kenya. Boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) are a…
NCBA Unveils NCBA-IG After Full Acquisition of AIG Kenya
March 26, 2025
NCBA has unveiled the new brand identity for its insurance business following full acquisition of AIG Kenya in July 2024. The insurance subsidiary, now associated with its new business identity name NCBA Insurance Company, joins…
Samsung Expands Language Support with Kiswahili and Amharic
March 26, 2025
Samsung has announced the expansion of language support on its devices to include Kiswahili and Amharic, strengthening its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for users in East Africa and beyond. This initiative reaffirms Samsung’s dedication to…
Cassava Technologies to Build Africa’s First AI Factory
March 25, 2025
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to…
Swedfund Commits $16.3 Million to AfricInvest Small Cap Fund
March 25, 2025
Swedfund has committed EUR 15 million to the AfricInvest Small Cap Fund, a private equity initiative focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.SMEs are a cornerstone of economic development, driving job creation…
Hedera Hashathon: Nairobi Edition Kicks Off
March 24, 2025
The Hedera Hashathon: Nairobi Edition has officially begun! This week-long virtual hackathon, running from March 24 to March 30, is a collaboration between Hedera Hashgraph and Kenya Tech Events. It aims to empower developers, students,…
Kenyan Government and Binance Discuss Future of Crypto and AI
March 20, 2025
Binance recently hosted a community event in Kenya, bringing together key industry stakeholders, regulators, and crypto enthusiasts. The event was attended by Eng. John Tanui, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, and…
NTT DATA Becomes Global Managed Service Provider for SAP
March 20, 2025
Businesses looking to simplify and optimize their technology investments can now leverage NTT DATA’s expertise as a Global Managed Service Provider (MSP) for SAP. By joining the SAP PartnerEdge program, Run Track, NTT DATA brings…