Chumz: A new Saving Platform Launches to Encourage Kenyans to Save More
February 16, 2022
Kenyans can now invest as little as five shillings on their mobile phones thanks to a new platform Chumz, developed by Moneto Ventures Ltd in partnership with Nabo Capital, a leading fund manager in Kenya regulated…
Standard Chartered launches SC Shilingi Funds platform, a low-ticket Money Market Fund offering
February 15, 2022
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya in collaboration with Sanlam Investments East Africa Ltd (Sanlam) and Mangosteen BCC Pte Ltd (Bambu) today launched SC Shilingi funds, a low-ticket money markets fund proposition for Standard Chartered Bank clientele….
Stitch, the API fintech company, Announces $21 Million Series A funding round
February 14, 2022
API fintech company Stitch today announced a $21 million Series A funding round, led by The Spruce House Partnership. Stitch will use the funding to continue building the future of money movement by linking bank…
Cyberthreats in Kenya are rising, but businesses still lack strong identity protection
February 14, 2022
By Mohamed El Nemr What would you imagine your username and password are worth to a hacker? According to Microsoft’s latest threat and data research, the average price for 1,000 stolen username password pairs is…
Make sure your next relationship is a long-lasting one by falling in love with Nokia this Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2022
With a great range of feature phones, smartphones, and accessories HMD Global is no stranger to making Nokia products that are built to last with price points to suit all budgets. Nokia phones, tablets and…
SEACOM acquires Africell Uganda Assets to Help With Expansion in East Africa
February 11, 2022
SEACOM has announced it will acquire selected infrastructure assets from Africell in Uganda. The acquisition marks a significant step for SEACOM and is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing, competitive end-to-end connectivity and ICT…
Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022 invites fintech and payment startups to showcase their solutions on a global stage
February 10, 2022
The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a globally open innovation program is inviting fintech and payment startups to showcase their innovative products and solutions, with finalists gaining firsthand exposure to key fintech stakeholders across banking, merchant, VC…
Nokia appoints Pius Ang’asa as Country Manager for Kenya
February 7, 2022
Nokia has appointed Pius Ang’asa as Country Manager for Kenya. He will be the primary interface with local authorities and government and be responsible for establishing and leading the Country Sales Committee (CSC) to foster…
Technologies You'll Be Using in the Future
February 5, 2022
The future is always a topic of fascination. What will happen? What new technologies will emerge? Which ones will disappear? In this article, we take a look at 10 technologies that are likely to become…
