AIfluence, Africa’s 1st AI driven Influencer Marketing Platform has been named as the winner of the Kenya edition of the 2023 Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global innovation program and competition for start-ups and fintech companies. AIfluence, received a $20 000 USD monetary prize and progresses to the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) regional finals. The winning start-up at the CEMEA Regionals will participate in the global finale, which will be held in September in San Francisco. Other winners include, Leja who won the audience favorite award while the social impact prize went to Ndovu with…
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Binance Academy, the education arm of the leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced a partnership with Coursera, one of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive blockchain education to a global audience, catering to both beginners and individuals looking to pursue careers in the blockchain industry. The programs offered through this partnership will equip learners with valuable skills and knowledge, ultimately driving adoption and building the foundations for Web3. The collaboration between Binance Academy and Coursera brings new educational opportunities to learners worldwide. By leveraging Coursera’s expertise in online learning and Binance Academy’s industry-leading…
In an effort to enhance financial inclusion for women migrants and women affected by migration, Seedstars has announced the launch of the Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration (FIWAM) growth program. This program aims to identify and support fintech companies that focus on promoting financial inclusion across Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications for the program are now open until July 30, 2023. The FIWAM growth program is funded by the Impact-Linked Fund for Gender Inclusive FinTech (ILF for GIF), which is managed by the Impact-Linked Finance Fund (ILFF). It is further supported…
Snapchat has gained immense popularity over the years, allowing users to share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after a short period. However, if you’ve decided that it’s time to part ways with the platform or you’re facing any issues, deleting your Snapchat account is a straightforward process. Before we dive into the deletion process, it’s important to note that deleting your Snapchat account is a permanent action. Once deleted, your account and all associated data cannot be recovered. Additionally, keep in mind that the deletion process takes a total of 60 days. During this time, your account will be…
Last week, Moringa School held its annual Career Fair and second graduation ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. The event provided an excellent platform for students to connect with a diverse range of potential employers and explore the latest career opportunities in the tech industry. The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of four hundred and ninety students who received certificates in software engineering, data science, data visualization, and product design. The Principal Secretary of the State Department Vocational Education and Training, Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, had the honor of presenting the certificates to the graduates. One of the key highlights of this…
In a significant development for Kenya’s evolving data protection landscape, Digital Jewels, a prominent global technology firm, has announced its entry into the local market. This move comes as Kenya attracts foreign technology companies, highlighting the country’s growing importance in the field of data protection. During the official announcement, Ms. Adedoyin Odunfa, the Founder and CEO of Digital Jewels, emphasized the opportunity to establish partnerships with like-minded organizations in Kenya. She expressed the company’s commitment to advancing the African narrative on data protection and information security, following its successful presence in 15 other countries. Ms. Odunfa highlighted the importance of…
Bonga Points is Safaricom’s loyalty programme to reward customers using its services. You get 1 bonga point for every Ksh 10 you spend on Airtime, SMS, Data and M-Pesa services. Initially, you only got Bonga Points when using Airtime, Data and SMS, the M-Pesa option was added recently. Bonga Points can be accumulated by both Safaricom Prepay and Postpay customers as long as they keep using Safaricom services. How to Enroll / activate Bonga Points on Safaricom As long as you have a Safaricom SIM card, you can easily activate and enroll to earn Bonga Points by: Follow the prompts…
The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and technology firm SecondSTAX have joined forces to accelerate the integration of Africa’s capital markets. Through a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), SecondSTAX will provide technical and operational support to the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), an initiative spearheaded by ASEA and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The primary objective of the AELP is to integrate exchanges across the continent and facilitate seamless cross-border trading of securities. This collaboration aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency within African capital markets while promoting increased investments. Africa’s exchanges have witnessed significant growth over the past decade,…
Fathers, men in general, are some of the most difficult family members to gift. They not only always insist that they have everything they need but also struggle with articulating what they would like for gifts should you want to appreciate them. The rule of thumb has for the longest time been to align gift ideas to the person’s interests, hobbies and needs. You can never go wrong with these basics. LG in partnership with Opalnet has rolled out a 38% discount on LG products across Opalnet branches valid till the 5th of July. This is part of LG’s commitment to…
By Christopher Saul Territory Sales Lead, East Africa A major event in Kenya’s connectivity landscape is just around the corner. In July 2022, the Communications Authority of Kenya announced that the country would this year transition from Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6). Come July 2023, only digital devices with IPv6 capability will be approved for use. The authority cited several concerns should the national adoption of IPv6 be delayed, including a lack of internet access and restrained technological advancement. This comes as adoption rates in Africa and other developing countries rank lower than the…