Kushite ICP Hosts Inter-University Hackathon to Showcase the Power of the Internet Computer (ICP) Platform
February 16, 2024
Kushite ICP set to host the Inter-University Hackathon, a month-long event showcasing the skills of over 700 talented students from 12 top universities across the region. The hackathon, focused on harnessing the transformative power of…
African Union Partners with AfricaNenda to Boost Financial Inclusion
February 16, 2024
The African Union Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with AfricaNenda in a collaboration that aims to bridge the gap in financial inclusion. This collaboration seeks to unlock access to the formal financial system…
Registration is open for the 11th edition of the signature Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24) in Accra, Ghana
February 16, 2024
Summary Registration is now open for the 2024 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a bilingual global event set to bring together hundreds of delegates in Accra, Ghana, from April 23rd to April 25th, 2023….
List of the Most Downloaded Mobile Games in Kenya
February 16, 2024
In the vibrant world of mobile gaming, Kenya stands out as a hub for enthusiastic gamers. With the rise of smartphone usage, the appetite for mobile games, especially casino games, has seen significant growth. This…
Catalyst Fund Invest $ 1.8 Million in 9 African Climate tech Startups
February 15, 2024
Summary The Catalyst Fund has announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 climate tech startups in Africa. This investment not only reaffirms the fund’s commitment to climate adaptation. It also expands its portfolio to…
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Officially Launched in Kenya: Here's All You Need to Know
February 15, 2024
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S24 series in Kenya. The official retail prices for the S24 series start at Ksh 175,000 for the base model 8/256GB model and goes for as high as ksh…
Roam Secures $24 Million Funding to Scale Up EV Production in Africa
February 15, 2024
Summary Kenyan-based electric mobility company, Roam, has secured a total of $24 million in funding. this consists of $14 million in a Series A funding round and $10 million in debt commitment. The Series A…
Opera MiniPay Userbase Crosses the 1 Million Mark
February 14, 2024
Opera has today announced that MiniPay wallet has surpassed 1 million users across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet is integrated into the Opera Mini browser for Android users and…
3 Kenyan Startups Among Those Who Showcased at Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day
February 13, 2024
Summary Visa hosted its first Africa Fintech Accelerator Program’s Demo Day in Nairobi, featuring innovations from emerging fintech startups across 18 African countries. Launched in June 2023, the program seeks to expand Africa’s expanding startup…