BasiGo Kenya and KCB partner to introduce flexible financing options for electric buses
October 4, 2022
KCB customers in the Public Service Vehicle industry will now be able to access flexible financing options in a deal between KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd, an e-mobility startup and financing company supplying electric…
Government fully acquires Telkom Kenya after a Ksh 6.09 billion deal
October 4, 2022
The Kenyan Government has taken full control of Telkom Kenya after acquiring a 60% stake in the company from the UK-based private equity fund, Helios Investment Partners. The deal was worth Ksh 6.09 billion and…
The Huawei Mate XS 2 is now available on pre-order in Kenya for Ksh 284,000
October 3, 2022
In the world of premium foldable smartphones, Samsung and Huawei are the dominant players. Samsung has a number of foldable devices on the market with the latest ones being the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4…
The Xiaomi Redmi A1+ is now available in Kenya for Ksh 10,400
October 3, 2022
Xiaomi has updated its entry level smartphone series with the introduction of yet another smartphone. This phone is currently available on Jumia for Ksh 10,400. Previous entry level smartphones from Xiaomi have been available in…
iiDENTIFii raises over Ksh 1.8 billion to fund its expansion across Africa
September 30, 2022
iiDENTIFii has raised US$15 million growth capital. The round was led by African investment company Arise whose cornerstone investors include Rabobank Partnerships, Norfund, NorFinance and FMO. This is, to date, the largest African Series A…
LG unveils an e-showroom for consumers to browse and purchase LG products conviniently
September 30, 2022
E-commerce has been around for years and has grown in no time, especially during the pandemic. Businesses have quickly moved to online channels, accelerating the digitization timetable. With eCommerce (online shopping), customers can browse through…
vivo V25 5G set to Launch in Kenya next month
September 29, 2022
Vivo has confirmed that it will be launching the vivo V25 5G in Kenya next month. According to the company, the new vivo V25 5G will follow the V series’ heritage of capturing exquisite moments…
Strathmore University and Adrian Kenya Collaborate to Enhance Capacity Building In Renewable Energy Solutions
September 29, 2022
Strathmore University, through its Energy Research Centre, and Adrian Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing capacity building in the areas of Solar Energy Certification, strengthening leadership capabilities,…
Ruto: 4 Million Kenyans blacklisted by CRBs to be ejected from the negative listing by November
September 28, 2022
This afternoon, Kenyan President, William Ruto, called for the restructuring of the current CRB profile listing mechanism. The President said the current system tends to lock out some borrowers, limiting access to credit for a…