Jumia Food to Cease Operations This Month Due to Low Sales
December 14, 2023
Jumia Food, the food delivery arm of the e-commerce giant Jumia, is set to cease operations this month. For years, Jumia Food has competed with companies such as Glovo, Uber Eats, and Bolt Food. These…
Microsoft is Hiring Software Engineer Interns to be Based in Nairobi
December 14, 2023
Microsoft has opened its doors to welcome interns from around the globe, offering an opportunity for aspiring software engineers to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply here. Key Details Microsoft’s mission is…
DTB Expands Footprint in Kenya with 7 New Branches
December 14, 2023
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced the successful opening of seven new branches this quarter strategically located across Kenya as it intensifies its expansion drive in a bid to bring products and services closer to…
Bolt Introduces New Trip Monitoring Features in Kenya
December 13, 2023
Bolt has today announced the introduction of a number of Trip Safety Monitoring features for its ride-hailing services in Kenya. These features are designed to monitor trips effectively. The system automatically engages with riders and…
Latitude59 Comes to kenya
December 13, 2023
Last week, Nairobi hosted the Kenyan Edition of Latitude59, the flagship event for Estonia’s startup ecosystem, marking the first time the event ventured beyond Estonia’s borders. A significant win for Kenya’s startup scene, the choice…
Tigo wins Ookla Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
December 12, 2023
Tigo has won the prestigious Ookla Speedtest Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market,…
Vertiv Acquisition of CoolTera Ltd Boosts Liquid Cooling Portfolio
December 12, 2023
Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd. (CoolTera), a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling…
Copia Global & Visa Partner to Extend Financial Services to Africa's Mass Market
December 12, 2023
Copia Global and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to provide digital financial services to middle to low-income consumers in Kenya. The 5-year partnership enhances Copia’s digital capabilities and expands Visa’s reach to the final…
Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO's Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
December 12, 2023
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In…