Kenyan logistics startup Amitruck raises $4m seed funding
February 3, 2022
Kenya-based digital trucking logistics startup Amitruck has secured $4 million in seed funding to expand its operations across Africa. The fundraising was led by Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that…
First-look trailer: Old enemies and new threats in Crime and Justice S2
February 2, 2022
Showmax has released the first-look trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of the hit Kenyan procedural and legal drama Crime and Justice.
Huawei Ranked 9th Most Valuable Brand in the World by Brand Finance
February 1, 2022
Brand Finance has named Huawei one of the top 10 most valuable brands for 2022 in its recently published Brand Finance Global 500 2022 report. The report showed staggering year-on-year growth of 29% in Huawei’s…
Over 1.3 billion Smartphones Were Shipped in 2021 With Samsung leading the Pack
February 1, 2022
In 2021, the global smartphone market grew by 5.7% compared to 2020. This is according to data released by market research firm, IDC. In total, over 1.35 billion smartphones were shipped in 2021. Q4 of…
LG announces a new feature to help users add new functions to existing home appliances
January 31, 2022
LG Electronics has unveiled upgradable home appliances that offer an option for users to level up their experience in line with their unique and changing lifestyle.Developed under the concept, Evolving Appliances For You, LG upgradable appliances…
Jumia to Offer Free Delivery to Customers in Nairobi for Orders above Ksh 1,000
January 31, 2022
In a move aimed at enticing people to use its platform, Jumia has announced that it will offer free delivery on all orders above Ksh 1,000 to customers in Nairobi.
M-PESA Super App Tops 5 million total downloads
January 31, 2022
Safaricom introduced the M-Pesa Super App back in 2020. This app is meant to complement the existing mySafaricom app and is for those who just want to conduct M-Pesa transactions. The app has grown in…
You Can Now Pre-order the Huawei nova 9 for Ksh 66,000
January 28, 2022
Huawei had confirmed that it planned to launch the new Huawei nova 9 in Kenya sometime this month. The company did not have an exact date but we now know that will be happening in…
TLcom Secures First Close of $150mn Pan-African Tech Fund
January 27, 2022
TLcom has today announced a first close of $70mn for its $150mn Africa focused tech fund, firmly positioning the investor to become the largest independent VC firm fully dedicated to the continent. With a first close…