Microsoft Launches ARC Cybersecurity Initiative With Kenya’s NC4
May 27, 2025
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting regional preparedness, resilience, and coordination in the face of increased cyber threats. The announcement was made at…
Bolt Awards €20,000 in Seed Funding to South African Entrepreneurs in First Accelerator Program
May 27, 2025
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to support entrepreneurial growth within…
Qualcomm Selects 10 Startups for 2025 Make in Africa Incubation Program
May 27, 2025
Qualcomm has announced the ten startups selected for the third edition of its Make in Africa startup incubation program. These are early-stage ventures, selected from over 435 applications spanning 19 countries. At the heart of…
13 African Startups Set to Pitch at Africa Tech Summit London
May 27, 2025
13 of Africa’s most promising tech startups are preparing to take the stage at the 9th edition of Africa Tech Summit London on June 6th at the London Stock Exchange. With a focus on unlocking…
Valour to Bring Regulated Crypto Investment Products to Kenyan Market Through NSE Listing
May 26, 2025
Valour Inc, a subsidiary of Canadian firm DeFi Technologies, has announced plans to cross-list its suite of over 65 digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Valour has selected GulfCap Investment…
Kenyan Universities Win Big at Huawei ICT Global Final 2025
May 26, 2025
Five Kenyan universities scooped top awards at the recently concluded Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025. The finale was held in Shenzhen, China, on May 24, 2025. Teams comprising students from Jomo Kenyatta University of…
NBK Posts KShs 275 Million Profit in Q1 2025
May 24, 2025
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a KShs 275 million profit after tax for Q1 2025. The bank’s Managing Director, George Odhiambo, said the results reflect NBK’s resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds, especially given the…
Seven Women-Led Startups Among Mastercard Foundation’s 2025 EdTech Fellowship Cohort
May 23, 2025
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has unveiled its third cohort of 12 African innovators. Out of these, seven female-led startups stand out among the changemakers. The fellowship is delivered in partnership with iHUB Kenya and…
Huawei Hosts Cloud & Connect Summit 2025 in Nairobi
May 23, 2025
Huawei Technologies successfully hosted the Huawei Cloud & Connect Summit Kenya 2025 on May 16 in Nairobi, convening over 600 government leaders, industry experts, technology partners, and customers to explore best practices and shared visions…