Fero Mobiles Launches its Smartphones and Feature Phones in Kenya
September 16, 2016
The Kenyan smartphone market is still growing and is very attractive to manufacturers at this point. Even though we have a good number of manufacturers already in the country, there is still space for new…
Visa Partners with Local Banks to Launch mVisa, The First Interoperable Mobile Payments Service in Kenya
September 13, 2016
Visa Inc. has today announced mVisa, a new mobile payment service that will accelerate digital commerce in Kenya and across Africa. As part of its initial roll-out, Visa has partnered with Co-Operative Bank, Family Bank,…
Internet Society Study Points to Reasons for Slow Internet Growth in Africa
August 30, 2016
Internet access and availability are not enough to get people online, says a new Internet Society study released today at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) taking place 30 August – 1 September in…
ShowMax Surpasses the 10 Million Views Mark Less Than a Year After Launch
July 19, 2016
The video streaming market is currently dominated by Netflix which is available in 130 countries. Netflix is not the only player in this industry as there are other key players such as ShowMax which is…
Andela Appoints Wambui Kinya as Its Chief Strategy Officer
July 18, 2016
Andela has today announced the appointment of Wambui Kinya as its Chief Strategy Officer. With over eighteen years’ experience in digital, mobile marketing and technology consulting, Kinya will spearhead Andela’s partnership strategy in Africa and…
Global ICT Company, Intrasoft, Launches a New Banking Solution in Kenya
July 5, 2016
Intrasoft International is solidifying its presence in East Africa through the launch of its Kenya office at the heart of the nation’s capital. The establishment of Intrasoft International East Africa Ltd follows a string of…
[Updated] Taxify is the latest Taxi-Hailing App to Start Operations in Kenya
July 1, 2016
Update: Taxify has reached out and informed us that the issue with SMS verification is being sorted. Taxi-hailing apps seem to be the latest thing in the taxi business. Globally, we have seen a good…
Telkom Kenya Appoints Kris Senanu as the MD of its Enterprise Division
June 29, 2016
Telkom Kenya has today announced the appointment of Mr. Kris Senanu as the MD of its Enterprise Division, effective Monday, August 1, 2016. The Enterprise Division comes up as a result of a name change…
Mondo Ride Reduces Its Rates for Those Wishing to Use Older Taxis
June 20, 2016
If you have used Uber or have interacted with anyone of their partner drivers, you probably know that the company does not accept older cars. Drivers with older cars can never partner with the company….