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Startups
Twiga Foods Temporarily Pauses Nairobi Operations
Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agri-tech and food distribution company, has announced a temporary operational pause in its Nairobi operations. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Updates its Firewall Software
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced an update to its Firewall Software, now including Sophos NDR Essential, which is free for…
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4DX Ventures Appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors
4DX Ventures, a leading pan-African venture capital firm, has appointed Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors as it…
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dLocal to Acquire AZA Finance in Strategic Play for Africa’s Fintech Market
Cross-border payments firm dLocal is making a bold move into Africa’s fintech landscape with the planned acquisition of Nairobi-founded AZA…
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[BREAKING] AXIAN Telecom Acquires 8% Stake in Jumia Technologies
AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications service provider, has acquired a minority stake in e-commerce platform Jumia. The company announced on…
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Startups
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Check Point to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Veriti
Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and…
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Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
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Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
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Valour and Gulf Investment Bank Announce Crypto Asset Cross-Listing on NSE
Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi…
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Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025 Shortlisted Startups Announced
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Nokia and Reflex Expand Broadband Reach Across South Africa
Nokia has announced that Reflex will deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale its network in…
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Startups
develoPPP Ventures Seeks Kenyan Startups Driving Social and Economic Change
Kenyan startups with innovative, impact-driven solutions are invited to apply for Cohort 9 of the develoPPP Ventures programme, which opened…
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News
NCBA Digital Loan Disbursements Hit KES 307 Billion in Q1, 2025
NCBA Group has recorded a significant growth in its digital lending business, disbursing KES 307 billion in digital loans in…
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Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments
Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
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Huawei Cloud Summit 2025: Kenya Launches AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative
Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
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Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025 Scheduled for This Friday
Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025. …
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Safaricom, iXAfrica Partner to Launch East Africa’s First AI-Ready Data Centre
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre…
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Bayobab Launches New Uganda-Kenya Fibre Connectivity Route
Bayobab, MTN Group’s digital infrastructure company, has unveiled a new strategic fibre route connecting Uganda and Kenya. The company says…
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Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Device Sales Hit 2 Million
Safaricom’s device financing program, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since…
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News
Airtel Kenya Rolls Out AI-Powered Spam Alert Service
Airtel Kenya on Wednesday launched an artificial intelligence (AI)- powered Spam Alert Service to enhance mobile security for its customers. The…
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News
Kenya Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data
In a landmark decision highlighting growing concerns over digital privacy, the Kenyan High Court has ordered Worldcoin to delete all…
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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Offer Starlink Connectivity in Africa
Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently,…
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Ex-citi, Goldman, Barclays Compliance Firm Hits $1M in First Year, Expands to EMEA
de Risk Partners, a financial regulatory compliance consultancy founded by former executives from Citigroup, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs is celebrating…
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News
How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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Startups
Kenyan Online Pharmacy MYDAWA Raises New Round of Funding
MYDAWA, the Kenyan digital health platform, has secured a new funding round to expand its services across East Africa. The…
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News
i3 Backs 7 African Pharmacy Startups with Up to $225K Support
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7…
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South Africa’s African Bank Hit with $38K Fine for Misleading Ad Campaign
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa’s market conduct regulator for financial institutions, has penalised African Bank for false advertising.…
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CMC Networks CEO Marisa Trisolino Steps Down
CMC Networks has announced that its CEO, Marisa Trisolino, will be stepping down from her role, effective 9th May 2025.…
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Startups
African AI Startups Invited to Apply for 2025 Google Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage…
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News
Easter Deal: Grab the HMD Skyline at 50% Off in Kenya
This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason to upgrade your smartphone. For…
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News
HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music Launched in Kenya
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the makers of Nokia phones, has officially rolled out the HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music…
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News
vivo V50 With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launches in Kenya
vivo has officially launched the vivo V50 smartphone in Kenya. The phone succeeds the vivo V40 (Review), which was launched…
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Second Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit Set for May 15
The 2nd edition of the Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit is set to take place on May 15, 2025, at Mövenpick…
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LG Unveils New Chillers and Hot Water Solutions in Nairobi
Property owners, Consultants and Contractors in Kenya now have access to futuristic air-conditioning and water heating solutions following the introduction…
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Startups
Fixo Solutions Unveils E-Hailing Platform for Fundis in Kenya
Fixo Solutions, a Kenyan tech company, has launched a mobile-based hailing platform for handymen (Fundis). Dubbed “Fixo!”, the company says…
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News
Zambia Steps Up on Data Privacy, Sets up Data Protection Commissioner Office
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is now fully operational, enforcing privacy and data protection compliance in Zambia.…
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Kenya Moves to Regulate Crypto With a New Virtual Asset Bill
Kenya is set to usher in new laws for digital assets regulations with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service…
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Ethiopia Tops East Africa’s Mobile Market With 86.6m Subscriptions
Ethiopia has emerged as the largest telecom market in East Africa, with 86.6 million mobile subscriptions – representing 27.49% of…
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NCBA, AGF Renew KES 3B SME Deal, Prioritize Women-Led Businesses
NCBA Group has renewed its 10-year, KES 3B partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to boost SME financing in…
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How Technology is Revolutionizing and Unifying Africa’s Forex Markets
Forex markets in Africa have historically been fragmented, with things like varying regulations, currency fluctuations, and limited accessibility affecting seamless…
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Visa Picks New Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia
Visa has appointed John Njoroge as its new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and…
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News
Network International and Flydubai Enable Mobile Money Payments in Kenya and Uganda
Network International (Network), a leading digital payments provider in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with Dubai-based…
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News
TECNO Camon 40 Debuts in Kenya: Will It Outshine OPPO and Samsung in the AI Race?
TECNO Camon 40 Series: The TECNO Camon 20 was the last TECNO phone we reviewed here at TechTrends Media. Launched…
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News
KK Security Launches AI-powered National Security Operations Centre in Nairobi
KK Security has announced the launch of its AI-powered National Security Operations Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The company says this…
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CLOUD
AWS Expands Cloud Training in Kenya to Close Africa’s Digital Skills Gap
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) has concluded a three-day in-person cloud computing skills initiative at the University of Nairobi (UoN).…
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News
Equity’s Digital Channels Now Process 86% of All Transactions
Equity Group has announced that a significant 86% of all its transactions are now conducted through digital channels. In its…
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News
97% of Consumers Take Cautionary Measures Around Digital Payments, Visa Study
Digital payments firm Visa has published a new study that sheds light on consumer awareness and proactive security measures taken…
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News
TikTok Removed Over 8 Million Harmful Videos in Sub-Saharan Africa in Q4 2024
TikTok, the Short-form video hosting platform, has revealed that it removed more than 8 million harmful videos from its platform…
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News
UK Tech Firm Syntura Launches East Africa’s First AI and Cybersecurity Hub
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded to Africa with the launch of the Syntura Experience Center, the region’s first…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | The Future of Smart Living: A Deep Dive with LG Electronics EA
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with William Kamore, Senior Trainer & Content Manager at LG…
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News
Spiro Launches Africa’s First All-Women EV Assembly Line
Electric vehicle (EV) company Spiro has launched an all-women assembly line for motor and charger production. The company says this…
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News
[Nigeria] Fintech startup Payhippo rebrands to Rivy, raises $4M in pre-series A funding
Rivy, an AI-powered lender for Africa’s renewable energy sector, has announced its rebrand from Payhippo and the successful closing of a…
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ASUS Zenbook DUO UX8406CA (2025) Review: Dual Screens and Much More
For someone who is used to a single-screen laptop, testing the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA (2025) completely changed my perspective…
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TRENDING
How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Mobile
Gen Z has emerged as a key demographic in shaping the future of mobile technology, not just in Kenya but…
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News
Fintech Firm dLocal Integrates Airtel Money for Google Play Payments in Kenya
dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has enabled Airtel Money as a payment method…
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71% of Kenyan Consumers Experience Digital Fraud
Digital payments firm Visa has released a new study outlining consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments. According…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | The Mobile Money Shift – Airtel Money vs. M-PESA
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of mobile money in Kenya, focusing on the…
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News
LINX Expands Nairobi Network to PAIX Data Centres
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that it has completed the expansion of its Nairobi network to PAIX in…
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News
Cybersecurity Discussions Take Center Stage at Safaricom Decode 3.0
Safaricom’s annual Engineering Summit (Safaricom Decode 3.0) kicked off on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity as an important…
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News
Roam and 4G Capital Partner to Finance Electric Boda Bodas in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company, has partnered with digital credit provider 4G Capital to offer electric motorcycles financing to boda…
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News
Dubai Esports and Games Festival Returns
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the return of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF). The fourth…
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News
These Countries are Nearly Cashless Societies According to Research
A recent study by BoxBet ranked the most cashless societies by analyzing key financial and digital payment adoption indicators across…
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Africa CISO Summit Set to Take Place This Week
Cybersecurity professionals in Africa are set to gather in Nairobi for the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated…
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News
Google Hustle Academy 2025 Applications Open
Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of Hustle Academy, a free business training program designed for small and…
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News
WIOCC and iColo Partner to Drive ISP Growth in Kenya
Connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with carrier-neutral data centre provider iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers…
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News
Kenya’s GDP Projected to Grow by 4.7%, Driven by Digitization – Mastercard
Kenya’s GDP in 2025 is projected to grow by 4.7% year over year, outpacing the global average which is forecast…
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News
Airtel Africa Launches AI Powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria. This service, which offers…
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News
Telkom Kenya Secures KSh 570M Deal for Open RAN Deployment
Telkom Kenya has signed a $4.4 million (KSh 570M) deal with Japanese tech firm Rakuten Symphony and U.S.-based Airspan Networks…
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How Digital Payments Are Promoting a Cashless Economy in Africa
Digital payments are playing a very important role in changing Africa’s economy by promoting financial inclusion and minimizing dependency on…
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News
Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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Why Forex Trading Apps Are Gaining Popularity in Africa
Africa has witnessed a significant growth in Forex trading in recent years. With increased internet penetration, enhanced levels of financial…
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Internet Society Extends Partnership with Meta, Launches Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative
Internet Society has announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative.…
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Unpacking Equity’s Bancassurance Offering for Individuals and Small Businesses
Equity Bancassurance: In this continuously growing world, financial institutions are evolving to offer more than just traditional banking services. One…
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Uber One Membership Program Officially Launches in Kenya
Months after rolling out Uber One in South Africa, Uber has officially rolled out the service in Kenya. Uber One…
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News
MWC 2025: HMD Unveils Family-Friendly Phones to Address Screen Time
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a new lineup of niche phones designed for users who seek alternatives beyond the…
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News
How Wealth-Tech Startup Ndovu is Changing the Investment Landscape in Kenya
Ndovu, the Kenyan wealth tech startup is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making financial markets more accessible to a broader…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Mobile Money Service M-Pesa Turns 18
Safaricom’s mobile financial service M-PESA has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available…
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News
Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech Three Finalists Announced
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe…
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News
BasiGo to Deploy 28 New Electric Buses in Rwanda, Aiming for 100 by 2025
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Rwanda, with 28 new electric…
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[Survey] Leveraging Smart Technologies for Business Efficiency
As we gear up for the TechTrends Pulse tech forum this June, TechTrends Media is conducting a survey to explore…
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40% of Kenyan SMEs Adopted Digital Payments in the Last Two Years, Visa Study
Digital payments company Visa has released a new report detailing growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized…
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CLOUD
iX Africa Unveils 4.5MW Hyperscale Data Center in Kenya
iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has unveiled the first phase of its data centre in…
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Bolt Surpasses 500 Electric Bikes in Kenya
Ride-hailing company Bolt has announced a significant milestone in Kenya with its electric bikes fleet surpassing 500 vehicles. This achievement…
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News
Online Trading Platform Market Size to Hit USD 17.42 billion by 2033, Report
The global online trading platform market size was worth USD 10.86 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach an…
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TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Fassnidge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
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News
VFS Global Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for UK Visa Customers in 141 Countries
VFS Global has rolled out a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK. The…
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LOOP App New UI – Same LOOP, Better Experience
LOOP App New UI: If you’re a LOOP user you have probably noticed that the app has taken a significant…
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TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
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News
Sophos and Pax8 Announce Partnership to Streamline Security Management
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. Through this collaboration, Pax8’s network…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Banks Reject KRA’s System Integration Mandate
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing strong resistance from Kenyan banks in its push to integrate the tax system…
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BUSINESS
Visa Study Highlights Need for Strengthened Security to Boost Digital Payments Among SMEs in Kenya
A recent report by digital payments leader Visa has shed light on the security concerns faced by small and medium-sized…
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News
LOOP App: A Fresh, Intuitive Experience
In an era where digital banking is changing how Kenyans interact with their money, LOOP app has taken a big…
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News
Yellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast
In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Sharon Tum, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at Yellow Card,…
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TechTrends Podcast | dLocal’s Ed Aitken on Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions.…
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News
68% of Kenyan SMEs Plan to Adopt Contactless Payments – Visa Report
Visa has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya,’ which…
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Apps
CIC Asset Management Unveils Upgraded CIC Invest App
CIC Asset Management (CICAM), a subsidiary of CIC Group has launched an upgraded CIC Invest App. The new app introduces…
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TechTrends Podcast | How USAID Ban is Shaking Up African Healthtech Startups
Welcome to The TechTrends Podcast, where we break down the biggest issues shaping Africa’s business and tech landscape. In today’s…
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OPPO Kenya Sues Influencer Marketing Platform AIfluence Over Unpaid Influencer Payments
OPPO Kenya has initiated legal action against the influencer marketing platform AIfluence, citing defamation and brand damage resulting from the…
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News
Kenya’s DCI X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
On Sunday evening, the X account of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sent out posts inviting users to share…
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