Latitude59 Kenya Edition Announces Top 9 Startups for Pitch Competition
Latitude59, the flagship tech and startup event of Estonia, is set to host its first-ever edition in Kenya, on December 6, 2023. This event will showcase the most innovative startups [...]
Latitude59 Tech Event Comes to Nairobi
On December 6, 2023, Nairobi, Kenya will play host to one-day tech event, Latitude59 Kenya Edition. Organized by Estonia, the world's first digital nation and global unicorn factory, Latitude59 is [...]BasiGo Secures US$1.5M Grant for E-mobility Pilot in Rwanda
E-mobility company BasiGo has secured USD 1.5M grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support a pilot program in Kigali, Rwanda. The pilot program aims to [...]
Marketforce Downscales Operations, Explores New Business Model
MarketForce was previously present in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. It had also planned to expand to Ethiopia and Ghana through a partnership with Cellulant.Interview with Mac Conwell, Founder and Managing Partner, Rarebreed Ventures
Founded in 2020, Rarebreed Ventures is a Pre-seed to Seed venture fund consistently on the hunt for rare breed entrepreneurs. This pre-seed fund invests in exceptional founders primarily outside of [...]King Charles III To Attend Technology Showcase in Nairobi
Kenya’s tech community will have a session with England’s King during a visit to Kenya at the end of the month. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a [...]Sendy Group Put Under Administration
Peter Kahi of PKF has been appointed as an administrator of Sendy Group of Companies. Following the appointment, all the affairs, businesses and properties of the companies are being managed [...]Google Picks Two Kenyan Startups for Accelerator Program
Two Kenyan startups have been picked for the Google for Startups Growth Academy, AI for Health program. Zuri Health (revolutionizing patient care with an all-inclusive digital toolkit ) and izola [...]IFC Ventures into Africa's Creative Industry with $3.4 Million Investment in ANKA
IFC’s $3.4 million equity investment, announced on Tuesday, into Côte d’Ivoire-based ANKA marks IFC’s first investment into Africa’s creative sector. The funding will allow ANKA, an online sales platform for African [...]Lipa Later Raises Sh500M in Debt
Kenya’s Lipa Later Group has secured Sh500 million funding in a privately placed debt issuance signifying investors interest in Kenya's lucrative Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) space. Last month, Safaricom, [...]Kenya's President Ruto Leads Delegation to US for Tech Investment Roadshow
Kenya's President, William Ruto, will this week lead a delegation from Kenya to the United States for the second US-Kenya Business Roadshow. The delegation, which will focus on attracting venture [...]Smith Aegis: Five Years of Innovation, Excellence, and Lionhearted Ambition
In a landscape where innovation reigns supreme, Smith Aegis PLC stands tall as a beacon of creativity and excellence. Founded by the visionary Eric Waibochi, this company epitomizes the spirit [...]
