KRA Seeks Airbnb Transaction Data from 2021
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking data on tax compliance from Airbnb owners from 2021 to 2022 period. KRA has issued an exchange of information request to the Irish [...]
Dutch firm Opens New Cold Storage in Nairobi
Beemsterboer Coldstore Services (BCS), a Dutch-based firm, has opened a cold store in Nairobi with space for 4,000 pallets. Besides these new premises in Nairobi, the Dutch firm has been [...]
New Applicants to get Maisha Card as Piloting of Digital ID Begins
The National Registration Bureau receives around 10,000 applications for first time IDs across the country every day. A further 5,000 requests for duplicate cards are lodged in its offices and in Huduma Centres daily.
Paga's Plans to Resolve Financial Stagnation in Nigeria
Paga, a mobile services firm that is based in Nigeria, has built an infrastructure that now powers over 100 companies by enabling them to access capital. As Paga, we solve [...]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 [...]Flutterwave Partners with Microsoft Azure to Build Cutting-Edge Platform
By collaborating with Microsoft, the payments technology company aims to fuel growth and further revolutionise payments for businesses across Africa.
Your Path to a Full-Scale Business Success: Maximizing AI in Everyday Scenarios
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated every industry, transforming operations and creating unprecedented efficiencies. As a transformative force, AI has the power to reshape the business landscape, driving innovation and offering [...]Tyme Cofounder Tjaart Van Der Walt on Building Digital Banking Platforms for Emerging Markets
At the recent Kauffman Fellows Africa VC Summit in Nairobi, we caught up with Tjaart Van Der Walt, Director and co-founder Tyme. “We now have over 8 million customers on [...]HoneyCoin announces launch in Europe, partners with licensed VASP Institution MYKOBO
HoneyCoin, a rapidly growing cross-border web3 super app, has announced its partnership with MYKOBO, paving the way for its launch in Europe. The partnership aims to empower users across all [...]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 [...]Amazon Web Services Announces New Offerings to Accelerate Generative AI Innovation
Amazon Web Services has announced five generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, so organizations of all sizes can build new generative AI applications, enhance employee productivity, and transform their businesses. The [...]
