In Defense of Local Startups: Let's Give Them A Break
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music — philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche It is unlikely that many have heard [...]
Kenya, South Sudan Sign Fiber Optic Cable MoU
Kenya is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with South Sudan for the mutual benefit of the citizens of the two nations. President William Ruto said the two countries are pursuing [...]
Safaricom Wants Fibre Classified as Critical infrastructure
Safaricom has petitioned the government to classify fibre as a critical infrastructure to help providers manage costs linked to destructions. According to the Telco’s Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa, the [...]KRA Auctions Overstayed Goods Online
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has begun a six-day online auction of different items that have overstayed at the port of Mombasa. Bicycles, Tyres, Cars, Bible, Gypsum, used laptops, camera [...]Buy Now Pay Later: How Tech is Unlocking Financial Barriers in Goods, Services Acquisition
The fate has united tech companies, merchants and financial services providers to unlock financing headache hindering many consumers in owning desired property. Tech companies are innovating around buy and pay [...]UNESCO Calls For Appropriate Use Of Technology In Education
Anewglobal UNESCO reporton technology in education highlights the lack of appropriate governance and regulation. Countries are urged to set their own terms for the way technology is designed and used [...]Kenya Picks Taskforce to Speed Up E-mobility Rollout
The government has formed a taskforce for the smooth uptake of e-mobility in the country in a move to reduce pollution related to fossil fuel. The taskforce is expected to [...]India injects Sh285.7M in Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility
The Indian government will contribute Sh285 million ($2 million) to theAfrica Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), affirming its commitment to help break down barriers to the growth and uptake of [...]Capital Markets Authority Cautions Kenyans Against Worldcoin
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has cautioned Kenyans against dealing with unregulated entities as cryptocurrency project Worldcoin continues to gain momentum in the Kenyan market. Worldcoin, a blockchain company founded [...]How to Get Started Investing in Government Bonds Using Central Bank of Kenya's DhowCSD
The Central Bank of Kenya has launched the CBK DhowCSD, a web platform and a mobile App that will allow retail investors in Kenya and abroad to invest in Government [...]
Safaricom Shareholders Approve Establishment of Startup Investing Subsidiaries
Safaricom shareholders have approved the creation of two new subsidiaries during the company's 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The move is set to invigorate the tech ecosystem by bolstering investments [...]Insights into Identity Verification in Africa's digital economy
In the ever-evolving landscape of Africa's digital economy, identity verification has emerged as a pivotal pillar in driving financial inclusion and secure digital transactions. However, the World Bank estimates that [...]
