Civic tech initiative GoVote, powered by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), has announced a strategic partnership with Kenya-based Open Institute aimed at deepening civic education, democratic participation, and government accountability across East and West Africa. The partnership brings together GoVote’s track record of empowering Nigerian voters through accessible, election-focused information and the […]
Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters. Bolt projects that the Comfort category could account for up to 10% of total rides by 2025, driven by […]
Absa Bank Kenya together with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have today launched the Absa Business Credit Card, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving transactional efficiency and expense tracking across Kenya and beyond. Tailored to suit unique business needs, the Absa Business Credit […]
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s crypto powerhouses. In 2025, more Kenyans than ever, from Nairobi tech hubs to Mombasa’s business corridors, are turning to cryptocurrency as a tool for financial growth, investment, and cross-border payments. At the center of this movement is Bybit, one of the world’s top […]
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Ashok Shah, Group CEO of APA Apollo Group, has been honoured with the prestigious CEO of the Year award at the 10th African Insurance Awards hosted by Africa Re in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The awards ceremony, which has become a benchmark of excellence in the African insurance sector, recognised outstanding achievements and leadership across the continent. Ashok Shah […]
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the release of Sophos Firewall v21.5, a major software update that enhances both protection and incident response across its firewall platform. The update introduces Sophos Network Detection and Response (NDR) Essential, along with a suite of upgrades designed to simplify administration and […]
When Sauti Sol released Midnight Train in June 2020, it marked more than just a new chapter for the band. It became a cultural landmark for East African music. Five years later, the album has clocked over 36 million global streams on Spotify, cementing its status as one of the […]
TikTok has today announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content they see—helping them explore their interests, discover fresh creators, and personalise their TikTok experience. These tools will include a Manage Topics feature, smart keyword filtering and a 101 guide to how the […]
