Eastrise Group, a strategy and insights firm connecting business and capital across Europe and Africa, today announced the launch of the Eastrise Advisory Board. The Board unites seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in artificial intelligence, sustainability, impact investment, development finance, communications,…
Nairobi played host to a Women in Tech and Innovation Media Breakfast that convened women leaders in technology, youth innovators and journalists to spotlight gender-sensitive reporting in STEM and innovation. The event, organised by UN Women, DigiKen, and the Youth…
By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at Salesforce The pace of change in the workplace is faster than ever, reshaping the skills required to thrive. This shift demands a new approach to learning – one that moves beyond passive…
By Rakesh Kashyap Kenya’s middle class is facing one of the toughest financial squeezes in recent memory. Rising taxes, spiraling living costs, and mandatory deductions are shrinking disposable income at alarming rates. By the time statutory deductions like NSSF, NHIF,…
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 15, a feature-packed smartphone built to deliver bigger energy, bigger visuals, and bigger sound at an unbeatable price. With its massive 7000mAh battery, expansive 6.9” immersive display, and 200% volume boost, the Redmi…
A new wave of Kenyan fintech startups is democratizing access to global markets, making it simpler and more affordable for local investors to own a piece of US-listed companies. The trend has been taking root in Kenya with a latest…
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other…
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are the latest in the company’s line of flagship noise-cancelling headphones, taking over from the well-loved XM5s. Launched in mid-2025 at about US$449 / £399 / €449, they sit firmly in the premium bracket of wireless ANC…
M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the decade. The company’s 2025…
At IFA 2025, TECNO made waves by unveiling two headline products: the TECNO Slim smartphone series, and the TECNO MEGABOOK S14 laptop. Both are part of TECNO’s push to merge cutting-edge design with AI-driven/user-centric features. TECNO Slim Series What is…
