N Women Kenya, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the African Union Commission (AUC) invest in girls’ digital education and leadership to transform communities through African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). The African African Girls Can Code initiative is equipping Kenyan girls and young women aged 14 – 25 with coding, ICT, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, equitable access to digital education, gender-inclusive digital transformation, safe and meaningful participation of young women in digital spaces and leadership skills. In Africa, […]
Year: 2025
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, and policy reform to strengthen cross-regional business between Africa and […]
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 JP programmes, provided a platform to discuss the role of […]
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 online course completion to agile, integrated experiences that empower individuals […]
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, and AHL are factored in—before even considering PAYE—salaried Kenyans are […]
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 15 is designed for nonstop performance and entertainment. GIANT Power […]
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 entrant in the local market being cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, joining […]
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 enterprises to onboard new customers faster, reducing identity fraud and […]
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 headsets. Design & Comfort At first glance, the XM6 look […]
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 Impact Report reveals that 9 out of 10 active customers […]
