OPPO, leading global smart devices brand, has today launched its newest additions to its Reno series in Kenya. OPPO introduces its first-ever telephoto portrait camera to the Reno10 series, and it is also the first-time telephoto portrait camera made its way to its segment. In addition to professional portrait camera […]
Year: 2023
Samsung has announced the launch of Samsung Food, a personalized, AI-powered food and recipe platform. Releasing in eight languages in 104 countries around the world, Samsung Food will offer comprehensive food experiences through more than 160,000 available recipes, acting as a personalized assistant that helps users discover new dishes, create […]
Africa is sleeping giant on renewable energy potential, with only seven percent of its vast geothermal, wind and solar energy potential currently being used. This is despite a huge percentage of the population (4 out of 5) yet to be connected to a power grid. It also lags behind the […]
CYNK, Africa’s first verifiable emissions reduction platform, has announced a landmark carbon forwards trade of over two million credits, at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. This represents the largest worldwide launch deal to date, representing over 2 million tonnes of CO2e Carbon Credit CYNK is an African based […]
When you imagine someone getting blood clots, you may think of them as an elderly or sick person. Blood clots, however, can affect anyone, at any age, and can be fatal. In fact, blood clots are so common that currently they are the underlying cause of one in four deaths […]
Google today announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa. In his new role, Alex Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the […]
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has filed a petition before the High Court of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutionality of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) introduced by Finance Act 2023. The DAT, introduced and passed as part of the Finance Bill 2023, imposes a 3% tax on digital asset trades […]
Music is a universal language that unites people, and everyone should be able to enjoy it at their fingertips without the hindrance of data or subscription costs. For those months when money is a little tight but you still want to be able to enjoy tracks from your favorite artists […]
This week sees the start of the Africa Climate Summit – a landmark initiative from Kenya and President Ruto. This African convening will bring together stakeholders from across Africa to discuss one of the critical challenges facing our continent before COP28. As emphasised during our discussions at the Ibrahim Governance […]
The Government of Kenya has welcomed a ground-breaking partnership with Spiro, Africa’s leading electric motorbike manufacturer and clean energy provider. This monumental agreement witnessed by President Wllliam Ruto in Mombasa today will see Spiro deploying over one million electric bodas throughout Kenya, highlighting the nation’s unwavering commitment to renewable energy […]
