US-based tech company Intellimedia Networks Africa has announced plans to scale its operations in the country. In its debut in the African market the firm has begun training its inaugural group of trainees, who will be instrumental in deploying the firm connectivity solutions in Kenya and the region. Chairman of […]
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SHONA and Biovision Foundation have launched The Neycha Accelerator & Fund (Neycha) to identify and partner with growth-oriented Agroecological Enterprises (AEEs) in Uganda and Kenya. This with the aim of providing them with the capacity, capital, and connections they need to grow their impact and businesses. By supporting agroecological enterprises, Neycha is […]
Ticketsasa, a leading ticketing platform in Kenya, has announced the launch of JazaJaza, a payment plan that makes it easier for travellers to plan and book their dream vacations. The proposition gives travellers access to flexible and easy payment options, allowing for a pay-over-time upon booking. Travellers can now pay […]
Five ventures in Kenya are among 25 African-based startups which have been selected to join the Ksh 55.6 billion ($4m) Black Founders Fund by Google for Startups (GFS). The third cohort from Africa will be among 40 startups selected from Africa and Europe to join the fund which targets to […]
Last year, Equity launched a ground- breaking solution to expedite PayPal withdrawals to help customers transfer funds easily from PayPal to their account. The service reduced the time it takes to have PayPal settlements reflected in your bank account to only 1 working day. In this article, we walk you […]
Kenya’s fastest-growing Mobile Money Service provider, Airtel Money has signed a partnership with Kenya Power (KPLC) that will allow Kenyans to pay for their electricity bills at zero transaction fees via the Airtel Money platform. Airtel Money Managing Director Anne-Kinuthia Otieno said this is one of Airtel Money’s initiatives to […]
E commerce has the potential to bring boost rural regions through employment opportunities and easy access to a variety of products, Jumia now says. In its latest report dubbed ‘E-Commerce in Rural Areas’, the online shop says digital marketplaces could create close to five million jobs by 2025 on successful […]
Unlimit, the leading global fintech and payment solutions company, is thrilled to announce its entry into the Kenyan market and the receival of the Central Bank of Kenya licence, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion throughout Africa. This strategic move follows Unlimit’s recent acquisition of the Central Bank […]
Kenyan Tech Startup Eldohub launches Sasakazi platform to link SMEs to young tech professionals as demand for tech talent skyrockets. The new platform dubbed Sasakazi addresses barriers to decent employment, including the availability of skilled employees among the youth and the demand by businesses to hire. The platform occupies a […]
M-KOPA, a leading fintech platform, today announced it successfully closed over $250m (Sh34.3 billion) in new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering to underbanked consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa. This marks one of the largest combined debt and equity raises in the African tech sector, enabling M-KOPA […]
