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3 Kenyan startups among finalists set to pitch live at Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi

January 30, 2023 admin 0

Africa Tech Summit has announced the final shortlist of ventures who will Pitch Live on stage to investors, corporate and media at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi from February 15 to 16, 2023. More [c]

CSR

AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators

January 27, 2023 admin 0

BasiGo and AVA have announced a partnership that will see the latter assemble modern electric buses for BasiGo in Kenya. In January 2023, AVA successfully completed the final assembly of 15 25-seater electronic buses, shipped [c]

CSR

Friday January 20, 2023 is the entry deadline to pitch live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

January 18, 2023 admin 0

The final deadline for tech startups across Africa to apply for the fifth edition of Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is coming quickly with applications closing, Friday January 20, 2023. Ten promising ventures will pitch [c]

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Nairobi to host Africa Tech Summit 2023 in mid February

January 6, 2023 admin 0

Africa Tech Summit, the tech conference focused on connecting businesses and driving investments within Africa’s tech ecosystem, will host its fifth edition on the 15th to 16th of February 2023 at the Sarit Expo Centre [c]

Analysis & Features

Clean Cooking Association of Kenya hosts third Clean Cooking Week

November 29, 2022 admin 0

Key players in the clean cooking sector are meeting in Nairobi to explore ways of enhancing access to clean cooking energy. The forum is the major highlight of this year’s Week of Clean Cooking organized [c]

CSR

Nairobi to host 2022 edition of YSK’s annual national science and technology expo

November 28, 2022 admin 0

The fifth edition of the Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition is set to take place on November 29 and 30, 2022, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Westlands, Nairobi. The two-day event, [c]

CSR

Borderless Salon, an eco-friendly beauty parlour, opens in Nairobi’s CBD

November 25, 2022 admin 0

The first ever eco-friendly beauty parlour has opened its doors at the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to meet the growing consumer demand for high quality affordable services whilst addressing environment concerns. The [c]

Analysis & Features

ICANN deploys its latest root server in Nairobi to boost internet stability, reduce impact of cyberattacks

November 15, 2022 admin 0

Internet users in Africa will soon have faster access to services on the Internet and better protection from cyberattacks. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in cooperation with its regional partners, is [c]

CSR

Copia sets up two new facilities in Kampala and Nairobi

November 10, 2022 admin 0

Copia Global has announced a new state-of-the-art Fulfillment Centre in Kampala as well the addition of its 12th Depot in Kenya as it progresses initiatives to enhance availability for customers in both countries. The two new [c]

CSR

Glovo unveils its third Micro Fulfillment Centre in Nairobi

October 18, 2022 admin 0

Glovo, a multi-category delivery service provider, has opened its third micro fulfillment centre in Nairobi, Kenya, as the company expands its ‘Q-commerce’ division (that’s “Q” for quick). Q-Commerce means that consumers can use Glovo to [c]

CSR

Xiaomi opens a new Mi Store brand shop in Nairobi Central Business District

October 10, 2022 admin 0

Xiaomi has opened a new Mi store at the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The opening of the new retail outlet comes at a time when Xiaomi continues to increase its presence across [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft to support continuous transformation of Africa’s Financial Services Industry

September 28, 2022 admin 0

Transforming the Financial Services landscape in Africa will be a critical driver of economic prosperity across the continent, a banking summit has been told. While speaking at the Connected Banking Summit in Nairobi, Microsoft Country [c]

Analysis & Features

Polygon picks Kenya to host its first Web 3.0 Bootcamp in Africa

September 27, 2022 admin 0

Polygon, the leading Web3 blockchain network used by some of the world’s biggest companies including Meta, Stripe, Reddit etc, and Xend Finance, the leading global crypto bank, kicked off the Polygon bootcamp, an 8-week intensive [c]

Analysis & Features

Tradition to trend under one roof at India ITME 2022 expo

September 17, 2022 admin 0

India ITME Society, the non-profit apex industry body from India organized the “India Networking Programme” in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, September 16, 2022. The Networking programme was held with the purpose of highlighting the strengths [c]

CSR

Team Sayari picked as title for National Geographic Kids Africa programme

August 24, 2022 admin 0

Following field production commencing earlier this year, as well as the announcement of the local hosts, the Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the US Department of State, the US [c]

CSR

Kenya to host Cyber Security Congress as cybercrime investments rise to Kshs 47.5 billion in 2022

June 22, 2022 admin 0

Nairobi is set to play host to more than 200 international cyber warfare experts at the inaugural African Congress on Cybersecurity. The one-day event, scheduled for June Monday, 27 is also the Agora Group’s maiden foray [c]

CSR

Kenya Academy of Sports international conference opens in Nairobi

June 15, 2022 admin 0

The Kenya Academy of Sports 2nd Annual International Sports Conference has kicked off in Nairobi. The three-day conference under the theme “Investing in Sports talent Development for Sustainable Elite Performance” brings together over 300 participants [c]

CSR

LG Electronics hands over CSR projects to Nairobi, Kajiado and Kiambu community groups

June 3, 2022 admin 0

LG Electronics has handed over complete projects to three social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties that seek to solve their community’s most pressing needs. The three, Ghetto Evolve from Nairobi, The Eagles from [c]

CSR

MTIBA, Britam in 9-day campaign to create awareness on medical insurance in Nairobi

April 7, 2022 admin 0

In a bid to increase health insurance knowledge and penetration; M-TIBA and Britam insurance have kicked off a 9-day educational roadshow campaign set to touch Nairobi and its environs. The campaign is aimed at showcasing [c]

CSR

Visa opens its first Innovation Studio in Africa to boost development of future payment solutions

April 6, 2022 admin 0

Visa has opened a new Innovation Studio in Nairobi, its first dedicated innovation site in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This facility will serve the sub-Saharan Africa region and joins a network of innovation centers operated by [c]

Analysis & Features

Bolt Food offers customers up to 40% discounts in select restaurants as it marks first birthday

April 1, 2022 admin 0

Bolt Food, the food delivery platform in Nairobi, is celebrating its first anniversary since its entry into the Kenyan market. The service was launched in Nairobi in March 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 [c]

CSR

Microsoft sets up its first Africa research institute in Nairobi

March 29, 2022 admin 0

Microsoft has announced the establishment of a research institute in Nairobi, its first in the continent, which will be housed at the newly opened African Development Centre (ADC) offices at Dunhill Towers in Wetlands. “Digital [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft reinforces commitment to Africa with new offices for Africa Development Centre in Nairobi

March 25, 2022 admin 0

After three years of successful operation in Kenya, Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, the African Development Centre (ADC), has relocated to its own offices in Nairobi, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the continent. The ADC will [c]

CSR

Samsung hosts inaugural strategic partner summit in Nairobi, Kenya

March 21, 2022 admin 0

Samsung Electronics East Africa held its inaugural strategic partner summit at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel which was attended by key Samsung distributors and dealers from all over Kenya. This was the first partner summit hosted [c]

Analysis & Features

The future looks bright for Tech in Africa

March 16, 2022 admin 0

By Angel Jones The recently concluded fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit held in Nairobi was a major eye-opener, given the rich menu of presentations and networking opportunities it offered. The summit, held under three [c]

CSR

OPPO A96, with Glow Design, set to launched in Kenya

March 14, 2022 admin 0

OPPO has announced its plan to launch of OPPO A96 in Nairobi, Kenya OPPO A96 is equipped with the 5000mAh long-lasting battery and 33W SUPERVOOC flash charging, complemented by the OPPO Glow Design that allows the [c]

Analysis & Features

BasiGo unveils electric bus pilot with CitiHoppa and East Shuttle in Nairobi, Kenya

March 11, 2022 admin 0

BasiGo, an e-mobility start-up headquartered in Nairobi, has flagged off the first electric buses in the country for passenger use. The guest of honour at the event was the PS in the State Department of [c]

Analysis & Features

World’s best authors and artists to parade their works at Books and Arts Festival in Nairobi

February 17, 2022 admin 0

A four-day books and arts festival is scheduled to be hosted at Village Market, Nairobi, as part of the celebrations for this year’s World Book and Copyright Day. The inaugural MOTO Books and Arts Festival [c]

Analysis & Features

BasiGo secures $4.3 million funding to commercialise electric bus business model, launch assembly plant  in Kenya

February 9, 2022 admin 0

BasiGo, an electric vehicle technology and financing company bringing electric bus services to sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a $4.3 million Seed funding round, led by Novastar Ventures with participation from several Silicon Valley investors including: [c]

Analysis & Features

Optibus targets Kenya’s public transport sector with electric-powered vehicles

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Opibus has introduced the first all-electric bus in Kenya as well as the first African designed electric bus ever. This is the first major step in the company’s vision to provide a locally designed and [c]

Analysis & Features

John Habeta, an alleged people smuggler wanted by INTERPOL, arrested in Nairobi

December 30, 2021 admin 0

Kenyan Police have arrested a man wanted by INTERPOL for allegedly smuggling dozens of men, women and children to Europe. Wanted by The Netherlands since 2017, 53-year-old John Habeta was taken into custody at Schiphol [c]

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