Kenyan Startups Raised Sh21bn in Funding in 2020 – data
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 – Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenyan tech startups still managed to raise Sh21.4 billion in funding in 2020, taking the top spot in the Continent. This is according to the...
View ArticleFirm Commits to train over 20,000 fresh graduates on job readiness
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Over 20,000 fresh graduates are set to be trained on necessary skills for the job market in Kenya. This follows the re-launch announcement by Lapid Leaders Africa, a Pan...
View ArticleMore African Airlines join AU – Backed Digital Vaccine Passport Platform
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – More Africa airlines have joined Africa Unions Digital Vaccine Passport Platform in a bid to manage travels amid the on-going COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the third wave. The...
View ArticleHow brands can effectively use influencer marketing to drive sales
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22- The Nationwide lock down did not just push work, schools and worship to say the least online, it also brought businesses and advertising to the palm of each hand as more and...
View ArticleKenya’s MPost announces plans to enter Rwanda, Tanzania
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – Kenyan startup Taz Technologies, the company behind, MPost technology has announced plans to invest Sh200 million to expand to new markets in the region. Co – Founder and Chief...
View ArticlePosta partners with TAZ Technologies for speedy last-mile delivery
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has partnered with TAZ Technologies to deliver postal items, mails and parcels originating from the Post Office to the customer’s doorstep. The...
View ArticleAsian E-commerce giant eyes Kenya’s digital economy
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Asian E- Commerce Giant QNET has announced plans to expand operations in the Kenyan market. In its latest update on Kenya, the firm said it is seeking to establish a physical...
View ArticleNigerian Automotive Dealer to increase Investment in the Kenyan Market
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 – Nigerian Car dealer Cars45 has announced plans to increase its investment in Kenya two years after opening shop in the market. Regional Manager Andrew Agbro says the firm...
View Article40 Junior Tech Professionals graduate from the Digital Apprentice Program
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Over 40 Junior Tech Professionals (JTP) graduated from the Digital Apprentice Program that saw them get equipped for the job market. Among those who graduated, about 52 percent...
View ArticleMajor risks in the rise of cryptocurrency in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 6 – Whilst the majority of cryptocurrency trades are safe, in recent years, the sector has not proved completely immune to scams and fraudulent transactions. With the cryptocurrency...
View ArticleEthiopia Digitizes COVID-19 Travel Process
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 7 – Ethiopia has announced a new Covid-19 travel advisory for all travellers entering, transiting or exiting the country. The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia has announced that all...
View ArticleFarmers to Hold Continental Conference Virtually amid Produce Losses Owing to...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 17 – New data now indicates that farmers on the continent lost 80 percent of their revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fairtrade Africa Programmes Director Chris Oluoch...
View ArticleKenyan Farmers Among Thousands to Benefit From Sh630mn COVID Relief Fund by...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 24- A section of farmers in the country were among the beneficiaries of a Sh630.5 million fund, allocated by Fairtrade International to cushion them against the negative impact of...
View ArticleTerragon Group names new director for East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 – Terragon Group has announced the appointment of Shanna Mahihu-Nyambok as the new Director, East Africa Region. She will lead the company’s East African operations,with...
View ArticleHow Solar Power Can Positively Impact SMEs in Kenya: expert
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30- The uptake of solar power in Kenya has been on the rise in recent years. This is due to several factors such as cheaper technology for solar panels, abundant supply of panels,...
View ArticleSMEs with a business strategy more profitable: Report
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Kenyan businesses operating with a business strategy are making over Sh100 million yearly turnover. This is according to the 2021 Strategy Pulse report by WYLDE International...
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