SIM card registration by Mobile Network Operators is a requirement in most governments around the world. As this white paper by GSMA puts it, “an increasing number of governments have…

Kenya Commercial Bank has signed a new deal aimed to reduce greenhouse emissions by funding BasiGo Ltd an e-mobility startup and financing company supplying electric bus services to sub-Saharan Africa….

Two Million Children in Western and Central Regions Benefit from Blue Band’s Journey towards growing healthy and happy kids across Africa. In keeping with the digital times upfield has developed…

Personal needs, styles and preferences constantly evolve in today’s modern world. As such, customers deserve devices that can go with the flow: smart mobile experiences that are as diverse and…

iiDENTIFii, the innovative biometrics tech firm, has raised US$15 million growth capital. The round was led by African investment company Arise whose cornerstone investors include Rabobank Partnerships, Norfund, NorFinance and…

An outdated telephony model can break all company business processes. HotTelecom will help make IP telephony an effective tool for solving corporate tasks, analyzing customer communication, and improving performance. As your company…

In the last few months, I have been traveling a lot within the country and especially within Western Kenya. In those  travels I observed a lot of interesting aspects of…

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…

The Gaming world continues to evolve and grow at a very fast pace. According to a statistic report by PwC, the market value of social online games in Kenya has…

Investing in Innovation (i3), a pan-African support initiative for African health supply chain start-ups, has announced its first cohort of 30 companies. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…

How do you bring consistency and improve decision-making at an organisation where more than 50 factories each operate on their own disparate systems with little to no integration? For one…

Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurship under the bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative.   Through its African Transformation Office (ATO),…

 Standard Chartered in collaboration with @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has launched a mentorship program targeting women interested in cybersecurity with junior-level experience (2-3 years) seeking an entry into careers in cybersecurity. This…

The HealthTech Hub Africa is launching the 2023 Challenge! The Hub, founded by the Novartis Foundation in partnership with the Norrsken Foundation aims to drive the development of health technologies…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its new environmental strategy, a comprehensive effort to join global efforts to tackle climate change. It includes commitments to achieve enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions…

Organizations are confronted with the increasingly difficult task of safeguarding their expanded digital estate against rising cyber threats. Previously, organizations implemented security processes based on the physical network boundary, which…

In preparation for the 18th anniversary this month, OPPO has released a series of short documentaries profiling its employees through the OPPO’s Inspiring People series. The series consists of four…

A partnership between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications to ensure creative voices find a space in the public…

CIC Asset Management has retained its leading position in unit trusts in Kenya, with a 40.46% market share. The Capital Markets Authority1 Q2 2022 shows that CIC Unit Trust scheme…

Central Bank of Kenya has said that digital lenders that fail to meet strict customer protection rules introduced under Digital Credit Providers Regulations, 2021 will not be allowed to operate…

LG Electronics has capitalized on embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in new generation electronics, for a more personal and interactive experience when using home electronics and appliances. LG ThinQ’s deep learning…

KCB Bank Kenya has injected over KShs. 120 billion to support Oil Marketing Companies importing fuel as it seeks to consolidate its support to the energy sector. The Bank has…

Customers seeking diagnostics services from Pathologists Lancet Kenya now have an opportunity to access the same conveniently through Ponea Health, an e-commerce healthcare technology platform connecting healthcare service providers with…

Safaricom has partnered with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to connect persons with disabilities with job opportunities through an online portal. The portal, powered by IT service…

Equity Bank Ltd, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings has signed an Assets and Liabilities Purchase Agreement with Spire Bank Limited for the purchase of certain assets and liabilities of…

Achieving full gender equality will take up to 300 years, a new UN report has revealed. The data shows that the current rate of progress in achieving Gender Equality has…

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce a new bundle promotion for the back-to-school season. Customers who buy a 2022 ROG laptop in over 25 participating countries across the…

Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Over the years, Artificial intelligence has come close to replacing the human workforce, threatening jobs held…

Kenya has been hailed for advancing in technology in what seems to be a seamless move from analogue to digital, from our homes, health facilities, social amenities, schools, county governments,…

KCB Bank Kenya and International Finance Corporation have signed a partnership that will help catalyze the growth of climate finance in Kenya by increasing support for businesses addressing climate change. IFC will…

PwC Africa, Private Company Services (PCS) has changed its name to become PwC Private. The name change however takes nothing away from the services previously offered. The company will work…