Startups are about to explore a world of possibilities in the paints and coatings industry – Paint the Future’s second global startup challenge launched May 18. Led by AkzoNobel (AKZA;…

With digital banking providing consumers with more efficient ways to access banking records and complete financial transactions outside of local branches, Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is also working hard…

Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February 2021. This expansion drive comes after Tanda secured backing in February 2021 from…

With funding from the European Union and UK’s ForeignCommonwealth Development Office, the Kenya Private Sector (KEPSA) today launched an Ecommerce Booster Program targeting at least 2000 Micro, Small and Medium…

Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility platform in Africa, has raised Ksh. 19.8 billion funding from D1 Capital Partners meant to bolster safety and security measures on its platform. The funds will…

2020 was a record year for investment into the African tech startup ecosystem, with more startups raising more money, from more investors, than ever before. This is according to the…

Coca-Cola Africa has always been lauded for its excellent distribution strategy, somewhere in a rural village where even a government road infrastructure has not penetrated, you will see Soda Baridi…

Recently someone wondered why Kenyans prefer foreign to local solutions. He mentioned that boda boda delivery service provider, Glovo, that has been doing so well in Nairobi as example. Probably…

Payroll Mistakes every SMe must avoid, Written by Gerhard Hartman, Regional Sales Director Mid-Market: Africa and Middle East at Sage Payroll management sounds simple, but it is surprisingly easy for…

Kenya’s Mobius Motors investor Playfair Capital, a UK venture capital firm is looking for startups that use deep tech and data to create a defensible proposition that has longevity in…

Uber Technologies Group has officially resumed on-road testing of its self-driving vehicles, nine months after the company halted its entire autonomous vehicle operation after one of its vehicles struck and…

Bwala Africa Group, a last mile logistics marketplace launched early this year to solve challenges facing fleet owners on a daily basis has recorded over 6000 + deliveries in Nairobi…

A pair of small satellites named for a Belgian cartoon character could serve as proof of concept for an ambitious global broadband service envisioned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk. After…

Over the years I have argued that as a country we have to prioritize our local companies and especially start-ups. And there are a number of reports out there that…

Yesterday, SpaceX simultaneously fired up all 27 engines on its new massive Falcon Heavy rocket. This is a crucial final test for the vehicle before its first flight in the…

If a $1Million (Ksh103 Million) cheque fell on your lap, what would you innovate to change the world? Well, a Bill-Clinton backed fund is challenging innovators from local universities on…

So the last two days I have been discussing the HPC on my Twitter Time line and some who have not been following keenly have asked me to explain further…

TechCrunch an American news site in conjunction with Facebook, is set to host a competition for 15 African startups after a months-long search for the most promising startups on the continent….

  MYDAWA, a revolutionary e-health solution has been officially launched into the Kenyan market. The technology based service makes it possible for consumers to purchase high-quality healthcare, fitness, and wellness products from…

How many of you would like to do their shopping online? Of course you can. Jumia has been here for three+ years and counting. We also have Kilimall, and a…

Kenyan digital currency payments startup BitPesa has raised $2.5 million in a new Series A funding round. The startup said the focus of this funding round is to enable further…

The contestants and judges of BLAZE BYOB TV show were unveiled yesterday at an event held at iHub, a startup incubation facility. For those in the dark, BLAZE BYOB TV…

Sendy joined the online taxi hailing space about two months ago. This was a move to diversify from its initial logistics business. Sendy Ride was meant to be an on-demand…

Towards the end of last week Uber entered into a partnership with mobile phone based lender Branch. The partnership is aimed at advancing loans to Uber drivers in Kenya. The…

Airbnb was founded eight years ago. Its main focus or business model for that period was to stand out as the go to place for home and room renting services….

The article The differences between Pigiame paid ads and OLX paid ads – is a guest article by Njeri Karanja. —- If you have been looking to cut back your marketing budget and…

The average Kenyan spends Kshs 600 per month on Airtime. A busy (from the word business) Kenyan on the other hand spends an upward of Kshs 3000 per month on…

Remember TV White Spaces? The  Microsoft initiative to bring internet to the masses? Well, It’s on, ladies and gentlemen. Microsoft has been touting the beauty of this technology in ‘Empowering…

Sometimes your pipes burst, your bulbs have a weird flicker or you just need a good paint job and getting someone to give your walls that glossy finish becomes quite…

Afrilabs, a Pan-African technology hub network is organizing to hold a number of city meetups in Africa, among which is Nairobi. These meetups commence on 16th September (tomorrow) and go…