The British Government through the UK Kenya Tech Hub and digital Innovation firm Qhala have launched an exchange programme to bolster partnerships between corporates and start-up companies in Kenya. Dubbed,…

Sendy, a tech company that builds fulfilment infrastructure for e-commerce and consumer brands, has been recognized as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers” for 2022.  The World Economic…

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and the Association of Startups and SME Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) have entered into an agreement to develop and streamline a dynamic national innovation…

Online investment options abound but few of those specialise in providing investments for real properties and stocks. Most of the online investments options that have mushroomed in the past decade…

As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, it has emerged that fewer women than men are taking advantage of the trade and economic opportunities presented…

M-PESA has marked 15 years since Safaricom and Vodafone launched the service in March 2007. From its beginning in Kenya, M-PESA has grown to more than 51 million customers, 465,000…

With nationwide and local political elections set for August 2022, the Kenyan economy is undergoing a transition from a very good year to one that might be less than stellar….

She is an engineer by passion, not by training. Wangechi Kamau, CEO Classic Steel Engineering is not your typical company founder and owner… She is Layed back and at the…

After championing for the implementation of day trading in equity securities as part of its strategic objective to enhance liquidity, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) formally kicked off day trading…

The private sector has in the recent past played a big role in providing “Affordable Housing” for Kenyans in various parts of the country. Real estate companies Finsco Africa and…

Social media and mainstream media platforms went abuzz with claims that toxic Ceres Apple Juice recalled from markets are still retailing in shops and supermarkets. Following a statement by South…

Jiji Africa, the largest online marketplace in Africa, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to align with accelerated company growth, development, and vision for the future. They aim to strengthen…

MPESA Africa has proved to be the world’s leading mobile money service after achieving a major milestone of 50 million monthly active customers strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech….

Real Estate continues to be a fast-growing industry in counties across Kenya. Each day, apartments, gated communities, retirement homes sprout with the aim of providing housing. Either through loans or…

Nairobi County, a city with over 4.5 Million residents generates 3,000 tons of solid waste daily. Poor waste management, coupled with the rising urban pressure continues to increase risks of…

Nairobi, was initially a Green city in the sun owing to its geographical location, built on an interesting mix of rainforest and savanna grasslands, with several rivers running through. Since…

Kenyans will soon make a living from waste lying around in their houses and place of residence in an initiative dubbed ‘Taka Ni Mali’. But First… What comes to mind…

Giant telco, Safaricom, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), the principal securities exchange in Kenya have announced a new partnership to enable Kenyans to invest in stocks using their accrued…

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya that occurred between March and September 2020, several financial institutions and government agencies tried to implement measures meant to cushion Kenyans…

Although cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, there are still many who have questions about it. The concept of cryptocurrency can seem foreign and intimidating, but only when you are…

The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has announced the implementation of the risk-based insurance premium model for commercial banks which had been suspended last year due to the Covid-19 crisis. The model…

Safaricom has launched M-PESA Super App for customers and M-PESA for Business App with very amazing features such as an “Offline Mode” that will enable customers to use the app…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Ethiopian government to also consider opening up opportunities for mobile money services as part of the telecommunications liberalization process while assuring Ethiopians that Kenya’s…

Despite the tough economic conditions occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Safaricom managed to record a flat growth in the financial year ended 31st March  2021. During this period, Safaricom enabled…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the resumption of charges for transactions above Ksh.100 effected through bank-specific (in-house) mobile money wallets that are closely linked to the Savings…

M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Education will distribute 3 months’ supply of sanitary towels to over 180,000 needy girls from across the country. The Foundation has committed…

The Central Bank of Kenya recently announced that it will not extend the waiver of fees on mobile money transfers below Ksh. 1,000 and that it would end on 31st December 2020 following…

A few years ago bitcoins made headlines globally when the cryptocurrency’s price spiked more than a thousand fold, and then it fell almost flat footed. The volatility of the cryptocurrency…

The Central Bank of Kenya has announced that the waiver of fees on mobile money transfers below Ksh. 1,000 will end on 31st December 2020 following a consultation it held…

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (BRANDKE) is developing a robust e-commerce platform that will link Kenyan exporters to buyers from across the world. This is part of the…