Kenya Lost Ksh 10.71 Billion to Cybercrime in 2023, CAK reveals
In 2023, Kenya lost a substantial Sh10.71 billion ($83 million) to cybercrime, making it the second-highest victim of cyberattacks in Africa.
This alarming figure was...
Google Announces Initiatives to Fuel Africa’s Digital Decade: AI Upskilling and Expanding Speech Technology
Google has announced key initiatives that will empower Sub-Saharan Africa to embrace its digital future.
Via a blog post, Google noted that with internet access...
Infinix Zero Flip Flips into Kenya, Starting at Ksh 83,000
Infinix, a leading smartphone brand, has made waves in the Kenyan market with the launch of its first-ever flip phone, the Infinix Zero Flip.
Priced...
M-KOPA Kenya Surpasses 3 Million Customers, Injects Over Ksh 17bn into the Economy
M-KOPA Kenya, a subsidiary of the leading Pan-African fintech M-KOPA, has surpassed 3 million customers in Kenya.
The company's 2024 Impact Report dubbed, "Pathways to...
BasiGo Raises $42M to Electrify Public Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa
BasiGo, a leading electric bus manufacturer operating in Kenya and Rwanda, has secured $42 million in new capital.
This funding includes $24 million in Series...
tappi and Safaricom Partner to Empower Kenyan MSMEs on the Telco’s 24th Anniversary
A Kenyan digital commerce SaaS (Software as a service) startup, tappi, has joined forces with Safaricom to empower the M-PESA network of 650,000 micro,...
Konza Technopolis Announces Massive 420,000 sqm Education Hub to Foster Collaboration and Innovation in...
Konza Technopolis, Kenya's leading smart city project, has announced that it is developing a 420,000 square meter education hub.
This hub offers universities, research centers,...
Worldcoin Rebrands and Unveils New Eyeball-Scanning Orb
The cryptocurrency project formerly known as Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sam Altman, has undergone a rebranding, now operating as World.
Alongside...
Three Kenyan Startups Among Top 10 Fintech Contenders for $1 Million Prize
Three Kenyan startups are among the 10 semi-finalists vying for a chance to win the prestigious $1 million grand prize at the Milken Institute's...
Safaricom Launches App to Streamline Sacco Membership
Safaricom has introduced a new mobile app designed to simplify Sacco operations and enhance member experience.
The MySacco App offers a range of digital services,...