BURN Secures $15M to Expand Clean Cooking Access in East Africa
BURN, a global leader in clean cooking, has secured a US$15 million ( Ksh 2.1 billion) investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
This investment,...
Meta AI Surpasses 500 Million Monthly Active Users
Meta's Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, has rapidly gained popularity, surpassing 500 million monthly active users in just over a year.
The chatbot, launched...
Apple Unveils All-New Mac mini: High Performance in a Mini Footprint
Apple has unleashed the next generation of Mac mini, a powerhouse desktop computer packed into a remarkably compact design.
Powered by the revolutionary M4 chip,...
Apexloads Partners with KIFWA to Revolutionize African Logistics
Leading Kenyan logistics technology startup, Apexloads and the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA)have announced a gamechanging partnership which will modernize and simplify logistics operations throughout Africa.
KIFWA has really been a power in the industry; with its over 1,200 active members (firms) playing a great role...
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...
CAK and KRA to Enforce Stricter Mobile Device Tax Rules
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) are joining forces to tighten tax regulations on mobile devices imported or...
GSMA Unveils The Digital Africa Index
A new report by the GSMA has highlighted Kenya's significant strides in digital adoption and its potential for economic growth.
The Digital Africa Index (DAI),...
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million by Irish Data Watchdog for Improper Data Processing
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has hit LinkedIn Ireland with a hefty €310 million (KSh 43.28B) fine following an investigation into the company's...
Safaricom’s KSh 983 Billion Contribution Fuels Kenyan Economic Growth
Safaricom contributed Ksh983 billion to the Kenyan economy while sustaining 1,283,329 jobs in the last financial year, the telco’s 13th Sustainable Business Report, unveiled...
Kenya Surges as Africa’s Startup Hub, Raising $437M in 2024
A new report has revealed interesting trends in African startup funding, with Kenya and Egypt leading the pack in 2024 so far. However, the...