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Power Learn Project & Safaricom Hook Graduate 300 Youth in Digital Talent Initiative
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth
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Binance Rooting for Crypto Regulation in Kenya
Binance is rooting for digital asset regulation and financial literacy in Kenya, in a move it says will foster responsible adoption in the land. Binance is supporting the controversial Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, a bill proposed by the Kenyan government and stakeholders to regulate digital assets and curb fraud in the country. “The…
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How to Stay Safe on TikTok
Whether you’re new to TikTok or use it regularly, it’s important to protect your privacy and stay in control of your digital experience.
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Bolt Targets 10% Ride Share Boost from New Comfort Category
Bolt, Europe’s ride-hailing platform, today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category targeted at Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters. Bolt projects that the Comfort category could account for up to 10% of total rides by the end of this year, driven by the need for premium experience. Bolt Comfort is around 13% more
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Mawingu, Microsoft Celebrate Connecting Nearly 100,000 People High-Speed Internet
Mawingu, Kenya’s internet service provider for rural and peri-urban markets, is celebrating a decade of impactful connectivity, largely due to a partnership with Microsoft that has connected nearly 100,000 people and institutions across 30 counties in Kenya, with recent expansion into Tanzania. Founded in 2012 by a group of entrepreneurs in Nanyuki, Mawingu aimed to…
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SeamlessHR, KEPSA Lead Private Sector Push for Tech-Driven Productivity
SeamlessHR, in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) are calling organizations to redefine their workforce strategies to remain on the path to sustainable growth, while increasing workforce productivity in an unpredictable economic climate. At a conference themed “Unleashing Growth Amid Continued Economic Uncertainty: Strategies for Competitive Advantage,” the firms found that they are dealing with…
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Filmmaker Maurice Muendo speaks on creating his debut feature film, BOBO
1. Can you share a bit about your journey as a filmmaker? What inspired you to pursue directing? My journey into filmmaking has been anything but conventional. I initially pursued finance due to family expectations, but my passion for storytelling led me to secretly apply for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). When I got accepted…
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Safaricom Denies Involvement in Controversial Arrest Amid Public Outcry
Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, has distanced itself from allegations linking the company to the arrest of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang, a case that has sparked widespread debate and concern across the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa firmly denied any involvement by the company in the events…
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Swedfund invests $10 million into Novastar Ventures Fund III
Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, commits USD 10 million to the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII) to increase access to capital for African companies that are tackling climate change and development challenges through clean and climate-positive technologies. At a time when Africa faces increasing climate risks, it is also emerging as…
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Roam Launches 2nd Generation Motorcycle Co-Designed by Boda Boda Riders
Roam launches Generation 2 Roam Air with over 40 rider-inspired upgrades tailored for Kenya’s boda boda sector. The new Roam Air variant features enhanced safety, improved ergonomics, a more sophisticated design, and improved waterproofing. With 36% locally made components, Roam exceeds Kenya’s Legal Notice 112, unlocking duty benefits and local jobs. As an OEM, it…