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bolttech, Loop launch Buy Now Pay Later device financing & insurance product

Apps, Tech /

bolttech, an insuretech firm has launched in Kenya via its partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group, bringing its embedded protection and insurance solutions to one of the continent’s most dynamic and fast-growing digital economies. bolttech and LOOP will launch a new product, LOOP FLEX, a transparent, convenient, and trustworthy Buy Now Pay […]

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Kenya’s Platform Economy and the Changing Nature of Urban Life

Apps, Brand Press, Women /

A quiet but significant shift is unfolding in Kenya’s urban centres. Once defined by in-person errands and brick-and-mortar retail, city life is being reshaped by a growing dependence on delivery platforms. The daily routine of navigating matatus and boda bodas to buy groceries, medicine, or lunch is steadily giving way to app-based orders and doorstep

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Safaricom Hosts Innovation Day to Recruit Large Businesses

Business /

Safaricom recently hosted its flagship Innovation Day under the theme: “Powering What’s Next: AI, Resilience & Sustainable Innovation,” in amove expected to attract enterprise-grade customers in line with its a mission to transform from a telco to a techco. The firm saw at least 100 key decision-makers, technology partners, and enterprise customers attend the forum

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Britam posts Kshs 2.5 billion profit, records 11% growth in insurance revenue

Business /

Britam has posted a profit before tax of Kshs 2.5 billion, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 and saw an 11% growth in insurance revenue to Kshs 19.7 billion, reflecting strong momentum across both the Life and General insurance businesses. Interest and dividend income also grew by 16% to Kshs 10.6 billion, supported

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Kenya Power eyes renewable energy, smart grid tech & e-mobility

Energy /

Kenya Power is looking to renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies and e-mobility and other innovative solutions to address emerging issues in the energy sector. At its 2nd Grid and Innovation Conference 2025 themed “Accelerating Innovation for Business Sustainability,” Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror said the firm is scaling up

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Dubai Airport Launches World’s First AI-Powered Passport Control Corridor

Business /

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international passengers, recently unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the world’s first AI-powered passenger corridor. This smart travel system allows travelers to walk through passport control in seconds—no documents needed. The Future of Travel at Dubai International Airport Dubai has long been recognized as a global leader in aviation

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The benefits of AI in healthcare extend far beyond improved patient care

AI /

By Phyllis Migwi Artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving into the fabric of everyday life, and we have started to see the impact as AI adoption across different fields changes how we live and work. One area where AI adoption is set to drive exponential impact is healthcare, where it’s expected that AI will enable delivery

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African Angel Academy Launches 12th Cohort to Bridge Africa’s $194B Startup Funding Gap

Startups /

The African Angel Academy (AAA), an angel investor training organization, has launched its 12th cohort adding to the more than 770 investors it has trained from over 26 African countries. The Academy has unlocked $53.6 million in funding for startups and innovation. Of this total, $7.2 million represents direct investments by AAA-trained angels, while curated

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