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 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, 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, Kenya’s electric vehicle company, has launched the new Generation 2 Roam Air, an upgraded electric motorcycle designed with direct input from boda boda riders. The new model features over 40 practical improvements and has been extensively tested in both urban and rural settings. Designed and engineered by Roam’s in-house team, the Generation 2 showcases
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Pesapal, an East African payments and financial services provider, has partnered with RACK to enable businesses across East Africa to manage their sales, inventory, payments and taxes on a single point-of-sale solution. The two firms say that, despite advances in technology, many small and medium-sized enterprises still rely on outdated tools, such as handwritten receipts,
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NCBA Group PLC has posted a profit after tax of KES 5.5 billion inits Q1 2025 financial results which is a 3.0 per cent increase compared to KES 5.3 billion reported during a similar period in 2024. NCBA Group’s disbursed over KES 307 billion in digital loans, 32 per cent up year on year. It’s
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ARC Ride, Kenya’s e-mobility battery-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $5 million financing from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor to provide affordable, reliable and clean e-mobility solutions for rapidly developing cities in Kenya. E-mobility is crucial to Kenya’s climate goals, aiming for a low-carbon transport system by 2030. The
A team of students from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and the United States International University – Africa, have been recognized as one of the top three finalists of the prestigious Microsoft Imagine Cup finals. The winner was announced at an event during Microsoft Build this week. Now in its
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Java House’s corporate social responsibility arm of Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation, a corporate social responsibility arm of Craft Silicon Ltd – have launched a strategic partnered to support communities through school feeding and digital literacy initiatives. The partnership will see the two foundations collaborate to improve educational outcomes by addressing challenges in school
BURN’s second Ashden Award; the company was first honoured in 2015 BURN, Kenya’s clean cookstove manufacturer and carbon project developer, has been named the 2025 Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement under the Global South category—a major milestone in it’s mission to save lives and forests through its clean cooking appliances. The announcement was made
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