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Mawingu, Microsoft Celebrate Connecting Nearly 100,000 People High-Speed Internet

Technology /

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

Technology /

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

Film /

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

Policy /

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

Climate Finance /

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

Eco Tech /

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, RACK partner to digitize small businesses

Business, Tech /

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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Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Firm ARC Ride Secures Financing from British International Investment

Gadget /

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

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MultiChoice Talent Factory and Sony host Advanced Cinematography Masterclass

Apps /

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy, in collaboration with Cameras Africa and Sony Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a two-day Advanced Cinematography Masterclass. The event, which took place on 17th and 18th June, brought together over 50 senior and mid-level cinematographers from across East Africa to gain firsthand exposure to Sony’s next-generation

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