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Little Launches Affordable Medical Cover for Drivers at Sh83 a Day

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 Ride-hailing company Little, in partnership with Maisha Poa and underwriter BirdView Insurance have launched a new, budget-friendly medical insurance plan for its drivers. The initiative, named Mfanisi Go, aims to bridge the health insurance gap among Kenya’s digital taxi drivers, a segment often excluded from traditional health coverage. Mfanisi Go offers daily health cover starting […]

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Watu Credit Expands Digital Access with Over 3 Million Smartphones Financed

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Watu Credit, a fast-growing asset financing company, has announced it has financed over 3 million smartphones across eight African countries, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand digital inclusion on the continent. Speaking in an interview with Capital FM Business, Kevin Michuki, the firm’s Head of Growth, said the achievement reflects growing demand

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Britam Invests $38,000 into Oye, a Kenyan Insuretech Serving Boda Bodas

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British-American Investments Company (Britam Holdings Plc) has invested KES 5 million ($38,000) in Oye, a Kenyan fintech startup offering credit and microinsurance products to low-income earners, primarily targeting the country’s fast-growing Boda Boda riders and the gig economy. Britam aims to use Oye to reach in the underserved microinsurance segment through innovative distribution models. Oye

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