Kenya’s Farmer Lifeline named 2025 social impact winner in Qualcomm Africa startup programme
Kenya’s agritech startup Farmer Lifeline has been named the 2025 winner of Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, as the…
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Airtel Africa Taps SpaceX for Satellite Mobile Coverage
Airtel Africa has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets,…
Digifarm launches Jipange Cash Advance to empower smallholder farmers
DigiFarm, Safaricom’s Agritech platform, today launched Jipange Cash Advance, a facility designed to help smallholder tea farmers access funds ahead…
Why Kenya Needs a New Social Contract for Labour Relations in the Digital Age
By Dr. Gilda Odera and Annepeace Alwala For decades, unemployment has remained the most persistent challenge in Kenya and across…
Safaricom, Naivas to Expand Access to 5G Home Internet Solutions
Safaricom has partnership with Naivas Supermarket, to expand access to 5G Home Internet devices countrywide via Naivas outlets as Safaricom…
Jiji launches Jiji Academy, a free online academy to drive traffic
Jiji, Kenya’s online marketplace, has launched a free online course bank dubbed Jiji Academy to help young Kenyans turn business…
Sun King launches phone & TV manufacturing plant with annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units
Sun King, Kenya’s solar and energy-efficient appliances company, has launched its 7,600-square-metre manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of…
Google Debuts AI Mode in Search for Users in Kenya
Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, allowing them to tackle complex, multi-part questions with more…
B-LIVE, a Time-Based Data Bundle from Safaricom
Safaricom has unveiled B-Live, an innovative time-based data bundle designed to redefine how customers can experience the internet. B-Live will…
Kenya and Microsoft in Talks to Boost Digital Transformation Through AI and Cybersecurity
Kenya is in talks with Microsoft to boost digital transformation, enhance cybersecurity, and strengthen data protection in the public sector.…