Tag: Kenya
Kenya’s ICT sector undergoes major policy reforms after over 2 decades
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Kenya’s ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) has submitted a landmark report to the Ministry of Information, Communications, and…
Healthtech startup secures $11M to combat maternal mortality
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A renowned African healthtech business, Field, launched a route-to-market service to offer novel therapeutics to address maternal mortality,…
Twiga Foods Announces Jumia’s Charles Ballard as New CEO
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Nairobi-based agritech company Twiga Foods has named Charles Ballard its new CEO, starting May 1. In his new…
Short Message Service retains popularity in Kenya despite options
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While data-based messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and Rich Communication Services (RCS) have grown in popularity,…
LinkedIn becomes least-used social media app in Kenya
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has revealed that LinkedIn ranks last among Kenya’s most popular social media…
Kenya approves TandaPay, mobile money wallet
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the launch of the TandaPay mobile money wallet, advancing cyber…
Spotify makes music videos available in Kenya, others
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Spotify, the biggest music streaming service in the world, has announced that music videos will be available in…
Kenya Central Bank grants licence to 19 new digital credit providers
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Kenya’s Central Bank grants licences to 19 digital credit providers, including Autochek, signalling regulatory scrutiny over predatory lending…
Stanbic Holdings suspends plans for fintech division in Kenya
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Stanbic Holdings, a prominent company based in Kenya, has announced its decision to suspend its plans to establish…
Endeavor Kenya announces 10 entrepreneurs for ScaleUp program
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Endeavour Kenya has announced ten startup founders who will participate in the first-ever Endeavour ScaleUp Programme. This programme…
