Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Payments fintech company Cellulant has announced that it has obtained the initial approval as a Payment Service Provider and Payment Facilitator in Egypt. With its collections and disbursement payment solutions, Cellulant will enable…
Kenya Innovation Week – Commonwealth Edition will be held in Nairobi from 27 November to 1 December 2023. It will include Commonwealth Leaders, government officials, business and academic representatives, as well as a delegation from the…
The Head of Sales and Partnerships for Kora, Adetola Oloke, has highlighted the crucial role of fintechs in driving financial inclusion across Africa, at the Africa Fintech Summit 2023, recently held in Lusaka. During a panel session…
Zoho has launched Zoho Practice, an end-to-end practice management solution for accountants. The company has also expanded its Zoho Finance Platform with the launch of 230+ extensions in Zoho Marketplace, and a dedicated developer portal.…
Kenya Power has partnered with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to fight rising cases of vandalism and to protect electricity equipment. Towards this, the DCI has attached 42 officers to work collaboratively with Kenya…
TAQA Dalbit has announced the commissioning of Tanzania’s first integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station and Conversion Center branded Master gas. It is located at Pugu Road-Airport Area in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The…
The Safal MRM Foundation participated in a tree planting initiative to commemorate National Tree Planting Day. The event took place at Heritage Children’s Home Sabaki, symbolizing the Foundation’s commitment to environmental sustainability…
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced a partnership with pioneering Nigerian fintech Raenest. The partnership is aimed at fostering innovation, growth and collaborations within the African tech ecosystem. The sixth edition of Africa…
AHI Carrier has unveiled a strategic plan to grow its market share as it eyes to tap into Kenya’s ’s robust digital industry. While addressing over 200 industry leaders, innovators and partners during this years’ summit at a Nairobi hotel…
Carrefour, in collaboration with Mastercard, is offering a 20% shopping discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores via locally-issued Mastercard cards. The collaboration aims to enhance the shopping experience for debit, credit, and…
Global Voice Group (GVG) has once again been recognized for its Mobile Money Monitoring (M3) solution. This time, the recognition was given by the Africa Fintech and AI Awards 2023, in which M3 was the winner of the Best RegTech Solution…
Yamaha by CFAO Motors has launched the Yamaha Motors Road Music Challenge, a 2 month music competition. The competition will require participants to share a video recording of themselves singing to a special Yamaha music track. The music…
Google is rolling out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in the SSA region as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. This AI-powered experience is available in English. With new breakthroughs in generative AI, Google is reimagining what…
There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a team of experts who…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise tax collections from spirits dropped by 20.7 per cent in its first quarter, ending September 2023. This points to a shift in spending patterns as consumers downgrade to illicit alcohol, endangering…
Ericsson has been recognized in the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers, 5G Core report. Out of three use case areas analyzed, Ericsson scored highest in the 5G for Consumer…
NTT DATA Business Solutions AG has announced its acquisition of Sapphire, a UK-headquartered provider of digital operations software and services. Sapphire primarily serves mid-market customers in the US and UK markets through its…
The local manufacturers showcase dubbed Changamka Festival organized by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi Edition officially came to a close with a clarion call to…
An anticipated rise in security threats including supply chain attacks, malicious damage to company property and violence against employees could have a serious impact on business continuity for large, global companies operating in Kenya.…
NCBA Economic Forum has projected the economy to grow up to 6% in 2024, supported by a rebound in the agriculture sector. They also predict the resilience of the services sector, and impact of Government measures aimed at stimulating…
Yara International ASA , a dealer in crop nutrition, announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a…
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi has called for increased social inclusion of refugees in Africa. In his address to the delegates attending the 2nd edition of the Amaharo Refugee Forum in Accra, Ghana, Dr Mwangi…
Safaricom Chapa Dimba heads to Bomet and Nakuru counties this weekend for inter-county finals. A total of sixteen teams from South and Central Rift will battle it out for a chance to participate in the Rift Valley Regional finals scheduled…
Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has announced that it is rolling out additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of the year. The move is in a quest to enhance internet connectivity to Airtel customers across the country by…
