BURN Secures $15 Million Investment from European Investment Bank
October 24, 2024
BURN has secured a US$15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The US$15 million investment was announced during the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington. This funding will accelerate BURN’s efforts to manufacture…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is Now Available in Kenya for Ksh 91,000
October 24, 2024
Samsung has today officially launched the Galaxy S24 FE in Kenya which is available starting from Ksh 91,000. At this price, the S24 FE is not cheap as you can get the standard S24 for…
Latitude59 Drives Chumz.io’s Ambitious Growth Plans Across Africa
October 24, 2024
Last year, Chumz.io, a Kenya-based fintech startup, took home a win at the Latitude59 Kenya Pitch Competition. The app, which helps users set and achieve saving and investment goals through behavioral-based prompts and mobile money deposits,…
Qatar Airways Becomes First MENA Airline to Offer Free Starlink Internet on Boeing 777
October 23, 2024
Qatar Airways has introduced the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft. The flight flew from Doha to London on Monday, 22 October 2024. This makes Qatar Airways the first airline in the MENA region to…
The Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ is Now Available in Kenya for Ksh 24,500
October 23, 2024
The Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ is now officially available in kenya starting from Ksh 24,500. The phone is available through a number of online retailers including Gadgets leo. You can also get it through most…
Showmax and Safaricom Partner to Offer Ksh 450 Discounted EPL Streaming Package
October 23, 2024
Showmax has teamed up with Safaricom for some exciting news for football fans. It is offering a discounted rate for streaming the English Premier League (on mobile) for only Ksh 450 per month. In addition…
d.light Joins Kenya’s Off-Grid Solar Project to Provide Solar Power and Clean Cooking Solutions to 150,000 in Rural Areas
October 23, 2024
d.light has been selected to take part in the latest Kenyan Government initiative to expand the uptake of off-grid solar home systems and clean cookstoves in underserved rural counties in the country. d.light has been…
BasiGo Secures $42 Million in Equity and Debt to Drive Electric Bus Growth in East Africa
October 23, 2024
Summary BasiGo has announced the close of a $42 million funding round. This round consists of $24 million Series A Equity funding and $17.5 debt facilities from British International Investment (BII) and the U.S. Development…
Sophos to Acquire Secureworks in $859 Million All-Cash Deal
October 23, 2024
Sophos and Secureworks have announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience…