Kenya-focused social e-commerce startup Elloe Raises an undisclosed 7-figure pre-Seed round
April 8, 2022
Elloe, a US-based social e-commerce startup focused on Kenya and emerging markets, announced today that they have raised an undisclosed amount in pre-Seed funding. The new funds will give Elloe sufficient runway to grow its…
M-TIBA & Britam kick off insurance education campaign
April 7, 2022
In a bid to increase health insurance knowledge and penetration; M-TIBA and Britam insurance have today kicked off a 9-day educational roadshow campaign set to touch Nairobi and its environs. The campaign is aimed at…
Xiaomi Fan Festival 2022 Announced With Great Discounts on Smartphones and Accessories
April 7, 2022
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the 12th annual Xiaomi Fan Festival, with the theme “All for Xiaomi Fans.” The packed schedule features an exciting array of online and offline activities across more than 30…
Visa's First Innovation Studio in Africa Opens in Kenya
April 6, 2022
Visa today opened a new Innovation Studio in Nairobi, its first dedicated innovation site in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This facility will serve the sub-Saharan Africa region and joins a network of innovation centers operated by…
Airtel Africa joins global industry body to promote sustainability in its supply chain
April 6, 2022
Airtel Africa has joined the Joint Alliance for CSR (JAC), a global telecommunications industry body whose members promote sustainability principles in their supply chains. This follows the launch of the Airtel Africa’s sustainability strategy in…
Open Governance Institute and University of Eldoret partners to Strengthen Public Policy
April 4, 2022
The Open Governance Institute (OGI) early this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Eldoret (UOE) that seeks to foster collaborations and partnerships in areas of governance, policy and budget research,…
Bolt Food Offers Customers Up to 40% Discount in Select Restaurants as it celebrates its one year anniversary
April 4, 2022
Bolt Food was launched in Nairobi in March 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic which was characterised by lockdowns, curfews and takeaways options for most restaurants. Bolt Food’s entry into the market gave…
Shoppers to save upto Ksh 82,000 in LGs biggest easter campaign
April 1, 2022
LG Electronics East Africa has today unveiled its biggest Easter Campaign ever in 2022 dubbed Celebrate PASAKA na LG aimed at improving customers’ shopping experience for more value and more benefits. Customers who purchase products from LG branded…
Safaricom Partners with Gulf African Bank to Launch Halal Pesa
March 31, 2022
Safaricom and Gulf African Bank have partnered to launch Halal Pesa, a Shari’ah-compliant mobile financing solution. Halal Pesa becomes the first Shariah-compliant mobile and digital financial solution in the country. Customers accessing financing through the…
