TikTok Launches STEM Feed in Kenya
February 24, 2025
Last week, TikTok announced the rollout of its STEM feed to users in Kenya. The feed launched in Europe and the US last year and it has finally made its way to Kenya. TikTok STEM…
Showmax Adds Kiswahili Interface for Tanzanian Viewers
February 21, 2025
Showmax has introduced a Kiswahili interface for its Tanzanian subscribers. This is the first streaming platform to do so and it sets Showmax apart from its competitors. As an Africa-first streaming service, such localization efforts…
CMA Greenlights Gulfcap’s Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund
February 20, 2025
The Gulfcap Investment Bank has received the necessary approval from the Capital Markets Authority to register the Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund. The fund is a Shariah-compliant investment product designed to cater to the growing…
TikTok Expands Kenyan Presence with Aleph for Ads and Wowzi for Creator Management
January 30, 2025
TikTok has announced new partnerships with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi in Kenya. Through this partnership, Aleph Holdings will see TikTok’s sales and support operations seamlessly transition to Aleph’s dedicated Kenyan team. Wowzi on the other…
Finance Apps in Sub-Saharan Africa See 34% Growth
January 30, 2025
AppsFlyer and Google have launched their 2024 “The State of App Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa” report, analyzing overall performance of finance apps in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on a sample of 1.1 billion app downloads and 20,000…
How to Create Events in WhatsApp Groups
January 20, 2025
Creating WhatsApp Group events can be an efficient way to organize gatherings and keep the members informed and engaged. Creating an event is a very simple process requiring just a few steps. Once the event…
Uber Van is now Available in kenya
December 31, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of Uber Van in Kenya. This is its largest ride option available that riders can get through the Uber app. The option connects riders with vehicles having at least 6…
You Can Now Sign Up for Safaricom's Ziidi Money Market Fund
December 11, 2024
A few weeks back, we informed you about Safaricom’s new Money Market Fund (MMF), Ziidi. At that time, the fund had just been approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator said Ziidi Money…
Jiji Kenya Secures Double Victory at E-Commerce Awards
December 10, 2024
Jiji has won two major awards at two prestigious events. The company was named Best E-Commerce Platform at the 2024 Digitally Fit Awards – East Africa Edition, and Best Online Classified/Resale Marketplace App at the…