Adapting to Thrive: Small-Scale East African Retailers
July 27, 2023
Millions of small, independent shops in East Africa will need to look at diversifying, digitizing, and even partnering for growth in response to a challenging and rapidly evolving landscape. These cornerstones of neighbourhoods undeniably form…
BasiGo to Launch its Electric Buses in Rwanda in Partnership with AC Mobility
July 27, 2023
Rwanda’s public transport system is about to embark on an electrifying journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. BasiGo has joined forces with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to introduce the first fleet of electric buses…
What You Need to Know About Faraja, The Buy Now Pay Later Service for Lipa Na M-Pesa
July 27, 2023
Safaricom has today announced a new partnership with EDOMx that has seen the launch of Faraja. With this new service, businesses on Lipa Na M-Pesa will be able to offer “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) …
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 Will be Available for Ksh 193,000 and 325,000 Respectively
July 26, 2023
Earlier today, Samsung unveiled its latest Foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Both these are the successor’s to last year’s models but they only have a handful of upgrades….
What You Need to Know About WhatsApp Channels
July 26, 2023
Yesterday, WhatsApp expanded its Channels feature to 7 more countries including Kenya. But what exactly are WhatsApp Channels? How do you start one and where can you see them? I will try and answer these…
How to Watch the Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Event on July 26
July 25, 2023
Samsung is preparing to host its second unpacked event on 2023 on July 26th. Tech enthusiasts are looking forward to witnessing the unveiling of the new Flip and Foldable devices from the Korean manufacturer. When…
LG Introduces Energy-Efficient Dryers and Dishwashers in Kenya
July 25, 2023
LG Electronics East Africa has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art dryers and dishwashers, aiming to revolutionize the way Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. Mr. Dongwon Lee, the Managing Director of LG Electronics, expressed…
Madica Bolsters Africa's Tech Sector with Key Appointments
July 25, 2023
Madica has announced the strategic appointments of Rose Odengo and Brenda Wangari. The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in the tech sector across the continent. Odengo’s extensive wealth of experience and expertise will…
DPO Pay Affirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion in Tanzania
July 24, 2023
In a recent Q&A with Janeth Kwilasa, the Country Manager of DPO Pay in Tanzania, we gained insights into DPO Pay’s experience in the travel and tourism sector, their commitment to security, financial inclusion initiatives,…