Kwara Neobank acquires IRNET and raises $3M in Seed Extension
January 17, 2023
Kwara, a Kenyan neobank, has announced the acquisition of IRNET, a software provider owned by the national body of credit unions in Kenya, the Kenyan Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), and a seed…
OPPO Reno 8 5G gets Android 13 Update in Kenya
January 16, 2023
If you own the Oppo Reno 8 5G, we have some good news for you, the phone is finally getting updated to the latest version of Android, Android 13 with Color0S 13 in Kenya. Android…
Starlink in Kenya: What you should know, how it works and its benefits
January 14, 2023
There is some good news for Kenyans seeking high speed and reliable connectivity as Starlink is expected to launch in Kenya in Q2 of 2023. Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provider that was developed…
Preserve the Soundtrack of Your Life with Spotify's Playlist in a Bottle
January 14, 2023
Spotify has just announced a brand new feature that is sure to delight music lovers everywhere. The Playlist in a Bottle feature allows users to create a time capsule of the songs they are currently…
JBL to tune the sound on Infinix's next-gen Note phones
January 13, 2023
In the world of smartphones, companies are constantly looking for ways to stand out from the competition. Infinix, a rising player in the mobile industry, has decided to focus on the audio quality of its…
High Court Intervenes in Mobile Money Debate: Bank-to-Mobile Charges Suspended Pending Determination of Suit
January 13, 2023
Yesterday, the High Court of Kenya issued an interim order suspending the reintroduction of bank-to-mobile money charges by Safaricom and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The order was issued in response to a petition…
HOSTAFRICA Expands to Kenya with Acquisition of EAC Directory
January 12, 2023
South African hosting company, HOSTAFRICA, has made a bold move by fully acquiring the Kenyan hosting company, EAC directory. This acquisition, which was effective on December 1, 2022, is a first-of-its-kind move for the South…
LG's 2023 Strategy: Innovations for a Better Life and a Sustainable Future
January 12, 2023
LG Electronics has unveiled its 2023 strategy, which is centered on creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future for all. The strategy, known as the Life’s Good blueprint, was made public…
Kwara's Acquisition of IRNET Coop Kenya and Partnership with KUSCCO set to Transform the SACCO Industry in Kenya
January 12, 2023
Kenyan fintech company Kwara has agreed to wholly acquire IRNET Coop Kenya, a software firm that is a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO). Alongside the acquisition, Kwara has entered…