Airtel Money Customers Can Now Deposit and Withdraw cash Through Naivas Outlets
November 27, 2024
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal is part of Airtel Money’s proactive strategy to…
CMA Approves Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund
November 27, 2024
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the approval of Safaricom’s Ziidi Money market Fund. The regulator announced that today saying Ziidi Money Market Fund has been approved as a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). The…
Mawingu Secures KSh 1.9 Billion to Expand into Tanzania through Acquisition of Habari ISP
November 26, 2024
Kenyan ISP, Mawingu, has announced that it is expanding to Tanzania with the acquisition of Habari, an Arusha-based ISP with operations across 7 regions in Tanzania. Mawingu has raised KSh 1.9 Billion ($15 million) of…
Bolt Food Introduces Early Cashout Feature for Courier Partners in Kenya
November 26, 2024
Bolt Food has announced the launch of Early Cashout which allows courier partners to receive their earnings before the regular payout cycle. Courier partners can now get their earnings in up to two businesses, compared…
Family Bank Reports 8% Profit Growth for Nine Months Ending September 2024
November 26, 2024
Family Bank Group’s Profit Before Tax for the nine months of 2024 grew by 8 per cent to KES 3.26 billion, up from KES 3.02 billion in the same period last year. This growth was…
LG Announces Strategic Restructuring and Executive Appointments
November 26, 2024
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a series of organizational changes and executive appointments following the approval of its board of directors. This restructuring aims to accelerate the company’s mid- to long-term strategy, “Future Vision 2030,”…
New Report Calls for Urgent Legislative Action to Govern AI Adoption in East Africa
November 26, 2024
New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and Zambia has called for immediate legislative action to keep pace with AI adoption on the…
Kenya Airways Wins Two Awards at the 2024 World Travel Tech Awards
November 26, 2024
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been awarded Africa’s Best Airline Website 2024 and Africa’s Best Airline App 2024 at the 4th Annual World Travel Tech Awards. KQ’s website was recognized for its user-friendly design and intuitive features, ensuring that travelers can…
ariika Secures $3 Million Series A Extension to Drive Regional Growth
November 26, 2024
ariika has announced the successful conclusion of its Series A extension equity round of $3 million, led by Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Financial Holding and UAE-based investment group Citadel International Holdings. This…