M-KOPA, a UK-based fintech, has surpassed 1 million sales of its branded smartphones within just 12 months of launch. The company produces its branded devices at its assembly plant in Nairobi. Over 400 new jobs have been created since its establishment…
ThetaRay, a global leader in Cognitive AI financial crime compliance, announced a landmark partnership with I&M Group PLC, a Regional Financial Services Group in Africa. The partnership will see the deployment of ThetaRay’s advanced AML (Anti-Money Laundering) platform across I&M…
Intelsat announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to revolutionize access to education in conflict-affected regions across Africa. According to the International Telecommunication Union, 19% of people in the least developed nations, South Sudan and…
NCBA has opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, a strategic move to accelerate financial inclusion and deepen engagement with local retail and SME customers. “It is a proud moment to mark the official opening of our 99th branch in Kawangware,…
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, graduated 300 youth from a software development program. The PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort, launched in October 2024, is a 16-week digital training initiative that recruits…
Glovo, a technological platform, launched a historic Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, led by Hon. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua. “I commend Glovo for its responsible innovation and commitment to youth employment and inclusive…
Ethio Telecom held a workshop with microfinance institutions and SACCOs under the theme “Empowering Microfinance Institutions“ to introduce a cloud-powered core banking solution for modernizing financial operations in Ethiopia’s grassroots financial institutions. The training included a full demonstration of the…
TECNO has announced its partnership as the Official Global Partner for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 2027 tournaments. This announcement was made in Nairobi, Kenya, one…
In a strategic step for the East African banking market, Access Bank Plc has formally completed its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group, which commenced in March 2024. Following the completion of the transaction, NBK is…
Mindware, a prominent IT distributor in the Middle East and Africa, celebrated the official opening of its East Africa operations in Nairobi, marking a significant new chapter in its growth journey. Bringing together over 200 channel partners, industry leaders, top…