Tech Startups

Beyond the city: how Geco Hangout is redefining what a night out looks like

Nairobi’s social scene is moving outdoors, and Geco Tribe’s destination camping festival at Lukenya Conservancy is leading the charge. Event Preview Lukenya Conservancy, 1–2 May 2025 There’s a quiet shift happening in how Nairobi’s creative class chooses to spend a weekend. The city’s bars and rooftops still draw their crowds, but a growing number of […]
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Kenyan Startup Selected for Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme

A Kenyan startup has been selected among 10 innovators for the 2026 cohort of the Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, reinforcing Kenya’s growing influence in Africa’s deep technology ecosystem. The startup, Zerobionic, is developing assistive robotics solutions aimed at enhancing independence and inclusion for persons with disabilities—addressing a critical gap in accessible technology both […]
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tabb, Doshi Partner to Unlock Trade Credit for Kenya’s Construction SMEs

tabb has entered into a strategic partnership with Doshi in a move aimed at easing long-standing working capital constraints across Kenya’s construction and hardware sector. The partnership integrates Doshi, a leading supplier of steel, electrical, water, and hardware products, into tabb’s growing trade credit network. Through the collaboration, Doshi’s SME customers — including hardware retailers, […]
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Minitap Raises $4.1M Seed Funding For AI-Powered Mobile Development

AI mobile development startup Minitap has raised $4.1 million in seed funding, co-led by Moxxie Ventures and Mercuri, with additional participation from EWOR, Tekton Ventures, Amigos Venture Capital, and six unicorn founders. The investment comes just four months after Minitap’s founders, 23-year-olds Nico and Luc, achieved the #1 global ranking on AndroidWorld, outperforming elite research […]
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Truecaller Hits 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the Middle East & Africa

Truecaller Hits 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the Middle East & Africa

Truecaller, the world’s leading app for verifying contacts, blocking spam calls, and managing communication, has achieved a remarkable milestone. In August, the company crossed 100 million monthly active users in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, marking a 19% year-on-year growth across Android and iOS platforms. Mobile-First Growth in MEA The MEA region has […]
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Tendo: Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship in Africa through Social Reselling

Tendo, a promising Ghanaian startup, is making waves in Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape by connecting wholesalers with independent resellers through a seamless platform. Tendo just recently secured funding from Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm, to further its mission of empowering individuals across the continent. The platform’s innovative approach allows anyone with a social media […]
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Pretium Launches Standalone Cryptocurrency App

Pretium has launched a standalone app on the Google Play Store, designed to enhance the usability of digital assets in everyday transactions. The app allows users to shop, dine, and send money using their cryptocurrency holdings without the need for peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges. Pretium aims to integrate digital assets into daily life seamlessly. The app […]
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