Tech Startups

03/07/2019
By Editorial Desk
Artificial Intelligence, Interviews, Tech Debates, Tech Startups

The Promise to deliver Artificial Intelligence in Kenya

A.I Kenya is actively pushing for the growth of Artificial Intelligence adoption and use in the day to day activities By Brian Yatich African leaders during the Transform Africa Summit (TAS) 2019 in Rwanda last month were awed when Sophia the AI robot graced the congregation. The delight was not so much about her abilities […]

afriQloud announces operations in Uganda

Pan-African connectivity provider, BringCom, in partnership with science and technology investor, Imprimatur Capital, and European edge cloud software company, GIG Technology, have together introduced afriQloud to provide the African technology industry with cloud sovereignty. AfriQloud has been launched in Uganda and will provide local and international customers with an innovative and secure distributed edge cloud […]

15/05/2019
By Editorial Desk
Big data, Financial & Tech, Gadget Review, Tech Startups

How to Collect WhatsApp Business Opt-Ins – Infobip

A guide through the WhatsApp Business opt-in requirements with four easy examples. Today, customers expect brands to be available on their favorite communication channels, like WhatsApp – the most preferred messaging channel worldwide. In fact, 68% of customers think that messaging is the most convenient way to contact a business, according to AdWeek. Now, with WhatsApp Business API available through Infobip, medium and large […]

06/05/2019
By Editorial Desk
Corporate, Financial & Tech, Tech Startups

Apptivate Africa signs KFC, Big Square and NewsCafe to grow M-Kula

Digital payment solution firm Apptivate Africa has signed agreements with KFC, Big Square and NewsCafe that will see customers use the company’s flagship app M-Kula to pay for their meals. M-Kula; which is available on IOS and Android platforms allows employers e-wallets of their employees with money that can be used for meals. The employees […]

06/05/2019
By Editorial Desk
Financial & Tech, Tech Debates, Tech Startups

Verraki seeks to address Africa’s intractable challenges

A new business and technology solutions firm has been launched, which promises to partner with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa.

SWVL, Nairobi Garage partner to expand coverage

Bus hailing app, Swvl has partnered with Nairobi Garage to enhance the movement of Nairobi Garage members across their three locations. The Cairo-headquartered bus has created a premium product that will allow our members and the public move between Karen, Kilimani and Westlands at affordable rates saving you money and most importantly time. In relation […]

14/03/2019
By Editorial Desk
Corporate, Financial & Tech, Tech Startups

Ujuzy is revolutionizing businesses in KENYA

Ujuzy App lets you connect quality service providers to potential clients, and it’s great on both ends.

poa! internet targets 20,000 homes in Nairobi

poa! internet, the low-cost Internet service provider, today announced its expansion into Kangemi, Nairobi, which together with launches during 2018 in Kiambu Town and Tin’gan’ga in Kiambu County has more than doubled the ISP’s coverage area in less than a year. “Our expansion plans are now accelerating, with our launch in Kangemi opening up the […]

Ridhwan Khan awarded EY Southern Africa World Entrepreneur Award

Ridhwan Khan, the 38-year-old founder and CEO of Mobicel knew he was never going to be a suit-and-tie corporate worker, climbing his way up the corporate ladder.

MTN opens Mobile Money API targetting Ugandan startups

MTN opens Mobile Money API targeting Ugandan startups

The Mobile Money Open Application Program Interface (API) will now be accessed by third parties; the expectation is to enable innovation around payment systems; MTN has also launched a Startup Fund valued at Shs1bn and unveiled the MTN Open API App Challenge