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Kenya’s Wasoko complete merger with Egypt’s MaxAB
The deal is Africa’s largest tech merger by total funds raised, with both companies securing a combined total of $230 million.
Copia Global halts orders in six Kenyan markets
This is even after the eCommerce company had to let go of more than 1,000 employees after facing turbulent times.
Equitel launches 5G network in Kenya
The News: This rollout by Equitel responds to the growing demand for high internet speeds, aligning with Kenya’s…
Britam launches innovative incubation hub to accelerate insuretech and fintech startups
BetaLab is a strategic initiative by Britam to drive innovation, collaborate with startups, and leverage technology for future growth in the insurance industry.
Mastercard and Glovo collaborate efforts to provide meals in Kenya and Nigeria
The partnership aims to provide more than 300,000 meals to school children in Kenya and Nigeria for an entire academic year, marking a significant step in addressing poverty, malnutrition, and educational deficiencies.
Carrefour introduces self-checkout at Village Market
This is the second Carrefour store to offer self-checkout services, following a pilot at the Westgate Shopping Mall store last March.
Advocacy group presents Kenya’s pioneer crypto legislation to Parliament
This bill, made public on January 22, 2024, marks a significant step in regulating the burgeoning digital asset market in the country.
Building emergency funds as a safety net
Life’s full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. From unexpected medical bills to a sudden…
Wasoko’s redundancy notice affects over 100 employees after merging with MaxAB
The MaxAB team will take over tech operations.