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German Capital Influx: $1.88 Billion Injected via Landmark Nairobi Deal Report in Strategic African Startup Ecosystem

Editorial05 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 — Startup ecosystem in Africa has drawn significant German investor participation over the past decade, with founders across 19 countries securing deals worth $1.88 billion through German-backed syndicates, according to a landmark report launched at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation East Africa in Gigiri, Nairobi. According to Germany-Africa Investment Report: Decade of…

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Intersolar Africa 2026 Returns to Nairobi, Highlights Breakthroughs in Solar PV and Energy Storage Infrastructure

Kiplangat Festus04 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 20 – In anticipation of the upcoming Intersolar Africa 2026 exhibition, industry leaders and organizers gathered in Nairobi for a media breakfast meeting, Highlighting East Africa’s accelerating transition toward a renewable-led energy future ahead of the exhibition and conference scheduled for 3-4 February 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre. The briefing served…

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Kilifi Solar Initiative Set to Slash Utility Bills and Boost Water Access

Kiplangat Festus09 mins

KILIFI, Kenya, Jan 14 – The World Bank–supported Water and Sanitation Development Project (WSDP), Baricho Water Solarisation Plant in Kilifi county  implemented by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) is integrating solar power into the Baricho water system, a move expected to cut electricity costs by at least…

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Kenya Space Agency and DeKUT Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Space Research and Innovation

Mathenge Karugu03 mins

NYERI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) strengthened their partnership in space research and innovation by signing a Collaborative Agreement at DeKUT in Nyeri County. KSA Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey and DeKUT Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Peter N. Muchiri, EBS signed the agreement marking…

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Latitude59 Kenya Edition Reshapes the Scene, Solidifies Estonia’s Enduring Partnership with Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Latitude59 Kenya 2025 which took place in December 4-5 in Nairobi achieved a monumental milestone culminating in an electrifying close to the event with the presentation of its first-ever syndicated Nairobi Business Angel Network investment. The landmark funding was awarded live on stage to the triumphant Pitch Competition winner, solidifying…

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Estonia’s Latitude59 3rd Edition Satellite Event Kicks off in Nairobi, Forging a New Path For European-African Digital Cooperation

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 –Latitude59, Estonia’s premier startup and technology event known for its international editions in Singapore and Cape Town has officially kicked off its Nairobi edition. The event, which aims to connect the global startup community with the growing African tech ecosystem was inaugurated by a high-level delegation including Daniel Schaer, the Ambassador-at-Large…

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IMCTC launches Advanced Training Program on Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering 

Editorial03 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has officially launched a five-day advanced training program in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, titled “Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering Advanced Level.” The opening ceremony was distinguished by the presence of the Deputy Commander of Kenya’s Army, Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, underscoring…

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Over 40% of Bolt’s motorbike fleet now electric, Making it Nairobi’s largest EV ride-hailing provider

Mathenge Karugu04 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Bolt the leading on-demand mobility platform has announced a major milestone in Kenya’s transition to greener urban mobility with electric motorbikes now making up over 40% of its motorbike fleet, making it the largest supplier of electric bikes in the ride-hailing industry countrywide. The company also confirmed that it has…

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UAE Emerge as the New Global AI Hub as U.S Opens Advanced Chip Gateway to G42

Kiplangat Festus05 mins

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 20 – Emirati group G42 has received the green light from the United States to import the most advanced artificial intelligence chips, in a decision described by the White House as reflecting “deep trust” between the two countries. The approval accelerates the shift from planning to the actual implementation…

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PAAN to Host Borderless Summit in Nairobi, Unlocking Africa’s Creative Economy Potential

Editorial04 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — The Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN) has announced plans to host the Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 a landmark gathering set for April 21 to 22, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The summit will bring together Africa’s top creative minds, media experts, technologists, investors, and innovators to…

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