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PHOTO: From L- R Mr. William Techera, Group Head of Marketing Smart Applications, Andrew Musangi, Board Chairman Smart Applications, Dr. Ouma Oluga PS State Department Medical Services and Mr. Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director Smart Applications during the 5th Smart Summit 2026at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – Africa’s healthcare leaders gathered…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Principal Secretary for ICT and The Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui has called on partners and sponsors to rally behind the upcoming Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2026, describing it as a defining moment for the continent’s digital transformation journey. Themed “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,” the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
