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02/09/2024

Adani’s AESL to Build World’s Largest Renewable Energy Transmission Network

🔸Recently AESL sealed a $907 million deal to build 371km of transmission lines and 5 substations in Kenya.

AESL has acquired the Khavda Phase-IV Part-A transmission project to a build and operate a transmission line to carry 7 GW of renewable energy

02/09/2024

Kenya Government Launches PDMIS, a Digital Tool to Track President Ruto’s Projects

🔸President recently embarrassed after highlight of stalled projects he launched

Launch of FOTIMS and PDMIS, aimed at improving efficiency in foreign travel management and presidential directive implementation.

02/09/2024

AI-Driven Commerce Startup Secures $1.2M Pre-Seed Funding

🔸The round was led by Ken Njoroge of PANI, who is the Cofounder & Former CEO of .

Chpter has secured pre-seed funding. Funds will be used to expand its product offerings, enter new markets, and enhance its AI capabilities.

30/08/2024

Tanzania Block Access to X (Twitter)

🔸State authorities in Tanzania arrested prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other opposition officials.

29/08/2024

Takes on in Major Lawsuit

🔸Yelp argues that when users search for local businesses, Google unfairly promotes its own content, including maps, hours, and reviews, effectively creating a “walled garden”

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of monopolizing the local search and advertising markets.

29/08/2024

: ’s Historic Debut Sets New Pace for Chinese Game Development

🔸The game has hooked players worldwide in a way no one had anticipated.
🔸10m copies sold

Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-developed AAA game, has shattered records globally, showcasing the strength of China's gaming industry.

29/08/2024

Wasoko and MaxAB Join Forces in Africa’s Largest Tech Merger

🔸Newly formed entity aims to revolutionize Africa’s $600 billion informal retail sector
🔸New business units formed

Wasoko and MaxAB have merged to create Africa's largest tech platform that will transform $600B informal retail sector.

28/08/2024

Bank Supports Startups with Kshs. 12 Billion in Loans

Absa Bank boosts the Kenyan economy with significant loan extensions via Timiza and extends new gross loans totaling Kshs. 64 billion.

27/08/2024

Breaking! Mark Zuckerberg Admits that Meta Colluded With Government to Censor Citizens Content

🔸Letter comes a month after Kenyans claimed Meta platforms were suppressing content related to protests against the government.

Shocking revelations! Zuckerberg reveals Meta's involvement in government-mandated censorship on corruption and Covid

26/08/2024

Let's try this again. Buy Airtime for any of the three major networks without transaction charges.

26/08/2024

Tech Billionaire Heading to Space to Test Starlink Capabilities

🔸Mission will venture 870 miles from Earth, breaking record for farthest human travel since Apollo era
🔸Laser links in orbit can reduce long-distance latency by 50% vs undersea fiber.

Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman will launch on a private SpaceX as part of mission to conduct experiments and test new technologies.

26/08/2024

New Trend Mocking AI Video Fails With Parodies Is Going Viral on Social Media

🔸People are creating videos that parody shortcomings of AI-generated content, and they are hilarious

A new trend of mocking AI video fails with hilarious video parodies has begun spreading across social media platforms.

26/08/2024

Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch and Daughter Among Seven Dead in Yacht Tragedy

🔸Tragedy occurred early hours of Monday when the yacht named capsized in stormy weather.
🔸Lynch, 59, was the founder of Autonomy, a software company he sold to HP for $11 bn

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter are among seven dead after their luxury yacht sank in stormy weather off Sicily.

26/08/2024

Ironic that France, a western nation which claims to allow freedom of speech, arrested Durov for the same reasons that made him leave Russia.

Pavel Durov mogul detained highlighting the irony of a freedom of speech advocate facing arrest for not moderating enough.

26/08/2024

🔸Regulations unpredictable in East Africa, causing significant impact in business.
🔸Manufacturers have growing interest in AI and machine learning.
🔸Data Driven decisions core of business.

SYSPRO is transforming manufacturing with modular ERP solutions tailored to industry needs, that offer data-driven decision-making.

25/08/2024

Little Cab and Uber Clients to Pay More Following Driver Protests

🔸Little Cab, the taxi app is now more expensive to use. Weeks after e-taxi drivers striked protesting poor pay.

Little Cab raises fares after e-taxi drivers protest. The company also faces backlash following a service outage.

23/08/2024

Instagram Now Lets You Add Songs On Your Profile Bio

🟠Caller ring-back tones, but for Instagram

Instagram has announced a new feature that will allow users to add a song to their profile, resembling Myspace.

22/08/2024

Samsung Gives Discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra for Fold 6 and Flip 6 Buyers in Kenya

Samsung has introduced new discount deals on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Buds 3 Pro for those who purchase Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip6

22/08/2024

Best “Battery Warrior” Smartphones To Buy in 2024

🚨Phones with great battery life from top to bottom, some with great charging tech

One thing that people seem to forget is how much battery has become as sector that these brands are competing in.

21/08/2024

🔸Konza City Phase 1 has majorly involved development of ground/horizontal infrastructure.
🔸Phase 2 will involve vertical infrastructure

Konza City has funding challenges to complete Phase 1. It has funding strategies to fund completion of phase 1.

21/08/2024

NEW! Twiga Foods to Fire More Staff Again

🔸Hair cut part of major shift in strategy by new CEO Charles Ballard, who joined the company in May.

Twiga Foods announces a new round of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and achieve profitability.

21/08/2024

🔸Message for consumers is that the future of TV isn’t just about what you watch, but how companies can monetize that viewing.

TVs are no longer just for entertainment; they’re now platforms for relentless ads and data mining that turn your screen time into profit.

21/08/2024

UEFA Champions League New Draw Format to Be Done By Software

🔸36 teams will compete in a single league.
🔸New specialized software to do the draws.
🔸Draw at the end of the month

UEFA Champions League has a new league format relying on automated draws powered by a specialized software.

21/08/2024

🔸No excuses for downloads link that expired
🔸The company has 80 million monthly active
🔸USD 111m in revenues

WeTransfer the free file-sharing service that allows you to send large files to anyone has extended link expiration period.

21/08/2024

Top 10 African countries with the Fastest Broadband Internet Speeds

🔴And no, Kenya isn't one of them

This article reveals the top 10 African countries with the fastest broadband internet. Tech giants miss out on the list.

21/08/2024

Kenyans Can Now Rent the Starlink Kit to Ease Cost Hurdle

🔸Kenya and kadogo economy, same wozapp

Starlink has introduced a new rental option for its hardware kit, providing Kenyans with a more affordable way to access satellite internet.

20/08/2024

How to become an ISP in Kenya

🔸ISP space is growing
🔸Consumers are growing
🔸Requirements for setting up one (costs, regulation)

This guide explores the setting up of ISP startups in Kenya, including, licensing requirements, infrastructure needs, and market challenges.

20/08/2024

🔸Billionaire Mike Lynch who recently escaped fraud charges is missing at sea.

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, known for his tumultuous career involving the sale of Autonomy to HP is feared lost at sea.

19/08/2024

Breaking: Ben Roberts Leaves Liquid Telecom

Ben Roberts, a key figure in building Liquid Telecom into a leading African tech company, is stepping down as Group CTIO

19/08/2024

Some deals coming your way

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 13 Series Offers Festival 2024, running from August 9th to September 9th.