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Corporate Mobility Startup Treepz Wins Best Startup Pitch in Africa

Corporate mobility startup Treepz has been recognized as the Best Startup Pitch in Africa at the 15th Annual African Union Private Sector High-Level Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference was held between October 31st to November 2nd, 2024. The…

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KRA Directive on Registration of Mobile Phones Draws Mixed Interpretations

A directive issued on November 5, 2024 by Kenya Revenue Authority requiring registration of all mobile phones entering Kenya or being assembled here drew mixed interpretations from both media and wananchi. According to some interpretations, some headlines were coined in…

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Kenya Bus Service Gets First Electric Bus on the Road

The Kenya Bus Service popularly known as KBS received its first electric bus late July to add onto a growing list of public transport companies turning to emobility. Kenya Bus is the oldest bus company in Kenya having been established…

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You Can Now Type a Question and Get Instant Answer on Finance Bill 2024

Understanding the controversial Finance Bill 2024 is a nightmare for the majority of Kenyans because of the legal jargon associated with legislation. The Bill is one of the most important conversations today as it affects each of the over 55…

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Tenwek Hospital Unveils New State of the Art Cardiothoracic Centre

Tenwek Hospital has completed the construction of a new cardiothoracic centre that is equipped with the latest state of art equipment to serve heart disease patients from across Africa. When you take an aerial view of the cardiothoracic centre (CTC),…

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Copia Kenya is Downsizing as Financial Troubles Bite

Copia Kenya is planning to downsize as the startup tries to survive biting financial troubles. The company offers a service where shoppers can buy a “variety of quality, affordable goods” and get them delivered upcountry within 2 – 4 without…

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Makueni Launches a Real Time Monitoring System for County Projects

Makueni county has launched a real time projects monitoring system that is accessible to the public. Governor Mutula Kilonzo has implemented the digital system which will help to monitor and track projects by the county government, furnishing residents and stakeholders…

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You Have Only 13 Days to Submit Proposals On Finance Bill 2024

The National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning is now inviting comments on the Finance Bill 2024. In a notice published in the local dailies 15th May 2024, the committee opened public participation as demanded by the courts on…

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Kenya Power To Invest KES 258 Million in Electric Vehicle Promotion

Kenya Power will invest up to KES 258 million in the next three years to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in the country. The country’s sole national power distributor said the investment includes the cost of setting up charging…

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Mogo to Offer Financing for Roam Electric Motorcycles

Loans facility Mogo will start offering financing for Roam electric motorcycles. The two companies announced a strategic partnership on April 3rd in a deal that aims to accelerate the adoption of climate friendly motorcycles in Kenya. Roam is one of…

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M-Pesa and Coronation Group Forge Strategic Collaboration to Expand Remittance Access Across Africa

Safaricom and M-Pesa have embarked on a strategic partnership with Coronation Group and Access Holdings Plc to enhance remittance accessibility across Africa. In a joint statement, the partners underscored their commitment to advancing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth throughout…

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Roam Launches New Electric Motorcycle Showroom

Emobility startup Roam has unveiled a new showroom dedicated to electric motorcycles. The showroom located at Ngumba Estate along Thika Road at the Roam Shop will give customers a personalized shopping experience with expert guidance from knowledgeable staff members passionate…

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