Co-Creation Hub and GIZ Make-IT in Africa, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), through an Integrated Development Partnership with the Private Sector (iDPP), hosted the final in-country Uni:nnovators demo day at the Senteu Plaza, Galana/Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
The Startups-in-Residence Program, initiated in August 2023, meticulously selected 30 student-led startup teams from an...
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MEJJA, BOUTROSS, VIJANA BARUBARU AND SARU SET TO SPICE UP CAPTAIN MORGAN’S NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCH EVENT
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East Africa Breweries' leading rum brand, Captain Morgan is gearing up for the launch of its first ever pan-African campaign, ‘Spice On Africa’ and unveil of its new pack design during an event to be held on the 11th November at The Thika Road Mall (TRM) Grounds.
This event promises a diverse and electrifying line-up, featuring talented artists, DJs, and...
Samsung, a global leader in consumer electronics and technology, participated in Kenya's K-Food Festival, held at the Village Market in Nairobi. This festival brought together business leaders and food enthusiasts from both nations, creating a platform for robust economic collaboration. It seamlessly blended technology, culture, and culinary traditions, with the aim of strengthening trade ties.
The Festival is seen as...
Kenya's financial sector has diversified and evolved over the last two decades to become one of the strongest on the continent and in the world. This has been facilitated by the increased adoption of technology, which has made products and financial services more accessible to many. Mobile banking has grown to be one of the most significant outcomes of...
Every year on October 19th, gin lovers worldwide raise their glasses to honor the timeless combination of gin and tonic. This global celebration has been taking place annually since 2012 and is often marked by various events, promotions, and celebrations in bars, restaurants, and among gin enthusiasts.
The day presents a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and...
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EQUITY NAMED AFRICA’S SME FINANCIER OF THE YEAR AT THE 2023 GLOBAL SME FINANCE AWARDS
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Equity has been honoured with three prestigious awards at the Global SME Finance Awards 2023. The awards were organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the SME Finance Forum to recognize outstanding achievements in expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses.
Equity received two Platinum Awards for "SME Financier of...
Kenya's financial sector has diversified and evolved over the last two decades to become one of the strongest on the continent and in the world. This has been facilitated by the increased adoption of technology, which has made products and financial services more accessible to many. Mobile banking has grown to be one of the most significant outcomes of...
Technology
ITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on booming Artificial intelligence (AI) economy
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Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech and start-up show, converging the best minds, future-focused governments, and most advanced companies to redraw the boundaries of the AI economy and shape the future of the globe’s next big technology shift.
For the first time, GITEX GLOBAL – independently...
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Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world’s largest start-up event in Dubai
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Expand North Star 2023 (https://www.ExpandNorthStar.com/) accelerates global VC investment revival as deep tech game-changers choose Dubai as launch-pad for global growth. Record number of Indian start-ups to converge at four-day event’s new iconic Dubai Harbour venue.
India’s burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and proliferation of next-gen deep tech talent will take centre-stage next week in Dubai, as the world’s largest start-up event prepares...
The government is keen on upgrading infrastructure in Nyanza to unlock the economic potential of the region.
President William Ruto said the government has embarked on the construction of roads, port facilities, land sites, markets and industrial parks to improve the area.
The move, he added, will turn the region into a thriving economic hub, effectively leveraging Lake Victoria as a...























