World leaders on the second day of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi have pledged their support to position the continent at the epicentre of the fight against climate change, urging greater consideration for Africa’s needs.
The historic three-day event, hosted by the government of Kenya and the African Union, which kicked off on Monday, has...
In a world where gender equality remains an ongoing challenge, the African tech industry is witnessing a transformative revolution, highlighted by the prestigious Aurora Tech Awards. Launched in 2020, the Aurora Tech Awards is a global annual celebration of women founders of IT startups who are breaking boundaries and shattering stereotypes in the tech world. The Aurora Tech Awards...
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Samsung Food, a personalized, AI-powered food and recipe platform.
Releasing in eight languages in 104 countries around the world, Samsung Food will offer comprehensive food experiences through more than 160,000 available recipes, acting as a personalized assistant that helps users discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online. The service...
African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina has announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses.
The additional financing will boost YouthAdapt, a joint initiative between the Bank and the Global Centre on Adaptation. It invites young entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises in Africa to submit innovative solutions and business ideas that...
Majid Al Futtaim, owner and operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has announced the launch of the ‘Women in Retail Council Kenya’ council to empower its female workforce at Carrefour and champion diversity and inclusion within the organisation. This move signifies Majid Al Futtaim’s efforts towards redefining the workplace for women in the industry; providing a platform enriched with support,...
Samsung Electronics showcased its latest innovations for the connected home. During its IFA 2023 press conference, the company highlighted its vision for SmartThings is to enable consumers to prioritise the topics they care about from saving energy, increasing security and access to great entertainment to making their everyday lives more efficient. The ever-growing SmartThings ecosystem allows its 285 million...
Listed food processing firm Unga Group Limited (NSE: UNGA) is completing a Kshs 300 million solar power generation project at its five Nairobi (2), Nakuru (2) and Eldoret manufacturing sites as part of its sustainability endeavours.
Speaking ahead of the Africa Climate Summit 2023 that kicks off in Nairobi next week, Unga Group Managing Director Joseph Choge said the firm has adopted...
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has received regulatory approval from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), allowing the facility to act as an accredited teaching hospital for Kenyatta University School of Medicine.
The regulatory accreditation will be valid for a renewable three-year period, allowing the School of Medicine students from Kenyatta University access the level...
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed real estate investment trust ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust (NSE: FAHR), conversion and redemption offer seeking to redeem up to 36.5 million units on the Nairobi bourse as part of an operational restructuring effort is set to open this Wednesday, ICEA LION Asset Management (ILAM) Chief Executive Officer Mr. Einstein Kihanda has confirmed.
The...
Sama, the leader in providing data annotation and model validation solutions, has announced plans to hire and train 2,000 youth and women to work on computer visioning projects for leading Fortune 500 companies.
By retaining the workforce, Sama is actively working to position Kenya as an ideal investment destination for global AI value chain players. Sama’s efforts align with...
