The Kenyan government has instructed the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, led by US tech entrepreneur Sam Altman,…
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TikTok Suspended in Senegal Amidst Unrest
On Wednesday, authorities in Senegal made the social media app TikTok inaccessible, as they continue to…
South Africa Targets Streaming Services with New Licences
In a move to regulate content providers, South Africa is contemplating the licensing of on-demand and…
MTN Launches Uganda’s First 5G Network
On Friday, MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, achieved a significant milestone by…
Kenyan Startup FarmWorks Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding
Kenyan agtech startup FarmWorks, which empowers farmers with access to essential farm inputs and a marketplace…
Roam Unveils 50,000-Capacity E-Bike Plant in Kenya
In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Kenya President William Ruto recently commissioned the…
Kenya Unveils VTabu: The Country’s First Virtual Library
Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has made a significant stride in digital literacy with the official…
Kenya Approves OUK, Expects 7,100 Admissions
Open University of Kenya (OUK) aims to offer affordable, accessible, inclusive, and attainable higher education in…
Helium Health Raises $30M in Series B Funding
Helium Health, a Nigerian e-health startup, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel…
BasiGo Unveils Kenya’s First Public Charging Station for Electric Buses
BasiGo, in collaboration with Kenya Power, inaugurates Kenya’s First Public Electric Bus Charging Station in Buruburu.…