Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Crypto Amid Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan government has instructed the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, led by US tech entrepreneur Sam Altman, to halt the enrollment…
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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 tighten control over dissent.…
South Africa Targets Streaming Services with New Licences
South Africa is considering licensing on-demand and digital streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney Plus as part of efforts to…
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 for their produce, has…
Roam Unveils 50,000-Capacity E-Bike Plant in Kenya
Kenya is making significant moves toward sustainability as President William Ruto recently launched East Africa’s largest electric bike plant. 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 launch of Kenya’s first…
Kenya Approves OUK, Expects 7,100 Admissions
Open University of Kenya (OUK) aims to offer affordable, accessible, inclusive, and attainable higher education in the country. Recently, the…
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 the expansion of its…
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. During the launch event,…
Victory Farms Raises $35M for East African Expansion
Victory Farms, an aquaculture company based in Kenya, has secured $35 million in a Series B funding round to facilitate…