Author: David Indeje

Standard Chartered in partnership with iLabAfrica and Strathmore University on Wednesday launched KSh20 million 2019/2020 Standard Chartered Women in Technology Cohort 3 which will see five entrepreneurs win KSh1 million each. The SCWomen in Technology Incubator Kenya is Africa’s leading women in tech incubator, aligning with calls for more diversity in technology and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence. Through the Women in Tech Incubator, 10 businesses will benefit from mentorship and seed funding. The program combines world-class startup support with local and international experience to provide Africa’s most competitive and attractive startup incubation program…

Universal health coverage means that all people can use the health services they need while being protected against the financial hardship often associated with paying for them. – WHO The Kenyan Government plans to roll-out the pre-payment of healthcare as a means of reducing out-of-pocket expenditure, to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Dr. Rashid A. Aman, Chief Administrative Secretary Ministry of Health said investing in UHC is ‘likely to reap 10 times of the benefits’. “In this regard, financial sector experts, banks and investors play a key role in the provision of innovative financing solutions that are geared towards pre-payment…

Safaricom Plc, Kenya’s biggest mobile network provider, has said its push for regional expansion and data are viable opportunities that it is exploring to boost revenues because they have ‘the potential to lead our business to greater heights’. The telco says for its current 2020 financial year will focus on providing additional support to business units that are emerging as key revenue drivers, such as financial services. “I am particularly keen to work closely with the team to deliver the regional expansion strategy… Data also remains a key priority for the business, which needs to find a way to create…

The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) has received a USD 3.5 million grant from TradeMark East Africa to raise the capacity of logistics sector operators.  The 4-year programme is aimed at upskilling customs agents, freight forwarders and warehouse operators across East Africa. The grant was signed at the sidelines of the third Global Logistics Convention, a two-day at the Kigali International Convention Centre. TMEA Board Member Ms. Patricia Ithau said they are promoting logistics platforms in various countries in order to facilitate public-private sector dialogue to improve logistics. “These initiatives aim at developing stronger regional integration and…

Sendy will offer freight services to serve clients’ needs in transporting cargo domestically, across East Africa, and throughout the continent. The logistics company has concluded piloting its cargo feature by matching large transporters with businesses moving their cargo from the port of Mombasa and the Inland Container Depot to different countries across Africa. The successful pilot has clocked over 1,500 deliveries of 18 to 30 tonnes and more since its launch. Sendy Founder and CEO Mr Meshack Alloys said the addition of Freight on the Sendy platform was prompted by existing Sendy customers hoping to leverage the company’s technological expertise…

Artcaffé Group has opened its 29th outlet, Artcaffé Coffee & Bakery in Kitengela attributing it to the rising disposable incomes from a flourishing middle class. Betty Musyoki, Head of Real Estate at Artcaffé Group, said, “Our emphasis is to be in strategic locations that are a hub of economic and social activity. As one of the fastest expanding towns, Kitengela represents a growing economy and flourishing middle class; we look forward to being a part of this community as well as positively impacting local growth.” ArtCaffe Kitengela is a 130-seater bar and restaurant and it is the first branch that…