Author: David Indeje

Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in East Africa, is reportedly in talks to form a strategic partnership with global tech giant Apple Inc. This was revealed by President William Ruto during the US-Kenya Business Roadshow in Silicon Valley (San Francisco). “Safaricom is developing a partnership with Apple Inc. to integrate M-Pesa and the Apple Pay platform to expand the transaction reach of M-Pesa globally,” disclosed President Ruto. Apple Pay is a digital payment solution from Apple that is designed to eliminate the need for cash and physical cards. Apple Pay allows people to use their iPhone or Apple Watch when making…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the fuel prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene by 8.7%, 11.9%, and 19.6% respectively, at Ksh 211.6, Ksh 200.9, and Ksh 202.6. These new retail fuel prices will be effective from September 15, 2023, to October 14, 2023. EPRA attributes this increase to a rise in the landed cost of these products due to volatility in the global crude oil market. In August 2023, the average landing costs per cubic meter for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene rose by 4.8%, 12.5%, and 19.8% respectively. The costs increased to USD 774.7…

CloudHop and Cloudflare, two leading technology firms, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to distribute technology solutions across Africa, enhancing cybersecurity with advanced measures to safeguard digital assets and user data. Keval Shah, the CEO of CloudHop, expressed his enthusiasm during the launch. He said, “Our distributorship with Cloudflare is a significant milestone for both CloudHop and Africa. Cloudflare’s industry-leading solutions will enable our clients to thrive in today’s digital landscape.” The event brought together various IT industry peers and leaders committed to providing technology solutions in Africa. Attendees were treated to live demonstrations of various services, highlighting…

In the highly contested Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament held at Sameta Grounds in Kisii County, Small Simba FC from South Mugirango made a remarkable comeback in the second half. Despite trailing by one goal in the first half, they managed to beat Ichuni FC from Nyaribari Masaba 3-1 to claim the Kisii County title. Ichuni had initially taken the lead in the first half with a penalty goal by Emmanuel Onuonga. However, Small Simba turned the tables in the second half following two crucial substitutions by their coach, Wycliff Magero. Omwoyo Elijah equalized early in the second half, followed by…

Flutterwave, the largest fintech company in Africa, is set to make a significant impact in Kenya with a planned investment of $50 million. This move comes as the company awaits regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The investment will be channelled towards hiring new staff and scaling up Flutterwave’s infrastructure within the country. Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, expressed optimism about the prospects in Kenya and confirmed that they already have over two dozen staff members in the country ready to commence operations once the license is granted. “We are looking at investing not less than $50 million.…

The Kenya National Theatre will host the Macondo Literary Festival from September 15 to 17.  Orchestrated by the Macondo Book Society, this exciting literary gathering will feature a stellar lineup of renowned African authors, including Aminatta Forna, Leila Aboulela, Hemley Boum, Youssef Fadel, Ketty Nivyabandi, Kalaf Epalanga, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, Masande Ntshanga, Kossi Komla-Ebri, and Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. This year’s festival theme, “Disrupting Home,” aims to initiate thought-provoking dialogues and inspire audiences to reimagine the multifaceted concept of “home.”   “A literary festival on African histories and futures featured in fictional and non-fictional works, bringing together, for the first time on…