FeaturedHealthcareKenya signs new healthcare agreement with CubaWebAdminJune 11, 2021 by WebAdminJune 11, 2021 The latest inter-ministerial cooperation agreement will see 101 Cuban doctors traveling to Kenya to train and educate the doctors of the African nation... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingKPA expects new railroads to improve Naivasha port cargoWebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 The road between Meter Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Malaba is rehabilitated to boost cargo uptake... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenyan banking group I&M enters Uganda with Orient Bank acquisitionPritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 The group will acquire a 90% stake in Orient Bank from UK-based investment group 8 miles LLP and Morka... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareKenyan healthtech TIBU raises funds to scale its operationsWebAdminApril 26, 2021 by WebAdminApril 26, 2021 TIBU’s on-demand platform that connects people to healthcare workers in real-time... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSafaricom forays into healthcare with Afya Moja programmePritam BordoloiApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Afya Moja offers simple mobile-based digital health passports... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSub-Saharan Africa’s economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2021: IMFPritam BordoloiApril 20, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 20, 2021 The economy contracted 1.9% in 2020... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedKenyan startup Koa looks to digitise the asset management industryPritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 Its mobile application allows users to save and invest their money in local mutual funds... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceNigerian insurtech Curacel secured $450,000 in pre-seed funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The funding was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingPort operations at Mombasa will not be disrupted: KPAPritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 The port's operations will continue round the clock, according to the KPA Managing Director... Read more