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OpenAI and Meta’s AI outsourced jobs in Kenya: Big promises, $2 paychecks

Having to endure gruelling tasks for a fraction of the pay received by outsourcing firms, Kenyan workers labelling data for OpenAI and Meta's AI systems are exposing an industry rife with exploitation.

Mobility

BasiGo secures $41.5M to drive Electric Bus expansion in Kenya and Rwanda

BasiGo Kenya, has successfully raised $41.5 million in Series A equity and debt funding.

Deep Tech

Kenya wants attention in Africa’s drone industry

Kenya fancies its position as a major player in Africa’s taking-off drone space, having had efforts spanning healthcare, agriculture, and logistics.

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Starlink is at the center of an ongoing spectacle in Kenya’s internet space

It's unlikely works are worrisome for operators; a top telco wants authorities to look into the situation

Mobility

Ride drivers in Kenya commence five-day protest over Uber and Bolt’s non-implementation of 18% commission.

Kenyan Ride-hailing drivers have resorted to public protests over commission rates demanding that the government limit Uber and Bolt’s service fees

Travel

Kenya is visa-free but there’s a caveat

We examined the Kenya visa-free regime and the introduction of the eTA, Electronic Travel Authorisation.

Startup Life

Copia secures $15M in Series C extension to intensify focus on Kenyan operations

Copia Global has secured $20 million in a Series C extension round. The Kenyan e-commerce startup has also appointed John Lazar, the former CEO of Metaswitch, to its board

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Kenya’s startup bill set to become law by April 2024

President Williams Ruto has announced that the Kenyan Startup Bill will be signed into law in April 2024. Here are a few things you need to know about the legislation.

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Inside Safaricom’s acquisition of M-PESA Holdings

Safaricom completes full acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, securing control of the iconic mobile money platform in Kenya.

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Roam introduces Kenya’s first locally manufactured electric bus

Roam (formerly Opibus) has launched Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus, to power a truly sustainable mobility ecosystem that electrifies the region’s public transport network.

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Kenya withdraws 30% shareholding rule for Big Tech

Kenya has reversed its shareholding rule that insists that Big Tech companies must sell 30% of their shares to Kenyan locals.

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In July, Kenya will launch “the cheapest smartphone in Africa”

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

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