Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon cleared of money laundering allegations in Kenya

Following investigations by Kenyan authorities, Nigerian fintech startups, Kora and Kandon have been cleared of money laundering allegations.

How Meta, Twitter and TikTok are preparing for the 2022 Kenyan General Elections

Social media companies including Facebook, Twitter and TikTok have been modifying their platforms to avoid the spread of misinformation.

Only 10 digital credit providers are licensed in Kenya — CBK

The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed only 10 digital credit providers in the country.

Pula raises $6 million to scale agricultural insurance for farmers across Africa

Pula, an African InsureTech service provider startup that specialises in digital and agricultural insurance to derisk millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, has closed a $6 million Series A fundraise.

How significant is Google Maps’ motorcycle mode to Kenya’s transportation system?

The motorcycle (Boda boda) sector in Kenya is a multi-billion dollar one, however, they are plagued by frequent accidents (11% of the total number of road accidents). One of such causes is unfamiliarity with the road, Google Maps' can solve that.