What is The State of Crypto in Kenya: Boom or Bust? Kenya has emerged as a frontrunner in Africa’s cryptocurrency revolution. With a booming trading volume...
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing a digital currency dilemma. The fight centers on Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, and the Nigerian government’s struggle...
NFTs existed prior to gaining mainstream popularity. The inaugural NFT sale reportedly occurred in 2014, featuring “Quantum,” created and tokenized by Kevin McKoy on the Namecoin...
DeFi’s journey began with the emergence of Bitcoin in 2008, laying the groundwork for a decentralized financial system. However, the launch of Ethereum in 2015, with...
Felix Macharia epitomizes the essence of innovation and transformative leadership in the African blockchain landscape. As the CEO and co-founder of Kotani Pay, he orchestrates a...
Blockchain technology, the revolutionary system underpinning cryptocurrencies and other decentralized applications, has undoubtedly disrupted various industries. From enabling secure and transparent financial transactions to fostering innovation...
In a move that sent shockwaves through the Nigerian crypto community, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on March 5, 2024, its decision to discontinue...
The financial world is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the emergence of blockchain technology and its applications. One of the most disruptive and promising applications...
As blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue to attract attention worldwide, the industry remains predominantly male-dominated. However, Africa is challenging this trend as more women are stepping...
Ethiopia is taking a step towards the world of cryptocurrency with a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between its investment arm, Ethiopian Investment Holdings, and...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs, has officially announced the opening of applications for the...
Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, VALR, has officially opened applications for a Country Manager – Kenya, marking a...
Crypto on the Beach is back for its highly anticipated second edition, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2025 at...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform,...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue...
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment...
The African Management Institute (AMI), in collaboration with Stanford Seed, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspire Business...
THRIVE Academy is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage agrifood tech startups to commercialize their innovations and set the foundation for...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
