Articles by
Sam Wakoba
Taking you on tour through Africa's tech and business ecosystem, one story at a time since 2010!
Based out of Nairobi, Kenya, Sam is the founder and managing director of Moran Media, which runs TechMoran.com, various other digital platforms and a startup incubation hub for Kenya's youthful entrepreneurs.
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Startups
Copia says its restructuring to impact less than 25% of its permanent workforce in Kenya
Copia, the rural-focused B2C ecommerce platform touted as the Amazon for Africa has fired off over 800...
Tech
International Baccalaureate integrates AI, ChatGPT into its programmes in Kenya
The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in international education, is set to revolutionize the learning landscape...
5G
Airtel Kenya launches 5G network with unlimited monthly packages
Airtel Kenya has launched its highly anticipated 5G network to over 370 active 5G sites are strategically...
Startups
MYDAWA raises $20m | Acquires Uganda’s Guardian Health pharmacy chain in an expansion drive
Kenya's online pharmacy MYDAWA has raised $20 million and acquired Uganda's Guardian Health pharmacy chain in an...
Startups
Power Learn Project Alumni Startup, Payd, Wins Ksh 4m Grant in Mozilla Africa Mradi Innovation Challenge
Power Learn Project, an impact organization dedicated to providing affordable and accessible tech training to youth across...
Blockchain
Blockchain funding surpassed $91 million in Kenya, SA & Nigeria
Blockchain funding soared by a stunning 1,668% in 2022 compared to the preceding year, accumulating a total...
Tech
Richard Turere named as a finalist for the Young Inventors Prize for his solar-powered lights
Masai inventor Richard Turere, who developed a system to ward off lions and other predators from livestock...
Startups
Dubai’s Nuwa Capital leads $1.25 million into Turkey-based Bundle Kitchen’s seed round
Dubai's Nuwa Capital has announced its $1.25 million investment in Foodtech company Bundle Kitchen, the leading multi-brand...