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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Tech
Jumia scraps delivery fees to reach more buyers
Orders under Ksh 5000 on Jumia.co.ke carry a Ksh 200 delivery fees, however after making purchases most...
Business
PLDT invests $34m into Rocket Internet’s Asia Group to accelerate eCommerce
In April 2014, Rocket Internet teamed up with Qatari's Ooredo Group to launch what was known as...
Startups
Kenya’s Two4One wants to revolutionize the hospitality industry
Stanley Njenga left a well paying job at Hellofood, a Rocket Internet, MTN and Millicom backed online...
Startups
Inside Uber Kenya
Uber, a technology company connecting riders with drivers, through a smartphone app has finally launched in Kenya.
Just...
Startups
Orange launches Digital Ventures | a $23M funding vehicle for start-ups
Orange has launched an “early stage” investment program branded Orange Digital Ventures to identify and fund start-ups...
Tech
CEO Weekends: Partnership Expands ICT Support for Ebola Fight in West Africa
Ebola, which has killed more than 8,600 people according the World Health Organization is still a problem...
Business
Developing: India’s Zomato in talks to acquire Kenya’s EatOut
Popular restaurant discovery service Zomato is said to be in talks to acquire Kenya's EatOut, a local...
Startups
Tonaton’s Saltside Technologies secures $40 million to consolidate its market position
Saltside Technologies, Tonaton Ghana's parent firm has secured a $40 million investment led by Chinese equity investor...