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Global Startup Awards Africa announces 16 category winners

The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, has named 16 category winners at the GSA Africa Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The GSA Africa launched in 2021, has nominated over 15,000 African innovators from 54 countries and hundreds of innovation...
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Kenya’s Oldest Bus Company Goes Electric

KBS Acquires First Electric Bus as Part of Fleet Modernization Strategy Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd (KBS), the country's oldest bus operator founded in 1928, has taken a significant step towards modernizing its fleet by acquiring its first electric bus. The...
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Norway commits Sh40.2B to support Kenya’s e-mobility sector

Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide has committed Norway’s support in Kenya’s e-mobility sector. Norfund, the Norwegian investment fund for developing countries has reinforced its dedication to Kenya with a contracted portfolio totalling $307 million (KSh 40.2 billion). The...
Tech

DFC to Open a Nairobi Office

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced it plans to open an office in Nairobi. This announcement was made during the recent tour of President William Ruto to the U.S, playing a key role in driving its pipeline...
Tech

President Ruto’s US Tour Gives the Digital Space a Boost, Billions Invested

Kenya's digital space has received a significant boost following the recent visit of President William Ruto to the United States, as major collaborations and investments have been unveiled between the two nations. One of the groundbreaking initiatives announced is the...
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Japan’s Shipping Co. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to invest $200 million into Africa’s Novastar Ventures

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan's shipping and logistics firm, is set to invest $200,000 in Novastar Ventures, a pan-African startup fund which annually screens over 100 African startups and has invested in many startups that are making significant contributions to...
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EV firm, ROAM opens a showroom in Nairobi

Kenya's electric vehicle startup, Roam, has inaugurated its premier electric motorcycle showroom in Nairobi through a collaboration with electric mobility retailer Ridewell. This marks the debut physical showroom featuring the Roam Air, accessories, a wide selection of after-sales parts, and...
Motoring

China’s BYD officially expands to Rwanda

China's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Build Your Dreams (BYD), is gearing up for a significant expansion into Rwanda, building on its successful foray into Kenya two years ago. This strategic move aligns seamlessly with Rwanda's commitment to sustainable development...
Motoring

Warren Buffet-Backed China’s Electric Car Maker BYD Launches in Rwanda

China’s BYD, the world’s leading seller of pure electric vehicles beating Tesla by shipment has launched in Rwanda, East Africa, its very first African market in a move set to disrupt auto car sales and manufacturing in Africa. Rwanda recently...
Tech

SBI Holdings and Novastar Forge $80 Million Innovative Partnership to Bolster Japanese Investments in Africa

SBI Holdings, a major player in the Japanese venture capital scene, and Novastar Ventures, a leading venture capital investor in Africa, have joined forces in a significant strategic partnership. This collaboration involves a substantial investment of $40 million from SBI...
Startups

Global Startup Awards Africa Announces 16 Winners Innovating for a Global Africa

The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of the Entrepreneurship Development...
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Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Revolution Gains Momentum

In a bid to combat carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly transportation, Kenya's rapidly evolving transportation industry is embracing electric vehicles and motorcycles. BasiGo, a prominent electric vehicle provider, has reported remarkable success in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Over the...
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How to use Jani: Your hassle-free E-bus commute companion

In the bustling city of Nairobi, where daily commuting can be a challenging task, BasiGo, a visionary company, took a step towards revolutionizing the transportation scene.  In March 2020, they introduced Electric Buses, and the response from passengers was overwhelming.  Witnessing...
Motoring

AVA to assemble 130 electric vehicles for Chinese brand BYD by 2024

Simba Corporation-owned vehicle assembler Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) has announced it will assemble 130 electric vehicles from Chinese electric automaker BuildYour Dreams (BYD) by 2024. Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) will import car parts of 130 electric cars from BYD and...
Banking

KCB Foundation partner with UNITAR to create green jobs through electric motorbikes

KCB Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have partnered with a bid to promote the use of electric motorbikes by Boda Boda riders in Kenya. The patrnership is an effort towards accelerating the transition to...
Startups

Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturing company Roam launches electric buses for public transport

    Roam, a Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturing company has launched an electric bus targeting public transport .   The electric bus which has been dubbed Rome Rapid,  has a capacity to carry 90 passengers with room for both seating and standing commuters. According to the...
Startups

The 31 African startups selected for the Smart Cities Innovation Program are listed below.

Thirty-one African tech startups have been selected to participate in the Smart Cities Innovation Programme, which will assist them in scaling up their goods and services in order to accelerate urban transformation. The six-month Smart Cities Innovation Programme, which was...
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