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Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA

Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture.                              Kenya’s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 37

Business

Kenyan DJ Wins Ksh 7.6M in Global Nightclub Idea Competition

Jesse Mugambi, a Kenyan DJ and student currently pursuing his studies at the University of Brighton in England has won Ksh7.6 million (€50,000) in a global competition. Mugambi edged out 300 entrants from 50 countries in a competition dubbed Save the Night whose results were announced in March. His submission envisioned a unique nightclub which is transformed into a music studio during the day. The student pursuing a Master's Degree in Sustainable […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 15

Tech and Innovation

E-Mobility Start-Up Roam Motors Secures Ksh.3.4 Billion Funding

Kenya-based Swedish electric vehicle (EV) start-up Roam Motors has announced that it has secured $24 million (Ksh.3.4 billion) in equity and debt. Roam, which entered the local e-mobility sector in 2017, develops, designs and deploys electric vehicles such as motorbikes and buses tailored for Africa. The Series A round was led by Equator Africa and includes investments from At One Ventures, TES Ventures, Renew Capital, The World We Want, and […]

todayFebruary 26, 2024 7

Tech and Innovation

MediAR: AFRICAN REVOLUTION THROUGH AUGMENTED TECHNOLOGY

Taking the world to the next level where we live in the future while staying in the present with MediAR app launched on 8/12/2023 at Michael Joseph Centre. According to Black Rhino VR this is a cutting-edge app first in Africa with no code and user friendly app has made it possible to interact with our surroundings, and blend in real world digital experience. This app brings immersive experiences at […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 17

Tech and Innovation

Kenyan Climate Tech Startup Amini Raises $4M Seed Funding Round To Close The Environmental Data Gap In Africa

A Nairobi, Kenya-based climate-tech startup wants to increase accountability for companies and the role they play in the upkeep of the environment. Amini is a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies, which allows it to make environmental data in Africa more accessible. “What we are building is going to make brands more accountable and to do what is right for the people, environment and planet,” Amini Founder […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 18

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