Summary: President William Ruto met with President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. to discuss technology partnerships. Ruto also secured a …
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New evidence pins Apple for sourcing minerals from conflict areas in eastern DRC
Summary: Lawyers for the Democratic Republic of Congo claim whistleblower evidence suggests Apple might be sourcing minerals from conflict areas …
Read More »Zimbabwe Court Freezes Ugandan Red Cross Official’s Mansions Over Corruption
Summary: The Zimbabwe High Court has frozen two mansions worth $300,000 belonging to Robert Kwesiga, Secretary General of the Uganda …
Read More »Africa is a wide open market for smartphone firms but new users face risks: ‘Tech can be used for awful things’
Summary: Anita Akpeere in Ghana relies on her phone for restaurant orders, highlighting the transformative impact of smartphones in Africa. …
Read More »Transparency, a critical ingredient required of district leaders for public road equipment
Summary: The government procured road equipment for 14 districts costing sh34.6 billion, emphasizing the need for accountability. Despite efforts, Uganda’s …
Read More »UTB to register and license all tourism enterprises
Summary: Kenya secures funding from China’s Exim Bank to extend the railway from Naivasha to the Uganda border, with additional …
Read More »Kenya Secures Chinese Funding for SGR Extension to Uganda Border
Summary: Kenya has secured funding from China’s Exim Bank to extend the standard gauge railway from Naivasha to the Uganda …
Read More »Kenyan Mobility Startup BuuPass Eyes Rapid Expansion Across Africa After QuickBus Acquisition
Summary: Kenyan startup BuuPass, a B2B2C mobility marketplace digitizing intercity transportation in Africa, plans to expand into eight new markets …
Read More »Museveni Advocates African Unity and Economic Integration During Kenya State Visit
Summary: President Museveni, during his State visit to Kenya, outlined his vision for Africa, emphasizing unity, economic integration, and the …
Read More »Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024: Concerns Raised by Economists Over Tax Changes Impact on Economic Recovery
Summary: Financial analysts caution that Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024, with its proposed tax changes, might impede economic recovery if enacted …
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