Author: Korir Issa

Visa is accepting applications from African startups to participate in the first cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The 12-week program will run twice a year and accept up to 20 startups per cohort. Startups up to the Series A stage can apply through the Visa website for a chance to gain expertise, industry connections, technology, and potential investment funding. Applications close on August 25th, with the first cohort announced in September. In line with Visa’s $1 billion investment pledge in Africa by 2027, the accelerator aims to strengthen Africa’s payment ecosystem through innovations and technologies that focus…

Genge rapper Mejja has been named the lead influencer for Captain Morgan. The partnership, set to run for eight months, will see Mejja engage in Captain Morgan events and communicate the essence of the brand through his influential social channels. Kenya Breweries Limited’s Spirits Marketing Manager Kennedy Mutula said the brand decided to partner with Mejja because he is relatable and connects with its target market. “As we look forward to more engaging activities with our consumers, we are shifting the spotlight to individuality and celebrating the diverse flavours each person brings to the table,” said Mutula. Mejja expressed his…

South African engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has opened its East African office in Nairobi to serve the entire region, following the receipt of a license from the Kenyan Government. This comes amid growing diplomatic relations between Kenya and South Africa, including a mutual visa-free agreement and engagements to address trade barriers. Zutari CEO Teddy Daka says, “East Africa has long been identified as a growth area for Zutari, with Kenya at the centre of our expansion initiatives into the region.” The firm has already been involved in projects such as Two Rivers Mall and the Kenya Water Security…

In 2022, Equity launched a ground-breaking solution to expedite PayPal withdrawals to help customers transfer funds easily from PayPal to their accounts.   The service reduced the time it takes to have PayPal settlements reflected in your bank account to only 1 working day. In this article, we’ll walk you through the details of Equity’s PayPal Withdrawal Service, which ensures seamless and efficient transactions. The Need for Speed Equity understands the demands of its customers for faster and more efficient transactions. With an increasing number of Kenyans engaging in online freelance work and relying on PayPal for international payments, speed is…

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Strathmore University (Strathmore) have partnered to accelerate Africa’s leadership in the green energy transition. This collaboration was solidified by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi. The intention is to set Kenya up with the skills and education needed to become a world leader in green energy and green hydrogen production. FFI and Strathmore intend to work together to create programs to nurture talent, promote research and empower individuals and institutions to support the transition away from fossil fuels in Africa and actively contribute to the region’s sustainable…

The African Securities Exchange Association aims to achieve a market capitalization of $1.3 trillion through collaboration with the African Development Bank. In a statement, ASEA and the African Development Bank Group signed an agreement for a $600,000 grant to expand the number of linked African exchanges from 7 to 15 under the second phase of the African Exchanges Linkage Project. The funds will come from the Korea African Economic Cooperation Fund (KOAFEC) Trust Fund, managed by the African Development Bank. AELP’s second phase will provide investors access to over 2,000 securities listed on up to 15 capital markets through a…